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Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally

Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah, which devastated its leadership, and now the cease-fire in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated.

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Lebanese Army Deploys Troops to War-Torn Areas as Cease-Fire Appears to Hold

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With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone

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With Joy and Tears, Lebanese Come Home: ‘Look at All the Destruction’

Many people who returned after the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah found buildings cleaved in half, crushed cars and ruined towns.

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Donald Trump Jr. Emerges as a Loyal Enforcer

The president-elect’s eldest son has made a name for himself as the person who can best assess loyalty to the Trump political brand.

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Republicans Built an Ecosystem of Influencers. Some Democrats Want One, Too.

Democrats were outflanked online in the election, and progressive influencers are trying to create networks to be a left-wing answer to Turning Point USA.

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John Fetterman Wants Democrats to Stop Freaking Out

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John Fetterman in a plum-colored short-sleeved shirt and standing in a hallway. A gold-plated elevator is visible behind him.

Mexico’s President and Trump Describe a Positive Talk but Differ on Details

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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, sitting at a table and wearing earphones. A small Mexican flag is in front of her.

Appeals Court Again Blocks U.S. From Cutting Border Wire Along Rio Grande

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Russia Launches Huge Bombardment of Ukraine and Signals More to Come

Ukraine said the attacks targeted energy infrastructure, leaving millions without power. Russia said they were retaliation for Kyiv’s use of long-range U.S. missiles.

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It’s One of the Goofiest (and Most-Watched) Events in the U.S.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual staple since the 1950s, has been the most-watched entertainment program in the U.S. for the past three years.

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Millions Turn Out and Tune In for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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When Is My Turkey Done? and More Common Cooking Questions Answered

No, you don’t need to baste the bird. Yes, you do need to let it rest before carving.

Soups, Sandwiches and More Easy Ways to Make the Most of Leftovers

Fun and Festive Drinks to Get You in the Spirit

Australia Has Barred Everyone Under 16 From Social Media. Will It Work?

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.

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How Australia Will (or Won’t) Keep Children Off Social Media

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London’s 850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market Is Set to Close

The historic site in Britain’s capital has been a market for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.

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San Jose State’s Opponent Boycotts Game Over Transgender Player. Again.

The women’s volleyball team at the center of a debate over gender and sports advanced to the conference championship after Boise State refused to play.

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These Exams Mean Everything in India. Thieves See a Gold Mine.

In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.

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India’s Exam Leaks Underline the Nation’s Bigger Problem

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The U.S. Is Building an Early Warning System to Detect Geoengineering

Balloon launches are part of an alarm system that can detect if another country tries to dim the sun — a potentially quick and dangerous way to cool the planet.

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The Land That Allowed Ken Burns to ‘Raise the Dead’

The filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.

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Looking for a One-Bedroom in Brooklyn. Which Option Was the Right Fit?

Forced out of their two-bedroom rental by a new landlord, a young couple looked to downsize in Park Slope or Clinton Hill. Here’s what they found.

The Most Important Conversation to Have Before You Die

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‘Queer’ Review: The Seductive, Damaged Charm of Daniel Craig

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A Drinking Habit That’s More Dangerous Than Bingeing

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I Ran Into My Horrible Ex in My Therapist’s Waiting Room. Help!

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My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance

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Daniela J. Lamas

I Almost Didn’t Have Kids. This Is the Advice I Needed.

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Is China Coming for Your Turkey, Too?

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How to Eat Like an Old Person

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Christopher Caldwell

This Maverick Thinker Is the Karl Marx of Our Time

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Sally Franson

She Was the Queen of 90 Million Nightstands

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Books About Everyone, for Everyone

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Colin P. Clarke

A Year of War Transformed Hezbollah

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Beans, Beans, Magical Beans

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The Defeat of Kamala Harris Is Not the End of the Story

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The MAGA Science Agenda Reveals America’s Future

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Saving Electric Vehicles From Donald Trump

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A Holiday Tradition

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Donald Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Is Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

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‘Everyone Thought We Were Going to Die’: Living With Flight Trauma

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Shandy Brewer sits on her couch at home while wearing a green dress.

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‘Gladiator II’: Thumb’s Up!

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Should Gay Couples Worry About Their Benefits Under Trump?

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The Simple Trick That Makes Vegetables Their Best Selves

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After Stowaway Found, Delta Investigates Flight From New York to Paris

A passenger went through security but avoided identity and boarding pass checks before flying out of the United States, a T.S.A. representative said.

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‘A Lack of Respect’: Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads

An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.

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One of President Biden’s Closest Allies in Africa Is Ready to Court Donald Trump

President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s bond with the U.S. and says the recent election won’t derail that.

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After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in Its Closet

The descendants of a 19th-century official decided to return a prized collection of heirlooms to a descendant of a Lakota leader, Chief Spotted Tail.

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A Top Chinese Commander Is Suspended Under Suspicion of Corruption

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Psychedelic Traces Found on Mug From Ancient Egypt

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What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island

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As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To

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Ohio Governor Signs Bathroom Restrictions for Transgender Students

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Robert Dixon, the Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Dies at 103

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A New Women’s Soccer Team Is Considering a Name Change After a Backlash

BOS Nation issued a statement saying it “missed the mark” with its brand launch campaign and apologized to the LGBTQ+ community.

Is Liverpool the Best Soccer Team in Europe?

The Premier League leader humbled Real Madrid with a statement Champions League win.

The Story of Women’s Tennis in 2024

Aryna Sabalenka rose to No.1, Zheng Qinwen made her breakthrough and Coco Gauff searched for improvements.

The Lions’ Belief in Jared Goff Was Unwavering. Now It’s Paying Off.

Five-Time Grand Slam Champion Iga Swiatek Receives One-Month Doping Ban

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Why Your Big Sister Resents You

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What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety

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The Secrets of a Successful Nap

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The Science Behind the Dreaded Red Wine Headache

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Do You Need to Take Magnesium Supplements?

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Culture and Lifestyle

With ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Danielle Deadwyler Goes Even Deeper

After “Till,” the actress delivers another formidable performance. But she’d rather keep some distance from Hollywood, she tells our columnist.

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$1.5 Million Homes in California

A Spanish-style home in L.A., a house with a studio in the East Bay, and a bungalow in Sacramento.

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Movie Review

‘Moana 2’

In this benign sequel, the Disney princess continues her seafaring ways and remains admirably uninterested in finding a prince.

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A woman with long dark hair stands on a ship, looking out to the sky with determination.

Kim Hill Is Building Her Seat at the Table

The artist and designer has been making work on her own terms.

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The artist and furniture designer Kim Hill, photographed at her home studio in Newark, N.J., on Oct. 27, 2024, with three of her woven chairs, from left: 2 Chainz, Hazel and the Delta.

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