Texas A&M Will Not Reinstate Lecturer Fired Over Gender Lesson

The decision seemed likely to provoke a court battle in a state where Republican politicians have sought to influence public universities.

New Charges Could Carry Death Penalty in Attack on National Guard Members in D.C.

The case against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee accused of killing one Guard member and seriously injuring another, was transferred to D.C. District Court, where new firearms charges could bring capital punishment.

In Private Letters, Harvard and Trump Administration Escalate Duel

It is the latest twist in the marquee battle of the administration’s campaign to rein in colleges and universities it views as too liberal.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘It’s Not Easy to Please a Woman’

To celebrate the season, we gathered five of our favorite holiday-themed Tiny Love Stories.

Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson Are a Worrying New Archetype

They complicate the narrative about political violence as well as our hopes for safety and justice.

‘Marty Supreme’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Sprints to the Top

The actor stars as a magnetic, striving table-tennis champ in Josh Safdie’s new movie, one of the most exciting movies of the year.

How Ukraine Became a Testing Range for A.I. Weapons

How Ukraine Became a Testing Range for A.I. Weapons

Mixed Grades for Home-Schooling

Readers offer personal stories in response to a guest essay critical of home-schooling.

How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling

Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics.

Esto es lo que contiene el plan de paz de 20 puntos para Ucrania

El proyecto abarca una amplia gama de cuestiones, como el territorio, las garantías de seguridad y la reconstrucción de posguerra. Pero Rusia ha mostrado poca disposición a poner fin al conflicto.

El material censurado de algunos archivos del caso Epstein se puede recuperar fácilmente

Algunas partes de los archivos publicados sobre el caso no estaban editadas digitalmente de forma adecuada y pueden ser reveladas con facilidad.

Shelters Won’t Let My Mother Adopt a Dog. Can I Pretend It’s for Me?

Which is the more ethical course: honoring the system’s ageist rules, or bending those rules in service of compassion?

Rice Krispies Treats

These classic treats are salty-sweet and the perfect balance of crispy, gooey, soft and chewy. This version, inspired by the one Julia Moskin adapted from the chef Colin Alevras for The Times in 2007, is also enhanced by deeply browned butter.

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Scampi are tiny, lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (also called langoustines). Italian cooks in the United States swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread.

Trump’s Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs

Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said.

Crypto for Christmas? Gen Z-ers Are Cautiously Open to the Idea.

Despite recent volatility in the crypto market, younger generations are still open to receiving digital currencies as gifts.

Nonalcoholic Smoky Citrus Punch

Historically, punch is an alcoholic drink, made with a spirit, sugar, citrus and spice, but this variation drops the spirit and doubles down on its other central components.

It Isn’t Swedish Christmas Without Three Kinds of Herring

On the island of Djurgarden, the sisters behind the clothing line House of Dagmar hosted a traditional feast to celebrate the holiday and their friends.

The Service Dogs Helping Veterans With PTSD

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers.

The Best Songs of 2025, Part 2

Jon Caramanica, host of The Times’s “Popcast,” reveals his top five songs of the year in a crowded and fragmented year in pop.

Cinnamon Rolls, but Make Them a Cake

No yeast, no proofing, just a big Bundt cake — cloaked in cream cheese frosting, of course — from Genevieve Ko.

Here’s the latest on the fires.

Long Carrier Deployment Projects U.S. Strength, and Carries Costs

The U.S.S. Ford has been deployed for six months, now in the Caribbean as part of President Trump’s pressure campaign on Venezuela. Maintenance woes and strains on sailors will likely mount.

There Are Children in My House Who Don’t Speak English. Help!

A reader faults her husband’s relatives for not teaching their young children any English, which she worries may make for an awkward holiday visit.

They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.

The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.

The Photos That Defined Business and the Economy in 2025

Our photojournalists and others have captured images of how major changes from Washington and elsewhere rippled across the world.

Intense California Storm Swamps Roads and Forces Evacuations on Christmas Eve

The authorities said some residents had resisted leaving their homes on the holidays, but forecasters warned the storm could be deadly, especially where burn scars from this year’s fires remain.

‘A Hard Time We Had of It’

Ross Douthat reads the poem “The Journey of the Magi” by T.S. Eliot as a reflection of this year’s themes.

Inside the Oval Office

Today we take a look at President Trump’s interior design.

Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine

The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.

La mujer que se enamoró de ChatGPT

El chatbot se ha comercializado como una herramienta de uso general que puede escribir código, resumir documentos y dar consejos. ¿Pero puede ser un buen novio?

Trump Goes After Venezuela’s Oil

President Trump’s campaign against tankers carrying Venezuelan crude has thrown the country’s oil industry into disarray.

Connections Companion No. 928

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.

Strands Sidekick No. 662

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.

Wordle Review No. 1,650

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.

Blast Kills Three in Moscow Near Site of General’s Car Bombing

Two police officers died in the explosion, the authorities said. Earlier this week a car bomb killed a military commander in the same area of Russia’s capital.

‘A Hard Time We Had of It’

A fitting poem for a transformative year.

Amar a largo plazo: aprendizajes de matrimonios duraderos

Historias de parejas con décadas de matrimonio revelan cómo el amor, la paciencia y la capacidad de resistir juntos han sido clave para construir relaciones sólidas y perdurables.

Americans Say They Want One Thing, Then Vote a Different Way. Here’s Why.

Voters keep resolving to change our country and yet we are increasingly disappointed in those we elect.

‘A Hard Time We Had of It’

A fitting poem for a transformative year.

Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.

The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

ICE Sweeps Into Ohio, Stirring Fear Among Somalis and Other Immigrants

After Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus said that its policy prohibited local cooperation on immigration enforcement, Elon Musk called him a “traitor.”

The Idea That Once Held America Together Died in 2025

The 2025 revolt against process signaled the final collapse of a powerful idea that once promised to hold the country together.

Made in New York: The Magic of Holiday Windows in Stores

The windows date back decades and gave work to some famous artists. Today they are high tech but still aim to delight.

Save Holiday Time With These Handy Smartphone Features

Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.

Warming Black-Eyed Peas to Welcome New Year’s Fortunes

David Tanis pairs his rich recipe with a bright cabbage salad and finishes it with some unforgettable spiced apple fritters.

$2 Million Homes in Georgia, Los Angeles and the District of Columbia

An 1850 rowhouse in Savannah, a 1970s house in Topanga, and a home in a converted stable in Washington.

A Christmas Argument That Ended in Harmony

Standing together on behalf of those who flee oppression is a very Christmas thing to do.

The Ping-Pong Hustler Who Inspired ‘Marty Supreme’

Volleying questions with the table tennis champ Marty Reisman, an inspiration for Timothée Chalamet’s new film, showed that he was a character in his own right.

Ousted and in Exile, Generals Secretly Plot Insurgency in Syria

Hacked communications and a social media analysis reveal how former regime leaders are trying to arm fighters and exert influence as far away as Washington.

‘Tartuffe’ Gets a Colorfully Modern Makeover

With its profanity-laced script, Lucas Hnath’s Molière adaptation, starring Matthew Broderick, is a mischievous clash of the old and the new.

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Review: A Woman Clothed With the Sun

In an extraordinary performance, Amanda Seyfried plays the founder of the Shakers in a singular film.

‘The Choral’ Review: Singing to Keep the Fear at Bay

As England goes to war, a provincial choir master played by Ralph Fiennes is challenged to find available voices in this poignant drama set in 1916.

‘Song Sung Blue’ Review: A Christmas ‘Caroline’

Craig Brewer’s toe-tapping weepie about the triumphs and tragedies of a Neil Diamond tribute band is exactly the movie we need right now.

‘Anaconda’ Review: Back in the Jungle

The movie gets at least one thing right: Rebooting the shlocky, widely-panned creature-feature, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, is a goofy idea.

‘The Plague’ Review: Pool of the Flies

A stunner of a debut film follows a group of boys at a water polo camp, where an outsider is just trying to fit in.

‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Review: Families, Untied

Jim Jarmusch’s uneven triptych, a prizewinner at Venice, saves its best segment for last.

Andrew Garfield Wants to Crack Open Your Heart (Encore)

The actor knows life is fleeting, but he wants to hold on to every moment.

‘Goodbye June’ Review: Terms of Endearment, and Estrangement

Kate Winslet directs a formulaic script by her son, Joe Anders, about a dying matriarch and her quarreling adult children.

¿Estás pensando en rellenarte los labios? Esto es lo que tienes que saber

Es fundamental conocer los riesgos potenciales y tener expectativas realistas.

‘Stranger Things’ Creators Break Down Their Latest Influences

With a new batch of episodes arriving on Christmas Day, Matt and Ross Duffer discuss the sometimes obscure movie and video game references in the final season so far.

How Late Night Shows Evolved in 2025

Our critic Jason Zinoman describes how the late-night talk show, whose death had been declared by many observers, came back to life this year.

A Father, a Son and Their $108 Billion Push for Media Moguldom

Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.

The Truce Is 2 Months Old. So Why Have Hundreds of Gazans Been Killed?

Since the cease-fire took effect, Israel says it has targeted only militants. But death can come for Gazans while on a family outing or sleeping in a tent.

Weight-Loss Drugs Ended Their Sex Life. Could It Bounce Back?

She expected her body to change when she started taking Zepbound. But nobody told her what might happen to her marriage.

