Wildfires Can Harm Your Health, Even if You’re Far Away, Experts Say

Some studies have indicated that young children, especially those under the age of 4, are at particular risk because their lungs are still developing.

Maps: Tracking the Los Angeles Wildfires

Fires driven by fierce winds scorched parts of the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and choking the sky with smoke.

Panamá se inquieta por la amenaza de Trump de apoderarse del Canal

Los expertos dijeron que el objetivo de Trump podría haber sido la intimidación, quizá a fin de conseguir un trato favorable para los barcos estadounidenses.

Migración entre México y EE. UU.: ¿cómo está la situación ahora?

Los cruces no autorizados en la frontera sur estadounidense disminuyeron drásticamente el año pasado. Ahora, México y los países de Centroamérica se preparan para las deportaciones masivas que Trump ha prometido.

Justin Trudeau Was His Own Worst Enemy

Justin Trudeau came to power with a new kind of politics — progressive and identity-based. In the end, it proved his undoing.

In Tibet, Survivors of Strong Quake Face Freezing Weather Conditions

Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.

Carter’s Coffin Transferred to Washington

Former President Jimmy Carter’s body was moved on Tuesday from his home state of Georgia to Washington, where it will lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol until Thursday.

Narrow Hillside Roads Complicate Escape From Palisades Fire

Pacific Palisades feels like paradise on most days, but evacuating it in a disaster can be a real challenge.

Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, líder de la extrema derecha francesa, muere a los 96 años

Contendió sin éxito a la presidencia francesa en cinco ocasiones, explotando olas de descontento y xenofobia como líder del partido Frente Nacional.

El ascenso y caída de Justin Trudeau, paso a paso

El primer ministro canadiense, quien dijo el lunes que renunciará, ha pasado un cuarto de siglo bajo los reflectores políticos.

Quote of the Day: Syrians Rejoice in a Damascus Once Off Limits

Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, January 7, 2025.

Los Angeles Area Braces for Strong Winds That Will Fan Flames

Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to start.

Former MoviePass Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Over ‘Unlimited’ Plan

Prosecutors said that Theodore Farnsworth, who ran the parent company of MoviePass, had misled investors about its popular subscription plan.

Surveyor’s Measure

Laura Dershewitz’s puzzle nets positive.

Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30

As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.

Dripping Faucets and Seizing Greenland: Trump Is Back and Chaos Ensues

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.

Corrections: Jan. 8, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Wind-Fueled Fire Consumes a Los Angeles Neighborhood

A fire in Southern California grew with dizzying speed on Tuesday forcing evacuations and threatening at least 10,000 homes.

Day 3: For Healthy Snacks You Actually Crave, Try a Sprinkle of ‘Flavor Dust’

Today’s challenge includes recipes you can try.

Biden Administration Moves to Halt Sept. 11 Plea Deal

Justice Department lawyers are defending the defense secretary’s decision to back out of the agreement that avoided a death penalty trial, moving the question from military to civilian courts.

Blaze Turns Pacific Palisades Into Evacuation Zone

Cars clogged scenic Sunset Boulevard and headed away from the Palisades, a seaside neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles.

Four Fraternity Members Charged After a Pledge Is Set on Fire

Prosecutors said that a skit last year left a San Diego State University student with third-degree burns over 16 percent of his body.

Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Dozens of Patients

The doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was accused of sexual misconduct by 41 male patients in one of the largest such cases in military history.

Panama Is Unsettled by Trump’s Threat to Seize Canal

Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.

Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win

The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.

What to Know About the Santa Ana Winds

The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.

Meet the Next Fact-Checker, Debunker and Moderator: You

Meta is joining X and YouTube in shifting moderation to users. Are you ready?

Edmundo González, candidato opositor venezolano, denuncia que secuestraron a su yerno

La denuncia de secuestro se produce un día después de que González se reuniera en la Casa Blanca con el presidente Joe Biden, cuyo gobierno lo reconoce como el presidente electo de Venezuela.

Trump’s Pick for U.S. Attorney Is Enmeshed in Long Island Politics

Joseph Nocella Jr. has maintained deep connections in a Republican Party organization that has veered sharply to the right.

Denying a Handshake to Harris, Senator’s Husband Draws Criticism

The husband of Senator Deb Fischer, Republican of Nebraska, drew criticism online when he failed to accept a handshake offered by Vice President Kamala D. Harris at his wife’s ceremonial swearing-in.

Pittsburgh Man Who Threw an Explosive at University Police Gets 5 Years

Brian DiPippa was accused of dropping smoke bomb containers at a University of Pittsburgh campus transgender rights protest in 2023. His wife, Krystal DiPippa, was sentenced to probation.

U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan

The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.

A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Is in Talks That Could Value It at $60 Billion

The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.

‘The Pitt’ Isn’t an ‘ER’ Reboot, Despite First Appearances

Its creative team includes “ER” alumni, and it is a hospital drama starring Noah Wyle. But it is doing its own thing (and is sometimes very good).

Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan

The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.

There will be two funerals on Thursday.

Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed

The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

With Trump Coveting Greenland, Denmark Updated Its Coat of Arms

Before President-elect Donald Trump’s latest remarks, King Frederik X signaled his commitment to the territory in a decidedly old-fashioned way.

Celebrities Flee Their Homes as Fire Forces More Evacuations

Some residents shared photos of the smoke and flames enveloping Pacific Palisades. One actor jumped in to help with the evacuation effort.

Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate

Also, Trump suggested expanding the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

In Israeli Video, Detainee Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospital

Facing international condemnation and pressure to free the chief of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Israel released a brief interrogation video backing up its claim that militants used the hospital as a base.

For a Few Weeks, Bangkok Feels a Bit Like Venice

There is engaging artwork throughout the city during the biennale.

What Trudeau’s Resignation Means for Canada

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald Trump with a lame duck in charge.

Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.

Report Faults Trump Officials Over Coronavirus Inquiry in New York and New Jersey

While the findings are dated, they come as many current and former Justice Department officials fear that the incoming Trump administration will run the department with an eye toward score-settling.

Why Does Trump Want Greenland?

The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.

Trump Again Hints at Jan. 6 Pardons, Including for Attacks on Police

At a news conference, the president-elect sought to blame the F.B.I. for the riot at the Capitol, echoing a conspiracy theory that is widespread on the right.

Mourners gather in Washington amid extra security.

The authorities in the nation’s capital increased security measures in advance of the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.

In December, the Franklin fire brought terror to Malibu.

They Met as Child Actors in ‘School of Rock.’ Now They’re Married.

Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale bonded as classmates in the 2003 Jack Black film. They brought the cast back together for their wedding.

How to Create a Compelling Collection: A Guide to Our New ‘My List’ Contest

Step-by-step instructions for coming up with an engaging list of recommendations for things we should — or shouldn’t — read, watch, experience, eat or listen to.

What Can You Recommend?

If you were to make a list of the music, movies, TV, books, video games, fashion, tech or restaurants others should know about — or avoid — what would you put on it?

A Key Part of Biden’s Climate Law Was Built to Survive Trump. Now, the Test.

A lucrative tax credit for renewable energy could be hard to kill because it applies to a technologies favored by Republicans, not just wind and solar.

2 Prisoners Ask Judge to Block Biden’s Death Sentence Commutations

The men said that, by reducing their sentences to life in prison, President Biden’s act of clemency could hurt their appeals.

Let’s Discuss: Music Playlists From The Amplifier

What makes a great playlist? Pop music critic Lindsay Zoladz joins us to discuss. Post your comments and questions for her here by Jan. 16.

