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New York City Braces for Several Inches of Snow
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December 26, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians

The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants.

New York City Braces for Several Inches of Snow

The region could see accumulations of up to 5 to 7 inches from late Friday into Saturday.

Trump Administration Emphasizes Religion in Official Christmas Messages

Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution prohibits the establishment of an official state religion.

World

From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India

The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation.

Myanmar’s Civil War Pushes Infectious Disease Over Its Borders

Fighting has caused the spread of illnesses like malaria and cholera. In a worst-case scenario, the situation could threaten regional health security, experts say.

No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire

The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure.

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U.S.

California Prepares for More Rain After a Soggy Christmas

Officials warned that driving would remain hazardous across much of the state, with heavy rain still to fall in some places that broke records on Christmas Eve.

Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.

The Trump administration has sought to move away from the model, which supporters call “evidence based” but opponents consider overly permissive.

Death Toll in UPS Plane Crash Rises to 15

Alain Rodriguez Colina, who was injured when a cargo plane crashed into his Kentucky workplace more than a month ago, died on Christmas Day.

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Politics

Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Who Scrutinizes Online Hate

Imran Ahmed, who runs an organization that chronicles disinformation, was among five Europeans the State Department had barred, claiming they promote censorship.

Trump Has a New Auto Loan Tax Break. Here’s Who Could Benefit.

Many Americans can take advantage of President Trump’s deduction on auto loan interest, but the tax break will provide only modest savings.

Can Democrats Reinvent Themselves as Washington Disrupters?

Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach.

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Business

The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate Social Media and A.I.

New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.

Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads

Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.

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Technology

Government Officials Once Stopped False Accusations After Violence. Now, Some Join In.

Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.

Save Holiday Time With These Handy Smartphone Features

Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.

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New York

That Old Classic Film in the Theater? It Might Be From This Man’s House.

The artifacts of 20th-century cinema are being preserved in museums, and in the care of private film collectors like Brian Darwas, who has hundreds of movie prints at his home.

Will Mamdani Be the 111th or the 112th Mayor of New York? It Depends.

An arcane numbering system and the misplacement of an official record have caused confusion on where Zohran Mamdani falls in history.

They Were Supposed to Protect Young Workers. Instead, They Cashed In.

Profit-seekers co-opted America’s premier cultural exchange program, the J-1 visa, which brought young people to work in the United States. Some sponsors charged thousands in fees.

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Arts

9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

‘No Other Choice’ Review: A Company Man Cut Loose

Park Chan-wook, the director of “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden,” brings comedic flair to the cruel tale of an employee pushed to the brink.

Turn On, Tune In … Cop Out? ‘Sixties Surreal’ Teases at the Whitney.

A spotty but thrilling tour of American art from Eisenhower to Nixon shows just how unhinged the ’60s were, and how hard it is to summarize the era.

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Food