| Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for 2028
- The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:06:19 +0000
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| Europe to Lend $105 Billion to Ukraine, Without Touching Russian Funds
- European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Facing opposition in their own camp, they settled on another way.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:41:47 +0000
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| Gaza City Famine Averted, Global Experts Say, but Palestinians Face Major Difficulties Accessing Food
- Food security experts said a famine reported in August had been alleviated but that the situation remained dire across the enclave, despite a cease-fire in October and greater flows of aid.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:22:45 +0000
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| NASA Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet, the ‘Stretchiest’ Ever Seen
- An unusual object orbiting a rapidly spinning star might be a new phenomenon in the universe.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:22:20 +0000
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| Brown Shooting and an M.I.T. Professor’s Killing: What We Know
- A single suspect carried out the shooting at Brown University and the killing of an M.I.T. professor, and was later found dead in New Hampshire, authorities said.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:30:10 +0000
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| Judge Convicted of Obstructing Agents as They Sought Undocumented Immigrant
- The Wisconsin state judge, Hannah C. Dugan, was accused of ushering a man to a side door as federal agents waited outside a courtroom.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:14:50 +0000
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| Riots Erupt in Bangladesh After the Killing of a Student Leader
- Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:08:23 +0000
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| Putin, Boasting of Frontline Wins, Says Russia’s Goals in Ukraine Are Unchanged
- President Vladimir V. Putin spoke at an annual news conference that highlights his grip over Russia and often sets the Kremlin’s tone for the next year.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:07:51 +0000
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| Trump Administration to Appeal Harvard Funding Case
- Facing a deadline to appeal, the Justice Department told the courts late Thursday that it would try to overturn a judge’s ruling in favor of Harvard.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:49:49 +0000
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| With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort
- The loan will cover two-thirds of the country’s financial needs for the next two years. It also bolsters Ukraine’s position in ongoing peace talks.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:12:36 +0000
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| A Mysterious Death of a Teen Worker at a Nebraska Hog Farm
- A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:09:54 +0000
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| Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead, and Trump Eases Marijuana Restrictions
- Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:10 +0000
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| Trump’s New Marijuana Policy Offers an Opportunity
- Marijuana has been tied to psychosis and other health problems. I still think it’s safer than alcohol.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:03:54 +0000
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| U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer
- They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:03:49 +0000
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| Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me
- There’s no getting around this if we want to avoid the deficit cliff ahead.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:02:18 +0000
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| F.D.A. Turmoil Keeps Spotlight on Its Commissioner
- The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:01:49 +0000
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| Want to Know Where the Market Is Going? Don’t Trust This, or Any, Forecast.
- Wall Street stock gurus are making predictions again. Our columnist got into the game with a number he doesn’t believe.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:01:46 +0000
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| After the Louvre Heist, Museums Look for Lessons to Help Stop Thieves
- Museums and the consultants who advise them have been busy reviewing their own precautions in the aftermath of the brazen daylight break-in at the Louvre.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:58 +0000
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| How the Army Caused Alarm in the Washington Skies Years Before a Fatal Crash
- An aged helicopter fleet and inexperienced pilots from nearby Fort Belvoir had raised “widespread concern” among local pilots before a midair collision killed 67 people.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:25 +0000
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| Florida Executed A Record 19 People in 2025. He Witnessed Them All.
- John Koch, a radio reporter, witnesses every execution in Florida to keep close tabs on what he considers one of the most consequential actions the state takes.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:17 +0000
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