Stephen Colbert Hits a High Note

After winning an Emmy, Stephen Colbert spoke about creating a “show about love.” In its homestretch, “The Late Show” is fulfilling that promise.

Did We Underestimate Kate Hudson?

For years she was pigeonholed as a rom-com star. Her turn as a blue-collar mom with a love of Neil Diamond just might vault her back to the Oscars.

I Teach College Students How to Argue With Their Families

Few things can calm a savage heart like being genuinely listened to.

Your Social Muscles Are Wasting Away. Here Is How to Retrain Them.

Three lessons from a London commune.

Richmond, Va.: A City Transforming

A neighborhood-focused culture, a sophisticated dining scene and a distancing from its Confederate past define the city today.

The Year’s Best Fight Scenes Had One Thing in Common

Everywhere you looked this year, men were feuding. In movies like “Splitsville,” “Eddington” and “Friendship,” it was gloriously pathetic.

Mail Carriers Keep Making the Rounds, Despite a Murky Future

As the much-derided agency loses billions, postal workers quietly, and sometimes heroically, serve their communities.

An Ecological Tale Gives Life to Metroid Prime 4

A slow start is overcome while learning about an extinct alien race that welcomed a savior.

Classic Crime Novels, Newly Reissued and as Thrilling as Ever

Our columnist on seven terrific mysteries deservedly back in print.

Investors Warn of ‘Rot in Private Equity’ as Funds Strike Circular Deals

Buyout firms have struggled to sell companies they own and have instead found a workaround to get cash back to clients: Selling the companies to themselves.

Zero Hour for the Middle East

Zero Hour for the Middle East

Este es el año en que los milénials oficialmente se hicieron viejos

La generación del yo, yo, yo enfrenta la dura realidad de la madurez.

China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says

The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.

Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace

The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

Uber permitió que delincuentes se unieran a su plataforma. Luego, llegaron acusaciones de violación

Según encontró una investigación de The New York Times, la empresa usa un proceso de verificación de antecedentes con limitaciones, para acelerar la incorporación de conductores y mantener los costos bajos.

Coquito Was Once a Puerto Rican Secret. Now Everybody Knows.

The Puerto Rican rum and coconut drink used to be passed down within families, but now it has become a holiday party staple beyond the community.

5 libros para atravesar una ruptura amorosa

Expertos en salud mental comparten los títulos que más sugieren a quienes atraviesan el final de una relación.

A Special Delivery From The New York Times: 1,000 Cookies

A newspaper truck had a festive makeover to celebrate the Cooking team’s annual Cookie Week.

He Was Locked Up in a Psych Ward. It Helped Him Get His Life Together.

Lamar Brown went through a rigorous program at a New York State psychiatric hospital aimed at stopping the “revolving door” for homeless people with mental illness.

Spelling Bee Forum

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

$100 for a Cab to the Airport? It May Soon Get Worse.

The Port Authority is preparing to increase the charge for drivers to pick up and drop off passengers at the airports.

Australian State Passes ‘Extraordinary’ Gun and Protest Laws After Bondi Attack

While the new restrictions on firearms have broad support, new police powers to crack down on some protests were criticized as limits on civil liberties.

Artistas que perdimos en 2025, en sus propias palabras

Robert Redford, Roberta Flack, Diane Keaton y Brian Wilson son algunas de las luminarias culturales que nos dejaron este año.

Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry

Thai warplanes have bombed compounds where people are forced to defraud others online. Rights activists say trafficking victims’ lives are at risk.

El punto débil del Pentágono y los titanes de la IA: necesitan las baterías chinas

Mientras la guerra se reinventa en Ucrania y Silicon Valley se afana por mantener su liderazgo en IA, el dominio chino de las baterías causa inquietud mucho más allá de la industria automovilística.

A Vintage Kabul Cinema Finally Falls to Taliban Bulldozers

Built during a cosmopolitan era in the 1960s, the Ariana closed when the Taliban took power, but it was still standing. Now it’s making way for a shopping mall.

Corrections: Dec. 24, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.

Quote of the Day: YouTube Dominates the Daytime, And Rivals Are Trying to Respond

Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End Gender-Related Care for Minors

The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.

Former Fire Boss, Who Is Jewish, Wants to Move on From Mamdani Criticism

Zohran Mamdani chose Lillian Bonsignore to be fire commissioner, weeks after the former commissioner, Robert S. Tucker, resigned, citing Mr. Mamdani’s views on Israel.

The Best Songs of 2025, Part 1

Jon Caramanica, host of The Times’s “Popcast,” counts down Nos. 10 through 6, from Tate McRae to the XXL Freshman Freestyle, ahead of his top five.

Sharp Quality

Ella Dershowitz forges ahead.

How do you train for Antarctica? Go jump in a pool.

Judge Blocks Conditions Imposed on States Seeking FEMA Grants

The Trump administration had sought to require states to account for population losses tied to deportations in order to receive emergency preparedness grants.

Sean Combs’s Lawyers File Appeal, Arguing His Sentence Was Unjust

The mogul’s lawyers say that a judge issued an excessively steep sentence for prostitution offenses after Mr. Combs was acquitted of more serious charges.

A Democrat, a Republican and a Supermarket Baron Go to ‘Marty Supreme’

A “Marty Supreme” showing took a political turn when John Catsimatidis, who has a small role in the movie, invited both Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman.

Judge Blocks Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores

A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.

Journey to Antarctica Part 1

Fires, severe weather and collisions with icebergs are all risks when traveling to one of the fastest-melting glaciers on the continent. Our science reporter Raymond Zhong shares a glimpse into the survival training for his upcoming Antarctic trip.

Lawmaker Returns to Migrant Center Where She Clashed With U.S. Agents

Representative LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, called on immigration officials to close Delaney Hall in Newark, calling detainees’ food and medical care inadequate.

About This Voyage

A Times reporter and photographer are joining scientists on a research expedition by sea to Antarctica.

Palm Beach Rallies Behind a Restaurant Manager Held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

After nearly two weeks in detention, José Gonzalez, the popular host of an upscale restaurant, returns home.

Un reportaje de ‘60 Minutes’ fue retirado del aire. Ahora circula en internet

A último momento, CBS News detuvo un segmento sobre hombres venezolanos deportados por el gobierno de Donald Trump a una prisión en El Salvador. Aun así, el reportaje terminó apareciendo en línea.

Las incautaciones de buques realizadas por EE. UU. estancan la industria petrolera venezolana

Los puertos de Venezuela se están llenando de petroleros, ya que las autoridades temen sacarlos en aguas internacionales y ponerlos en el punto de mira de Estados Unidos.

U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers

The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.

Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered

The ease of recovering information that was not properly redacted digitally suggests that at least some of the documents released by the Justice Department were hastily censored.

Mamdani Named His Fire Commissioner. Then Adams Did Too.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chose Lillian Bonsignore, the former chief of New York’s E.M.S., as the first openly gay person to lead the Fire Department.

Youth Hostels, Blood Banks, Yoga: How One Far-Right Network Spread Across the World

Far-right mobilization is not an inevitable consequence of the precariousness of our times.

Democratic Governors Are Fighting Trump’s War on Wind Energy

Leaders in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island are racing to save offshore wind farms targeted by the president.

Robert Nakamura, ‘Godfather’ of Asian American Film, Dies at 88

In his work, he often returned to Manzanar, the camp in which he and his family, along with thousands of other people of Japanese descent, were interned during World War II.

Officers Who Failed N.Y.P.D. Mental Health Exams Can Stay

The city and the union agreed to a 12-month probation for 30 officers. The department had moved to fire them after they failed psychological exams or background checks.

Justices Block National Guard Deployment in Chicago

Also, economic growth surged through the summer. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

U.S. Is Adding to Its Military Buildup in the Caribbean

Over the past week, C-17 heavy-lift cargo planes, which usually transport troops and equipment, flew to Puerto Rico at least 16 times, according to flight tracking data reviewed by The New York Times.

Man Accused in Brown Shooting Worked in Portugal After Leaving University

One friend said Claudio Neves Valente appeared to live a detached life, upset that “he couldn’t be the genius he thought he should be.”

National Guard Troops to Arrive in New Orleans

The troops will join an existing wave of Border Patrol agents, months after Gov. Jeff Landry first suggested that the National Guard could help tamp down on crime in Louisiana.

Trump’s Tanker Crackdown Paralyzes Venezuelan Oil Exports

Oil exports, the country’s financial lifeblood, have plummeted after the United States took action against three ships that have been used to carry its crude.

Trooper Killed at Motor Vehicle Office in Delaware

Deputies responded to a report of an active shooter at the Division of Motor Vehicles office in Wilmington, Del., the authorities said. The gunman has also died, officials said.

Woman Dies in East Harlem When Scaffolding Collapses After Truck Crash

A garbage truck hit a parked vehicle, pushing it into the scaffolding, the police said.

Looking Back at a Historic Year of Dismantling Climate Policies

The Trump administration has aggressively pulled America away from its global role in climate and environmental research, diplomacy, regulation and investment.

Libyan Military Leaders Are Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey

The internationally recognized government of Libya confirmed the deaths of Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the army chief of general staff, and other officers flying home after a meeting in Turkey.

2 Dead in Pennsylvania Nursing Home Blasts

A resident and an employee were killed after two explosions at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center resulted in a large fire and partial collapse of the building, officials said.

Dating ChatGPT

The bot has been marketed as a general-purpose tool that can write code, summarize documents and give advice. But can it be a good boyfriend?

