No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:10:52 +0000)

The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure.

Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:28:09 +0000)

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:02:04 +0000)

The Trump administration has sought to move away from the model, which supporters call “evidence based” but opponents consider overly permissive.

Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:09:11 +0000)

Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade.

Republicans Who Backed Afghan Visas Are Mum as Trump Halts Them

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:01:00 +0000)

After a fatal shooting, the Trump administration froze a visa program for Afghans that Republicans in Congress had championed. The G.O.P. has not objected.

Man Shot in ICE Confrontation in Maryland, Officials Say

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:38:27 +0000)

Federal and local officials said the man, an immigrant from Portugal, tried to flee and harm agents. He and another man were hospitalized after a vehicle they were in crashed.

Prominent Leaders Amplify Disinformation About Brown University Shooting

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:05:52 +0000)

Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.

They Were Supposed to Protect Young Workers. Instead, They Cashed In.

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:07 +0000)

Profit-seekers co-opted America’s premier cultural exchange program, the J-1 visa, which brought young people to work in the United States. Some sponsors charged thousands in fees.

K-Pop in 2025: What ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and NewJeans Tell Us About the Genre

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:23 +0000)

The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass.

With Trump in Power, Democrats Try to Redefine Themselves as Disrupters

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:01:55 +0000)

Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach.

California Storm Floods Roadways and Knocks Out Power on Christmas Day

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:24:50 +0000)

Officials warned that travel for holiday celebrations would be hazardous across much of the state, with more than half an inch of rain still to fall in some places where mud and debris already covered roads.

After Suffering in Israeli Prison, a Gaza Detainee Comes Home to More Pain

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:34 +0000)

Haitham Salem spent 11 months held by Israel without charge and said he endured beatings and abuse. He was released as part of the cease-fire deal, longing to return to his family.

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

(Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:01:16 +0000)

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.

Pope Leo Makes Christmas Call for Dialogue to Address World’s Conflicts

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:56:46 +0000)

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.

King Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity in Annual Christmas Message

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:13:21 +0000)

His annual Christmas message was more outward-looking than last year’s, when he focused on the medical workers who had helped him and his daughter-in-law after their cancer diagnoses.

Christmas Around the World in Photos

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:17:38 +0000)

The holiday spirit is bringing people together, with celebrations of lights, dance and Santa.

Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:01:42 +0000)

Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.

With Airspace Closed, a Lonely Christmas for Many Venezuelans

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:15:13 +0000)

The holidays usually bring home huge numbers from the Venezuelan diaspora. But this year, after international airlines halted almost all service, many people are spending Christmas alone and on edge.

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

(Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:53:29 +0000)

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.

Will Zohran Mamdani Be the 111th or the 112th Mayor of New York? It Depends.

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:17 +0000)

An arcane numbering system and the misplacement of an official record have caused confusion on where Zohran Mamdani falls in history.

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

(Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:10:54 +0000)

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.

The Ping-Pong Hustler Who Inspired ‘Marty Supreme’

(Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:02:06 +0000)

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.

What Hollywood Has That TikTok, Video Games and YouTube Don’t

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:01:44 +0000)

Hollywood is Hollywood because of its gift for mythmaking.

Christmas Dinner Can Feel Endless. Embrace It.

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:05:08 +0000)

A long-neglected one-act from a theatrical master offers the key to enjoying your family gatherings.

The Year in News

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:12:33 +0000)

We look back at 2025.

$1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won by Single Ticket in Arkansas

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:43:49 +0000)

A single ticket drawn Wednesday night won the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.

​North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarine

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:28:03 +0000)

The debut followed the North’s first test of a new surface-to-air missile and the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub for a port call in South Korea.

A Top Candidate for Prime Minister Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:18:44 +0000)

Tarique Rahman, who had managed his party’s political affairs from Britain, is back in his country to campaign in elections.

Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country

(Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:01:08 +0000)

The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.