Meta’s fact-checking partners were surprised by the decision not to renew the program.

A Flurry of Announcements Signal That the Trump Family Will Keep Making Deals

Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.

Carter never took to Washington. The feeling was mutual.

NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth

The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution, From Apologies to No More Apologies

Meta’s chief executive has stepped away from his mea culpa approach to issues on his platforms and has told people that he wants to return to his original thinking on free speech.

Meta Drops Rules Protecting L.G.B.T.Q. Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul

The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”

The Biden Presidency: Four Illusions, Four Deceptions

History will not remember his term of office fondly.

‘Not a snowball’s chance in hell’: Canada responds to Trump’s threat of ‘economic force.’

Prime Minister Trudeau didn’t mince words with an angry retort to the comments made at a rambling news conference in Florida.

Assessing Trump’s Florida News Conference

The president-elect made inaccurate claims about his predecessor’s energy policies and repeated familiar falsehoods on a number of topics.

Wednesday Briefing: Meta Set to End Fact-Checking

Plus, 52 places to go this year

What Will Power the A.I. Revolution?

The energy that will power the booming data-center industry could end up increasing emissions, at least in the short term.

Tech Watchdogs Warn Meta’s Decision Could Cause Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.

Trump Promises to End New Wind Farms

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing and cheapest forms of electricity in the United States. The president-elect calls it “garbage.”

Man Charged in Subway Burning Says He Was Drunk and Remembers Nothing

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, confronted with video of the immolation of Debrina Kawam, told detectives he was blackout drunk at the time. He pleaded not guilty to murder on Tuesday.

Virginia State Legislature Special Election Results

Get live results for the 2025 Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates special elections.

Are These Shoes Hideous or Genius?

A conversation about the New Balance “Snoafers” — not quite sneakers, not quite loafers.

Biden Won’t Point to a Key Culprit in the Sudanese Genocide

Why are Biden and his aides reluctant to hold a crucial culprit accountable?

Trump Suggests U.S. Expansion Into Greenland and Canada

During a news conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal.

The South Braces for a Potentially Disruptive Round of Snow and Ice

Just after the season’s first major winter storm, snow and ice are set to sweep across Texas and into the Carolinas this week.

Mark Zuckerberg’s history of moving Meta toward where the political wind blows.

Carter eschewed the typical majesty of the presidency.

Meta Says Fact-Checkers Were the Problem. Fact-Checkers Rule That False.

Fact-checking groups that worked with Meta said they had no role in deciding what the company did with the content that was fact-checked.

House Passes Bill to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes

Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

Here’s the latest on the fires.

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.

Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Says His Son-in-Law Was Kidnapped

Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.

Trump plantea tomar Groenlandia, el canal de Panamá y renombrar el golfo de México

En una conferencia de prensa en su residencia de Florida, Mar-a-Lago, el presidente electo expresó una mezcla de agravios, quejas y afirmaciones falsas.

Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.

Pippa Garner, Conceptual Artist With a Satirical Streak, Dies at 82

Her witty drawings, arresting sculptures and outlandish gadgets commented on consumerism, gender relations (she had transitioned), American car culture and more.

Bob Dylan Wasn’t the Only 1965 Newport Highlight. Hear 14 More.

Listen to Peter, Paul and Mary’s finale singalong, plus songs from Odetta, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and more.

Meta’s content moderation changes are taking effect amid U.S. regulatory scrutiny.

Trump Vowed Mass Deportations. Mexico and Central America Brace for Impact.

Donald J. Trump has said that Mexico is allowing an “invasion” of migrants into the United States. But the current situation on the ground tells a different story: Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped sharply last year.

Wordle Review No. 1,299

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Tiroteo en el consulado de Honduras en Georgia: hay un muerto y un herido

Un hombre intentó entrar en la sede diplomática con un arma y luego abrió fuego frente a la entrada del edificio, dijeron las autoridades.

Trump Floats Using Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal

In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.

Short of Heat and Power, a Breakaway Region Struggles Without Russian Gas

An energy crisis in Transnistria, a pro-Russian territory between Moldova and Ukraine, erupted on Jan. 1 when Moscow stopped supplying natural gas through a pipeline running across Ukraine.

Can San Francisco’s New Mayor Make the City Shine Again?

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, will soon take the helm of the liberal mecca. “Resistance” to Donald Trump isn’t on his agenda.

Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Special Counsel’s Final Report on Trump

Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who had dismissed the documents case in its entirety, temporarily barred the Justice Department from releasing Jack Smith’s account of his investigation.

A Sluggish Start for Congestion Pricing

It would be more effective if Ubers, taxis and trucks had to pay more.

Meta joins tech companies flocking to Texas.

North Carolina Supreme Court May Decide a Supreme Court Election

Three counts show an incumbent Democrat won election to the State Supreme Court. But an unusual protest by the G.O.P. challenger could be headed to that same Republican-controlled court.

Peter Yarrow Bridged Folk-Pop Eras

With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.

Sudanese Paramilitary Group Committed Genocide, U.S. Says

A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said, two decades after a finding of genocide in the same region.

Peter Yarrow, the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86

The folk trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”

Who Is Joel Kaplan, Meta’s New Global Policy Chief?

The longtime Republican lobbyist for Meta was named to the company’s top policy role last week.

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

Meta se despide de la verificación de datos antes del regreso de Trump a la Casa Blanca

Desde que Trump ganó un segundo mandato en noviembre, Meta ha actuado con rapidez para intentar reparar las tensas relaciones que Mark Zuckerberg y su empresa tienen con los conservadores.

Appeals Court Judge Refuses to Halt Trump’s New York Sentencing

President-elect Donald J. Trump is trying to expunge his conviction before he is inaugurated. He would be the first felon elected to the Oval Office.

Patti Davis’s Reflections on Joe Biden and Her Dad, Ronald Reagan

Readers discuss a guest essay about the aging of two presidents. Also: A peaceful Jan. 6; the Palestinians’ future; mind-altering drugs.

Who Are the Winners and Losers in Disney’s Fubo Deal?

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

Meta ends interventions widely seen as effective at reducing belief in falsehoods.

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Will Return to Trump’s Doral Resort in 2025

The April event will be the first in which the Saudi-financed tournament will occur at a Trump location while Donald J. Trump is president.

Cafe Commerce Marks the Uptown Revival of a Downtown Staple

Mango Bay serves twists on Caribbean fare, Bananas offers creative takes on Asian dishes and more restaurant news.

Greens, Beans and Grains: Assemble

The mighty three ingredients that save my weeknight dinners (and a new habit-forming technique for cooking them easily).

Justin Trudeau intenta salvar a su partido. ¿Está perjudicando a Canadá?

Al suspender el Parlamento y prometer su dimisión, le da al Partido Liberal la oportunidad de reinventarse sin él. Pero también debilitará a Canadá ante la llegada de Donald Trump.

Bad Bunny habla de volver a casa en su álbum ‘más puertorriqueño’ hasta ahora

En una entrevista exclusiva, la superestrella latina que ha conquistado al mundo analiza por qué su nuevo álbum está lleno de sonidos y ritmos tradicionales de su tierra natal.

Jan. 10: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket could attempt its debut launch.

Golden Globes Audience Declines Slightly

The show on Sunday averaged 9.3 million viewers, down from 9.4 million the year before.

What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?

The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know.

Bryn Terfel, Suave and Thundering, Is Back at the Met After 13 Years

The booming bass-baritone stars in Puccini’s “Tosca” after ill-timed injuries kept him away from the Metropolitan Opera, where he was a perennial favorite.