Supreme Court Refuses to Allow Trump to Deploy National Guard in Chicago

President Trump ordered state-based troops to Portland, Ore.; Los Angeles; Washington; and Chicago over the objections of state and local officials.

‘60 Minutes’ Report Was Pulled Off the Air. Now It’s on the Internet.

At the last minute, CBS News held a segment about Venezuelan men who were deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador. It surfaced online anyway.

Zelensky Calls Peace Plan ‘Quite Solid,’ Russia Then Launches Missiles

Tuesday morning, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that the latest American-backed proposals for a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow looked “quite solid,” Russia launched a series of drone and missiles strikes against Ukraine.

¿Notaste ese desfase de 5 millonésimas de segundo en tu reloj? Te explicamos qué pasó

Algunos de los relojes atómicos más precisos de EE. UU. sufrieron una leve interrupción luego de que fuertes vientos en Colorado provocaran la falla de un generador.

Pro-Trump Influencers Stay Conspicuously Quiet About Epstein Files

Their silence contrasted with the uproar made over the weekend when the Justice Department’s first release focused on former President Bill Clinton.

U.S. Takes a Step Toward Approving Seabed Mining in International Waters

The federal government said it would hold hearings next month on controversial applications to mine the ocean floor.

France Fails to Adopt a Budget by Year’s End. Again.

French lawmakers passed a special law on Tuesday to avoid a shutdown until a budget is adopted. Negotiations will resume in January.

‘He’s a Maximalist’: Inside Trump’s Gilded Oval Office

Take a 3-D tour of the president’s office, where he covered a third of the wall space with gold.

Man Charged With Hate Crime in Attack Near Chabad Headquarters

Authorities say that Armani Charles, 23, accosted a man on the street before a running argument devolved into a stabbing.

Se enamoró de ChatGPT. Y luego lo eliminó

La mujer de 29 años que creó la comunidad “MyBoyfriendIsAI” en Reddit ya no pasa tiempo (ni intercambia mensajes) con su novio creado con inteligencia artificial. Ha encontrado algo más satisfactorio.

Oklahoma Instructor Is Fired Over Student’s Gender Essay That Cited Bible

The instructor, a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma, gave a zero to a student who wrote an essay arguing in favor of traditional gender definitions based on biblical teachings.

10 Songs That Explain My Year

From Gustav Mahler to Lady Gaga, a peek into Lindsay’s past 12 months in music.

Hopes for Mamdani’s Vision for Child Care

Readers respond to a guest essay on the incoming mayor’s universal child care plan. Also: A gift that never grows old.

British Police Drop Case Against Band That Chanted ‘Death, Death to the I.D.F.’

Bob Vylan, a punk-rap duo, caused international outrage by chanting the message at the Glastonbury music festival this year.

How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use?

Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use.

Russell Brand Is Charged With Additional Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault

The actor, comedian and YouTuber now faces seven counts of rape and sexual assault in Britain.

A.I.’s ‘Circular Money Machine’

Nvidia, OpenAI and other major artificial intelligence companies all invest in one another. This carries some risks, as Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal explains on “The Ezra Klein Show.”

Is A.I. Actually a Bubble?

Tracy Alloway of Bloomberg News walks through the signs to watch for if an A.I. bubble is coming.

Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea?

On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.

It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas!

The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

In 2025, They Asked What Racial Solidarity Really Looks Like

Across film (“Sinners,” “One Battle After Another”), theater (“Ragtime”) and TV (“The Lowdown”), four works suggested what achieving racial equality in America would take.

Read the Essay on Gender by a University of Oklahoma Student

The paper by Samantha Fulnecky, published earlier by The Oklahoman and also posted online, received a zero by the instructor and has stirred a debate about academic freedom.

Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme

In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.

Document Hinted at Further Prosecutions in Epstein Investigation

The 2020 email laid out the criminal charges and investigative steps that prosecutors were mulling at the time.

Did DOGE Really Cut Government Spending?

Did DOGE really cut government spending? A New York Times analysis found that the group’s biggest claims were largely incorrect, and that its many smaller cuts added up to few savings. Our reporters David Fahrenthold and Margot Sanger-Katz explain.

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Lalyn Takes a Modern Approach to Thai Home Cooking

Bar Manje takes over the nights at Good Enough to Eat, the White Horse Tavern team open Dandelion and more restaurant news.

Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could See Wages Garnished in Early 2026

Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Education Department will begin sending notices about paycheck deductions to about 1,000 of five million borrowers in default.

New Epstein Papers Appear to Show Former Prince Andrew Seeking ‘Girls’

In emails sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, a man at the British royal family’s summer residence in Scotland asks Ms. Maxwell for “new inappropriate friends,” then inquires about “girls” ahead of a trip to Peru.

How Should We View the Middle East’s Legacy of Slavery?

In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who underwrote empires in Asia and North Africa.

Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem

As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise.

In Epstein Files, Administration Officials Point to Clinton, and Away From Trump

The Justice Department initially removed, then restored, a photograph that included an image of President Trump, and issued a statement calling mentions of him “untrue and sensationalist claims.”

Heavy Rain Expected to Douse Los Angeles on Christmas Eve

Waves of atmospheric moisture could cause urban flooding and mudslides across California this week, according to the National Weather Service.

The Confederacy Goes on Trial, Along With Schools Named Jackson and Lee

In an unusual trial, the N.A.A.C.P. has sought to show a school board’s “racist intent” by proving that the names of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson can’t be separated from white supremacy.

Federal Agents Tried to Contact ‘Co-Conspirators’ in Epstein Case, Emails Show

The list of co-conspirators included Leslie Wexner, the retail magnate behind The Limited and Victoria’s Secret stores.

‘The Queen of Versailles’ Bombed on Broadway. What Went Wrong?

The show reunited Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz for the first time since “Wicked.” It wasn’t enough to counter poor word of mouth and other challenges.

Al menos 5 personas mueren al estrellarse un avión de la Marina mexicana en Texas

La nave de la Marina mexicana, con cuatro miembros de tripulación a bordo, transportaba a cuatro civiles desde Mérida, en la península de Yucatán. Las autoridades investigan las causas del desplome.

Trump Administration Delays Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors

An investigation ruled that China’s inroads into the chip industry had hurt the United States. The administration delayed tariffs until 2027 amid a fragile truce between the countries.

Ben Sasse Says He Has Terminal Pancreatic Cancer

Mr. Sasse, a former senator from Nebraska, announced that he had received a diagnosis last week for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Fancy Mains Without the Time Commitment

Chile crisp and honey roasted salmon, garlicky beef tenderloin and butter paneer for your holiday table.

What Song Did You Discover, or Rediscover, in 2025?

We want to know why it resonated with you.

Yemen’s Warring Sides Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap in a Decade of Fighting

The Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government plan to exchange about 2,900 detainees, a rare humanitarian win at a time of deepening political stalemate.

Federal Prosecutor Was Surprised by Trump’s Flights on Epstein’s Jet

A 2020 email noted that Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet at least eight times from 1993 to 1996.

Rotating Cast of Wall Street Figures Were Listed as Executors of Epstein’s Will

Copies of Jeffrey Epstein’s last will and testament show that the convicted sex offender and disgraced financier provide a real-time glimpse of the power players who were part of his life.

Ube, a Purple Yam, Is Going Viral. Philippine Farmers Are Struggling to Keep Up.

Soaring demand and extreme weather worsened by climate change have wiped out harvests of the popular sweet root vegetable.

At the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Sailing Is Often a Family Affair

Fathers, mothers, daughters, sons and even twin brothers have tackled this race together, saying it’s an exciting bonding experience.

How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?

The group’s biggest claims were largely incorrect, a New York Times analysis found. And its many smaller cuts added up to few savings.

The Brainiacs of the Seas

Navigators on racing yachts face complex challenges that go well beyond plotting a course. Their idol is a man known internationally as Stan.

The Skipper of Palm Beach XI Has High Hopes

The record-setting boat, previously known as Wild Oats XI, is returning after a major overhaul.

3 Theories of What’s Going On With the Contradictory Economic Data

There are some possible explanations for what’s happening with seemingly conflicting macroeconomic data.

In Ontario, the Uplifting Case of the Stolen ‘Nutcracker’ Sets

Ballet Jörgen’s holiday scare reaffirmed its mission: taking the art form to remote towns and outposts where most people have never seen a pas de deux.

Spouses Wearing Complementary Patterns

For a couple from Los Angeles, choosing clothes is often a joint activity.

Taylor Swift Caps Her Eras Tour Era

Seven takeaways from the final episodes of “The End of an Era,” the Disney+ series exploring her globe-trotting concert extravaganza.

U.S. Economic Growth Surged in Third Quarter of 2025

Gross domestic product grew at a 4.3 percent annual rate, faster than the previous three months.

Thunberg Arrested at U.K. Protest Supporting Palestine Action Prisoners

The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested after holding a sign that the police said showed support for the group, which Britain banned this year.

What to Know About the Latest Release of Documents From the Epstein Files

The new documents — nearly 30,000 in all — contain hundreds of references to President Trump and include different versions of Jeffrey Epstein’s will.

Why the A.I. Rally (and the Bubble Talk) Could Continue Next Year

Big Tech’s huge investment in artificial intelligence is making investors nervous. But the technology continues to advance, buoying the bulls.

Shoppers Spent Big This Holiday Season, Despite Economic Pressures

Consumers spent 3.9 percent more from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21 this year compared with last year, according to a Mastercard report on holiday spending.

