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Two Chinese astronauts aboard their country’s orbiting space station spent nine hours working outside in the cold vacuum of space, the longest recorded spacewalk, the Chinese space administration has said. The longest previous spacewalk, by Americans, was eight hours and 56 minutes.
China Says Astronauts Break Record with 9 Hour Spacewalk
China said two of its astronauts spent nine hours outside the Tiangong Space Station. The longest previous spacewalk, by Americans, was eight hours and 56 minutes.
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December 19, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Two Chinese astronauts aboard their country’s orbiting space station spent nine hours working outside in the cold vacuum of space, the longest recorded spacewalk, the Chinese space administration has said. The longest previous spacewalk, by Americans, was eight hours and 56 minutes.
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Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her for nearly a decade and arranging for dozens of strangers to abuse her unconscious body. A verdict for the trial is expected on Thursday. Here’s how the events in the case unfolded.
The Pelicot Trial: A Timeline
The trial of Dominique Pelicot for raping and drugging his wife, Gisèle, is about to reach a verdict. Here’s how the events unfolded.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her for nearly a decade and arranging for dozens of strangers to abuse her unconscious body. A verdict for the trial is expected on Thursday. Here’s how the events in the case unfolded.
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A student at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a teacher and a fellow student on Monday in an attack that also left six people wounded, officials said. Here’s what to know.
Abundant Life Christian School Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin: What We Know
The police in Wisconsin are working to establish a motive for the attack, which left a student and teacher dead and six others injured.
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December 19, 2024 at 3:42 AM
A student at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a teacher and a fellow student on Monday in an attack that also left six people wounded, officials said. Here’s what to know.
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The suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive on a Manhattan sidewalk this month will now face federal charges in addition to the state murder indictment brought against him, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
Suspect in Insurance C.E.O.’s Murder Is Said to Face Federal Charges
The nature of the potential charges against Luigi Mangione was unclear, but they could allow federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
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December 19, 2024 at 3:19 AM
The suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive on a Manhattan sidewalk this month will now face federal charges in addition to the state murder indictment brought against him, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
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Negotiations between New York and New Jersey over the future of congestion pricing have stalled, possibly setting the stage for another last-minute suspension of the tolling plan that is scheduled to begin next month. nyti.ms/3P2dSZt
Congestion Pricing Settlement Stalls Between New York and New Jersey
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York offered New Jersey “generous” incentives to settle its lawsuit against the tolling plan. A judge could soon determine the program’s fate.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Negotiations between New York and New Jersey over the future of congestion pricing have stalled, possibly setting the stage for another last-minute suspension of the tolling plan that is scheduled to begin next month. nyti.ms/3P2dSZt
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Grief and wonder: New York Times photographers captured the moments that defined 2024.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Grief and wonder: New York Times photographers captured the moments that defined 2024.
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See the full Year in Pictures and read our photographers’ reflections. nyti.ms/3P34kNT
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As climate shocks worsen, insurers are deserting homeowners in a shift that could have profound consequences.
Insurers Are Dropping Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen
Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
As climate shocks worsen, insurers are deserting homeowners in a shift that could have profound consequences.
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What happened when two Republican candidates in an obscure California race deadlocked — 3,882 votes to 3,882 votes — proves that there are still corners of the U.S. where civility thrives. Civility and drinking straws.
In a Small California Town, an Election Tie Is Broken by Drawing Straws
In an era of invective and distrust, two California candidates turned a tie over to chance.
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December 19, 2024 at 1:10 AM
What happened when two Republican candidates in an obscure California race deadlocked — 3,882 votes to 3,882 votes — proves that there are still corners of the U.S. where civility thrives. Civility and drinking straws.
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Two men died in Rochester, New York, after being infected with a rare fungus found in bat feces they had used or planned to use to fertilize homegrown cannabis plants, according to a report published in a medical journal.