Zuckerberg is preparing for the second Trump presidency differently than he did for the first.

Social media companies are facing a global tug of war over free speech.

Exxon Sues California Official, Claiming He Defamed the Company

The lawsuit, an unusual strategy for the oil giant, comes after California’s attorney general sued Exxon last year alleging it misled the public about plastics recycling.

Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force

The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.

Un terremoto sacude el Tíbet, en el oeste de China, y deja decenas de muertes

Los medios de comunicación estatales chinos dijeron que al menos 95 personas habían muerto en el terremoto de magnitud 7,1, que también se sintió en el vecino Nepal.

2 Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport

A routine post-flight inspection revealed two bodies in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after a flight from New York on Monday, the airline said.

Abortion Pills Prescribed by Pharmacists Are Newest Effort in Abortion Fight

Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access.

A Fugitive Businessman, Done In by One Law He Couldn’t Dodge

Fleeing fraud charges, Samuele Landi evaded extradition treaties, dabbled in crypto, procured diplomatic credentials and took advantage of all the offshore world has to offer.

Do Football Fans Really Want to Be Fashionable?

Emma Grede of Skims and Good American and Kristin Juszczyk say the answer is yes.

Firefighter Is Killed After Roof Partly Collapses in Honolulu Blaze

Five other people, including four firefighters, were taken to the hospital with injuries from the fire.

Weekly Student News Quiz: Plane Crash, President Carter, Golden Globes

Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

Trump is expected to hold his second news conference since winning the election.

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Nvidia Bets Big on Robots

The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.

Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. President-elect Trump and his conservative allies said they were pleased.

Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96

He ran unsuccessfully for the French presidency five times, riding waves of discontent and xenophobia as the leader of the National Front party.

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Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes

Variant Bio, a small biotech company based in Seattle, is using genetic information from Indigenous people to develop drugs for obesity and diabetes.

The Next Congress

We explore the disagreements that could define the new Congress — and potentially derail Donald Trump’s agenda.

In ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,’ Colin Firth Wants Answers

A new Peacock mini-series dramatizes a father’s obsessive investigation into Britain’s worst terrorist attack: the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.

Republicans Take Control of Congress — and Harris Certifies Her Own Loss

The new Congress certified the 2024 election results without any contest.

The Connections Companion No. 577

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Justin Trudeau to Resign, and U.S. Reports First Bird Flu Death

Plus, the Taliban welcome tourists to Afghanistan.

The video shared with The Times by Ms. Xu captured some of the destruction caused by the quake in Tibet’s Dingri County.

#MeToo Theater Campaigners Stage a Drama of Their Own

The French activists behind the hashtag #MeTooThéâtre have devised a play that shows the personal cost of bringing abuse claims to light.

Washington Kicks Off a Pomp-Filled Farewell to Carter, a Man of Humility

Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.

Trump’s Return Is a Civil Society Failure

Is liberalism actually dead this time?

Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments in California

With these two new monuments, Mr. Biden has protected more federal land and waters than any other president, about 674 million acres.

Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports

The future of the new rule remains in question, however, with President-elect Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House this month.

Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?

By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.

America Needs a Norovirus Vaccine, Now

What better way to remind people of the power of vaccines than to eliminate the misery of vomiting?

Carter Never Took to Washington. The Feeling Was Mutual.

Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.

There’s More to Wine Than Just a Cancer Warning

A wine aficionado argues that the surgeon general’s warning misses this type of alcohol’s complex joy.

Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era

Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.

Burned Out? Start Here.

The self-help author Oliver Burkeman argues that the path to productivity — and peace of mind — begins with accepting your limitations.

At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’

Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage.

Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.

Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.

How Sign Language Can Help Us All Be Better Communicators

The emotionality of ASL can free you from the trap of precision.

I’m the Governor of Hawaii. I’ve Seen What Vaccine Skepticism Can Do.

Before I was governor of Hawaii, I saw how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.

Congestion Pricing, Day 2: A Period of Adjustment

Some people were irate, others were pleased, as New Yorkers faced a new toll on driving into the center of Manhattan.

What if ICE Agents Show Up? Schools Prepare Teachers and Parents.

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

Are Youth Sports Too Stressful to Be Fun Anymore?

The N.B.A. superstar Luka Doncic wants to make youth basketball joyful again. How do you think that could be done for organized sports?

Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years

When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro Mzezewa gives insight into how travel has changed in the last two decades.

For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits

A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.

A Novel Unearths the Dark Secrets in a Ukrainian Coal Mine

“The Lady of the Mine,” by Sergei Lebedev, takes place during Russia’s 2014 invasion.

Mexico City to the Met: Frida Escobedo’s Supercharged Path to Fame

The 45-year-old architect had mostly designed temporary structures before becoming the first woman to design a wing at the country’s largest art museum.

The Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”

Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets

When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”

Close-Up Magic Gets an Up-Close Venue in Brooklyn

69 Atlantic hosts weekly shows by the world’s best magicians in a suitably intimate setting.

The Panama Canal’s Newest Voyagers: Fishy Intruders From Two Oceans

A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.

Happily Married, Politically at Peace. Until a Run for Congress Gets in the Way.

In her lively debut novel, “How to Sleep at Night,” Elizabeth Harris measures what happens when the Republican half of a gay couple dials up the campaign rhetoric.

Can Estrogen Cream Reverse Skin Aging?

Some cosmetics companies are marketing estrogen-infused face creams and serums to people in menopause. Do they work?

They Save Others for a Living, but Struggle to Save Themselves

In Adam Haslett’s “Mothers and Sons,” crisis reconnects an asylum lawyer and his estranged mother, the co-founder of a women’s retreat.

¿Cuánto alcohol aumenta el riesgo de cáncer?

El cirujano general de Estados Unidos advirtió al público de que incluso el consumo ligero o moderado de alcohol es perjudicial.

Lo que sabemos del HMPV, el virus que se propaga en China

Aunque los casos están aumentando en China, la situación es muy distinta a cuando surgió la COVID-19 hace cinco años, según los expertos médicos. El HMPV es común y tiene décadas de antigüedad.

Your 2025 Most-Anticipated List

What are you looking forward to this year?

¿Crees en la vida después de la muerte? Estos científicos la estudian

¿La reencarnación es real? ¿Es posible la comunicación desde el ‘más allá’? Un pequeño grupo de académicos está intentando averiguarlo, caso por caso.

Spelling Bee Forum

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.

Late Night Hosts Appreciate an Uneventful Jan. 6

Jimmy Kimmel called Monday “the fourth anniversary of our Capitol being stormed by the Buffalo Wild Wing of the Republican Party.”

Los presidentes esperan lealtad. Trump exige servilismo

Ni a reyes ni a presidentes, ni a sus países, les sirve rodearse de aduladores y oportunistas.

El desafío de Well: 5 días para comer más saludable y feliz

Estos sencillos consejos te prepararán para un año delicioso.

Corea del Sur era un modelo de seguridad aérea antes de la catástrofe del avión de Jeju Air

Tras superar su pobre historial de seguridad aérea del siglo pasado, Corea del Sur busca entender qué causó la catástrofe del 29 de diciembre y qué lecciones puede extraer de ella.

El turismo gastronómico está muerto. Pero está surgiendo algo más interesante

La verdadera vanguardia de la exploración culinaria no está en los destinos turísticos trillados, sino en las intersecciones de la tradición, la migración y la diáspora.

Las tendencias para estar en forma que odian los expertos

Si quieres mejorar tu condición física este año, esto es en lo que debes enfocarte.

