Thieves Make Off With Millions in German Bank Heist

The robbers stole valuables with an insured value of at least $36 million from a bank in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany.

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

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.

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Cornelius Eady to Recite Poem at Mamdani’s Inauguration

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.

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Carmen de Lavallade, Dancer Whose Career Spanned the Arts, Dies at 94

Over six decades she worked in theater, opera, film and television alongside luminaries like Alvin Ailey, Lena Horne, Agnes de Mille and Harry Belafonte.

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10 Fitness Tips to Help You Get Moving in 2026

Turn your walk into a better workout, build strength without weights and more exercise advice for the year ahead.

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The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom

Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.

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Grim Evidence of Trump’s Boat Strikes Washes Ashore on a Colombian Peninsula

First came the scorched boat. Then the mangled bodies. Then the packets with traces of marijuana. Now, fishermen fear the ocean that feeds them.

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Melanie Watson Bernhardt, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Actress, Dies at 57

Her four episodes on the sitcom marked a rarity: a disabled actress onscreen.

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Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data

Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.

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Syrian Protests Over Lack of Security Leave 2 Dead

Days after a bombing at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area, members of the religious minority in Syria demonstrated for better protections.

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Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice

The Oklahoma man had bought himself a Glock .45 handgun for Christmas and was shooting at an energy drink can when a woman nearby was fatally struck, officials said.

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Sal Khan: A.I. Will Displace Workers at a Scale Many Don’t Realize

Companies benefiting from A.I. should donate a small percentage of their profits to retrain the workers the tech will displace.

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It’s Time to Give the Ovary Some More Respect

Recent research highlights that for fertility and aging, the egg may be the leading lady, but she needs her supporting cast.

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I Was the President’s Pardon Attorney. He’s Making a Mockery of the Pardon Process.

Anyone who wants to live in a safe, fair and free country should be alarmed.

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Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82

One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.

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A Man Who Shunned Cheap Sentiment Left a Gift for Others: Life

Brendan Costello was a cleareyed writer who might have found this article a bit treacly. Such is the cost of being a good guy.

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Why the Right Is Boycotting Havaianas Flip-Flops

For decades, Havaianas flip-flops have been a beloved global symbol of Brazilian culture, worn by millions of people each day. They are now ensnared in a political fight.

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Immigrant Nurse Is Among 2 Dead in Pennsylvania Nursing Home Explosions

Muthoni Nduthu was one of two killed by explosions at an eastern Pennsylvania facility that was plagued by poor ratings, citations and fines from the federal government.

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Mail Carriers Keep Making the Rounds, Despite a Murky Future

As the much-derided agency loses billions, postal workers quietly, and sometimes heroically, serve their communities.

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How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling

Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics.

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This Texas Family Was Part of the Biggest U.S. Measles Outbreak in a Generation

The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick.

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The Confederacy Goes on Trial, Along With Schools Named Jackson and Lee

In an unusual trial, the N.A.A.C.P. has sought to show a school board’s “racist intent” by proving that the names of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson can’t be separated from white supremacy.

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Kate Winslet’s Unhappy Family Christmas

The British actress’s directorial debut, “Goodbye June,” is based on a script written by her son and follows a fractured family reuniting in the hospital over the holidays.

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‘The Queen of Versailles’ Bombed on Broadway. What Went Wrong?

The show reunited Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz for the first time since “Wicked.” It wasn’t enough to counter poor word of mouth and other challenges.

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Barry Manilow Is Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

The “Mandy” and “Copacabana” singer said he would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and he postponed several concert dates.

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Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia

Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.

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After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large

A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.

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Australia Mourns Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

A week after gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration, hints of political divisions and anti-immigration rhetoric emerge in Australia.

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‘Avatar’ Sequel Is Neither Fire Nor Ash at North American Box Office

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” took in $88 million over the weekend, a sizable No. 1 total that nonetheless fell 34 percent behind the opening for its franchise predecessor.

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How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target

Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.

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With Attacks on Oil Tankers, Ukraine Takes Aim at Russia’s War Financing

Strikes on four vessels signal that Kyiv is willing to expand the maritime theater of the conflict in an effort to crimp Moscow’s military funding.

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Brooklyn Man Accused of Stealing $16 Million in Crypto From Victims

From a house in Sheepshead Bay, Ronald Spektor bilked about 100 people across the United States, prosecutors say. Then, he went online to brag.

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How to Stop Supporting Your Adult Kids When You’re Retired

In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.

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Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files

Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late.

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ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City

The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.

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High Winds in Denver Prompt Warnings About Dangerous Fire Risk

Thousands of people were without power in Colorado early Friday, and forecasters said some of the most extreme conditions were expected later in the day.

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Try Making Their Case for a Merger

Regulators will decide whether a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would improve shipment times or stifle competition. A decision is expected in 2027.

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Trump Administration Tries to Stop Some Immigrants From Driving Trucks

The transportation department said the new rules were intended to make roads safer, but there’s no data to suggest that immigrants cause more truck accidents.

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David Brooks, E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel Take Stock of 2025

Trump is giving himself an A-plus-plus-plus, but the rest of America is anxious.

