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The States Restricting Guns and Legalizing Marijuana in the New Year

Other state laws going into effect in 2025 will boost wages, restrict social media for children and make insulin cheaper. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UAEJ2gw

Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CZc5rf2

What’s the Matter With Chicago?

The burden of debt and public pensions could soon push Chicago into bankruptcy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xbCHWN0

Jimmy Carter’s Life Was One Big Trust Exercise

What the 39th president did before he got to the White House Is as interesting as what came after. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VmG0Ida

How TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant Seeded a Tiny Taipei in the Desert

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bsYJAaC

Interior Dept. Is Caught Between Tribes in Casino Battles

The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/prDqR9j

As Roy Cooper’s Term Ends in North Carolina, He’s Cagey About His Future

In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UG8wWPI

Richard Parsons, Serial Fixer of Media and Finance Giants, Dies at 76

Mr. Parsons’s lengthy résumé is a catalog of corporate emergencies at Time Warner, Citigroup and the Los Angeles Clippers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oXOcMgY

Mozambique Unrest: What to Know

More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dgOWG54

Manmohan Singh, Indian Premier Who Spurred Economic Boom, Dies at 92

The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/28lp9zy

NYC Subway Fire: What We Know About the Fatal Burning of a Woman

The woman, who has not been identified, died after a man set her on fire on an F train on Sunday morning. The police have charged a man from Guatemala with murder and arson. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gZ4JFbN

Subway Burning Highlights Difficulty of Identifying Homeless Victims

It can be challenging to identify the bodies of people who were homeless when they died. For a woman killed Sunday on an F train, the circumstances of her death could make it even harder. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rGpE3Jd

Avoid California Beaches Because of Dangerous Waves, Officials Warn

An unusually powerful surf has already killed one man and destroyed part of a historic pier in Santa Cruz, Calif. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Es5AX4h

The Best Bakeries in America

In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AlmkxpG

French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints New Cabinet After Previous Government’s Collapse

President Emmanuel Macron named the choices less than three weeks after the previous government collapsed. He had already picked François Bayrou as prime minister. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HjfNJiR

The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TmoesqJ

A 1,000-Year-Old Seed Grows in Israel

For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/13CfwOh

Letter Calling for Tracking People of Color Circulates in an Oregon County

The letter, distributed in Lincoln County, Ore., tells community members to report people who may be undocumented, the sheriff’s office said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SVep40u

Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation

Body-camera footage shows an officer from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky detain the woman, who gave birth later that day. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yKSTELG

Pope Uses Christmas Message to Chide Advisers About Gossiping

Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VMpGuDI

Indiana Man Sentenced to 130 Years for Delphi Murders

Richard Allen, of Delphi, Ind., received the maximum sentence, concluding a case that came to be known as the Delphi Murders. His lawyers plan to appeal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uGZDFRA

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AyruD0c

Ingrid Lewis-Martin and Her Son Are Charged in Corruption Case

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who resigned as the mayor’s chief adviser, was charged in a bribery scheme involving $100,000 for a new Porsche for her son. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ieLCxO7

Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says

Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UI7c6QF

What Do Democrats Need to Do? Act Like an Opposition Party.

Now is not the time for surrender. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6O9T2g8

Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Build Power Plant in Virginia

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an M.I.T. spinoff, aims to generate carbon-free electricity in an industrial park near Richmond in the early 2030s. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fYUg4ZS

For Years, U.S. Collected Tips About Austin Tice’s Disappearance in Syria

Nongovernmental workers and journalists have scoured prisons for clues about his fate in the absence of an official American presence in the country. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CbP9O1p

Carlos Watson, Ozy Media Co-Founder, Is Sentenced to Almost 10 Years in Prison

A federal jury in July found Mr. Watson, who started the digital media company in 2013, guilty of trying to defraud investors and lenders. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dwKnJ18

Here’s what we know.

At least five others were injured in the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, which has about 390 children in kindergarten through 12th grade. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IYAtb2e

Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia for Months. Here’s Why.

Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tMxvjZa

At Least 11 Dead in Mayotte After Tropical Cyclone Chido Strikes

The prefect of Mayotte said the death toll could climb. The storm, the equivalent of a Category 3, made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OtPBjvw

Pelosi Has Hip Replacement Surgery After Fall

The former speaker of the House “is well on the mend,” her spokesman said. She fell while in Luxembourg as part of a congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zOtQoid

Argentina’s President Receives Italian Citizenship, Angering Law’s Critics

Javier Milei is proud of his Italian ancestry and has tried to bolster ties with Italy’s conservative prime minister. But his new passport angered critics of Italy’s rules on citizenship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c0oV1SU

‘Home Alone’ Star Macaulay Culkin Delights Fans With Nostalgic Screening and Q&A

In Chicago, where the suburbs served as locations, a showing of the film featured an appearance by the star. Delighted fans made their devotion known. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/i0ukoOF

Avant Gardner, Troubled Brooklyn Venue, Promises Security Changes in Major Renovation

The planned overhaul comes more than a year after two patrons who left the mega-club were found dead nearby. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tuK8Ijb

Bank of America Flagged Suspicious Payments to Epstein Only After He Died

Senate staff members are urging that Bank of America be investigated for the way it reported payments to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1R9CwVo

Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska

About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/owLqZJ1

British Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness

Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8Qc5JrO

2025 Housing Market Predictions: Can the U.S. Climb Out of ‘Unprecedented’ Crisis?

The 2024 housing market was the slowest in decades. Next year’s might not be much better. It may come down to how many new homes can be built. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aGcHub7

FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup

Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0yqmboP

The TikTok Ruling Is a Blow for the First Amendment and Free Speech

The First Amendment should not be used to cut Americans’ access to TikTok, and the Supreme Court should step in. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S4Itsfz

As Teenagers, They Protested Trump’s Climate Policy. Now What?

Some young climate activists who were galvanized under Donald Trump’s first presidency are taking a different approach to his second. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9FQHNVg

With Quick Vote and Little Fanfare, Saudi Arabia on Track to Get the 2034 World Cup

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UoufPSe

Running Spies Is Not a Game for Amateurs

Will Trump be satisfied with servile leadership, or is he seeking to dismantle the system and make agencies responsive to his demands? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/o8g1PBO

Judge Denies Nadine Menendez’s Request to Postpone Trial Further

Ms. Menendez, the wife of New Jersey’s former senator, is scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 21, eight days before her husband is expected to be sentenced for taking bribes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Cx1HvlG

Records Seized by Israel Show Hamas Presence in U.N. Schools

While Israel asserts that the United Nations has tried to minimize the problem, the global organization says Israeli officials are waging an unfair campaign to discredit it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OQNTSEX

How Many Gift Guides Does a Person Need?

These days, everyone fancies themselves a curator of covetable items. Some find it exhausting. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FTXb25n

It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mWQ4UfS

Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xNO6YIK

November Jobs Report Shows Gain of 227,000; Unemployment Rises

Hiring bounced back after disruptions from storms and a major strike. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x5ZLSGX

The Rage and Glee That Followed a C.E.O.’s Killing Should Ring All Alarms

It echoes another era of extreme inequality and extreme violence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wE4V2Nt

A Lost Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud Set Off a Bidding War in Paris

The discovery of a rare picture of the tragic, handsome poet, made by his lover Paul Verlaine, set off a bidding war in Paris. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fso1Ya8

Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives

President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aPCIudG

University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements

The school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BzeoOhG

FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup

An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RHQwDTM

Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the Wild

Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z6PJaTU

NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x3jyQ6b

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates

An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8BRoNZk

Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire

Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O0FLpGI

Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers

The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oD3JhiY

Relatives of Subway Choking Victim Jordan Neely Must Relive His Death Daily

In life, Jordan Neely’s family lost him to mental illness. After his death, his father and uncle have steeled themselves to attend the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny each day. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PH6NJ7y

Trump Offers Massad Boulos Middle East Adviser Role

The announcement on Sunday was the second time this weekend that Mr. Trump offered an influential post to an in-law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AXyZYPK

Best TV Shows of 2024

“English Teacher,” “My Brilliant Friend,” “Shogun,” “Babylon Berlin” and “Somebody Somewhere” were among the series that stood out in a year when television felt more mid than ever. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iYdtkI2