Word of the Day: febrile

This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Taiwan Says It Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship Damaged an Undersea Internet Cable

The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.

Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon

The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate into their own hands.

Tuesday Briefing

Justin Trudeau will step down as Canada’s prime minister.

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China

While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.

Quote of the Day: Opening Religion to Artificial Intelligence

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Un conductor estadounidense muere baleado por un oficial en México

El tiroteo en Ciudad Juárez está siendo investigado. Un fiscal dijo que el conductor, procedente de Texas, había acelerado en dirección al agente y estuvo a punto de atropellarlo.

Read Defense Lawyers’ Arguments to Block a Trump Documents Case Report

Lawyers for President-elect Donald J. Trump urged the attorney general in a letter to stop the special counsel from publicly releasing a final report on the case, while lawyers for his co-defendants, in a court filing, asked the same of the judge who oversaw the case.

Defense Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Trump Documents Case

Both the Justice Department and the judge who oversaw the case were asked to stop the public release of the report.

Pentagon Adds Chinese Social Media Giant to Military Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

Strong Earthquake Hits Remote Tibet in Western China, Killing Dozens

Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

Disordered State

Dana Edwards makes a stylish second appearance in the New York Times Crossword.

Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality

The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.

Corrections: Jan. 7, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Day 2: Are Ultraprocessed Foods Really That Delicious?

Today’s challenge involves using the five senses.

‘Get Back Up’: Biden Urges a New Round of Resilience for New Orleans

President Biden and the first lady joined a city already exhausted by disaster to remember the victims of a Jan. 1 terror attack on Bourbon Street.

Happier, Healthier Eating

Why don’t Cheetos taste like cheese? As part of The Times’s January Challenge, Well columnist Jancee Dunn and flavor scientist Dr. Arielle Johnson investigate why ultraprocessed foods differ so much from their whole food counterparts — and why they can be addictive.

American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico

The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.

Elon Musk’s Dishonest Demagogy on Grooming Gangs

The billionaire is exploiting old atrocities to undermine his perceived enemies.

52 Places to Go in 2025

Where will the new year take you? Kick-start your travel plans by selecting favorites from our annual list.

‘One of the Faces of Jan. 6’

What happened to the rioter who put his boot on a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office.

Gunman at Honduran Consulate in Georgia Kills One and Injures Another

A gunman tried to enter the consulate with a weapon, and then opened fire outside the entrance to the building, officials said.

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.

New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.

Trudeau dimitirá como primer ministro de Canadá: ‘Es hora de un reinicio’

Justin Trudeau anunció el lunes que también dimitía como líder del Partido Liberal de Canadá. Permanecerá en ambos cargos hasta que se elija un sustituto.

Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship C.E.O., Joins Meta’s Board

Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.

A Reporter’s Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now

Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he reflects on what has changed.

Mike Rinder, Scientology Spokesman Turned Critic, Dies at 69

In a memoir and as a host of the documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” he accused the church of fostering a culture of abuse.

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

Mel Shapiro, Director Whose Specialty Was John Guare, Dies at 89

He directed the playwright’s “The House of Blue Leaves,” and they helped turn “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” into a hit musical.

Congress Certified Trump’s Victory Without Disruption

Also, Trudeau said he would resign as Canada’s prime minister. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice

The storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.

Who’s Afraid of a Flying Dior Bag?

To weigh in on the rash of reported drone sightings without fear of content suppression, Bethenny Frankel borrowed a term from the fashion world.

La lucha por la narrativa del 6 de enero

Trump está intentando reescribir la historia, pero la historia podría no estar dispuesta a ceder.

In Canada, Covering the Trudeau News With an ‘Orchestra’

Times reporters in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal anticipated that Justin Trudeau would step down as prime minister. Still, covering the news required teamwork, fast thinking and confident execution.

Saying au Revoir to a Trudeau. For Now.

Canadians have soured on his brand of progressivism, but voters are fickle.

First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.

A dedicated cyclist and activist hails a program aimed at reducing car traffic.

Kathy Park Price rode her bicycle through Downtown Brooklyn on her way to work on Monday.

Minneapolis Promises Police Overhaul in Deal With Justice Department

With only two weeks left in the Biden administration, officials hurried to finalize a plan in the city where George Floyd was murdered.

Giuliani Is Held in Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has failed to turn over his assets to two Georgia poll workers who won a defamation lawsuit against him.

Historians’ Group Votes to Condemn ‘Scholasticide’ in Gaza

After contentious debate, members of the American Historical Association voted to condemn what a resolution described as Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s educational system.

Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Prime Minister Is Stepping Down

Plus, a recap of the Golden Globes.

Here Are Four Possible Contenders to Succeed Justin Trudeau

Whoever replaces Mr. Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party will become the prime minister. Not long after they’ll face a general election, and the daunting challenge of keeping the job.

U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives

The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.

Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister: ‘It’s Time for a Reset’

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

‘The Brutalist’ Won Big at the Golden Globes. But How Can You See It?

Interested in watching the three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect? Good luck if you don’t live in New York or Los Angeles.

Al-Assad Is Out, but So Is a Revered Queen: Textbook Changes Unsettle Syrians

Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plan to govern a diverse country.

Elon Musk Hijacks U.K. Politics in Favor of the Far Right

With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.

A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall

The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight.

Scenes From the First Major Winter Storm of 2025

Snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain blanketed parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic on Monday, leaving tens of thousands without power.

Harris Announces Trump’s Win in the 2024 Election

Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification of her own presidential election loss.

Los Angeles Braces for ‘Life-Threatening and Destructive’ Winds

Forecasters warned that a significant Santa Ana wind event this week could help wildfires spread quickly and erratically. Utility companies said they may pre-emptively cut off power to some customers.

Edmundo González, reconocido por EE. UU. como presidente electo de Venezuela, se reúne con Joe Biden

La reunión formaba parte de la gira internacional de González para recabar apoyo para la oposición venezolana.

A bewildering court ruling caused confusion days before the tolls started.

Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia

In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”

‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.

Sure, the Romans Were Smart. But They Could Have Been Smarter.

Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.

For Trump and Trudeau, diverging political visions lead to a reversal of fortunes.

Rusia toma una ciudad clave mientras Ucrania reanuda su ofensiva en Kursk

Ucrania ha sido expulsada casi por completo de Kurájove, una ciudad estratégica del Donbás, según el Kremlin. Al mismo tiempo, fuerzas de Kiev hacen presión en una renovada ofensiva en el sur de Rusia.

Congestion pricing or not, some drivers are not giving up their cars.

Globos de Oro 2025: 19 atuendos inolvidables

Por buenas y malas razones, estos atuendos estuvieron entre los más memorables.

Journalists at The Athletic Move to Join New York Times Union

The NewsGuild of New York asked The Times to voluntarily recognize journalists from the sports news website as part of the newsroom’s union.

Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden

The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition.

Riding with a New York City cabdriver on the first day of congestion pricing.

Kamala Harris se enfrentó a una tarea electoral incómoda: certificar la votación que perdió

La vicepresidenta presidió el lunes el Congreso durante el recuento de los votos del Colegio Electoral que certifica su derrota ante Donald Trump.

How to Start and Keep a Journal

Tips from writers, artists and a social worker that might make the practice less daunting.

‘Emilia Pérez’ y ‘The Brutalist’ ganan a lo grande en los Globos de Oro

“Shogun”, el drama de FX, también tuvo una noche fuerte: ganó por mejor drama televisivo, mejor actor, mejor actriz y mejor actor secundario.