Why Doesn’t Trump Like Wind Farms?

We examine the Trump administration’s approach to the wind industry.

¿A dónde se han ido las amistades entre hombres?

A los hombres les cuesta más tener amistades cercanas en la edad adulta, según estudios.

The Origins of Jeffrey Epstein

A Times investigation revealed the truth of how Mr. Epstein, a college dropout, clawed his way to the pinnacle of American finance and society.

Trump’s Greenland Strategy, and the New Promise of Weight-Loss Pills

Plus, the biggest lottery jackpots ever.

Connections Companion No. 927

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Strands Sidekick No. 661

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Ukraine Withdraws From Eastern Town, Complicating Negotiating Stance

The town of Siversk had served as a stronghold in the portion of eastern Donetsk still under Ukrainian control. Moscow wants Kyiv to surrender the town as part of a peace deal.

The MAHA Pipe Dream Is Going to Hurt MAGA the Most

The war on public health is a battle to the death.

Miracle on 64th Street: Options for Holiday Opera

Usually, holiday opera is scarce on major stages in New York. But this year, there are two at Lincoln Center alone.

The Real-Life Marty Supreme Taught Me How to Hustle

When I first moved to New York City, Marty Reisman befriended me.

Trump May Give 775 Acres of a Federal Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX

In exchange for the land in Texas, the rocket and satellite company would give the government some of its own property nearby, documents show.

You Should Be Skeptical of the TikTok Deal

Trump’s deal preserves many of the ties to China that the law was designed to sever.

‘This Is Something That Traditional Economics Isn’t Prepared to Deal With’

Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, the hosts of the economics podcast “Odd Lots,” walk through how Trump’s tariffs, A.I. and the vibecession are making for a strange close to the year.

Influencers Get Their Night at the Opera as the Met Courts New Fans

The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 influencers to help convince a younger, online audience that opera isn’t scary or even unaffordable.

Quiz: Do You Speak 2025?

An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them?

To Slobber and Protect: Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Kept an Election Safe

For their heroics after a wave of bomb threats in New Jersey on Election Day, more than two dozen dogs were presented with an award from the state attorney general.

Esta droga es letal no solo por la sobredosis, también por la abstinencia

La medetomidina, un sedante veterinario, mezclada con fentanilo ha enviado a miles de personas a los hospitales por un síndrome de abstinencia potencialmente mortal en Filadelfia. Se está extendiendo a otras ciudades de EE. UU.

‘Emily in Paris’ Star Ashley Park’s 5 Favorite Places in Rome

Playing Emily’s spontaneous best friend, the actress discovered where to find good pasta and more when the popular Netflix series moved to Rome this season.

9 Artists to Watch

A gifted Queens rapper (Lexa Gates), a noisy British band (Maruja), a Drake-approved emo songwriter (Julia Wolf), a lo-fi power-pop project (Sharp Pins) and more.

Wise Man? King? In Naples, Trump Joins Jesus in Nativity Displays.

For generations, Italian craftspeople have built scenes depicting Jesus’ birth, sometimes including figures of celebrities. This year, some are adding statuettes of President Trump.

What Is a Grief Attack?

Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful.

The Best Animated Shows and Movies of 2025

Yes, “KPop Demon Hunters” makes the list. But that was just one of the standouts in a great year.

Tuck Yourself In at Night. Then Tuck Your Bed In for the Day.

With only 215 square feet to use, the designers of a Milan apartment left space for living and dining areas by creating a bed that rolls under the kitchen cabinets.

The ‘Masculinity Crisis’ Is Real. This Forgotten Book Explains Why.

Why do men find it so hard to connect with other people, and their own emotions?

YouTube Has a Firm Grip on Daytime TV

YouTube’s big streaming lead over Netflix and other competitors stems in large part to its dominance during daylight hours.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores Big With Hockey and Sex

Adapted from romance novels, this Canadian series has been a surprise hit for HBO Max.

From ‘Mona’s Eyes’ to ‘Theo of Golden’: This Year’s Surprise Hit Novels

These days, most best sellers are written by authors with household names. Not these five breakout books.

‘This is Something that Traditional Economics Isn’t Prepared to Deal With’

Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal, the hosts of the economics podcast “Odd Lots,” walk through how Trump’s tariffs, A.I. and the vibecession are making for a strange close to the year.

Where Do Aprons Go to Retire? A Tiny Museum in Mississippi.

For nearly two decades, Carolyn and Henry Terry have amassed the world’s largest collection of domestic armor.

‘Jingle All the Way,’ and the Super Bad Dad Superhero

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman and Rita Wilson served a platter of high-octane holiday high jinks in this unhinged 1996 comedy.

Who Started New Year’s Eve in Times Square? That’s the Hint.

It was more than 100 years ago, and there was no ball to drop. But, a report said, the crowd was “hysterical.”

They Were Part of the Biggest Measles Outbreak in a Generation

The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

In Norway, Skiing Through a Winter Wonderland

A 100-mile journey along the country’s Troll Trail includes stunning vistas, snowbound mountain hotels and waffles.

The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops

The Russian-labeled candy bars are a reminder of how difficult it is to completely disconnect a major economy from the global flow of goods.

Tariffs and a Christmas Reckoning for Canadian Shop Owners

Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future.

Why Scientists Are Performing Brain Surgery on Monarchs

Scientists in Texas are studying monarch butterflies to understand how they navigate thousands of miles, possibly by sensing Earth’s magnetic field. Alexa Robles-Gil explains how researchers are examining the butterflies’ brains to find answers.

Once Wall Street’s High Flyer, Private Equity Loses Its Luster

As funds deliver mediocre returns and shed investors, the industry is struggling to unload 31,000 investments, an increase over this time last year.

Untangling a Year of Upheaval Inside the Justice Department

Two Times journalists interviewed more than 60 attorneys to understand the department’s tumultuous transformation, and the sweeping implications.

Your Top Health Questions of 2025

Is there a “least bad” alcohol? Is Benadryl harming your health? Here are the answers you wanted most this year.

What Your Loved Ones With Dementia Are Picking Up On

When people’s cognition is splintered or absent, they are absorbing the emotions around them with no filter to protect them.

Do Parents Have Favorite Children? Of Course They Do.

And research shows the less favored children suffer for it.

What We Get Wrong About Christian Nationalism

The irony of our secular age is that theology is more powerful than ever.

German Leaders, Undercutting the Far Right, Are Leaning on the Far Left

Germany’s centrist establishment has long scorned the far left, but it is increasingly reliant on leftists to outmaneuver the far right in crucial votes in Parliament.

Kate Winslet’s Unhappy Family Christmas

The British actress’s directorial debut, “Goodbye June,” is based on a script written by her son and follows a fractured family reuniting in the hospital over the holidays.

La familia Al Asad vive un exilio de lujo e impunidad fuera de Siria

El largo y brutal reinado de Bashar al Asad cayó drásticamente, pero él y su círculo cercano han tenido un aterrizaje suave en Rusia.

El legado de Britney Spears resuena en el pop emergente de la generación Z

La música de Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae y Addison Rae está marcada por la superestrella que alcanzó la fama antes de que ellas nacieran. También han aprendido de sus momentos más difíciles.

Por qué ‘El señor de los anillos’ perdura

Tanto por intención como por providencia, Tolkien escribió un mundo que es bello porque está tan roto como el nuestro.

Un planeta con forma de limón y el tamaño de Júpiter sorprende a científicos

Nunca antes se había descubierto un objeto como el PSR J2322-2650b: está hecho de gas, tiene corazón de diamante y orbita alrededor de un pulsar.

La dificultad de mantener una amistad entre hombres

A los hombres les cuesta trabajo reavivar vínculos afectivos con viejos amigos. Es hora de cambiar eso.

The Complicated Legacy of Eric Adams

Mr. Adams will be remembered for the drumbeat of scandals that derailed his mayoralty in New York City, a growing affordability crisis and progress on public safety and housing.

N.Y.C. Housing Isn’t Being Built Fast Enough, Report Says

Housing experts and politicians agree that New York City needs to add hundreds of thousands of new homes. The Real Estate Board of New York is keeping tally.

Spelling Bee Forum

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

In Pursuit of the Monarch’s Magnetic Sense

The magnetic compass is the last unknown sense in migrating animals. For some scientists, the monarch butterfly is leading the way.

Did Mayor Eric Adams ‘Get Stuff Done’? A Look at His Record on 7 Issues.

The mayor has kept his vow to lower crime in New York City, but the city’s economic recovery has stalled and homelessness has risen.

Palabra del día: ‘decorum’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en 90 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

Word of the Day: decorum

This word has appeared in 90 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Justice Dept. Sues Illinois Over Law Limiting Immigration Enforcement

The Justice Department said the law illegally regulates federal law enforcement by barring courthouse arrests and allowing residents to sue immigration agents.

Distributing water and food at an evacuation center in Siem Reap Province in December.

Israel Needs to Get Out of Trump’s Way

President Trump should press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ease military pressure on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria for the sake of his own policy.

Trump Announces Construction of New Warships

President Trump announced on Monday the construction of new warships for the U.S. Navy he called a “golden fleet.” Navy officials said the vessels would notionally have the ability to launch hypersonic and nuclear-armed cruise missiles.

The Pentagon and A.I. Giants Have a Weakness. Both Need China’s Batteries, Badly.

