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U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance
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December 4, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Republican Anger Erupts at Johnson as Party Frets About Future

A small group of G.O.P. women have been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.

U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance

The details could raise questions about who was responsible for a follow-up strike on Sept. 2 — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary.

His Deadline for a Peace Deal Blown, Trump Faces Choices on Russia-Ukraine Talks

The president wanted Moscow and Kyiv to come to terms by Thanksgiving. Negotiations are now stalled, leaving the White House to decide if an agreement is possible anytime soon.

World

Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China

She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.

What to Know About Vladimir Putin’s Trip to India

The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Separatist Forces Backed by U.A.E. Sweep Into Oil-Rich Yemen Region

The separatists were battling to secure the region’s oil fields, residents and the group’s officials said. Their swift advance could be a turning point in Yemen’s decade-long civil war.

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U.S.

From Welcome to Worry: Afghans in the U.S. Face Uncertainty and Backlash

Afghan immigrants in the United States believed they were safe. A deadly shooting that authorities say was carried out by an Afghan has thrown their futures into doubt.

Lawsuit Challenges a Nonprofit’s Scholarships for Hispanic Students

The plaintiffs, white and Asian students, said they would qualify for scholarships given out by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, but for their race.

Obstacles to Trump’s Push to Deport Minnesota Somalis: Reality and the Cold

Most Somalis in the state are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, making the pool of people who would be subject to removal small. And the frigid weather may limit agents’ search.

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Politics

What Tennessee Revealed About the G.O.P.’s Trump Trap in the Midterms

Republican candidates face the problem that President Trump alone gets out the vote that they need. And he alone gets out the vote that Democrats need, too.

Pentagon Investigator Faults Hegseth for Improper Use of Signal

An inspector general report to be released on Thursday examined the defense secretary’s use of a private messaging app to discuss airstrikes in Yemen.

Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself

Workers installed the president’s name on the Washington institute, thrusting it back into the spotlight as it is set to host the signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo.

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Business

5 Takeaways From the 2025 DealBook Summit

President Trump’s economic policies and artificial intelligence were among the central topics at the gathering of business and political leaders.

Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown

Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.

Shoppers Turn to Discounts and Debt, but Not Just for Holidays

Consumers are focusing on value and financing purchases to complete their shopping lists.

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New York

Ghislaine Maxwell Says She Will Ask a Court to Free Her From Prison

In a court filing, a lawyer for the onetime companion of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein said she would seek to be released from her minimum-security federal lockup.

Spikes, Fins, Guards: How New York Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion

Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn the tide?

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Arts

Doctor Who Gave Matthew Perry Ketamine Is Sentenced to 30 Months

The doctor, Salvador Plasencia, had asked “I wonder how much this moron will pay” before supplying the drug to Mr. Perry, who became increasingly reliant on it before his death.

The Best Picture Race Has 5 Sure Bets. What About the Other Slots?

“One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are almost certain to be nominated. After that, it’s anyone’s guess.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Is Back With a New Cast. Here Are 4 Takeaways.

The Season 12 premiere got back to the show’s roots, introducing a young cast with the kind of hunger and fresh faces that made the original a hit.

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Food

A Winter Dinner Menu That Brings the Sunshine

This hearty meal, featuring lamb meatballs and a pear and radicchio salad, is punctuated with a spectacularly sunny, yet festive, lemon roulade.

Honey, We Shrunk the Coconut Cake

Samantha Seneviratne’s coconut cake snowballs condense the essence of the original into charming three-bite treats.

Is There a Better Way to Cut a Cake?

Rings, zigzags, slabs and elaborate geometric designs are giving savvy party hosts new methods for a more equitable slice.