12 Easy Dinners That Start With a Can of Chickpeas

Because you probably already have a few in your pantry.

Los alborotadores del 6 de enero, 4 años después

Cientos de personas acusadas de delitos no violentos durante el ataque al Capitolio han concluido sus casos. He aquí cómo son ahora algunas de sus vidas.

Commuters weigh new tolls against subway safety.

The Vivienne, artista drag que ganó ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’, muere a los 32 años

James Lee Williams, a quien se le conocía mejor por su nombre artístico, también hizo carrera en el teatro musical.

Critics fear congestion pricing could push traffic their way.

An environmental assessment from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority showed that the program could divert vehicles outside the tolling zone.

Pope Names Nun to Head a Vatican Department, a First for a Woman

Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.

Mobile-Home Lender Owned by Buffett Is Sued Over Risky Mortgages

A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.

Trudeau’s honeymoon with Canadians lasted only about two years.

The ‘Darkest Day’: The Trauma of Jan. 6 Is Still With Us

Readers discuss a guest essay by a former Capitol Police officer and news articles. Also: Health coverage woes; investing in science education.

Watch Live: Congress to Certify Trump’s 2024 Election Win

Vice President Kamala Harris presides over the Electoral College vote count at a joint session of Congress.

How Austria Could Get Its First Far-Right Chancellor Since World War II

The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.

A Ballerina Prized for Her Musicality Deals With Hearing Loss

Sara Mearns, the New York City Ballet principal, announced her 10-year struggle on Instagram. She tested out her new hearing aids in “The Nutcracker.”

Trump Says He’ll Replace Leader of National Archives

The president-elect’s suggestion that he plans to replace the head of the agency comes after her predecessor raised alarms about his handling of presidential records.

Abolish the Golden Globes

Unless they make a better case for their existence.

The Simple Trick to Silky, Juicy Chicken Breast

Velveting, a Chinese culinary technique, makes lean meat tender. Here, it’s adapted for home-cooked meals any night of the week.

Friedrich St. Florian, Architect of World War II Memorial, Dies at 91

His design was criticized as banal and beneath its subject. It was also praised for fitting seamlessly into hallowed space on the National Mall.

Trudeau was left in a weakened position with a political brand that no longer worked.

N.Y. Families Could Receive Tax Credit of Up to $1,000 Under Hochul Plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul has now released two early proposals from her State of the State message that aim to address concerns over the high cost of living.

Diabetes and Heart Disease Rise Alongside Sugary Drink Consumption

A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.

Fed Vice Chair Says He’s Leaving Role Early to Avoid Fight With Trump

Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.

No Corrections: Jan. 6, 2025

No corrections appeared in print on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

Inside the Golden Globes: What Comes After the Red Carpet

How Tilda Swinton, Kieran Culkin and other stars spent their night. (Hint: There was an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet.)

Nikki Glaser Kept Things Light (Mostly) at the Golden Globes

Taking on a hosting role with a strained past, the comedian won plaudits from critics and her comedy peers for her lightly bawdy jokes and Hollywood ribbing.

Anchovies, Always

They go full stealth mode in my garlicky chicken with lemon-anchovy sauce, melting quietly into the pan sauce and enhancing the lemon and capers.

New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Just Started, but Could Be Undone

The program is the target of several lawsuits and of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who said he will end it permanently once he takes office on Jan. 20.

Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual Harassment

The woman created fake text messages and changed her phone records to falsely implicate a male investigator in the Denver District Attorney’s Office, a judicial office ruled.

Congress Overhauled the Electoral Count Process After the 2021 Violence

Bipartisan legislation enacted in 2022 makes it much more difficult for lawmakers to object to a state’s votes, and clarifies that the vice president cannot unilaterally overrule them.

Where in the World Do These Popular Detectives Solve Crimes?

Try this short quiz on investigators and inspectors cracking their cases around the globe.

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

Trump Seeks to Halt His Criminal Sentencing in New York

A Manhattan judge has already indicated that he will spare Donald J. Trump from jail time, but the president-elect is seeking to avoid the symbolic blow of the criminal proceeding.

Even in a snowstorm, Congress plans to forge ahead with the electoral count.

The House and Senate are scheduled to proceed with their joint session to certify the 2024 election despite a winter storm that has dumped about 5 inches of snow on the capital region.

Here’s the latest on Canadian politics.

Globos de Oro 2025: la lista completa de ganadores

A continuación, las películas, las series, los actores y los equipos de producción ganadores de los Globos de Oro 2025.

The Capitol is fortified, but law enforcement officials see no threat of mob violence.

With the losing candidate in the presidential race not disputing the outcome and security improved around Congress, authorities say the threat environment is vastly different from four years ago.

Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel

Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war.

Russia Claims Control of Key Town as Ukraine Renews Push in Kursk

Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia.

Hollywood’s Stars Were Out. Their Politics Were Not.

Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.

What New York can learn from other cities that have congestion pricing.

London, Stockholm and Singapore offer clues of what to expect from the new tolling plan.

This Is What It Looks Like to Win a Golden Globe

Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña and the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” enjoy their moments of glory.

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.

The Worst Golden Globes Fashion Trend

Enough with the retro throwback nostalgia — Hollywood needs to be less conservative on the red carpet.

The Next Chapter in the Amazon-Trump Reset

The tech company’s deal to release a film on Melania Trump has renewed scrutiny of Jeff Bezos’s efforts to get closer to the president-elect.

Lawyer Sues to Run for N.Y.C. Mayor on Independence Party Line

Jim Walden, who left the Democratic Party years ago, is challenging a law that bans the word “independence” on a ballot line.

The M.T.A. Is Counting on Congestion Pricing to Fix Mass Transit

The money raised from tolls will be used for essential repairs to New York City’s subways and buses. Without the upgrades, the system risks a meltdown.

Nicolas Sarkozy Goes on Trial on Charges of Illegal Campaign Funding From Libya

The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.

Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack

In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.

U.S. Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Decision to Block Merger

The companies argue in a lawsuit that the process of reviewing the transaction was corrupted by politics.

A Terrorism Resurgence

We explore the main reasons for ISIS’s resurgence.

Pope Names Vocal Supporter of Migrants as Next Cardinal in Washington

The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.

Harris to Certify Trump’s Victory, and Driving in Manhattan Gets Pricier

Plus, you probably haven’t seen the Golden Globe winners.

The Reinvention of Jan. 6

Donald Trump and his allies have spent four years trying to change the narrative around the Capitol attack.

The Connections Companion No. 576

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Wordle Review No. 1,298

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

What’s Trump Going to Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

Biden Bans New Oil and Gas Drilling Along Most U.S. Coasts

The ban affects the entire Eastern Seaboard, the Pacific Coast along California, Oregon and Washington, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Northern Bering Sea.

Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory Peacefully

Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results.

Trump Stays in Florida During Election Certification

The president-elect spent the weekend at his golf club and estate, continuing to push the debunked idea that his loss in the 2020 election could have been legally overturned.

Biden Visits New Orleans Monday to Mourn With Grieving Families

Mr. Biden’s trip to New Orleans, his latest as “consoler in chief,” joins a lengthy history of presidential visits to a city that has seen more than its share of tragedies and disasters.

For Harris, an Awkward Election Task: Certifying the Vote She Lost

The vice president presided over Congress on Monday as it counted the Electoral College votes finalizing her defeat by Donald J. Trump.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2025 Golden Globes

From Nikki Glaser’s monologue and wins for “Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist,” it was downhill to all those pharmaceutical ads.

