Extreme weather causes havoc across the US with heavy rain, flooding, and storms affecting Washington and the Northeast. 45 million Americans under storm alerts.
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Severe flooding and snowstorms are affecting the West and Midwest regions of the United States. Water rescues are ongoing in the West due to major flooding caused by an atmospheric river, while an Arctic-air-fueled snowstorm is sweeping from the Midwest to the East. Tens of thousands of residents in Washington are preparing to evacuate as heavy rain has led to rivers overflowing. The Pacific Northwest is experiencing continuous heavy rain from the atmospheric river event, posing an ongoing flood threat. Additionally, a powerful winter storm in the Northern Plains and Midwest has resulted in dangerous road conditions. Washington state has seen up to a foot of rain from the atmospheric river.
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WATCH: Extreme weather wreaking havoc from coast to coast triggers rescuesabcnews.go.com
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Washington Faces Heavy Rain and Flooding From Atmospheric Riverwww.nytimes.com
Fed's hawkish cut fails to boost sentiment in European markets. Asia-Pacific markets set to rise after third Fed cut. Fed's decision divides opinions.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a "hawkish cut" as expected, leading to mixed reactions from investors. European stocks are anticipated to open flat to lower as they process the rate cut and commentary. Australia saw gains, while Japan and Hong Kong are expected to open strong. The central bank foresees faster growth in 2026 but continues to ease monetary policy.
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CNBC Daily Open: Much to like in Fed's meeting amid warnings of restraintwww.cnbc.com
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Opinion | A Divided Fed Cuts Rates Again—but Why?www.wsj.com
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Why Markets Are Getting Anxious About the Fedwww.nytimes.com
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The Fed is expected to cut rates. And, Afghan CIA fighters feel abandoned by the U.S.www.npr.org
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Divided Fed set to announce decision on interest ratesabcnews.go.com
US to screen foreign tourists' social media history for the past 5 years before entry, part of new security measures.
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The United States is considering a new plan that would require some tourists, including those from countries like Britain, Japan, France, and Australia, to submit their social media history before visiting. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed reviewing foreign tourists' social media accounts before allowing entry, potentially affecting travelers from over three dozen countries. Rosanna Berardi from Berardi Immigration Law discusses this development on ABC News Live.
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Foreigners traveling to US without a visa could be part of new social media screeningnypost.com
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WATCH: US to require tourist social media historyabcnews.go.com
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U.S. to mandate checks of some tourists' social media history from past 5 yearswww.cnbc.com
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Homeland Security moves toward scrutinizing foreign tourists' social media accounts before entrywww.foxnews.com
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US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entrywww.bbc.com
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears in Norway after missing Nobel Peace Prize ceremony; daughter accepted award on her behalf.
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Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado emerged from hiding in Oslo after nearly a year to greet supporters, as her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. Despite initial expectations of her attendance at the event, the head of the Norwegian Nobel Institute confirmed that Machado would not be present. A news conference scheduled for Machado in Oslo was canceled after a delay, with no appearance by the political activist and Nobel Peace laureate.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears in Norway after months in hidingwww.foxnews.com
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MarÃa Corina Machado Appears in Norway After Missing Nobel Ceremonywww.nytimes.com
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Machado's daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader's absencewww.npr.org
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado cancels press conference day before award ceremonywww.washingtonexaminer.com
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed after firing due to scandalous details emerging. Social media reacts.
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Sherrone Moore, the head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines, was fired on Wednesday due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The decision came after the team's loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes and has sparked reactions in the college football world. Moore was subsequently jailed, and salacious details about the situation have emerged.
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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firingwww.npr.org
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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's scandal sparks social media reactionswww.foxnews.com
Attorney general criticizes Nancy Mace as entitled. Mace denies profanity incident at airport, calls report falsified. Police find Mace caused disturbance.
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson criticized Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) for her behavior at Charleston International Airport, where she reportedly berated law enforcement officials and airport employees. Mace claimed the incident was a political "hit job" and accused the police report of being falsified. A police investigation concluded that Mace caused a public scene by hurling profanities and insults at airport employees.
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South Carolina attorney general blasts Nancy Mace as ‘entitled, spoiled brat’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Nancy Mace claims police reports of her profanity-laced ‘spectacle’ at SC airport were ‘falsified’nypost.com
Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on Chinese imports, while Switzerland sets a 15% tariff cap on U.S. goods retroactively from mid-November.
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The US is imposing tariffs on goods from China and other countries, while pressuring Mexico to reduce trade with China. Switzerland has agreed to lower tariffs on imports from the US, including fish, seafood, and certain agricultural products, as part of a recent trade agreement.
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Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Importswww.nytimes.com
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Swiss government says new 15% U.S. tariff ceiling retroactive to mid-Novemberwww.cnbc.com
Big Tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft are investing billions in India's AI sector, aiming to expand their presence in the Asian market.