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Multiple People Are Killed in North Carolina Jet Crash, Officials Say

The plane, a Cessna C550, crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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French Doctor Sentenced to Life for Fatally Poisoning 12 People

Frédéric Péchier, an anesthesiologist, was found guilty of poisoning 30 patients, of whom 12 died.

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Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump

The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.

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Tankers Under Sanction Are Only a Subset of Fleet Moving Venezuelan Oil

The scope of President Trump’s blockade against ships carrying oil from Venezuela was not clear on Wednesday.

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Anti-Vaccine Influencers Are Only Getting Stronger

I was wrong about how to push back.

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Oscars Reach Deal With YouTube

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said that it had reached a deal with YouTube for exclusive rights to the show starting in 2029.

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U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight

The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.

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The 52 Best Breakup Lines (Said in Real Life)

To mark the winter holidays — an especially popular time to break up — we asked people around the world for their most striking parting words to each other.

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Bret Stephens on the Fight for the Future of the Right

The columnist believes America’s real political contest is in the center.

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Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry

Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeatedly offered to provide sworn statements, but Representative James R. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress if they fail to appear.

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The Bondi Beach Shooting Is What ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Looks Like

When a slogan’s real meaning comes true.

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Man Tackled and Disarmed One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Video Shows

The video, verified by The New York Times, shows a man sneaking up on one of the shooters who targeted a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday.

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DoorDash Deliverer Faces Tampering Charges Tied to Food Order

The authorities said the woman, who was making a delivery for DoorDash, was captured on a doorbell camera spraying an unknown aerosol.

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Ivan Urgant Was Russia’s Late-Night King Until Putin’s War in Ukraine

Ivan Urgant was an unstoppable Russian megastar. Then he expressed opposition to President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

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‘Did We Do That?’ Gen Z Protesters Help Tip Balance Against Bulgaria’s Leaders

Young Bulgarians turned out in protests that helped unseat their government. Whether that will translate into higher turnout in upcoming elections is up to them.

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For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy

The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.

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A Trickle of Aid Reaches a Captured, War-Ravaged City in Sudan

A local group negotiated permission from the paramilitary force controlling El Fasher, offering a rare glimpse into conditions after a massacre.

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Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.

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Pakistan’s Ex-Spy Chief Sentenced to Prison After Court-Martial

Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, an ally of the former prime minister, Imran Khan, once led Pakistan’s powerful Inter-Services Intelligence agency.

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Rare 15th Century Jewish Prayer Book, Looted by the Nazis, to Be Sold

The illuminated manuscript, confiscated from the Rothschild banking dynasty during the Holocaust, is expected to draw at least $5 million.

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Brigitte Macron’s Slur Against Feminist Protesters Prompts an Outcry in France

Brigitte Macron used a slur to criticize protesters who had interrupted a show by a French comedian accused of rape in 2021, in a case that was dismissed.

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Mamdani Confirms He Will Leave Queens One-Bedroom for Gracie Mansion

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into the official residence in Manhattan sometime after his inauguration.

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Katy Perry Posts Photos With Justin Trudeau Amid Romance Rumors

Ms. Perry and Mr. Trudeau, the former prime minister of Canada, posed together in photos and videos on Instagram, making them “Instagram official.”

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A Small Illinois City at the Center of a Seismic Shift in Abortion Access

Carbondale, Ill., a liberal enclave within driving distance of 10 states with abortion bans, has become a hub for the procedure. Last year there were nearly 11,000 abortions in this city of 21,000.

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At Least 17 Migrants Die in Greece’s Worst Shipwreck in Two Years

Two people were rescued from a half-sunken boat off the island of Crete on Saturday evening, but 17 others died in the wreck.

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Florida Man Charged in Murder of Woman Found Near Gilgo Beach

The woman’s body was found near her 2-year-old’s, and the man who was charged was the child’s father, the authorities said. The case did not appear to be linked to the Long Island serial killings.

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Donate This Holiday Season: Hungry Kids Need Your Help

Share Our Strength takes on what both parties leave behind.

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Trump’s Security Doctrine Leaves Europe at a Strategic Crossroads

A new White House policy document formalizes President Trump’s long-held contempt for Europe’s leaders. It made clear that the continent now stands at a strategic crossroads.

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How Batteries Got Cheaper and Made the Electric Grid More Reliable

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world.

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Versace Announces Dario Vitale’s Shocking Departure

After one hit collection, the designer Dario Vitale will be leaving the brand. What’s going on?

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New Guidelines Endorse Self-Swab Alternative to Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Testing

The recommendation comes after the first at-home test, a self-swab, received federal approval earlier this year.

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Cold Weather Forecast to Bring Chilliest Temperatures of the Season

There’s no denying it. It’s really December.

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Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Shows China’s Play Book in Action

In a sign of China’s role in the city, officials have tried to stamp out calls for accountability over a catastrophe that killed at least 159 people.

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In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp South Asia

Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.

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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026

As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.

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Russian Launch Site Mishap Leaves Country’s Space Program in Limbo

The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan.

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Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement

The settlement with Starbucks stems from more than half a million violations, including failing to give workers stable schedules.

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Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee

Speaker Mike Johnson put the president on speakerphone during a Monday stop in the state, underscoring the unusual amount of national attention on a House special election.

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