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.

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Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During the Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76

He was still in training when he was rushed into live coverage of the collapse of the World Trade Center, and his broadcast became one of the enduring records of the day.

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Jimmy Carter Carved a New Mold for Ex-Presidents

Jimmy Carter redefined what a president can do after departing the White House, leaving a lasting imprint through his work overseas, particularly in the realm of public health.

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10 Tips to Help You Eat Healthier in 2025

Throughout the past year, we reviewed seed oils, ultraprocessed foods, Bruce Springsteen’s diet and more. Here’s what we learned.

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24, and Trying to Outrun Schizophrenia

Early intervention tries to rein in psychotic disorders before they can ruin young lives. For Kevin Lopez, everything is on the line.

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Syria’s Top Rebel Offers Hint of Timetable for Potetial Elections

Ahmed al-Shara, who led the rebel offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad, offered little clarity on what the electoral process might look like.

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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.

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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.

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Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President

Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.

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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.

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Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.

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Video Shows Prison Officers’ Fatal Assault of Inmate in ‘Shocking’ Detail

Robert Brooks died after a savage attack at a New York prison this month that was captured by several officers’ body-worn cameras.

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In Trump’s Mind, Greenland Is Just Real Estate

But that doesn’t mean he can buy it.

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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.

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Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals

The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.

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Human Thought Is Far Slower Than Your Internet Connection

A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.

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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.

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New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

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A Billionaire Gave $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates. Some Missed Out.

A billionaire gave $1,000 to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates in May. You had to be there.

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History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.

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What Hun Manet Is Like as Cambodia’s New Leader

Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years.

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A Pro-Trump Group’s Risky Bet on Infrequent Voters Seems to Have Paid Off

Turning Point Action devoted much of its attention to less reliable voters. New data in Arizona showing a sizable Republican edge among them suggests that the strategy succeeded.

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When André 3000 Spoke to (Then Performed for) The New York Times

The rapper-turned-flutist improvised in the middle of The Times’ office following a wide-ranging conversation on Popcast.

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On Chrismukkah, What’s an Interfaith Family to Do?

The two holidays will converge for the first time since 2005. For some, celebrating both means “the best blend of the two.”

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The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on.

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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.

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Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say

The police said “criminality is suspected” in the death, which they said appeared to be a homicide. It happened aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning.

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On the Prowl for the Perfect Wave, and a Chance to Proselytize

Christian Surfers, a group of missionaries who surf, have expanded to a remote part of Costa Rica, where people come from afar looking for the “perfect wave.” And maybe a little Jesus?

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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.

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Germany Bulked Up Christmas Market Security. An Attack Still Happened.

The latest deadly assault on a beloved German tradition illustrates the challenge of holiday safety.

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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.

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Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

A freshman at George Mason University, who is a citizen of Egypt, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of planning an attack.

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Musk Expresses Support for Far-Right Party in Germany’s Election

It was not the first online intervention by Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and adviser to Donald Trump, on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe.

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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

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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.

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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.

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Drug Charges Against Sean Combs Associate Are Dropped in Florida

The charges against Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player who was arrested amid raids on Mr. Combs’s homes, were dropped after he completed a diversion program.

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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX

A new rocket from Mr. Bezos’ company Blue Origin and a satellite system from Amazon could heat up competition with SpaceX, owned by Mr. Musk.

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Ex-Bangladeshi Leader Orchestrated Mass Disappearances, Inquiry Finds

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and top officials are implicated in a centralized program that abducted dissidents and held them in secret prisons, an official commission’s preliminary report said.

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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.

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adviser to Mayor Adams, Resigns

The departure of Ms. Lewis-Martin, whose phone was seized by investigators in September, is the latest in a string of resignations among the mayor’s inner circle.

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Tropical Cyclone Chido Pummels French Territory Mayotte

The prefect of Mayotte said the death toll could climb. The storm, the equivalent of a Category 3, made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday.

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Where It Isn’t Christmas Until the City Shoots Lasers at 20,000 Crows

In Rochester, N.Y., every year in early December thousands of crows descend on the city, which tries to shoo them away with loud noises and bright lights.

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I’m on a List of Trump’s Enemies. I Don’t Want a Pardon.

We should show that we trust the fairness of the justice system.

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A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York

Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or pocketbook.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Maps: Tracking the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif.

See maps and details about the Franklin fire near Los Angeles.

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What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild

U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change.

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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.

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Syrians Also Have Israel to Thank for Their Liberation

Israel’s actions diminished Assad’s ability to resist the rebels.

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What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate

Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.

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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.

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A Coach Complained About a Dangerous Intersection. Then He Was Killed There.

A high school football coach was fatally struck by a driver in the Bronx. He was one of three pedestrians killed in traffic over the weekend.

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Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Opposition Leader is Detained

In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who fear the country is turning closer to Russia.

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How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump

The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.

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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.

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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.

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Ireland’s Main Parties Edge Out Sinn Féin, Early Election Results Show

At one level, the vote was an endorsement of continuity, but the stability in Ireland’s political center ground masked volatility on the fringes.

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