As warfare is reinvented in Ukraine, and Silicon Valley races to maintain its A.I. lead, China’s battery dominance is raising alarms far beyond the auto industry.

¿Cuándo está listo el pavo? Todo lo que siempre quisiste saber (y no te atreviste a preguntar)

Te explicamos lo necesario para que el pavo quede en su punto: tiempos, técnicas y consejos clave.

After Bondi Massacre, a Moment of Unity. Then, Bitter Partisanship.

The political point scoring that has erupted after the terror attack last week is unusual in Australia, where leaders tend to unite after catastrophes.

China Delays Plans for Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars After Accident

After years of planning for cars that would let drivers take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road, China’s regulators have become more cautious.

Corrections: Dec. 23, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Quote of the Day: To New Middle Class, Nothing Seems Affordable

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

White House Invitees Are Asked About Donations to Trump’s Ballroom

Senator Richard Blumenthal is requesting information from an architect hired to oversee the ballroom design and people invited to a donor dinner with the president.

Trump Announces New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships

The president said development of the vessels would help maintain military superiority and improve the industrial base, but analysts suggested they were the wrong approach to current threats.

In a Fitting Way

Nathan Hale gets the corner office.

May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage

She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, worrying John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment

Several veteran correspondents questioned how Ms. Weiss, the new CBS News editor in chief, had handled the segment, after she defended her decision on a call with the newsroom.

After Power Outage, San Francisco Wonders: Can Robot Taxis Handle a Big Earthquake?

City officials have called for a hearing investigating Waymo after the company’s self-driving taxis suffered widespread problems during a power outage.

Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center

Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, argues that only Congress is authorized to rename the D.C. performing arts institution.

Trump Officials Sue to Loosen D.C.’s Gun Laws

The Justice Department challenged laws aimed at popular rifles including the AR-15 in the nation’s capital.

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Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, sued President Trump on Monday seeking to force the removal of his name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Six Dead After Medical Plane Crashes in Texas

The plane was carrying four civilians, including a child who was being flown to Texas to be treated for burns, and four crew members when it crashed into Galveston Bay, the authorities said.

Trump Administration Will Investigate Brown’s Security After Shooting

The Department of Education is looking at whether security at Brown University, including its surveillance system, was up to standard. Brown said it would conduct its own investigation.

Young Turning Point Crowd Finds Infighting Distracting

“It’s creating division instead of building a movement that keeps everyone together.”

F.D.A. Approves New Weight-Loss Pill

The agency greenlit an oral version of the obesity drug Wegovy.

Judge Tells U.S. to Help Bring Back Deported Venezuelans or Allow Legal Challenges Elsewhere

The judge said the administration had to decide by Jan. 5 whether it wanted to “facilitate” the men’s return to the United States or let them contest their initial removals another way.

Over the weekend, Waymo’s self-driving cars came to a halt at intersections when an hourslong power outage in San Francisco knocked out traffic signals.

Trump Administration Declares Foreign-Made Drones a Security Threat

Americans won’t be able to buy new models from DJI, the Chinese maker of most of the world’s drones. But U.S. pilots can keep the drones they have.

Trump Administration Loosens Protections for Iconic Greater Sage Grouse

The government moves to make it easier to drill, mine and graze on 50 million acres of land in the West.

Trump Halts Offshore Wind Farms

Plus, Assad’s luxurious life in Moscow. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

U.S. Tanker Seizures Begin to Draw International and Domestic Scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the ship seizures were meant to force Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro from power.

Nicki Minaj Praises Trump and Vance at Turning Point Event

The rapper Nicki Minaj, who previously criticized President Trump’s policies, praised him and Vice President JD Vance during a surprise appearance at a Turning Point USA event on Sunday.

¿Es verdad que los geles energéticos ayudan a tu entrenamiento?

Los expertos nos dicen si deberías usarlos o no en tu entrenamiento.

Ella Cook, Killed in Shooting at Brown, Is Remembered for Her ‘Quiet Gravity’

At a funeral in Alabama, the Brown University student was mourned as a gifted musician and protective sister who was committed to her faith.

Have Yourself a Very Warm Christmas

Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected across the United States this week, with many places hitting record highs and record-high lows.

El cambio de paradigma en favor de Trump ha muerto

Hace un año no dejábamos de oír que Trump ahora era “cool”. ¿Alguien lo dice ahora?

Palestinian Writer Raja Shehadeh: Israelis Live with a ‘Double Consciousness’

Raja Shehadeh, a Palestinian writer, lawyer and human rights activist, joined “The Interview” to talk about the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and why he believes that peace remains possible.

Writer Raja Shehadeh: ‘Zionism Has Made My Life Impossible’

The Palestinian writer and human rights activist Raja Shehadeh has been documenting the experience of living under Israeli occupation for decades. On “The Interview,” Shehadeh told host David Marchese that he believes that peace between the Israelis and Palestinians is possible, but for it to prevail, much would need to be fundamentally reconsidered.

Why Palestinians and Israelis Don’t Know One Another

Raja Shehadeh, the Palestinian writer, lawyer and human rights activist, believes that peace between Israelis and Palestinians remains possible. On the latest edition of “The Interview,” Shehadeh talks to David Marchese about his life, his work and what he thinks needs to happen to get there.

Young Turning Point Crowd Finds Infighting Distracting

“It’s creating division instead of building a movement that keeps everyone together.”

Banksy Gives Britain Another Bittersweet Christmas Gift

Two new London murals, widely attributed to the mysterious street artist, combine seasonal themes with what appears to be social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain.

Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55

Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and also worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall and Battlefield franchises.

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Worthen Fader

Understanding Male Loneliness

Why is it harder for men to have intimate friendships into adulthood?

Will You Have a White Christmas This Year?

Look up your location to find out.

What to Know About Norovirus

The virus, sometimes called the stomach bug, is incredibly contagious. Here’s how to stay safe this season.

Chris Rea, British Singer-Songwriter and Hitmaker, Dies at 74

A blues-influenced guitarist, he built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with soft-rock ballads like “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).”

Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files

More than a dozen women called for congressional hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Restaurant Review: ChòpnBlok in Houston

In the age of boring bowls, Ope Amosu’s ChòpnBlok in Houston brings a welcome jolt of flavor, energy and joy.

Sesame Scallion Buns

Crackly fried Chinese scallion pancakes take the form of baked buns here, crisp on the sesame-speckled outside and tender within.

Yuzu and Raspberry Tart

Yuzu is an East Asian citrus fruit whose flavor is similar to lemon or lime, with a slight floral undertone and pleasant bitterness. In this tart, the acidity of the yuzu is balanced with just enough sweetness to help it shine, and a bit of butter gives the citrus curd a smooth, creamy texture.

Tiramisù Pie

What happens when you cross a tiramisù with a cream pie? Here, rich tiramisù-flavored cream and coffee-soaked ladyfingers are layered into a dark, crisp Oreo crust and covered with a confetti of chocolate curls.

Pastis Gascon (Crispy Apple Pie)

Apple pie has a French cousin, and its name is pastis Gascon. Hailing from Gascony in southwestern France, it is the meeting of several divine things: Apples, Armagnac and phyllo.

Mistrial in Case of N.Y. Official Charged With Working for China

Linda Sun was accused by federal prosecutors of selling her allegiance and being rewarded handsomely for influence peddling.

Google Buys Data Center Company for $4.75 Billion

The deal for Intersect, a data center and energy developer, is set to help Google build out its infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

How to Make Döner Kebab Like a Cypriot Mom

Yes, you can take the kebab out of the shop and make a version at home. This viral recipe proves it.

Argentina se abre a las importaciones extranjeras

El presidente Javier Milei está eliminando barreras a lo que había sido una economía cerrada, moviéndose en la dirección opuesta a la de su principal aliado político, el presidente Trump.

Playwrights Horizons Is Sued Over Discounts to People of Color

The lawsuit, against the prominent Off Broadway theater, is backed by Edward Blum, who has long challenged race-based policies. Playwrights called it “meritless.”

Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82

With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s.

The Most Inspiring Homes We Visited in 2025

No matter your personal taste, you’re sure to find spaces that delight and move you.

How Blocking Illegal ‘Ghost’ Roads Could Protect Tropical Forests

New research tries to anticipate road building to identify areas in the Amazon, Asia and Africa that are likely to face deforestation.

U.K. Man and 5 Others Charged With Sexual Offenses Against His Wife

Philip Young, 49, is accused of drugging and raping the woman over a 13-year period. Five other men have been charged in the same case.

Mercedes to Pay $150 Million Over Claims It Cheated on Emissions Tests

It’s the latest in a decade-long scandal involving accusations that software “defeat devices” made diesel vehicles seem cleaner than they were.

Inside the Deportation Machine

An analysis of data on every ICE arrest, detention stay and deportation reveals the complexity and reach of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second)

How some of the world’s most precise clocks missed a very small beat.

Canada Announces Former BlackRock Executive as Ambassador to U.S.

Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment.

Bernie Sanders to Lead Zohran Mamdani’s Public Swearing-In Ceremony

Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist senator from Vermont, has supported New York City’s mayor-elect since the Democratic primary.

Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?

JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized expenses.

Who Is Jeff Landry, Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland?

Mr. Landry, the governor of Louisiana, is a fierce supporter of the president. But his experience in international relations isn’t extensive.

The Burdens and Joys of Holiday Hosting

Readers discuss whether or not to quit hosting holiday celebrations. Also: How to lighten the load for busy judges.