Courts in ‘State of Disarray’ on Law Disarming Felons

The Supreme Court has repeatedly ducked Second Amendment challenges to the law. Starkly differing decisions from federal appeals courts last month may change that.

Massacre Upon Massacre: Haiti’s Bleak Spiral Into a Failed State

In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.

Who Owns Jan. 6?

Trump is trying to rewrite history, but history may not comply.

How America’s ‘Senior Citizens’ Became ‘Older People’

A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse.

Trump’s Attack on D.E.I. Will Cost Us All

Biden’s cabinet looked like America, and it made the country more successful.

The Hack That Doctors Should Take From Pop Stars and Quarterbacks

Physicians need to warm up too.

Molly Parker Scrubs In for ‘Doc’

“I was only going to do indies for the rest of my life,” the actress said. Now she is the lead of a Fox medical procedural — and happier than ever.

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.

Don’t Call It a Gym. It’s a Sporting Club.

Some fitness centers are trading in the minimalist industrial aesthetic for midcentury nostalgia and country-club preppiness.

A Brooklyn Arts Group Gets Its Own Home, a Place to Defy Gravity

651 Arts, dedicated to African diasporic performance, now has its own space to support work like the choreographer André Zachery’s “Against Gravity.”

$1 Million Homes in California

A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta.

National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What It Means, and What’s Closed

Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expect on Thursday.

How Will 2025 Be Different? Make a Prediction.

What do you think the new year has in store for us?

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.

The Mystery of a Subway Victim’s Downward Spiral

Debbie Kawam was a high-spirited, happy girl, childhood friends recalled. Then her life took a grim turn.

In South Korea, Blinken Affirms Alliance Amid Challenges Facing Democracies

The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power.

Where to Find Great New York Slices in 2025? You Might Be Surprised.

Once confined to the five boroughs, the classic street snack has now gone fully nationwide.

Karl-Anthony Towns’s New York City

The New York Knicks center-forward and N.B.A. All-Star shares the places that excite him when he’s not on the hardwood at Madison Square Garden.

West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams

Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term.

Anita Desai Has Put Down Roots, but Her Work Ranges Widely

Her new novella, “Rosarita,” takes place in Mexico, a country she finds so like her native India that, she says, “I feel utterly at home there.”

How to Hit Peak Fitness After 40

You can’t train in middle age like you did in your 20s. But if you’re strategic, your best days can still be ahead.

The Regret That Haunted Me for 50 Years

I believed my friend died because of me. Fifty years later, I learned the truth.

La menopausia ahora es sexy

En “Babygirl” y otras películas recientes, la cultura popular por fin se siente cómoda con la vida sexual de las mujeres de cincuenta y tantos años.

Winter Storm Blankets the East Coast, With Arctic Air on Its Heels

Hazardous snow, sleet and freezing rain disrupted travel plans and caused power outages in the Mid-Atlantic region, as bitter cold set in.

N.Y.C. Drivers Face a New Weekday Reality as Congestion Pricing Kicks In

The first Monday commute under New York City’s new tolling plan went smoothly, but officials are still assessing how the program is affecting traffic patterns.

The Jan. 6 Rioters, 4 Years Later

Hundreds of rioters accused of nonviolent crimes during the attack on the Capitol have wrapped up their cases. Here’s what some of their lives look like now.

Spelling Bee Forum

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.

Los problemas de Jeju Air aumentan tras el accidente en el que murieron 179 personas

La principal compañía aérea de bajo costo de Corea del Sur, sobrecargada de deudas y con sus acciones ya cerca de mínimos históricos, enfrenta ahora un intenso escrutinio público y gubernamental.

Word of the Day: centenary

This word has appeared in 45 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Heavy Snow Blankets Central U.S.

The major winter storm froze over some roads and highways as it moved east with a dangerous mix of snow, sleet and rain.

‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action,’ Plus 6 Things to Watch on TV This Week

Netflix releases a documentary on the 1990s talk-show host, and PBS airs “Finding Your Roots” and “Antiques Roadshow.”

Our Favorite Photos From the Golden Globes

Our photographer caught the stars as they arrived for Sunday night’s awards show.

19 Unforgettable Looks at the Golden Globes

For reasons good and bad, these ensembles were among the most memorable.

Monday Briefing

The Jan. 6 riot, four years on.

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.

Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety

After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it.

Quote of the Day: On the Run, a Hit Man Gives a Final Confession

Quotation of the Day for Monday, January 6, 2025.

‘Emilia Pérez,’ the nominations leader, wins the Globe for best musical.

‘The Brutalist’ Wins Best Drama in a Tight Race

The film, starring Adrien Brody as a Holocaust survivor and architect, took home the top drama prize.

Viola Davis and Ted Danson received honorary awards on Friday.

Adrien Brody Wins His First Golden Globe, for ‘The Brutalist’

In his speech, the actor said he thought his moment for such honors might have passed.

Watch a scene from ‘Emilia Pérez’ featuring ‘El Mal,’ which just won best song.

The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies at 32

James Lee Williams was best known by that stage name and also built a career in musical theater.

Sebastian Stan Wins His First Golden Globe, for ‘A Different Man’

The star won best actor in a comedy. He had also been nominated for playing Donald J. Trump in “The Apprentice” but lost to Adrien Brody.

Play our interactive supermarket game.

Day 1: How Often Do You Buy Ultraprocessed Foods?

Today, you’ll go grocery shopping without leaving your seat.

Demi Moore Caps Her Comeback With a Win at the Globes

She received the award for best actress in a musical or comedy for her performance in the body horror film “The Substance.”

Jeff Baena, director y guionista de cine, muere a los 47 años

Baena, quien estaba casado con la actriz Aubrey Plaza, coescribió la comedia existencial “Extrañas coincidencias”, y escribió y dirigió películas como “Amor zombie” y “Lujuria en el convento”.

Can You Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play Our Supermarket Game.

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what’s on grocery store shelves.

Nikki Glaser Delivers a Globes Monologue That Involved Some Revising

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

Kieran Culkin Wins a Golden Globe for ‘A Real Pain’

Culkin earned his second Golden Globe in two years after being awarded for his role as Roman Roy in “Succession.”

How to Win Friends and Influence People

How do people get to be No. 1?

Why Is Ariana Grande a Supporting Nominee When Her ‘Wicked’ Role Is a Lead?

The pop star plays Glinda in the film, while Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, is nominated as the lead.

Golden Globes Takeaways: ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Brutalist’ Win Big

“Shogun,” the FX drama, also had a strong night, winning best TV drama, best actor, best actress and best supporting actor.

The battle of the pop stars.

Golden Globes Winners 2025: The Full List

The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

Amazon Prime Will Release a Melania Trump Documentary

The film, billed by the company as a “behind the scenes” look at her life, started shooting in December and is slated for theatrical and streaming release this year.

It’s a ‘Succession’ reunion (kind of).

Go deeper on the six films vying to win best picture in the musical or comedy category.

Go deeper on the dramas that were nominated for best motion picture.

Golden Globes Photos: See All the Looks From the Red Carpet

Stars made their glittering arrival for the 82nd Golden Globes, an awards season opener of sorts that celebrates the biggest stars in film and television.

The Golden Globe swag bags have no shame.

Recovered From a Fall

Rena Cohen’s crossword is best solved in pencil.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is gone. Its scandals will live on.

The Globes have fixed old problems. But now there are new ones.

Here’s how to watch the red carpet and the ceremony.

Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations

Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.