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India is emerging as a significant investment destination for Big Tech companies, despite lagging in certain artificial intelligence areas. Amazon has announced a $35 billion investment in India's cloud and AI sector by 2030, while Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion for the country's cloud and AI infrastructure. This reflects a trend of major tech players committing to the expanding Indian market.
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Why Big Tech is doubling down on India with billions in investmentwww.cnbc.com
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Amazon pledges a massive $35 billion worth of investments in India’s AI space through 2030www.cnbc.com
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Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India's AI infra as Big Tech queues up for the Asian marketwww.cnbc.com
The U.S. seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, as confirmed by Trump. The tanker had previously falsified its location.
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The Trump administration has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in an effort to increase pressure on President Maduro, who is charged with narcoterrorism. The operation, described as "international piracy" by Venezuela, involved U.S. forces rappelling from helicopters to take control of the ship, which has been transporting oil from countries under U.S. sanctions, including Iran and Venezuela.
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Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuelawww.npr.org
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WATCH: US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump saysabcnews.go.com
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US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump sayswww.bbc.com
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Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Off Venezuela Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Showswww.nytimes.com
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Bondi shares heart-pounding footage of US seizing Venezuelan oil tanker in rare action last seen in 2014www.foxnews.com
House approves $900B defense bill with troop pay raise, Golden Dome tech. NDAA passes after GOP drama. Bill advances to House-wide vote.
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The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $901 billion in Pentagon spending, with some measures challenging President Trump's policies. The bill will now go to the Senate for final approval before reaching the President's desk. Speaker Mike Johnson faced drama from his own conference, but the bill passed with bipartisan support, with 18 Republicans and 115 Democrats voting for it. Some conservatives are still threatening to rebel against the measure.
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House Gives Bipartisan Approval to $900 Billion Defense Billwww.nytimes.com
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House passes $900B defense bill with pay hike for troops, Golden Dome tech and morenypost.com
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House passes $901B military defense bill after Republican revolt collapseswww.foxnews.com
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NDAA passes House after Johnson has to endure hours of GOP drama yet againwww.washingtonexaminer.com
ICE accuses Dem lawmaker of interfering in mass arrest in Arizona. Walz criticizes Noem's immigration strategy. Walz deputy criticizes ICE and Dem lawmaker in fiery tweetstorm.
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ICE disputes Rep. Adelita Grijalva's claims of being pepper sprayed during a Tucson immigration raid, accusing her of being part of a "rioting crowd." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticizes ICE for "unlawful practices" and seeks clarification on citizens' rights following reports of wrongful arrests in Minnesota. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticizes Rep. Angie Craig over an ICE vote as immigration enforcement intensifies in Minnesota amid a fraud scandal.
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ICE accuses Dem lawmaker of joining 'rioting crowd' in Arizona, interfering in mass arrestwww.foxnews.com
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Walz urges Noem to 'reassess' immigration enforcement strategy in Minnesota after alleged citizen arrestswww.foxnews.com
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Walz deputy erupts at ICE and fellow Dem, torches Laken Riley Act in fiery tweetstorm as scandals pile upwww.foxnews.com
UC Berkeley and Pomona College settle with Jewish groups over antisemitism. Columbia review reveals Jewish students faced anti-Israel attacks.
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Berkeley is being sued by an Israeli visiting professor for discrimination based on nationality, while Jewish organizations have filed a complaint against Pomona College for antisemitism. Columbia University has released a 70-page report detailing harassment of Jewish and Israeli students on campus.
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UC Berkeley, Pomona College settle with Jewish groups over antisemitism allegationswww.latimes.com
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Columbia review finds Jewish students were called 'murderers,' blasted with anti-Israel tiradeswww.foxnews.com
Trump criticizes Indiana GOP leader over redistricting, threatens 'MAGA primary'. Tension within Indiana GOP against Trump.
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The redistricting battle in Indiana has escalated, with former President Trump warning Republican lawmakers of potential primary challenges if they oppose the congressional map redistricting plans. Despite pressure from the White House, some Republicans in the Indiana Senate are resisting the new map.
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Trump rips Indiana GOP leader over redistricting fight, warns Republicans could face ‘MAGA primary’www.foxnews.com
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The Latest Trump Resistance Is Within the Indiana G.O.P.www.nytimes.com
Speaker Johnson supports Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid. DOJ can release Epstein grand jury materials. Crockett faces criticism for far-left agenda.
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Republican Speaker Mike Johnson expressed delight at progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett's decision to run for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Her entry into the 2026 Senate race has pleased Republicans, with Johnson calling it a significant development for the party. Crockett's pastor, a reparations activist, is set to run as a Democrat to replace her in Texas Congressional District 30. However, Crockett faces criticism from Texas GOP Rep. Brandon Gill and actor Zachary Levi following the announcement of her Senate campaign launch.
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Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is runningwww.foxnews.com
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Mike Johnson can’t hide his glee at Jasmine Crockett Senate bidwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Firebrand Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches run for Senatenypost.com
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Colin Allred Drops Out of Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate in Texaswww.nytimes.com
Ukrainian woman charged for Russian-backed cyberattacks, $10M reward for accomplices. Justice Department indicts Ukrainian for cyberattacks linked to Russia.
