New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was “evidently” connected to President Trump’s name being added to the arts center.
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.
How a Research Trip to Antarctica Deals With Time Zones
The clocks aboard our icebreaker will be changed several times en route to Antarctica. It’s one of many things that make the expedition feel otherworldly.
Hundreds Sue Virginia Hospital and Executives Over Unneeded Surgeries
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies
A leader for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.
Democrats Aim to Spotlight Republican Efforts to Rewrite the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
On the fifth anniversary of the attack, which falls next Tuesday, Democrats plan to hold an informal hearing to review President Trump’s clemency for the rioters and G.O.P. attempts to sanitize the event.
New York City Takes Over Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn
Maimonides Health is a community fixture that will become part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Many of its patients are on government medical plans.
Russia Threatens to Harden Its Stance on Ukraine
Plus, food trends for 2026. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
An Anti-A.I. Movement Is Coming. Which Party Will Lead It?
The technology Is ruining much of what makes life worth living.
U.S. Kills 2 in Strike in Pacific, as Trump Pressures Venezuela
The attack was the 30th announced by the U.S. military since early September. It came days after President Trump said the U.S. had struck a coastal site related to drugs and Venezuela.
Grim Evidence of Trump’s Boat Strikes Washes Ashore on a Colombian Peninsula
First came the scorched boat. Then the mangled bodies. Then the packets with traces of marijuana. Now, fishermen fear the ocean that feeds them.
Israel Strips U.N. Agency for Palestinian Refugees of Diplomatic Immunity
The legislation was the latest blow to the agency, known as UNRWA. Israel has accused it of being extensively infiltrated by Hamas.
Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo Make King Charles’s New Year Honors List
Mr. Elba received a knighthood and Ms. Erivo was also honored in an annual British tradition celebrating professional excellence and community service.
Mamdani Will Be Sworn In at Abandoned Subway Station Beneath City Hall
Hours before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds an inauguration block party outside City Hall, he will officially become mayor in a small private ceremony.
Russia Threatens to Toughen Its Stance on Ending the War in Ukraine
Moscow said a Ukrainian drone attack targeted a residence of President Vladimir V. Putin, which Ukraine denied, accusing the Kremlin of fabricating an excuse not to make peace.
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt
Amid an astonishing wave of anti-Indian animus, Indian Americans are questioning their place in the country.
Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities
The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression.
U.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
The announcement will likely keep the United States as the biggest international aid donor next year, even as the Trump administration slashes funding for foreign assistance programs.
When the Best New Year’s Plans Are No New Year’s Plans
Many opt out of the revelry, either as their own time-honored tradition or because of a different outlook this year.
As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast
A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading to injuries.