Austria Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Prospects for the Far Right

The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to enter into talks to form a new government.

Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ Social Media Scheme

Five students at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., are accused of luring a man to campus, where he was chased by a group of about 25 people.

Jimmy Carter’s Heart Was in Plains. But His Launchpad Was in Atlanta.

While his home was always in the small Georgia town, Atlanta gave him the opportunities to cement a political and humanitarian legacy.

Pop Stars Inc.

When art becomes a multimedia global brand.

Monday Briefing: How Trump Re-Wrote Jan. 6

Plus, the end of an era for Hong Kong’s cabbies

Driver in Ramming Attack Made Trips to New Orleans and Abroad

Shamsud-Din Jabbar visited New Orleans twice, and traveled to Egypt and Canada, before a burst of violence early on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people.

N.Y. Judge’s Ruling Shows How Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office

Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.

In About-Face, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist

Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”

¿A quiénes entregó Biden la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad?

Entre los galardonados están Hillary Clinton, el chef español José Andrés, el cantante de U2 Bono y la conservacionista Jane Goodall.

The Uneasy Relationship Between New Orleans and Its Most Famous Street

Bourbon Street is the lifeblood of the New Orleans tourist industry. But after an attack that killed 14, along with other recent violence, some people who work and live there wish for change.

Hailing a Car in Midtown Manhattan is Becoming More Expensive

Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.

California Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Federal Inquiry

The Antioch Police Department was under investigation by the Justice Department after racist text messages between its officers were released in 2023.

Bad Bunny on His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet

In an exclusive interview, the world-conquering Latin superstar discusses why his new album is filled with traditional sounds and rhythms from his homeland.

Ukraine Launches New Attack in Kursk Region of Western Russia

Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.

Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman and Colman Domingo Party Before the Golden Globes

Celebrities packed into a suite at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles for the W Magazine party on Saturday night.

Bad Bunny Talks Coming Back Home on His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet

In an exclusive video interview, the world-conquering Latin superstar discusses why his new album is filled with traditional sounds and rhythms from his homeland.

Scammers Could Cheat New York’s New Congestion Pricing Tolls

Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.

This Might Just Be the Best Way to Eat Kale

Kale sauce pasta, a recipe I adapted from the chef Joshua McFadden, is still one of my most favorite things to cook.

Can BAM Be a Trailblazer Again Through A.I.?

The Brooklyn organization, seeking new audiences and pushing boundaries, debuts Techne, four digital installations from the Onassis Foundation’s ONX Studio.

Companies could pass on the cost of congestion pricing tolls to consumers.

Trucks entering the congestion pricing zone will pay up to $21.60, with no cap on the number of tolls per day.

Costas Simitis, 2-Time Prime Minister of Greece, Dies at 88

Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.

Even as congestion pricing gets underway, debate over the program goes on.

Former Nurse Is Charged After Newborn Is Found With Fractures

Erin Strotman was charged in one case of child abuse, but detectives were also examining other episodes with similar injuries at a Virginia neonatal intensive care unit.

Should TV Ads for Drugs Be Banned?

Readers discuss a proposal by some Trump allies. Also: The abuses inside prisons; stories of miracles.

Damascus-mood

Damascus-mood

Congestion pricing is a New York idea.

A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.

Why New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls Started at Midnight Sunday

The program was eased into place in the middle of a weekend night in case of unexpected kinks.

Eating Healthy

The science behind Well’s ultraprocessed foods challenge.

For Many of Us, Jan. 6 Never Ended

Donald Trump is promising to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. But we can’t let him rewrite history.

The Connections Companion No. 575

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, Jan. 6, 2024.

Enough With the Land Acknowledgments

Instead of proclaiming performative acknowledgments of Native peoples, institutions should establish strong relationships with Native nations.

Wordle Review No. 1,297

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire

Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.

A Gas Cutoff Sends Shivers Through a Russian-Backed Breakaway Region

A renegade part of Moldova once boasted it would become a Russian-speaking Switzerland. Now without gas, its leader assured residents, “We will not allow a societal collapse.”

As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle

The race to lead the Democratic National Committee centers on the favorites, Ken Martin and Ben Wikler, but the party’s infighting over them looks nothing like a broad reckoning with its 2024 defeats.

In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Freedoms Off Limits Under al-Assad

Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.

Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.

The Hero of This Novel Is 14. His Married Girlfriend Is 36.

Adam Ross’s “Playworld” is about a child actor and the real-world dramas that engulf his adolescence.

On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession

Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.

Who Should the Academy Nominate in 2025?

Academy voters will do what they want, but if our chief critics had their way, these are the films and performers that would be up for Oscars this year.

What Do Movie Producers Do, Anyway?

And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?

An Overdose Sends a Widower Hunting for His Wife’s Lost Descendants

The new novel by Bernhard Schlink, the author of “The Reader,” explores the legacies of World War II and reunification in contemporary Germany.

‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6

The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.

Potent Storm Blasts Parts of U.S. With Sleet, Snow and Freezing Rain

All highways in northeastern Kansas were closed on Sunday evening, bringing traffic to a standstill in some places.

The First Day of Panama’s Canal

Recalling the day in 1999 when former President Jimmy Carter completed a historic handoff.

‘I’ve Been to All the Popular Tourist Sites at Least Once’

Taking pictures of standpipes, a dancer on the subway in Brooklyn and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Spelling Bee Forum

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.

La suerte de las monedas de la Fontana de Trevi

La tradición de los turistas que visitan Roma de aventar monedas al monumento recaudó 2 millones de euros en 2023.

Reseña de ‘Un completo desconocido’: Timothée Chalamet es el conducto ideal para Bob Dylan

El actor interpreta a un joven Bob Dylan que conquista a los seguidores del folk solo para traicionarlos más tarde en el Newport Folk Festival de 1965.

‘Me uní a ISIS’: La radicalización secreta del atacante de Nueva Orleans

Grabaciones y entrevistas detallan el creciente descontento de Shamsud-Din Jabbar con la sociedad estadounidense y su creciente aislamiento incluso en su comunidad musulmana local.

Mi casa está desordenada y no me voy a disculpar por eso

Las partes de mi cerebro que hacen que me resulte difícil mantener una casa ordenada son también responsables de gran parte de lo que me gusta de mi personalidad.

A los 24 años trata de superar la esquizofrenia

La intervención temprana intenta frenar los trastornos psicóticos antes de que puedan arruinar las vidas de los jóvenes. Para Kevin Lopez, todo está en juego.

Los sacrificios de Zoe Saldaña

La actriz es conocida por las grandes franquicias cinematográficas. ‘Emilia Pérez’ es un gran cambio: “lo hacía para mí, y durante mucho tiempo dejé de hacer cosas para mí”.

The Hard Reality American Expats Quickly Learn

Expatriation was nonetheless the making of me: liberated me, humbled me, revealed to me who I was and what I wanted my life to be.

John Bolton: Presidents Expect Loyalty. Trump Demands Fealty.

Neither kings nor presidents nor their countries are well served if they are surrounded by sycophants and rent seekers.

The Future of the Democratic Party Is Rolling Down Broadway

A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.

Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era

A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash.

Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash That Killed 179 People

South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny.

New York City Welcomes Congestion Pricing With Fanfare and Complaints

The program had defied many obstacles over the course of decades. It debuted over the weekend on what seemed to be a successful first day.

Richard Foreman, Iconoclastic Playwright and Impresario, Dies at 87

The Ontological-Hysteric Theater, which he founded in 1968, presented more than 50 of his plays, among them “My Head Was a Sledgehammer” and “Permanent Brain Damage.”

