D.C. Shooting: What We Know About the National Guard Victims

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:17:53 +0000)

The father of one of the West Virginia National Guard members said his daughter had a “mortal wound.” A man at the other member’s home asked for prayers for his son.

D.C. Shooting Suspect Worked With C.I.A.-Backed Unit in Afghanistan

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:02:14 +0000)

The C.I.A. and an Afghan intelligence official said that the shooter had been part of an Afghan “partner force,” known as a Zero Unit, trained and supported by the agency in the southern province of Kandahar.

Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades Fuels Scrutiny of Safety Lapses

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:47:25 +0000)

The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 70 years, killing more than 90 and prompting arrests.

‘No Alarm Went Off’: Hong Kong Fire Survivor Recounts Harrowing Escape

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:35:38 +0000)

Many windows were covered, preventing residents from seeing the fire and smoke, one survivor said.

U.S. Has Limited Knowledge of Those It Kills in Boat Strikes

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:39:42 +0000)

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since the campaign began in early September. But it does not know who specifically is being killed.

Why Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:20:13 +0000)

Venezuela doesn’t play a large role in the drug trade to the United States, so what is motivating the massive military buildup? Julian E. Barnes, who reports on intelligence and international security, discusses the issues with our senior writer Katrin Bennhold.

U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document Says

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:30:54 +0000)

American diplomats were told to raise U.S. concerns about “violent crimes associated with people of a migration background.”

Where the Waters Are Rough, a Fishing Town Confronts Trump’s Priorities

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:48:31 +0000)

First, Newport, Ore., lost its Coast Guard rescue chopper. Then came the swirl of rumors and evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was coming to town.

Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:03:38 +0000)

Three in four Americans ages 45 to 60 say they expect to overspend for the holidays. They’re “sort of like the glue within the consumer spectrum.”

Black Friday Deals Can Put People in Debt. Here’s How to Manage It.

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:28:07 +0000)

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.

I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This Phone Scam Almost Got Me.

(Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:48:40 +0000)

The caller ID said “Chase Bank,” and the man on the line said I might be a victim of fraud. His supervisor would explain.

Did a Brooklyn Couple Kill a Neighbor’s Trees for a Better View in Maine?

(Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:45:16 +0000)

Maine’s Board of Pesticides Control says two summer residents poisoned a neighbor’s trees so the couple, both Martha Stewart associates, could have a harbor view. They deny it.

11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)

(Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:12:51 +0000)

These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, addiction and disappointing marriages. Now they are trying to create a utopia just for themselves.

Penn & Teller’s Secret to a 50-Year Partnership

(Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:56:55 +0000)

As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But misdirection is also their love language.

My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister’s Kids.

(Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:10:48 +0000)

My mom and dad joined the millions of Americans who parent their children’s children — a beautiful responsibility that comes at a high cost.

A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:10 +0000)

Cris Hassold, a professor at New College of Florida for 50 years, left a mark on her 31 favorite students. “I think about her almost every day,” one said.

Sean Duffy Longs for the ‘Golden Days’ of Air Travel. What Was That Like?

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:03:44 +0000)

Back in the ’50s and ’60s, passengers (well-dressed, of course, and with perfect manners) could count on hot meals on china, plenty of legroom, the occasional piano bar, even wool blankets. Those days are gone.

Trump Cut Europe Out of Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:38:05 +0000)

European leaders were blindsided by President Trump’s 28-point-plan to end the Ukraine war, setting off a dash for influence.

France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:41:35 +0000)

The effort, aimed at young people, came after an army chief angered many by saying the country must accept the possible loss of “our children” in a future war.

Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:54:57 +0000)

The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.

Carney Lifts Climate Laws for New Alberta Pipeline

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:02:23 +0000)

Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.

Gene Therapy Offer a Cure for Babies With the Deadly ‘Bubble Boy Disease’

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:53 +0000)

“Bubble boy disease” was once a death sentence. A scientific breakthrough changed that.

‘Stranger Things’ Cast Looks Back on the Show and How It Shaped Them

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:01:48 +0000)

The first episodes of the final season just premiered on Netflix. In interviews, the young stars looked back on the show and how it shaped them.

Labubu and KPop Demon Hunters Join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:18:19 +0000)

Crowds in New York City bundled up to take in the latest version of a tradition that has run for nearly a century.

Eating What You Kill This Thanksgiving, With Hunter Steven Rinella

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:53:51 +0000)

Michael Barbaro goes on a duck hunt with one of America’s most famous hunters: Steven Rinella.

Winter Storm in Northern U.S. Expected to Snarl Post-Thanksgiving Travel

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:27:36 +0000)

Forecasters say a winter storm could disrupt travel, dumping up to a foot of snow across parts of the Midwest through the holiday weekend.

Robert A.M. Stern, Architect Who Reinvented Prewar Splendor, Dies at 86

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:53:28 +0000)

He designed museums, schools and libraries before winning international acclaim late in life for 15 Central Park West in Manhattan, hailed as a rebirth of the luxury apartment building.

Robert A.M. Stern Is Still Dreaming of a Fresh New York

(Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:46:14 +0000)

The sharp-tongued architect and professor built Manhattan’s most luxurious towers, but his new book shuttles from Billionaires’ Row to the Bronx. (Plus, what he thinks of Rem and Zaha.)

The Uniquely American Heartbreak of Yet Another Shooting

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:35:56 +0000)

The National Guard members shot in Washington are the latest victims of a political violence permeating our society.

Time to Let My Brother Kevin Do the Carving

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:02:26 +0000)

My brother takes a slice out of Trump and Mamdani.

Louvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European Visitors

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:31:18 +0000)

From Jan. 14, visitors to the museum from outside the European Economic Area will pay 45 percent more for entry to help finance its ambitious renovation plan.

The British Public Thinks Immigration Is Up. It’s Actually Down, Sharply.

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:16:33 +0000)

Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80 percent from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.

Pope Leo Lands in Turkey, Planning to Meet Erdogan With a Message of Outreach

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +0000)

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Leo XIV on the opening leg of a trip that will also include Lebanon.

What to Know About the Coup in Guinea-Bissau

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:50:32 +0000)

The opposition has accused the president of putting a general in charge of the government so that he could stay in power and lead by proxy.