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What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Apartment Inferno

Records show how government departments played down residents’ warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly blaze.

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Snow Coats New York City as Storm Pushes Through Overnight

Flights were canceled and streets grew slippery as the metropolitan region braced for up to 11 inches of snow.

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Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert

The event’s host, the musician Chuck Redd, called off the annual Christmas Eve performances in protest of the site’s new name, the Trump-Kennedy Center.

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Why Sears’s Last Great Hope Was a Promise That Never Materialized

Only five Sears stores remain in the U.S., with the end likely near for what was once the mightiest American retailer.

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Before This Physicist Studied the Stars, He Was One

Brian Cox was once a keyboardist in major rock and pop bands. Now he’s a particle physicist on a world tour whose shows include “live math solos.”

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Brian Cox, wearing a dark jacket, sits on a blue chair with crossed legs. His reflection is visible in a mirror.

Trump’s Claims About Nigeria Strike Belie a Complex Conflict on the Ground

President Trump said the targets of airstrikes in Nigeria were Islamic State terrorists responsible for killing Christians, but experts question his framing.

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Thailand and Cambodia Reach Cease-Fire in Brutal Border War

The 72-hour cease-fire could pave the way for an end to the fighting, which has killed dozens and displaced thousands over nearly three weeks.

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Annette Dionne, Last of the Celebrated Quintuplets, Dies at 91

Ms. Dionne, pictured left with her sister Cécile, was the first to crawl and to cut a tooth. But she resented being exploited as part of a global sensation.

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From an Olympic Snowboarder to an Accused Drug Kingpin and Killer

Ryan Wedding rose to fame as an Olympic athlete, but the authorities say he became one of the world’s biggest drug lords, who ordered an informant executed.

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A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving

It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the November ballot, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.

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They’re Trying to Find a Mate for This Very Lonely Caterpillar

The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly is critically endangered, with the last known larva living in a lab in New Mexico.

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5 N.F.L. Games This Week With Major Playoff Implications

Division and conference titles are up for grabs.

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6 Comedy Specials to Get You Through the Holidays

For very different reasons, new hours from Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Kathleen Madigan, George Civeris and Jay Jurden are worth your time, our critic writes.

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She Sold a Painting for $165 Million, Then Gave It All Away

An illustration of a person facing an urban scene in a Japanese city. The person is wearing one white earbud and is holding up another one toward a crowd of people who walk among the buildings with empty speech bubbles outlined in blue, pink or green above their heads.

Can Apple’s AirPod Translation Get You Through Tokyo? We Tested It.

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Shelters Won’t Let My Mother Adopt a Dog. Can I Pretend It’s for Me?

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From Cuddling to Cold Shoulder and Back Again (and Again)

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Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65

A former roadie, he joined the band in 1990. He played on five albums and in hundreds of shows, and was “a vital part of the Cure story,” the band said.

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Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of CVS Worker on Long Island

A resident of Lindenhurst was charged with the murder of a 23-year-old employee inside a CVS on Christmas Day, the authorities said.

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Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham as Head Football Coach

Whittingham, the longtime Utah coach who recently left after 21 seasons, is now tasked with stabilizing the program in the wake of Sherrone Moore’s firing.

From The Athletic

What Can Hundreds of Pieces of Litter Tell Us About Manhattan?

Shoes. A phone. Receipts. A comb. Traces of wild nights and hurried days are all around New York City.

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He Arrested the World’s Best Golfer. Then His Pants Went Viral.

One year ago, the strangest day in golf history happened.

Venus Williams Announces Marriage to Andrea Preti

The seven-time Grand Slam singles winner posted about her wedding to Preti, a Danish actor and model.

What Is ‘Ethical’ Basketball? Victor Wembanyama’s Comments Made Waves.

There’s a larger truth to what the 7-foot-4 star said after the Spurs’ win over the Thunder.

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Culture and Lifestyle

The Small Parisian Shop That’s Become a Retail Phenomenon

With her six-month-old store, Rubirosa’s, the designer Lauren Rubinski offers a colorful take on old-world charm.

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A facade of a storefront with a sign that says “Rubirosa’s.” A big window reveals yellow draped curtains and a row of folded, collared shirts.