Corrections: Jan. 5, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Olympic Sprinter Charged in Confrontation With Miami Beach Police

A lawyer for Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist, described the police handling of the situation as “an unreasonable use of force.”

Quote of the Day: Digging in the Desert to Comfort Families of the Missing

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, January 5, 2025.

A Frigid First: Chile’s President Visits South Pole to Bolster Antarctic Claims

Gabriel Boric’s trip to the pole, which his office called the first by a Latin American president, comes amid rising competition for influence in Antarctica.

Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory.

Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Events Begin in Georgia

A motorcade carrying the remains of Jimmy Carter passed through the former president’s hometown and the Georgia State Capitol before ending at the Carter Center for a memorial service.

All Things Change

Kareem Ayas rolls up with a sparkling Sunday puzzle.

Ralph Lauren Makes Fashion History With Top Civilian Honor

After decades of being nearly synonymous with American fashion, the 85-year-old became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Tom Johnson, Minimalist Composer and Village Voice Critic, Dies at 85

He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.

Caricaturista renuncia a The Washington Post luego de que el diario rechazara una viñeta sobre Jeff Bezos

La caricatura, realizada por Ann Telnaes, mostraba al propietario de The Post, Jeff Bezos, y a otros multimillonarios, arrodillados ante una estatua del presidente electo Donald Trump.

Jeff Baena, Film Director and Screenwriter, Dies at 47

Mr. Baena, who was married to the actress Aubrey Plaza, co-wrote the existential comedy “I Heart Huckabees,” and wrote and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours.”

A New York Judge Forces Trump to Live With His Disgrace

There will be no sentence, except for a permanent stain.

Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

México y Honduras se preparan para la amenaza de deportaciones masivas de Trump

La presidenta de Honduras ha sido la primera dirigente de la región en plantear una respuesta concreta al plan de Trump de las deportaciones. Los secretarios de Relaciones Exteriores de su país y de México se reunirán para discutir sus acciones.

Soldier’s Struggles Began Long Before Las Vegas Blast, Nurse Says

A Green Beret who had served several combat tours fatally shot himself in a Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel on New Year’s Day.

Pick-Me-Up Poke Bowls

And more easy, breezy recipes, reminders that cooking is equally joyful when it’s just for you as when it’s for a home full of holiday revelers.

Changing How We Grow Our Food

Readers disagree with an essay about factory farms.

From Plains to Atlanta, a Rolling Tribute Traces Jimmy Carter’s Life

Days of honoring the 39th president began on Saturday with stops at his childhood farm, the Georgia State Capitol and the Carter Center.

Striking Patrollers Disrupt Season at Largest Ski Resort in U.S.

Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.

Is America Just Going to Abandon Its Towns Falling Into the Ocean?

Communities must be able to move to solid ground while remaining whole.

What We’re Watching in 2025

These big questions will define business and policy in the year ahead.

2 Books About the Moneyed Class

A novel of British nobility; a memoir of American aristocracy.

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

There’s a Reason ‘Squid Game’ Hit a Global Nerve

On “Squid Game,” the game is cruel, but life is crueler. In Season 2, a new twist introduces a kind of cruelty that feels uncomfortably close to real life.

What Linda Lavin Whispered to Me About Love and Need

She was a radiant star who played things her own way.

What Explains the Resurgence of the N.F.L. Running Back?

It’s not a miracle, but it seems like one.

The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School

Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.

The Real Case for D.E.I.

Diversity was a virtue in the Biden administration. The Trump administration may discover the same thing.

Win a Reporting Trip With Me in 2025

I hope to get more young people interested in neglected topics and writing about them.

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The Connections Companion No. 574

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Wordle Review No. 1,296

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Jimmy Carter and Canada’s Worst Nuclear Reactor Accident

The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario.

Drones, Exploding Parcels and Sabotage: How Hybrid Tactics Target the West

Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?

Tomiko Itooka of Japan, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116

Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.

Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls

At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.

Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls

At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing Secretary of State defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine, and says he’s made America stronger.

Excavar en el desierto en busca de un ‘milagro’: devolver a casa a los desaparecidos

Decenas de miles de personas han desaparecido en el norte de México, muchas a causa de la violencia del narcotráfico. Un grupo improbable de personas ofrece a las familias un tipo de cierre.

Who Are the Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

The honorees included high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton, the singer Bono and the philanthropist and donor George Soros.

Biden Awards 18 Medals of Freedom, and Delivers One Unmistakable Message

With a recipient list stocked with old-guard icons and political backers, the president signaled support for the establishment his successor wants to tear down.

Here’s the Schedule of Funeral Events Honoring Jimmy Carter This Week

The gestures of remembrance have all been selected to reflect the 39th president’s rural roots and political career in Georgia and Washington, and his legacy of global advocacy.

Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day

The president-elect has boasted about the donations for his inauguration, library and political activities from those seeking favor or perhaps in some cases, atonement.

Tu vida como esposo de Instagram

Una narración en segunda persona de las redes sociales.

‘I Joined ISIS’: The New Orleans Attacker’s Secret Radicalization

Recordings and interviews detail Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s growing discontent with American society and increasing isolation even within his local Muslim community.

Ailing Ex-Deputy Admitted to Killing Store Clerk in 1979, Officials Say

Less than a year before his death, a former deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida told detectives that he had fatally shot the clerk, a 25-year-old woman.

The Church Fixer

Thousands of churches around the country close every year. In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.

Middle Age Is Sexy Now

In “Babygirl” and other recent movies, popular culture is finally getting comfortable with the sexual lives of 50-something women.

El duelo es una máquina del tiempo

Tras el derrame cerebral de mi madre, el dolor transportó mi mente a nuestro pasado, y a posibles futuros sin ella.

My Neighbor’s Apartment Is Leaking Into My Space. Who Has to Fix This?

A friendly conversation is often the way to start. Legal action may follow, but it can be expensive and difficult.

How the Democrats Lost the Working Class

The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a more secure, integrated world. But blue-collar workers were left behind.

The King of Network TV Wants Just 30 Minutes of Your Time

For decades, Dick Wolf has dominated prime- time programming. Now, at 78, he has plans to conquer his next world: streaming.

Harper Steele’s Matriarchal Jewelry

Family heirlooms remind the co-star of the documentary “Will and Harper” about new connections and the way she now walks through the world.

‘Here in Mexico, They Hardly Find Anybody’

Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families a form of closure.

A Student’s Mystery: How Did This Enigmatic Author Shape Her Family?

In “The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus,” a college student balances her new independence while investigating the demise of her parents’ marriage.

Gaza Rescuers Are Haunted by Voices of Those They Couldn’t Save

Rescuers rushing to the scene of Israeli airstrikes save those who they can, but are forced to leave many behind. “My soul is tired from this war,” one said.

Mayor Adams’s Inner Circle Has Changed. Two New Year’s Photos Show How.

A lot has happened since Eric Adams was sworn into office in Times Square in 2022 flanked by allies who would join his administration.

Welcome to the Congestion Zone: New York Toll Program Is Set to Begin

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.

Ascensos a primera clase: cómo conseguir mejores asientos

Las aerolíneas ofrecen más formas que nunca de saborear los lujos durante el vuelo, pero ¿cómo pasas a ese nivel y cuándo vale la pena pagar?

Subway Victim’s Brutal End Stuns Friends From Her Happy Past

Debbie Kawam, as she was known in high school, was a cheerleader and a sunny presence. As the decades went on, she fell into an abyss.