A.T.F. Braces for a Sharp Change of Course Under Trump

There is little doubt that tumult lies ahead for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, perhaps in the form of even deeper funding cuts.

News
Trump’s Transition Business Largely Happens After Night Falls

At his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, the president-elect has been hosting diplomatic dinners, announcing cabinet picks and firing off texts to his aides — all after the sun goes down.

News
To Dial Down Campus Tensions, Colleges Teach the Art of Conversation

Dialogue is an essential part of college. As anger over the war in the Middle East has brought upheaval to campuses, it has also become a key way schools try to reduce conflict.

News
Why Democrats Lost More Seats in Vermont Than Any Other State

Even though Kamala Harris easily won the state, voters ousted more than two dozen Democratic legislators, who they felt had not addressed an affordability crisis.

News
Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating

The action, which will put pressure on the nation’s borrowing costs, reflects doubt that a new government can mend the deteriorating financial situation.

News
Searching for Syria’s Disappeared

Taher al-Zain’s father disappeared 12 years ago at the height of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime. Now, like thousands of other Syrians, he is trying to find clues about what happened, and whether or not he may still be alive.

News
A Rare Cross-Canada Political Consensus Forms Against Trump’s Border Threat

Canadian leaders agreed to tighten the border, but not on how to respond if President-elect Donald J. Trump follows through on 25 percent tariffs.

News
Sweet Season

The holidays are upon us. It’s time to start baking.

News
Joy and Celebrations in Seoul for Protesters as Yoon is Impeached

“Long live South Korea!” the protesters chanted, describing a wave of relief after days of anger over the president’s surprise declaration of martial law.

News
Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities

For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it.

News