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Electoral Wishcasting

Electoral Wishcasting

David Leonhardt
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Politics

We cover a lesson from the Democrats’ 2024 defeat.


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Late Night Continues to Drone On About Sightings in the Sky

Late Night Continues to Drone On About Sightings in the Sky

Trish Bendix
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Politics

“‘Nothing nefarious, apparently’ doesn’t exactly inspire confidence,” Stephen Colbert said of President Biden’s comments about mysterious drones seen over New Jersey.


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Traveling for Christmas? Here’s Where Weather May Snarl Your Plans.

Traveling for Christmas? Here’s Where Weather May Snarl Your Plans.

Judson Jones
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Politics

Here’s a day-by-day look at the snow, cold and rain that may make driving or flying home for the holidays more difficult.


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51 Men Found Guilty in France Rape Trial, and a U.S. Shutdown Looms

51 Men Found Guilty in France Rape Trial, and a U.S. Shutdown Looms

Tracy Mumford, Alexandra Stevenson, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger
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Politics

Plus, man vs. hornet.


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Trump Pans Spending Deal With Government Shutdown Looming

Trump Pans Spending Deal With Government Shutdown Looming

Chris Cameron
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Politics

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s denunciation of a bipartisan spending bill all but buried that deal while leaving unclear what form a new agreement could take.


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Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?

Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?

Jeanna Smialek and Ana Swanson
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Politics

America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.


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Viral News of 2024: ‘Brat,’ Demure, Moo Deng, Pookie and Jett and More

Viral News of 2024: ‘Brat,’ Demure, Moo Deng, Pookie and Jett and More

Madison Malone Kircher
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Politics

Blink and you might have missed these viral but fleeting moments.


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Luigi Mangione, CEO Killing Suspect, Faces Hearing Over Extradition to New York

Luigi Mangione, CEO Killing Suspect, Faces Hearing Over Extradition to New York

Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
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Politics

Luigi Mangione, who is currently jailed in Pennsylvania, was charged in New York this week with first-degree murder in what prosecutors said was part of an “act of terrorism.”


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It Was a Haven for New York Families. Now They Can’t Afford to Stay.

It Was a Haven for New York Families. Now They Can’t Afford to Stay.

Winnie Hu and Stefanos Chen
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Politics

Families in Washington Heights are being pushed out by rising rents and costs, and New York City is losing its youngest demographic group.


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How RFK Jr’s Longtime Friend Mark Hyman Built a Wellness Empire

How RFK Jr’s Longtime Friend Mark Hyman Built a Wellness Empire

Brendan Borrell
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Politics

Dr. Mark Hyman, a “functional medicine” proponent and longtime friend of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is finding powerful allies in his bid to treat disease with blood tests and supplements.


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Best TV Episodes of 2024

Best TV Episodes of 2024

James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and Margaret Lyons
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Politics

Examples from “The Bear,” “Blue Lights,” “Chimp Crazy” and others topped our three TV critics’ list of standout episodes this year.


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Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage.

Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage.

Dani Blum
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Politics

In Michigan, the state’s largest insurer has tightened restrictions around medications like Wegovy. Patients are panicking.


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10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children’s Classics

10 Life Lessons for Grown-ups From Children’s Classics

Pamela Paul
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Politics

Even in a world populated by devious wolves, beauty shines through occasionally.


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Gisèle Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like

Gisèle Pelicot: What Courage Looks Like

Vanessa Friedman
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Politics

The French rape trial is over. The verdicts have been levied. And Gisèle Pelicot’s image has become a symbol of female strength around the world.


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China Says Astronauts Break Record with 9 Hour Spacewalk

China Says Astronauts Break Record with 9 Hour Spacewalk

Chris Buckley
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Politics

China said two of its astronauts spent nine hours outside the Tiangong Space Station. The longest previous spacewalk, by Americans, was eight hours and 56 minutes.


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