2 Deaths in New York Linked to Bat Feces Used as Cannabis Fertilizer
Two men in Rochester, N.Y., died after being infected with a rare fungus found in bat feces, which is sometimes used as fertilizer, researchers wrote in a medical journal.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Two men died in Rochester, New York, after being infected with a rare fungus found in bat feces they had used or planned to use to fertilize homegrown cannabis plants, according to a report published in a medical journal.
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A group of Democratic senators accused a controversial Medicaid work requirement program in Georgia of spending tens of millions of dollars in funding while enrolling a fraction of the low-income residents estimated to be eligible for it.
Senators Call for Inquiry Into Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program
A group of Democratic lawmakers accused Georgia Pathways to Coverage, the only Medicaid work requirement program in the country, of spending little of its funding on health benefits.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:30 AM
A group of Democratic senators accused a controversial Medicaid work requirement program in Georgia of spending tens of millions of dollars in funding while enrolling a fraction of the low-income residents estimated to be eligible for it.
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A man pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges that he had worked as an unauthorized agent of the Chinese government, running a secret police outpost in Manhattan’s Chinatown as part of an effort to quash criticism of Beijing.
Man Who Ran Secret Police Office in New York Admits He Was Chinese Agent
Chen Jinping used the office in Lower Manhattan to quash dissent against the Chinese government. The Justice Department is fighting Beijing’s efforts to wield its influence secretly.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:19 AM
A man pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges that he had worked as an unauthorized agent of the Chinese government, running a secret police outpost in Manhattan’s Chinatown as part of an effort to quash criticism of Beijing.
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News Analysis: For years, President-elect Trump has made it known that people he believes to be his enemies should be prosecuted. This week, his allies in Congress laid out a template for how to go after one of them in particular: Liz Cheney.
The Wrath of Trump: House Republicans Map a Case Against Liz Cheney
President-elect Donald J. Trump has never been shy about his desire to see his enemies punished. But he often shows a measure of caution about taking credit for potential prosecutions himself.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:13 AM
News Analysis: For years, President-elect Trump has made it known that people he believes to be his enemies should be prosecuted. This week, his allies in Congress laid out a template for how to go after one of them in particular: Liz Cheney.
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The EPA granted California and 11 other states permission to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to revoke the program, part of his pledge to scrap Biden-era climate policies.
E.P.A. Allows California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The Trump administration is expected to revoke the program, setting up a legal clash between the state and federal government.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:03 AM
The EPA granted California and 11 other states permission to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to revoke the program, part of his pledge to scrap Biden-era climate policies.
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Tupi, a baby capybara, was born at the San Antonio Zoo on Dec. 3. Thanks to the power of social media, he’s already famous and loved online. But in a twist, less than hour after his birth announcement, the zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
Tupi, a Baby Capybara, Inspires Social Media Love and a Memecoin
Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Tupi, a baby capybara, was born at the San Antonio Zoo on Dec. 3. Thanks to the power of social media, he’s already famous and loved online. But in a twist, less than hour after his birth announcement, the zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
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The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a landmark victory for youth climate activists, affirming a decision by a lower court last year that the state’s energy policies violated their constitutional rights to a clean environment.
Youth Climate Activists Get Major Win in Montana Supreme Court
The court agreed that the state’s energy policies violated Montanans’ constitutional right to a clean environment.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a landmark victory for youth climate activists, affirming a decision by a lower court last year that the state’s energy policies violated their constitutional rights to a clean environment.
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California has declared a state of emergency over the outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows. Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about the risk to human health right now.
What to Know About Bird Flu Risk After California’s Emergency Declaration
California has declared a state of emergency over the virus. We asked experts how concerned they are.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:38 PM
California has declared a state of emergency over the outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows. Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about the risk to human health right now.
