December 25, 2025, 4:35 p.m. Eastern time
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Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade.
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Nicholas Kristof
A militia accused of genocide has seized a city of a quarter-million people, and it now appears from satellites to be a ghost town.
David Wallace-Wells
They complicate the story about political violence as well as our hopes for safety and justice.
An eminent New Testament scholar recounts what he says was the message of Jesus that transformed the West.
Esther Salas, Francesca Trianni and Ingrid Holmquist
The rise in judicial threats is being fueled by the political rhetoric of the Trump administration, a judge argues.
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The columnist Michelle Goldberg believes Democrats — and the nation — lose when they abandon the idea of America as a nation of immigrants.
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Two new London murals, widely attributed to the mysterious street artist, combine seasonal themes with what appears to be social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain.
Pandoro can frustrate even some of the world’s best bakers, but the results are worth it.
Our columnist offers guidance on holiday travel, gift exchanges and seasonal hospitality. (Must it extend to electric vehicle charging?)
The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.
Our columnist on seven terrific mysteries deservedly back in print.
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