Operation Allies Welcome, Gave Some Afghans Entry to the U.S.

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:16:42 +0000)

The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021 for those who assisted U.S. troops.

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

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:41:30 +0000)

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

Hong Kong Arrests 3 Tied to Construction Company After Deadly Apartment Fire

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:26:12 +0000)

The police said that building materials used by the company for the work at Wang Fuk Court may not have been up to fire safety standards. The police did not identify the company or who was arrested.

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 10:02:20 +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.

Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:15:14 +0000)

The pontiff begins a trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday — the first foreign voyage of his papacy, and his biggest test yet.

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

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:14:26 +0000)

In the capital, Ankara, Leo XIV was received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the opening leg of a trip that will also include Lebanon.

When Is My Thanksgiving Turkey Done? and More Thanksgiving Questions Answered

(Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:52:28 +0000)

This is your year to be the turkey expert: Here’s how to know when to baste, how to carve and serve and more.

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.

How Europe Lost Its Voice on Ukraine, Then Tried to Get It Back

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:06:59 +0000)

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

Leaked Transcript of Witkoff Call Shows U.S. Deference to Russia

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:33:44 +0000)

The White House envoy’s conversation suggests that President Trump is determined to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine, even if it is mostly on Russia’s terms.

U.S. Army Secretary’s Unusual Role in Ukraine Peace Negotiations

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:56:54 +0000)

Daniel Driscoll has met with Ukrainian and Russian officials during a whirlwind of trips as the Trump administration pushes its latest proposal.

The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:10:22 +0000)

Paulina Borsook’s “Cyberselfish,” which offered dire predictions about the tech world’s love for libertarianism, is finding fans. It only took 25 years.

Beekeepers, Farmers and the Fight to Save a Century-Old Research Hub

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:02:39 +0000)

Industry groups and scientists have urged the Trump administration to reconsider its plan to close a renowned Agriculture Department center in Maryland and disperse its work around the country.

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 Takes New York on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:04:10 +0000)

A global sensation gets her moment at the Thanksgiving Day parade.

Broadway Performers Rehearse for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:54:11 +0000)

We tagged along to a late-night rehearsal for performers from “Just in Time,” “Buena Vista Social Club” and “Ragtime.”

How to Watch the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:30:14 +0000)

The 99th edition of the New York parade will feature performances from Cynthia Erivo and Busta Rhymes, as well as dozens of floats and balloons.

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.

What Hunger Looks Like in America

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:01:43 +0000)

We spoke with dozens of people living with hunger in the United States. These are their stories.

This Thanksgiving, Everything Is Going to Be All Right

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:54:39 +0000)

A pep talk for the day.

Jimmy Fallon Gets Into the Spirit of ‘Drinksgiving’

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:20:37 +0000)

“’Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and in your parents’ house, they put the Peloton in your old bedroom, so you’re sleeping on the couch,” Fallon mused.

ABBA’s Popular Hologram Show Could Come to New York City

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:09:21 +0000)

ABBA Voyage, the popular London show, features holograph versions of the Swedish pop band when they were decades younger.

Campbell’s Says Executive Accused of Offensive Remarks Has Left the Company

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:59:00 +0000)

The comments came to light after an audiotape was released, tied to a lawsuit filed by a former employee.

Paul Ekman, Who Linked Facial Expressions to Universal Emotions, Dies at 91

(Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:52:00 +0000)

Often called the world’s most famous face reader, he inspired the TV show ‘Lie to Me.’ But some questioned his assumption that human expressions were ‘pan-cultural.’

Guinea-Bissau’s President Says He Has Been Deposed. The Opposition Says It’s a Trick.

(Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:20 +0000)

The military announced on Wednesday it had taken over the West African nation. Later, the opposition leader accused the incumbent president of staging the coup d’état to try to retain power.