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Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova, a Ukrainian national, has been indicted by the Department of Justice for allegedly aiding Russian-backed cyber groups in attacks on critical infrastructure. She faces up to 32 years in prison for her role in supporting the covert cyber organization NoName057(16).
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Ukrainian woman charged over Russian-backed cyberattacks, $10M reward offered for otherswww.foxnews.com
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Justice Department indicts Ukrainian national accused of Russia-backed cyberattackswww.washingtonexaminer.com
Actress Wenne Alton Davis, known for 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' dies at 60 in NYC after being hit by an SUV.
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Actress Wenne Alton Davis, known for her role in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," passed away at the age of 60 after being hit by a car while crossing Broadway in Midtown Manhattan on Monday night. Her agent and the police confirmed the tragic incident.
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'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actress Wenne Alton Davis dies at 60 after being hit by car in NYCwww.foxnews.com
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Wenne Alton Davis, Actor in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Hit by S.U.V. and Killedwww.nytimes.com
California wildlife officials suggest upgrading Southern California mountain lions to threatened status due to concerns about their survival.
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The California wildlife department is suggesting that mountain lions in Southern California and the Central Coast be classified as threatened. This recommendation comes as officials have started allowing the killing of mountain lions to safeguard endangered bighorn sheep, a shift from the previous practice of relocating the animals.
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Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened statuswww.latimes.com
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California wildlife officials quietly shift on killing a high-profile predatorwww.latimes.com
NTSB Chair warns defense bill may compromise aviation safety improvements following DCA crash.
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The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board is concerned that a provision in the new defense bill could increase the risk of midair collisions near a Washington-area airport where a fatal crash occurred in January, killing 67 people. The NTSB strongly opposes provisions in the defense policy bill, stating that they would undermine safety improvements implemented after the previous mid-air collision near DCA.
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Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Sayswww.nytimes.com
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NTSB warns that defense bill could undermine aviation safety changes after DCA crashwww.npr.org
Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason over Somalia comments, while Trump intensifies anti-immigrant rhetoric and attacks Omar.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing accusations of treason from Elon Musk after a video surfaced of her vowing to safeguard Somalia's interests from within the U.S. government. President Trump has been ramping up his anti-immigrant rhetoric, specifically targeting Omar and complaining about immigration from Africa. Musk suggested that Omar committed treason with her comments, leading Trump to call for her removal. Trump also mocked Omar during a speech in northeastern Pennsylvania, focusing on her Somali background and hijab.
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Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason over Somalia comments in viral social media postwww.foxnews.com
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Trump ramps up anti-immigrant rhetoric, embraces phrase 's---hole countries'abcnews.go.com
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Elon Musk suggests Ilhan Omar committed ‘treason’ with 2024 pro-Somalia remarks after Trump rants about lawmaker at rallynypost.com
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Trump mocks Ilhan Omar’s ‘turban’ in latest anti-Somali tiradewww.washingtonexaminer.com
Mamdani stands against Trump's immigration enforcement. NY Dem doesn't support him for mayor, so Mamdani backs his challenger Brad Lander.
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NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is ready to face consequences for defying President Trump's immigration enforcement agenda. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches a congressional bid against Rep. Dan Goldman with support from Mamdani in the Democratic primary. Lander rejects support from AIPAC, a pro-Israel donor to Goldman, in a move that would have been controversial in the district. Lander's bid for Congress includes a video tribute to Fred Rogers. Lander is challenging Rep. Goldman in the 10th Congressional District in lower Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn.
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Mamdani declares he's ready for 'any consequence' for standing against Trump's federal immigration enforcementwww.foxnews.com
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Brad Lander spurns AIPAC in campaign launch to challenge Dan Goldmanwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Brad Lander quotes ‘Mister Rogers’ in video kicking off congressional campaignnypost.com
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Brad Lander Will Run for House Seat with Mamdani’s Supportwww.nytimes.com
Trump wants CNN sold with Warner Bros. Discovery. Colbert suggests Paramount could revive his show. CNN staff concerned about network's future under Paramount.
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Paramount Skydance's owners, David Ellison and Larry Ellison, are working to repair relations with the White House following an explosive "60 Minutes" interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene. President Trump suggested that CNN should be part of any sale of Warner Bros. as Netflix and Paramount engage in a bidding war. Late-night host Stephen Colbert humorously commented on Paramount's $108 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, joking that the network could save his show. CNN staffers are reportedly concerned about Paramount owner David Ellison potentially purchasing their parent company.
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Trump says he wants a new owner for CNN as part of any sale of Warner Bros. Discovery:  ‘A very dishonest group of people’nypost.com
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Trump says 'any deal' to buy Warner Bros should include CNNwww.foxnews.com
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Stephen Colbert says Paramount could ‘uncancel’ his show after $108 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bidwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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The Battle for Warner Bros. Discoverywww.nytimes.com