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Federal Reserve officials made their third and final rate cut of 2024 at their meeting on Wednesday. They also forecast two fewer rate reductions in 2025 than they had previously expected, as inflation lingers and the economy holds up. nyti.ms/3P0OQdg
December 18, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Federal Reserve officials made their third and final rate cut of 2024 at their meeting on Wednesday. They also forecast two fewer rate reductions in 2025 than they had previously expected, as inflation lingers and the economy holds up. nyti.ms/3P0OQdg
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A stone tablet that was described by Sotheby’s as the oldest in the world inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold on Wednesday for just over $5 million to an anonymous buyer who plans to donate it to an Israeli institution, the auction house said.
A Ten Commandments Tablet Sells for More Than $5 Million at Auction
Sotheby’s called the stone the world’s oldest inscribed with the Ten Commandments, but some experts had raised questions about its provenance and authenticity.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:20 PM
A stone tablet that was described by Sotheby’s as the oldest in the world inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold on Wednesday for just over $5 million to an anonymous buyer who plans to donate it to an Israeli institution, the auction house said.
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A Google Street View image from northern Spain showed a man with a white bag in the trunk of a car. The National Police said it helped them solve a missing-person case.
Google Street View Captures a Man Loading a Bag Into a Trunk. Arrests Follow.
The image, from northern Spain, showed a man with a white bag in the trunk of a car. The National Police said it helped them solve a missing-person case.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:15 PM
A Google Street View image from northern Spain showed a man with a white bag in the trunk of a car. The National Police said it helped them solve a missing-person case.
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FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of an investigation into a bomb threat that officials believe he made against City Hall earlier this year.
F.B.I. Searches Home of L.A. Deputy Mayor Suspected of Bomb Threat Against City Hall
The official, Brian Williams, who was appointed by the mayor last year to oversee public safety, was immediately placed on administrative leave, the mayor’s office said.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:11 PM
FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor this week as part of an investigation into a bomb threat that officials believe he made against City Hall earlier this year.
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Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi the capybara was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
Tupi, a Baby Capybara, Inspires Social Media Love and a Memecoin
Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi the capybara was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
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Breaking News: A man who ran a police outpost in Lower Manhattan pleaded guilty to charges that he worked as an unauthorized agent of the Chinese government.
Man Who Ran Secret Police Office in New York Admits He Was Chinese Agent
Chen Jinping used the office in Lower Manhattan to quash dissent against the Chinese government. The Justice Department is fighting Beijing’s efforts to wield its influence secretly.
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December 18, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Breaking News: A man who ran a police outpost in Lower Manhattan pleaded guilty to charges that he worked as an unauthorized agent of the Chinese government.
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Fortnite players may soon be able to wear a skibidi toilet as a backpack. Here's a look at what in the world that means.
‘Skibidi Toilet’ Is Likely Coming to Fortnite. What the Heck Is It?
In the survival battle video game with 110 million monthly players, you may now be able to wear a skibidi toilet as a backpack. Here is a breakdown of what in the world that means.
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December 18, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Fortnite players may soon be able to wear a skibidi toilet as a backpack. Here's a look at what in the world that means.
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Breaking News: Mayor Eric Adams’s former chief adviser is expected to be arraigned on bribery charges involving men who gave her son a loan to buy a Porsche.
Ex-Adams Aide to Face Bribery Charges That Center on Porsche for Her Son
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, her son, and two businessmen were expected to be arraigned on bribery charges connected to the loan for Lewis-Martin’s son.
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December 18, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Breaking News: Mayor Eric Adams’s former chief adviser is expected to be arraigned on bribery charges involving men who gave her son a loan to buy a Porsche.
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From @theathletic.bsky.social: Being Max Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate is Formula One’s hardest job. It’s something Sergio Pérez and his predecessors all found out, arguably to their cost. And it runs far deeper than Verstappen’s natural gifts behind the wheel. nyti.ms/4gC6v6I
December 18, 2024 at 10:08 PM
From @theathletic.bsky.social: Being Max Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate is Formula One’s hardest job. It’s something Sergio Pérez and his predecessors all found out, arguably to their cost. And it runs far deeper than Verstappen’s natural gifts behind the wheel. nyti.ms/4gC6v6I