Barry Manilow Is Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

The “Mandy” and “Copacabana” singer said he would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and he postponed several concert dates.

It’s the Most Wonderful (Warm) Punch of the Year

Ponche Navideño merges holiday spice with tropical fruit to make one of the season’s most festive sippers.

2025: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics

Selected Times graphics, visualizations and multimedia stories published this year.

EE. UU. intercepta buques con petróleo de Venezuela: esto es lo que sabemos

Un buque que navegaba hacia Venezuela huyó tras rechazar un intento de la Guardia Costera de detenerlo, el giro más reciente en la escalada de la campaña de presión estadounidense contra el gobierno de Maduro.

Agriculture Department Sheds a Fifth of Its Workers

From January to June, more than 20,000 employees out of more than 110,000 left the agency, according to a report by the agency’s inspector general.

La Guardia Costera de EE. UU. persigue a un petrolero vinculado a Venezuela

El buque más reciente en la mira de Estados Unidos en su campaña de presión sobre Venezuela enviaba señales de socorro mientras se dirigía al noreste desde el Caribe hacia el Atlántico.

Jim Beam Halts Production, as Whiskey Market Struggles

The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.

The Secret to the Easiest New Year’s Party Spread

Make these quick Melissa Clark recipes — a squash tart, baked Brie and tuna rillettes — and then supplement them with nuts, chips or whatever else you have on hand.

Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks to Keep Justice Dept. From Steering Case to Favored Judge

The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.

For Fallen Syrian Dictator Assad and Family, an Exile of Luxury and Impunity

Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.

Assad’s Enforcers Brutalized Syria. Now They’re Living Large, Lying Low and Evading Justice.

A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.

Feel Like Testing Your Memory for Literary Trivia?

Try this short quiz to see how many fun facts about authors and books you can recall.

How U.S. Defense Industry Dodged a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs

America’s ability to make precision-guided missiles was threatened during Trump’s tariff war. But experienced players have rescued the supply chain, for now.

It’s Time for Tamales

Rick Martínez’s recipe is a hit with readers: “Wow. This is as legit as it gets. Amazing recipe, truly, truly authentic.”

Christmas Is Back in Bethlehem, but Peace and Joy Have Yet to Arrive

Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end of a gloomy year in the West Bank.

How Trump’s First Year Reshaped U.S. Energy and Climate Policy

The sweeping changes have affected everything from coal plant retirements to international diplomacy over shipping emissions.

Primero el Louvre, ahora el Palacio del Elíseo: un nuevo robo sorprende a Francia

Ollas de cobre, porcelana y copas de champán Baccarat fueron robadas del inventario del Palacio del Elíseo en lo que los fiscales describen como un crimen interno.

In Congress and at Home, Omar Faces Trump’s Anti-Somali Attacks

Representative Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, has long been a target of racist insults by the president. Now her whole community faces an immigration crackdown.

Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast

The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Bros.

Mr. Ellison’s personal guarantee is meant to address concerns that the Warner Bros. Discovery’s board had expressed about Paramount’s original offer.

2025 in Pictures

Which of the images in this Times collection best captures how you’ll remember this year?

China Vanke Gets Temporary Lifeline to Prevent Debt Default

Bondholders for one of China’s biggest real estate developers extended a grace period to negotiate a delayed repayment of a $285 million bond issue.

Palabra del día: ‘magnanimous’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en 43 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

The Visuals That Defined Style This Year

Fashion, characters, celebrities, scenes and more incredible moments that made you look in 2025.

Riding a High, Deal Makers Grow Bullish on 2026

It was a comeback year for I.P.O.s. and mergers and acquisitions. Wall Street is optimistic that the winning streak will continue.

Wordle Review No. 1,648

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Angering Denmark, Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland

President Trump, who has long said he wants to “get” the semiautonomous Danish territory, tapped Louisiana’s governor for the new position. Officials in Greenland and Denmark expressed outrage.

Flash Floods Submerge Highways in Northern California

At least one person was killed in flash flooding caused by heavy rain in Northern California on Sunday, officials said.

In These K-Dramas, Women Are Unjustly Accused (Maybe)

Netflix’s “The Price of Confession” and Hulu’s “Nine Puzzles” are thrillers with complicated plots and complicated protagonists.

Flu Season Is Here

We have tips on how to stay safe.

Lynching of a Hindu in Bangladesh Fans Fears of Rising Intolerance

Muslim co-workers accused the garment factory worker of blasphemy and dragged him into the street, where an angry mob murdered him.

More Abducted Nigerian Children Are Released, Government Says

A spokesman for the Nigerian government said the “remaining” students taken from a Catholic school had been freed, but the local diocese said that only a “second batch” had been released.

The Messy Reality of ‘Made in America’

Complications with the development of an enormous semiconductor hub in Arizona illustrate the difficulties of large-scale projects in the United States.

La importancia de los hermanos

La crianza se estudia a fondo, pero las relaciones entre hermanos han recibido mucha menos atención.

What to Know About the Latest Epstein Files, and a Flood of U.S. Guns to Canada

Plus, a day of Waymo chaos in San Francisco.

Connections Companion No. 926

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Strands Sidekick No. 660

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Reading ‘A Christmas Carol’ Aloud, and Leaning Into Its Dark Side

An actor at the Dickens Museum in London is delivering dramatic performances of the classic holiday tale, just like the writer himself once did for sold-out crowds.

Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office

Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.

What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela

A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest twist in the escalating U.S. pressure campaign against the Maduro government.

Trump lleva la ‘presidencia imperial’ estadounidense a un nuevo nivel

En su primer año de regreso a la Casa Blanca, el presidente Trump ha ampliado enormemente el poder ejecutivo, al tiempo que ha adoptado los atavíos de la realeza de un modo nunca visto en la era moderna.

Ya nadie quiere árboles de Navidad naturales

Los hábitos y composición de las familias modernas, junto con la venta de pinos artificiales, presentan un nuevo reto para los productores en EE. UU.

La verdad sobre el embarazo después de los 40

Más de 100.000 estadounidenses dan a luz a partir de los 40 cada año, pero ¿qué significa eso para la salud de sus embarazos y sus bebés?

Review: ‘The Seasons’ Jumbles Warnings About Climate Crisis

An operatic Vivaldi pastiche, with a new story by Sarah Ruhl, offers an ambivalent message about how art can make people pay attention.

A Conspicuous Gap May Undermine Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan

A historical review shows lawmakers without certain familial records went unchallenged as citizens when the 14th Amendment was adopted. The finding appeared to undercut the president’s claims on birthright citizenship.

The Most Important Thing We Learned From Susie Wiles

There are no wallflowers in Trump’s White House.

The Economy Avoided a Recession in 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting.

How Can I Update My Party Look?

You may want to party like it’s 1999, but you don’t have to dress like it. Our critic offers tips for giving old classics a fresh boost.

Driving for the Holidays? How to Make Your Road Trip Safe.

Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.

A Last Meal With One of the Finest Food Writers in America

Betty Fussell’s new memoir offers insights on aging, stories about love and a recipe for coyote pie.

The Rockettes, at 100, Need a Kick in the Right Direction

This year, “Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes” pays homage to the legacy of the group, but its future seems to be more about sisterhood than dancing.

No Democrat Should ‘Rerun the Biden Strategy’

The columnist Michelle Goldberg believes Democrats — and the nation — lose when they abandon the idea of America as a nation of immigrants.

‘Christmastown’ Faces Climate Reality After Brutal Northwest Storms

Two weeks of “atmospheric river” deluges took a toll on business in Leavenworth, Wash., and beyond, reminding the region that a warming planet has brought new uncertainty.

Can You Spot a Health Scam? Take Our Quiz.

Does creatine really work? Are LED face masks worth the money? Test your knowledge of bogus remedies and real treatments.

Three Experts on Vaccines, Measles and Kennedy

Making sense of a year of change.

Artists We Lost in 2025, in Their Words

Robert Redford, Roberta Flack, Diane Keaton and Brian Wilson are among the cultural luminaries who died this year.

The Opioid Crisis Never Ended. It Was Inherited by the Children.

The pain of drug addiction continues to course through towns like Clarksburg, W.Va., where many babies are born withdrawing and have to be taken from their parents.

$5 Million Homes in California

A house in Lake Arrowhead with spalike amenities, a Craftsman in Mill Valley and a contemporary house in Laguna Beach.

A New Man in Town in the ‘Archbishop Capital of the World’

Ronald Hicks, the next head of the New York archdiocese, is likely to set a different tone from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a conservative.

7 Spots Shaking Up Vienna’s Cafe Scene

The city’s imperial cafes can feel tired. Newer bakeries and restaurants offer sleek design, inventive dishes by Noma alums, grandmas who will vet your Hinge dates — and strudel that’s worth the wait.

Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees

The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.

Are Trump’s Actions Unprecedented? We Asked Historians (Again).

An examination of whether his recent moves have no precedent, are relatively common or somewhere in between.

I Asked ChatGPT to Solve an 800-Year-Old Italian Mystery. What Happened Surprised Me.

For centuries, nobody has known who built the Florence Baptistery. Could A.I. crack the mystery?

This Is the Year Millennials Officially Got Old

What happens when the me, me, me generation enters its old era?

Their Death Sentences Were Commuted by Biden. They Could Face Execution Again.

At least four of the 37 men whose sentences were commuted last year could face the death penalty at the state level after a push from the Trump administration.

You Know Panettone. Now Meet Its Rarer, Even More Difficult Cousin.

