A. Cornelius Baker, Champion of H.I.V. Testing, Dies at 63

By Richard Sandomir from NYT Health https://ift.tt/FOniyZo

Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination

At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name.

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Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen.

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Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77

By Sam Roberts from NYT New York https://ift.tt/oUO4Qdv

Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row

The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports.

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France Loses its Longtime Military Partner in Africa, Chad

By Adam Nossiter from NYT World https://ift.tt/kWT6LE2

Two South Asian Neighbors, Once Friendly, Are Now at Bitter Odds

By Saif Hasnat, Anupreeta Das and Mujib Mashal from NYT World https://ift.tt/jXIfDKT

Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech

Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam.

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Big Turkey

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CWgTSf0

Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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If Trump follows through on his tariffs, trade wars may follow.

By Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9j4S3TO

Key Russian air defence system hit in Ukraine Atacms strike

In a rare admission, Russia's defence ministry says its equivalent of the US Patriot system was damaged.

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Biden Pardons Turkeys for the Last Time as President

By Zach Montague from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0dJc14f

Prosecutor asks judge to drop Trump election interference case

In a new filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith says a policy bans the prosecution of a sitting president.

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Rico Carty, Exceptional Hitter Who Was Stymied by Injuries, Dies at 85

By Victor Mather from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/1wyAeSn

Madeleine Riffaud, ‘the Girl Who Saved Paris,’ Dies at 100

By Sam Roberts from NYT World https://ift.tt/JIs8Ed2

Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died.

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Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

By Troy Closson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PyOCsZn

COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".

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Matt Gaetz’s Withdrawal Follows Revelations in Sex-Trafficking Inquiry

By Peter Baker, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cCApVz1

Reading Books in College: A Lost Art?

By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/diEr4UK

US nursing student Laken Riley's killer guilty of murder

Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge.

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Manhattan D.A. Suggests Freezing Trump’s Case While He Is President

By Ben Protess, Kate Christobek and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ZgJklBK

Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change

She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.

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How Did Fans Dress for Tyler, the Creator’s L.A. Carnival?

By Frank Rojas and Maiwenn Raoult from NYT Style https://ift.tt/dKYF6DT

'My mother is still trapped after Tanzania building collapse'

The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam.

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Betty White Stamp to Be Released in 2025

By Johnny Diaz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/uUcZL3C

Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles

By Adam Entous, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/foDs30b

Sim Van der Ryn, Early Practitioner of Green Architecture, Dies at 89

By Alex Williams from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/l3y0s2w

Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.

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Elon Musk se reunió con el embajador de Irán ante la ONU, según funcionarios iraníes

By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT En español https://ift.tt/2TGuk1i

Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region

Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill.

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Button Up, Baby

By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3bO45Fe

Suspects nabbed for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam

Four people are accused of using footage of a fake bear damaging luxury cars to file false insurance claims in California.

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Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election

By John Koblin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/1XMprfT

In This Tokyo Rock Novel, the Cool Kids Are Not All Right

By Molly Young from NYT Books https://ift.tt/NE2vuF5

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.

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Netanyahu Seeks to Delay Testifying at His Corruption Trial

By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/w2QiIkM

Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?

Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.

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After the Triumph of Tetris, an Unsolved Puzzle

By Sam Machkovech from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/qHR3DF2

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.

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Qatar Tells Hamas Leaders They Are Unwelcome, Officials Say

By Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://ift.tt/ZBetLFc

A New Broadway Musical Asks: Can Robots Fall in Love?

By Sarah Bahr from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/o7EvPL3

US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.

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No-Rules Friendsgiving

By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://ift.tt/BakHRnt

The world is preparing for Trump’s return.

By Damien Cave and Catherine Porter from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mU8rpLK

Netanyahu Fires Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Adam Rasgon from NYT World https://ift.tt/P7WC8t3

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.

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Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa.

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He’s Running the N.Y.C. Marathon as Part of His Recovery From Addiction

By Jennie Coughlin from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Yhmo6KH

BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"

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¿Una salida a la crisis constitucional mexicana? Surge una idea

By Simon Romero and Paulina Villegas from NYT En español https://ift.tt/i0sWyNI

Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.

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Who Abandoned Liberalism First, the Populists or the Establishment?

By Ross Douthat from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/ioTJ2As

Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

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