What to Know About the Latest Inflation Report

Inflation has been cooling notably after peaking in 2022, but in recent months it has shown signs of stalling.

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A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York

Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or pocketbook.

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What the Suspect in the C.E.O.’s Killing Has Revealed About Himself

The man arrested in Brian Thompson’s murder “views himself as a hero of sorts,” the police have said.

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2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right

They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.

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Storm Aid vs. Partisan Power: A Showdown Looms in North Carolina

As Republicans try to muscle through a bill that is nominally dedicated to hurricane relief but in fact erodes Democrats’ influence, residents of the areas hit hardest say they urgently need help.

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Traveling to the U.K. Soon? Here’s What to Know About ETAs.

As of Jan. 8, an electronic travel authorization will be required for visitors from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the United States and Canada.

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Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return

Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.

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How Many People Have Died in Syria’s Civil War?

The United Nations and human rights organizations have faced challenges in counting all those killed and missing in the conflict that began in March 2011.

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In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What Is to Come for Syria

Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but residents express some hope for the future.

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The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War

Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.

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