Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars
Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.
Trump Brings a Chill to Washington
A more seasoned Trump prepares to work his will in a more biddable D.C.
What Are the Omens for Trump 2.0?
The only possibility for a second Trump term that would be truly surprising is a period of unlooked-for calm.
When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt
It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything.
The 13 Greatest ‘S.N.L.’ Commercial Skits
To us, anyway. Over 50 seasons, “Saturday Night Live” has introduced crystal gravy, robot insurance and countless other demented goods and services. Share your favorites in the comments.
Decades Ago, Students Attacked the ‘Iron Horse.’ Now It Rides Again.
Exactly why the sculpture was attacked by University of Georgia students may always be a mystery. But 70 years later, restored, it rides again.
Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start
Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Monday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post.
Trump Officials Plan Immigration Raids in Chicago Next Week
The size of the planned operation is unclear, but it would be the opening step in the president-elect’s goal of overseeing the largest deportation program in history.
TikTok to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday for Its 170 Million American Users
The Chinese-owned company said it will cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they will not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.
Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Has Passed, but Does Not Force Certification
The remarks were largely a symbolic gesture of support for a century-long campaign to enshrine gender equality in the Constitution. But advocates said they could add heft to a future legal fight.
F.A.A. Temporarily Halts Launches of Musk’s Starship After Explosion
The agency launched an investigation into the “space vehicle mishap” on Thursday night that forced commercial flights to divert and caused debris to rain toward Caribbean islands.
Former Minister Is Acquitted in 1975 Murder of 8-Year-Old Gretchen Harrington
The defense argued that David Zandstra, 84, had been coerced by investigators into confessing to the killing of Gretchen Harrington.
What the Cease-Fire Deal Really Means
After initial celebrations, challenges will be enormous as the terms of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire progress.
How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now
After a decisive loss at the Supreme Court, the app is set to be blocked in the U.S. starting Sunday, ending its streak of Houdini-like escapes.
How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected a Faltering President
“Your biggest issue is the perception of age,” Mike Donilon, the president’s longtime strategist, told him in 2022, according to people who heard him.
Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan
Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.
Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza
The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.
Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope
Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Religious Objections to L.G.B.T.Q. Storybooks
Parents in Maryland said a school board’s refusal to notify them and to excuse their children from discussions of the storybooks violated the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court Cleared the Way for U.S. to Ban TikTok
Also, Trump said it will be too cold for an outdoor inauguration. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.