Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis
12/20/2024 11:00 PM Open Story
The Senate passed the measure, sending it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse.
Trump Wanted Shutdown to Happen on Biden’s Watch, Not His
12/20/2024 11:23 PM Open Story
The president-elect was eager to evade responsibility for the consequences of a potential shutdown even as he blew up a bipartisan deal that would have kept the government open.
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
12/20/2024 10:55 PM Open Story
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.
Meet the 38 Republicans Who Defied Trump on the Spending and Debt Deal
12/20/2024 12:44 PM Open Story
The rebels are largely the most conservative lawmakers who are passionate about slashing spending and debt. They hail from deep-red districts where a primary challenge is less of a danger.
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
12/20/2024 9:01 PM Open Story
Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.
In Search of Loved Ones, Syrian Women Face Horror of Assad’s Regime
12/20/2024 5:40 PM Open Story
In Syria, women begin to pick up the pieces of a broken nation.
Undocumented Workers Take on Dangerous Jobs to Feed America
12/21/2024 2:01 AM Open Story
Undocumented workers help feed America’s hunger for prepared foods, but some take jobs with staffing agencies that expose them to hazardous conditions.
How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau
12/21/2024 2:01 AM Open Story
Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.
Why Have So Many Canadians Turned on Justin Trudeau?
12/20/2024 5:54 PM Open Story
Allies and opponents alike are calling for him to resign as prime minister.
‘The Interview’: Jonathan Roumie
12/21/2024 2:15 AM Open Story
The star of “The Chosen” discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.
German Officials Search for Motive in Christmas Market Attack
12/21/2024 1:49 AM Open Story
At least four people were killed and more than 200 others injured after a driver rammed an SUV into a crowded Christmas market in eastern Germany.
Putting Trash in Trash Cans? Good Luck With That, New Yorkers Say.
12/21/2024 12:00 AM Open Story
Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.
Egg Prices Jump Before Holidays as Bird Flu Spreads
12/21/2024 2:02 AM Open Story
Costs have soared again amid a bird flu outbreak, bringing renewed attention to the fact that while inflation is cooling, prices are still elevated.
Michael Brewer, Whose ‘One Toke’ Was a Big Hit, Is Dead at 80
12/20/2024 10:54 PM Open Story
The duo Brewer & Shipley reached the Top 10 in 1970 with “One Toke Over the Line,” a ditty about marijuana that ran afoul of Nixon-era censors.
When André 3000 Spoke to (Then Performed for) The New York Times
12/21/2024 2:53 AM Open Story
The rapper-turned-flutist improvised in the middle of The Times’ office following a wide-ranging conversation on Popcast.
The Budget Fight and Trump’s Nihilistic Style
12/20/2024 3:13 PM Open Story
A surprise congressional standoff remind us that big, discordant change could be coming.
The Surprising Sexual Politics of Nicole Kidman’s Kinky ‘Babygirl’
12/20/2024 11:38 AM Open Story
The film feels like an artifact of a more optimistic feminist moment.
Your Favorite Things
12/21/2024 3:06 AM Open Story
Today, your highly personal, hyperspecific best-ofs of 2024.
Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities
12/21/2024 2:00 AM Open Story
The Ukrainian energy network has been so battered by Russian attacks that officials are seeking out new options to prevent a crisis, like renting floating power plants and scavenging scrapped ones from the region.
Luigi Mangione to Be Arraigned on New York State Charges on Monday
12/20/2024 3:30 PM Open Story
Luigi Mangione faces terror and murder charges in New York court. A federal prosecution is proceeding in parallel.
F.D.A. Approves Weight-Loss Drug to Treat Sleep Apnea
12/20/2024 1:53 PM Open Story
Zepbound is the first prescription drug approved specifically to treat the common condition.
Oh, the Places We Went!
12/17/2024 2:00 AM Open Story
This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found.