Pandoro can frustrate even some of the world’s best bakers, but the results are worth it.

Who Is Trying to Replace Planned Parenthood?

As efforts to defund Planned Parenthood lead to the closure of some of its locations, Christian-based clinics that try to dissuade abortions are aiming to fill the gap in women‘s health care. Our reporter Caroline Kitchener describes how this change is playing out in Ames, Iowa.

Uber Clears Violent Felons to Drive

Our reporter, Emily Steel, found that in many states, Uber’s guidelines allow people with serious criminal convictions to drive, as long as those convictions are more than seven years old. Some of those drivers have gone on to sexually assault or harass passengers.

Puzzle Designers Search for That ‘Satisfying Click’

For prizewinning puzzle creators, the devilish ideas are in the details.

25 Memorable Puzzles From 2025

Solve the Crosswords, Connections, Strands and other puzzles that the Games team can’t stop thinking about.

In This Offbeat Canadian Town, Stranger Things Lurk

The teen detectives and alien enigmas of the Nova Scotia-set “Hobtown Mystery Stories” return for a third supernatural outing.

She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It.

The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.

The U.S. Must Break China’s Chokehold on Our Economy

The world’s democracies cannot depend on the most powerful authoritarian state — and an increasingly aggressive one — for critical minerals.

The Planned Parenthood Closed. A Christian Clinic Seized the Moment.

About 50 Planned Parenthoods have shut down this year, largely a result of efforts by President Trump and Republicans to target the organization.

As Trump Clings to Tariffs, His Argentine Ally Is Opening Up to Trade

President Javier Milei is eliminating barriers to what had been a closed-off economy, moving in the opposite direction of his main political ally, President Trump.

Uber Cleared Violent Felons to Drive. Passengers Accused Them of Rape.

The ride-hailing giant’s background check process was intended to speed drivers onto its network while keeping costs down, internal documents show.

Did Obsidian Master the Art of the Efficient Epic?

Although video games are taking longer to make, a studio renowned for immersive experiences managed to release three this year.

U.S. Housing Discrimination Complaints Rise as Support Network Thins

Accusations are up nearly 20 percent since 2014, according to a nonprofit, which warns that “the infrastructure for enforcing our nation’s fair housing laws is being dismantled.”

Making Austin Home Meant Adding Modern Touches to a 1940s House

A longtime San Antonio resident, the artist Paula Cox took inspiration from an architectural tour of Austin before remodeling the home she bought to be closer to her grandchildren.

Help Us Report on Sexual Assault During Uber and Lyft Rides

For several months, we have been investigating sexual violence during Uber and Lyft rides, which is far more pervasive than publicly disclosed. Now, we need your help.

Bondi Beach Gunmen Also Used Pipe Bombs in Attack, Police Say

But the explosives did not detonate, according to investigators, who also found a video of the two men training with firearms.

Russian General Is Killed in Car Bombing in Moscow

The attack appeared to be the latest targeted assassination of a senior military official inside Russia’s borders.

Raja Shehadeh Believes Israelis and Palestinians Can Still Find Peace

David Marchese spoke with the writer and lawyer Raja Shehadeh about how he maintains hope.

What to Know About OMNY, MetroCard’s Tap-and-Go Successor

With the MetroCard retiring at the end of 2025, the OMNY system will become the only way to pay for most transit riders.

Goodbye (and Good Riddance?) to the MetroCard

Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of paying for New York City’s buses and subways seemed like cutting-edge technology. Now, its days are numbered.

Spelling Bee Forum

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

Trump Photo Removed Then Reposted in Epstein Files

An image containing a photo of President Trump was removed from a Justice Department website that housed files related to the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. The department said it reposted the image on Sunday after it was found to not feature Epstein’s victims.

Los 4 minutos más mágicos y conmovedores de la música

La representación de Ravel de un jardín encantado es tan sencilla y melancólica que no quiero que termine nunca.

Word of the Day: magnanimous

This word has appeared in 43 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

‘Cover-Up,’ Plus 8 Things on TV This Week

A documentary about the journalist Seymour Hersh premieres, and lots of shows wrap up their seasons.

France Needs More Than a New Leader. It Needs a New France.

The time has come for a Sixth Republic.

No Corrections: Dec. 22, 2025

No corrections appeared in print on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Quote of the Day: A Weekly Salon for Those Who Fled Nazis Ends

Quotation of the Day for Monday, December 22, 2025.

At Least 1 Killed as Heavy Rains Bring Floods to Northern California

Floodwaters swept Shasta County on Sunday, killing at least one person. Forecasters warned that Central California would receive heavy rain later in the week.

Vance Refuses to Take Sides in G.O.P. Fight Over Bigotry

The vice president’s plea for a big-tent coalition at an annual conservative gathering belied the cracks in his party over antisemitism, racism and conspiracy theories.

‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’

Sharyn Alfonsi, a “60 Minutes” correspondent, criticized the network’s decision to remove her reporting from Sunday’s edition of the show.

Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104

She began working as a park ranger at age 85, educating visitors about the women and people of color who served on the home front in World War II, herself among them.

First the Louvre, Now the Presidential Palace: New Theft Rattles France

In what prosecutors say was an inside job, copper pots, porcelain and Baccarat Champagne glasses were stolen from the inventory of the Élysée Palace.

Feral Dogs on the Roof of the World

Feral Dogs on the Roof of the World

Russia Dismisses Reports of Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks

Proposals that emerged in recent negotiations with the United States were “rather unconstructive,” a Kremlin official said on Sunday.

Waymo Suspended Service in San Francisco After Its Cars Stalled During Power Outage

The self-driving cars came to a halt at intersections when the power outage knocked out traffic signals, causing tie-ups but no accidents or injuries.

James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46

The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter Two.”

Jimmy Kimmel Will Deliver Britain’s ‘Alternative Christmas Message’

Mr. Kimmel will speak out against fascism and about the importance of free speech in the holiday address, according to a Channel 4 spokesman.

A New York Times Origin Story

A graphic designer recently discovered documents belonging to a distant relative, George Jones, the newspaper’s founding publisher.

Don’t Blow It!

Suzanne Oliver makes her New York Times Crossword debut.

Man Is Arrested in Bow-and-Arrow Killing After Overnight Standoff

The man was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon in Kearny, N.J., hours after a fire broke out in the building in which he was hiding.

How New York Keeps Its Unfiltered Water Safe: Spending Millions on Land

The city has bought more than 125,000 acres of land to provide a buffer around water reservoirs. It’s much cheaper than spending billions on filtration systems, officials say.

The Sibling Bond

Parenting is closely studied, but sibling relationships have gotten much less attention.

In a First, a Wheelchair User Joins a Short Flight to Space

A paraplegic engineer was part of a crew that made a suborbital journey on a spacecraft operated by Jeff Bezos’ private company, Blue Origin.

Engineer Is First Paraplegic Person in Space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany became the first wheelchair user to rocket into space. The small craft that blasted her to the edge of space was operated by Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin.

Toilet Rats: Rare, but There

Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing nightmare that drives frantic calls to pest control experts.

U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

The latest vessel to be targeted by the United States in its pressure campaign on Venezuela was sending distress signals as it headed northeast from the Caribbean into the Atlantic.

Kevin Arkadie, ‘New York Undercover’ Co-Creator, Dies at 68

The screenwriter and producer created several television hits about law enforcement. He made one of the first police dramas to star two main characters of color.

At Bondi Beach, Australians Mourn Shooting Victims

Thousands gathered a week after gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration. But hints of political divisions and anti-immigration rhetoric have emerged.

‘Avatar’ Sequel Is Neither Fire Nor Ash at North American Box Office

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” took in $88 million over the weekend, a sizable No. 1 total that nonetheless fell 34 percent behind the opening for its franchise predecessor.

Acechado por el ICE y el cáncer, un bombero persevera por su hijo

Durante dos décadas, luchó contra incendios forestales para el gobierno de EE. UU. Ahora se enfrenta al cáncer, a las deudas y a la amenaza de separarse de su hijo de 11 años.

Blanche Says Mentions of Trump in Epstein Files Won’t Be Removed

In an interview with NBC, the No. 2 official at the Justice Department denied that officials were protecting the president from what has been disclosed.

Review: A ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Musical Is a Psychedelic Parable

At Greenwich House Theater, Greta Gertler Gold and Hilary Bell’s stage adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s novel hovers between reverie and reality.

Here Are Six Holiday Feasts for You

Pernil, prime rib roast and lemon butter salmon with dill anchor generous (but completely doable) holiday dinner menus.

Mamdani Inauguration to Usher in ‘New Era’ With Broadway Block Party

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on Jan. 1, alongside a party spanning seven blocks that will accommodate 40,000 spectators, his transition team said.

Behind the Curtain of Luxury Room Service at the Plaza Hotel

This is the busiest season for Syed Rahmani, who has been tending to well-heeled guests for 27 years.

In Pursuit of a Political Utopia

In “The Testament of Ann Lee,” coming out Christmas Day, Amanda Seyfried plays a woman searching for another, better world.

‘Orwellian Climate of Fear’: How China Cracks Down on Critics in the U.S.

The Chinese government once focused on political dissidents and exiled activists. Now, federal officials say, it is targeting artists in the United States whose creative protests test its tolerance.

Why Is Shopping an Abyss of Blah?

Shopping should be about lust. Instead, it’s become a slog.

