Great Apes and Tiny Bears: Chasing Wild Thrills in Borneo

Trump Plans Tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico That Could Cripple Trade

The president-elect said that he would impose the across-the-board tariffs on Day 1 and that they would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.

Published: 2024-11-26 04:43:50

Top Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential Appointees

President-elect Donald J. Trump ordered the investigation by his legal team into Boris Epshteyn, a powerful figure in the transition. Mr. Epshteyn denies the allegations.

Published: 2024-11-26 03:59:44

Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss Trump’s Jan. 6 and Documents Cases

The special counsel effectively brought to a close the Justice Department efforts to hold Donald J. Trump accountable in the election and classified documents cases.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:49:12

End of Trump Cases Leaves Limits on Presidential Criminality Unclear

Donald J. Trump is set to regain office without clarity on the scope of presidential immunity and with a lingering cloud over whether outside special counsels can investigate high-level wrongdoing.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:11:46

Devoted Aide Who Keeps Good News Flowing Will Follow Trump to the White House

Natalie Harp, a 33-year-old former anchor on a right-wing cable show, is poised to become the gatekeeper for information to and from the president.

Published: 2024-11-25 23:19:44

Mitch McConnell Is Ready to Pick His Own Fights After Senate Leadership

The longest-serving Senate leader is relinquishing his post in the next Congress and planning to use his influence in ways that could put him at odds with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:16:40

Netanyahu Signals Openness to Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire, Officials Say

The United States is pushing Israel to reach a deal with the Lebanese militia by Thanksgiving, even as key details remained unresolved, Israeli officials said.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:23:49

Israeli Strikes Threaten Lebanon’s Archaeological Treasures

The country is home to thousands of years’ worth of antiquities. Some have already been damaged or destroyed in the war, alarming the conservationists trying to protect them.

Published: 2024-11-26 03:00:15

Nan Goldin Challenges Germany on What Artists Can Say About Israel

A speech by the artist at an exhibition of her work was followed by protests from her supporters and an uproar in the news media.

Published: 2024-11-25 19:50:14

How Universities Cracked Down on Pro-Palestinian Activism

Stricter rules and punishments over campus protests seem to be working. Universities have seen just under 950 protest events this semester, compared with 3,000 in the spring.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:53:26

Dating App Fatigue? In Vermont, Personal Ads Still Thrive.

Small weekly seeks readers looking for love.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:52:34

China’s Police Are Preying on Small Firms in Search of Cash

With localities facing budget holes, the police are crossing provincial borders to collect fines and draining company treasuries. Businesses call it a shakedown.

Published: 2024-11-26 05:00:11

In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma

Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:00:09

Margrethe Vestager, the World’s Top Tech Cop, Is Making Her Exit

Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust regulator, who put technology’s harms on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of taking on the biggest companies and what comes next.

Published: 2024-11-26 05:00:09

U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments

The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant’s dominance in technology that sells ads online.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:44:40

As Russia Advances in Ukraine, a Cop Has to Flee City After City

For Volodymyr Nikulin, being a wartime police officer means aiding evacuees, surviving a shrapnel wound and tackling looters. It also means quickly switching cities when one falls to the invaders.

Published: 2024-11-26 05:01:12

Surge of Gang Violence in Haiti Leads U.N. Workers to Flee

A surge in gang violence over the past two weeks has led international aid organizations to rethink their staff levels in Haiti.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:25:42

‘GNX’ Review: Kendrick Lamar Heads Back to His Comfort Zone on Surprise Album

After a war of words with Drake that yielded one of the biggest hits of Lamar’s career, the Los Angeles rapper is eager to shift back on his sixth album.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:43:24

Judge Allows San Jose State Transgender Volleyball Player to Compete

A federal judge ruled that the player, who is at the center of a controversy over transgender athletes, can participate in a women’s volleyball conference tournament this week.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:02:20

There Is No Excuse for the Bullying of Sarah McBride

After a brutal election, Democrats need to get better at talking about trans issues.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:02:37

Crony Capitalism Is Coming to America

Business success may increasingly depend on connections, not competence.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:00:07

Donald Trump’s Luck with the Economy May Be Turning

Large, negative movements in the finances of the young and the working class are going to make his second term much tougher sledding than his first.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:03:29

Don’t Let Donald Trump Drive You Into Internal Exile

Focusing on your own life and disengaging from politics can be appealing. But it is a abdication of responsibility.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:01:37

Special Counsel Moves to Dismiss Federal Cases Against Trump

Also, Israel is nearing a decision on a Lebanon cease-fire. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:33:35

EV Projects to Get $13 Billion in Federal Loans

The financing for a factory in Georgia is part of a last-minute effort to establish climate policies before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

Published: 2024-11-26 04:00:06

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Calls for Rain and Snow in Some Places

Millions of people are taking to the road and skies this week. Some may encounter dreary weather.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:59:39

Trial of Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Halted After Disappointing Results

Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:42:26

Florida Woman Who Fatally Shot Black Neighbor Gets 25 Years in Prison

Susan Lorincz, who shot Ajike Owens, was convicted of manslaughter. The case prompted national outrage.

Published: 2024-11-26 03:21:49