6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:14:27 +0000)

A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.

How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape Trump’s View of the War

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:21:43 +0000)

Off the battlefield, each side is trying to influence President Trump’s perception of the military conflict as they look to negotiate a peace settlement in their favor.

The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:12:55 +0000)

The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro.

Trump Upended the Federal Government. The Full Scope of the Impact Is Still Unclear.

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:02:50 +0000)

President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago.

Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:50:43 +0000)

An environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, she recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker, drawing worldwide sympathy.

Under Thick Coating, an Icebreaking Ship Uncovers the Hudson

(Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:35:34 +0000)

The Sturgeon Bay, a 140-foot Coast Guard icebreaker, has been clearing paths through the crystallized river so that boats carrying supplies can reach the communities counting on them.

Book Review: ‘Saving Time,’ by Jenny Odell

(Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:55:20 +0000)

The author’s new book, “Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock,” urges readers to revise their conceptions of time and the world to nurture hope and action for a better future.

When the Best New Year’s Plans Are No New Year’s Plans

(Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:47:20 +0000)

Many opt out of the revelry, either as their own time-honored tradition or because of a different outlook this year.

She Tried to Kill a President. He Loved Her Anyway.

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:30:13 +0000)

A retired widower married Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975. It tore his family apart.

Protests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to Universities

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:35:25 +0000)

Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities.

Saudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:44:14 +0000)

Saudi-led forces struck an Emirati shipment early Tuesday, worsening tensions between the once-close allies. The Saudis said the shipment had arms for a separatist group, which the Emiratis denied.

The Cover-Up: Inside the Plot to Conceal Assad’s Crimes

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:47:21 +0000)

Thousands of documents and interviews with Assad-era officials reveal how the regime worked to conceal evidence of its atrocities during the Syrian civil war.

Katherine Maher of NPR Has Come Out on Top Despite Battles With Trump and the CPB

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:09 +0000)

Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.

Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:26:38 +0000)

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.

Death at a Mississippi Jail: Brutal Beating or a Fall From Bed?

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:46:19 +0000)

An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.

Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:18:16 +0000)

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.

Cornelius Eady to Recite Poem at Mamdani’s Inauguration

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:50:13 +0000)

Cornelius Eady, a National Book Award finalist, shared an excerpt from “Proof,” an original poem he has written for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor of New York City.

Mamdani Promised Universal Child Care. How Long Could It Take?

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:11 +0000)

Here is what to expect if you’re expecting relief from the soaring cost of day care in New York City.

Why Does Trump Get Away With It?

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:35:51 +0000)

The president feels no guilt and has no qualms.

How America Loses Vaccine Access

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:11:13 +0000)

America could all but lose vaccine access. Here’s how.

George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:16:54 +0000)

Mr. Clooney, who owns a farmhouse in France, has said that living there enabled him and his wife, a human rights lawyer, to pursue a quieter existence with their children.

Spanish Woman Scorned, Then Loved, for Botched Fresco Restoration Dies at 94

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:27:43 +0000)

Cecilia Giménez’s repainting of an image of Jesus in 2012 was widely mocked online. But tourists flocked to see her work, reviving her struggling hometown.

PostNord, Denmark’s Main Postal Carrier, Ends Letter Delivery

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:59:13 +0000)

PostNord, the country’s longtime service, is delivering its last letters. Few Danes send snail mail anymore, but some are mourning the end of an era.

More Rain Forecast for Los Angeles Starting on New Year’s Eve

(Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:15:24 +0000)

After Christmas-week storms, two rounds of rainfall starting on New Year’s Eve could cause more flooding and mudslides.