Martial Law Didn’t Silence South Korea’s Media. It Empowered Them.

Journalists criticized the president’s attempt to place the press under military control, hardened by years of challenges to press freedoms by the country’s political leaders.

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Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy

Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.

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The NBA Courts That Come From Midwestern Roots and Woods

Connor Sports, in the tiny mill town of Amasa, Mich., is one of the leading makers of hardwood floors for top professional and college teams.

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What to Expect at Today’s DealBook Summit: Full Speaker Lineup

Sam Altman, Jerome Powell, Jeff Bezos, Bill Clinton, the podcaster Alex Cooper, Ken Griffin, Prince Harry, and Serena Williams are among the big names speaking.

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in the Parks Are Canceled

Because of the drought, the traditional celebration in Prospect and Central Parks won’t happen. Prospect Park plans a light show with drones.

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Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)

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What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Say About Climate Change

President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet would include one person who calls global warming an “existential” threat and some who don’t accept it as a problem at all.

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Transgender Care for Minors Faces Supreme Court Test

The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.

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University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program

The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.

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For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices

The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.

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