U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Despite Trump’s Tariffs
The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.
Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Deep Snow to the Carolinas and Virginia
Up to a foot is possible this weekend in parts of the Southeast and on Cape Cod, with smaller amounts expected for much of the East Coast.
Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation
The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion.
How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC
A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.
They’re Stepping Up on ‘The Pitt’
Four actors discuss the evolution of their young clinician characters on “The Pitt.” In Season 2 they are a little older, a little wiser and still soaked in fake blood.
Trump’s Trade Policies Sort Manufacturers Into Winners and Losers
Tariffs have protected some companies, but more often they’ve hit the parts and materials many factories need to make finished goods.
How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President
Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?
At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View
The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.
Why Is My Son Being Left to Die on the Streets?
We thought America would keep him safe.
Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown
The president and the top Senate Democrat were discussing an agreement to split off homeland security funding from a broader spending package and negotiate new limits on immigration agents.
Another Top Kennedy Center Official Resigns
Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming less than two weeks ago, is the latest to leave since President Trump took control of the center last year.
U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain met with President Xi Jinping of China as he sought to promote business ties with the world’s second-largest economy.
America at a Boiling Point: From ICE Protests to an Attack on Rep. Omar
An attack at a town hall in Minneapolis, amid a surge in threats against lawmakers, was the latest sign of the fraying of the nation’s political fabric.
Sergey Brin Spends $20 Million on California Political Effort Amid Wealth Tax Debate
Sergey Brin donated $20 million to a new political drive aimed at solving California’s housing crisis, spurring other billionaires to pitch in. Their efforts may also help ward off a wealth tax.
Victim in School Sex Abuse Case Wins $30 Million Jury Award
The man, now 44, said that a teacher in Newark repeatedly sexually abused him in the 1990s.
Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.
Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her
President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.
Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.
Mamdani Blames Rivals for Leaving New York With a ‘Poisoned’ Budget
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the only way to close a more than $12 billion budget gap was to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Homelessness Appears to Decline, Reversing a Yearslong Trend
The Trump administration has not yet released the count, which could complicate its plans for tough new policies.