How to Reduce Surging Health Care Costs

Readers suggest ways to bring medical costs under control for average Americans. Also: Australia sets an example for the U.S. on gun laws.

Older Americans Quit Weight-Loss Drugs in Droves

In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects.

Bowen Yang Sings His Swan Song on ‘S.N.L.’

Hosted by Ariana Grande and featuring Cher as its musical guest, the show had plenty of holiday tunes and a satirical greeting from President Trump.

Steakhouse Woes

We examine how rising beef prices have stressed restaurant owners this holiday season.

Inside a Democratic Socialist Convention Galvanized by Mamdani’s Big Win

The D.S.A. is still small. But as economic inequality keeps burning, Democratic Socialists are attracting intense interest and getting elected to office.

The Trump Vibe Shift Is Dead

What will come in its wake?

Christianity Is a Dangerous Faith

Living in the upside-down kingdom of God.

Connections Companion No. 925

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025

Sunday Special: The Best TV of 2025

“Andor,” “Pluribus,” “Heated Rivalry” and more of our favorite shows.

Strands Sidekick No. 659

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Wordle Review No. 1,647

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

6 ejercicios de movilidad para corredores

Esta rutina puede ayudarte a evitar lesiones y a moverte con más facilidad.

Is Sydney Sweeney Today’s Most Perplexing Movie Star?

Onscreen, she tends to play women fighting the patriarchy; offscreen the image she cultivates has meant conservatives consider her one of their own.

Freed From a Belarus Prison, a Nobel Peace Laureate Experiences ‘Oxygen Intoxication’

Ales Bialiatski, who shared the Nobel in 2022, described long hours of backbreaking work and stints in solitary confinement.

Amanda Seyfried Had a ‘Complete Spiritual Awakening’

She called on the experience to play a religious leader building a political utopia in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” coming out Christmas Day.

A Life Rooted in Activism and Listening to Others

Michele Singer Reiner was the guiding force in the lives of her family, stressing the need to help and respect one another.

A mi jefe se le pasaron las copas en la fiesta de Navidad

Y ahora yo estoy lidiando con las consecuencias.

How Many Toys Will Parents Buy for Their Kids This Christmas?

Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive of Mattel, believes consumers squeezed by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before they skimp on Barbies and Hot Wheels.

Trump Takes America’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level

In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.

When Something Goes Wrong With Your Flight, These People Take Charge

Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.

Immigration Crackdown Creates Fault Lines Among Baptists

An increasingly loud contingent supports the Trump administration’s efforts to deport illegal immigrants.

‘It’s Just Us’: The Firefighter, His Son and a Treacherous Choice

For two decades, Luis Martinez has fought wildfires for the U.S. government. Now he’s facing down cancer, debt and the threat of separation from his 11-year-old.

The Harlem Handbag Maker Who Creates a Frenzy With Every Drop

If you’ve seen a chaotic scene on TikTok lately with people clamoring for brightly colored handbags, chances are good that it was for Pierre Laborde.

Long-Haul Trucking Was a Refuge for Sikh Immigrants. Until Now.

Two high-profile crashes and a Trump administration crackdown have brought worry, and wariness, to the community.

What Is ‘Functional Freeze’?

The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.

¿Tu fecha probable de parto es realista?

Aunque hayas seguido cuidadosamente la ovulación y sepas cuándo fue concebido tu bebé, tu fecha de parto sigue siendo un cálculo aproximado.

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

Hundreds of thousands of Americans in rural and urban areas alike could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.

Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult

Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, is among the latest politicians to be tagged with the term, raising the question: What did theater kids do to deserve such scorn?

Why I Stopped Reading and Embraced Audiobooks

On the joys of having stories in my ears — and yes, listening counts.

When I Got Sick, My Novel Got Better

After this Booker Prize finalist became seriously ill, everything seemed very real, and everything seemed to matter.

Sydney Shooting Suspects Met Muslim Leaders in Philippines, Officials Say

Intelligence authorities in the Philippines say the father and son apparently slipped out of Davao City during their monthlong stay, but details remain sketchy.

Estafas, robos y mentiras: así construyó Jeffrey Epstein su fortuna

Durante años circularon rumores sobre el origen de su riqueza. Una investigación del Times revela sobre cómo un universitario que abandonó los estudios se abrió camino hasta la cúspide de las finanzas y la sociedad de EE. UU.

Cómo Venezuela pasó de ser el aliado petrolero de EE. UU. al objetivo militar de Trump

Alguna vez la relación entre ambos países trajo beneficios mutuos. Pero ahora el gobierno de Trump ha cambiado las reglas del juego.

N.Y.C. Holiday Markets Offer Profit and Peril for Small-Business Owners

The festive fairs have become vital to the success of many artists and retailers. But the booths are expensive, and the payoffs aren’t guaranteed.

Las revelaciones artísticas de 2025

En todas las disciplinas, estos 10 talentos dieron un salto de fe y lograron un gran éxito.

At the Center of the Latest Mangione Hearings: A Battle Over a Backpack

For three weeks, defense lawyers argued that searches of Luigi Mangione’s bag were unconstitutional. But state prosecutors have other evidence — and a federal prosecution looms.

New York’s Hottest Dinner Party Is in an Apartment in the South Bronx

There are almost 4,500 people on a waiting list to get into Nine26, a monthly Dominican-themed supper club.

‘The Car Was Empty, and the Train Was Moving Fast’

An Upper West Side pizza taste test, a can in need of opening and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

As U.S. Guns Pour Into Canada, the Bodies Pile Up

The proliferation of illegal firearms from the United States has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.

Spelling Bee Forum

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

Luchar por la feminidad, no por el feminismo

Nuevas generaciones de mujeres de derecha replantean su identidad política y cultural a partir de una crítica al feminismo dominante.

9 Killed in Mass Shooting at Tavern in South Africa

Around a dozen gunmen opened fire at bar patrons, the police said. A manhunt for the unknown assailants was underway.

Our 55-Year Age Gap Didn’t Interfere With Our Bond

She was a great-grandmother, and I was a millennial. We could have talked forever.

A Lifeline for New York’s Working Families

Children’s Aid provides free after-school programs for low-income New Yorkers that students love and parents see as a solution.

This Museum Housed 120,000 Works of Art. Now It’s Empty.

The Pompidou Center is the place to see contemporary art in Paris. Or it was, until curators put its astonishing collection into storage.

Quote of the Day: Seeking Global Patients, Despite Organ Shortage

Quotation of the Day for December 21, 2025.

The Anatomy of a Chinese Church Crackdown

Videos and photographs show how the Chinese authorities have tried to dismantle Zion Church, a Christian network with branches across the country.

Long Before Bondi Massacre, Australian Jews Lived With a Sense of Peril

Armed guards, bollards and secretive precautions became part of life amid antisemitic attacks and blurred lines between anger at Israel and hatred of Jews.

A Neighborhood in India Fears Being Blamed for a Distant Atrocity

The attacker killed at last week’s Hanukkah celebration in Australia came from a Muslim area whose residents have long gone abroad to seek better lives.

No Corrections: Dec. 21, 2025

No corrections appeared in print on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

329 Days of Trump, Trump, Trump

President Trump dominates our collective consciousness. The Times broke down how he has relentlessly pursued attention in the first 329 days of his second term.

Power Restored for Most of San Francisco After Widespread Outage

The hourslong outage affected nearly a third of the city and forced the closure of transit stations. Service was restored for most customers late Saturday.

Turning Point’s Annual Gathering Turns Into a Gripefest

At AmericaFest, conservative leaders insulted one another, revealing serious rifts over conspiracy theories, antisemitism and who belongs in America.

Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Government Website, Including One of Trump

A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point on Saturday from the website that the Justice Department created. One featured an open drawer containing other photos, including at least one of President Trump.

First Batch of Epstein Files Provides Few Revelations

The Justice Department, under pressure from Congress to comply with a law signed by President Trump, released more than 13,000 files on Friday arising from investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.

Present Time

David Kwong, the magician, branches out with a festive Sunday puzzle.

Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Records Are Released

The transcripts and photos were part of Department of Justice files arising from investigations into the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend.

Land Grab: Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank

Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands in the West Bank, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal

The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies.

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

Cynthia Lummis, a One-Term G.O.P. Senator, Will Not Seek Re-election

A conservative who has served in the Senate since 2021, Ms. Lummis attributed the decision to the “difficult, exhausting session” this fall on Capitol Hill.

6 puntos clave del primer lote de los archivos Epstein

Muchos de los documentos están ampliamente censurados, y rara vez se menciona al presidente Trump. La Casa Blanca también intentó sacar provecho político de la publicación de fotos de Bill Clinton.

Overlooked No More: Inge Lehmann, Who Discovered the Earth’s Inner Core

She pointed to evidence that the Earth’s inner core was solid — not liquid, as scientists had believed — a discovery that was ahead of its time.

California Faces a Weeklong Lashing of Rain, Wind and Some Snow

Forecasters said a parade of storms from the Pacific Ocean will pull in a river of moisture. Over the next week, parts of Northern California could get seven to 10 inches of rain.

EE. UU. y Venezuela bloquean el GPS en el Caribe, poniendo la aviación en peligro

La tensión militar entre Donald Trump y Nicolás Maduro ha provocado un aumento de la guerra electrónica en la región.

Passenger Train in India Hits Elephant Herd, Killing Seven

No people were injured in the accident, despite a partial derailment. As elephant habitat shrinks, such deadly encounters are on the rise.