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View in browser November 30, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying in Landmark Decision After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales. Trudeau Flies to Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is the first foreign G7 leader to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump since the election. He is under pressure to persuade Mr. Trump to back down from his tariff threat. Syrian Rebels Breach City of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory. Editors' Picks Black Friday Used to Be Fun. Now, Many Shoppers Would Rather Sleep In. Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way. Opinion | Four Opinion Writers on 'Wicked': 'Women Deserve Rage. We Have a Lot to Be Angry About.' A big-budget holiday film with a strong antifascist message? "Wicked" is not what we expected. World Death of Cyclist in Paris Lays Bare Divide in Mayor's War Against Cars Paul Varry was run over on a city street in what prosecutors suspect was a deliberate act of road rage, as bikers and drivers choose sides. U.S. Zoos Gave a Fortune to Protect Pandas. That's Not How China Spent It. A Times investigation found that zoos knew conservation money went toward apartment buildings and roads. But they wanted to keep displaying pandas, so nobody looked too closely. Notre-Dame Shines, and World Gets a Sneak Peek, on Macron's Televised Tour "You've achieved what was said to be impossible," the French president told workers at the Paris monument, which will reopen after the 2019 fire. See more world news U.S. Trump May Find Things to Like About Biden's 'Horrible' Foreign Policy The world is braced for disruption from the president-elect, but he may find more common ground with President Biden than many assume. Pete Hegseth's Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to him. California Man to Reunite With Family 25 Years After He 'Vanished With No Trace' Marcella Nasseri saw a man who resembled her long-lost brother in the news. Fingerprint scans solved the decades-old case. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore. President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto. Kennedy's Inheritance: How Addiction and Trauma Shaped a Turbulent Life Donald Trump's pick to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached a pinnacle of power after a life of fame and addictions and a career intertwined with conspiracy theories. See more political news Business With Discounts on Offer, Shoppers Seem to Bite Early data on online spending this week shows consumers are being drawn to discounts. A clearer picture of Black Friday sales, including in-store spending, will emerge in the days ahead. Will the Markets Check Trump's Power? The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it's a tenuous one. How China Became the World's Largest Car Exporter Tariffs from the United States and other countries are unlikely to stop China's auto export dominance. See more business news Arts Mark Duplass Reprises a Killer Role in 'The Creep Tapes' The murderer with the unnerving smile from the "Creep" movies is back, this time in a found-footage-style series on Shudder. Keep the camera rolling. The Great Opera Tradition Died With Puccini A century after his death, the composer of "La Bohème," "Tosca" and "Madama Butterfly" still dominates the repertoire like no one since. See more arts news Movies Three Great Documentaries to Stream Picks this month include two films about life under troubled governments and one about life under a demanding filmmaker. 6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about. See more movies news New York Can a Court's 'Last Resort' Fix New York City's Jails? A federal judge is likely to employ a rarely used remedy to try to fix longstanding problems in the city's jails. But it's not foolproof. Will Hochul's Political Concerns Put New York's Climate Goals at Risk? Gov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressures from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward. See more New York news Food How the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar Became a Hot Commodity More than a year of research and development plus word-of-mouth has kept the French jam company's calendars in shopping carts. Almost Every Part of This Warming Winter Feast Can Be Made Ahead Prepare David Tanis's savory lamb stew and fancy-feeling crepes well before guests arrive, and actually enjoy the day of your dinner party. Give Thanks for Leftovers Turkey tikka masala, turkey tetrazzini, turkey pho, turkey congee, turkey à la king and, of course, the best Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich. See more food news Science Life After Death: America's Cemeteries Are Rewilding More burial sites are forgoing pristine lawns for drought resistant plants and wildflowers that help wildlife. Efforts picked up in the pandemic. Killer Whales Hunt and Feast on the Largest Fish On Earth Whale sharks are gentle, filter-feeding giants, but orcas in Mexican waters were documented attacking the animals and devouring their livers. Vito Is First Pug to Win National Dog Show The pup became a sensation when he won best in show at the competition, which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. One judge said the 2-year-old is "everything a pug should be." See more science news Well Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's C.D.C. Pick, Was Not on Anyone's Radar But over the years, the former congressman's views have often aligned with those of his potential boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — particularly on vaccine safety. Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents' care. She Was Scratching Her Arms Raw. Would Anything Stop This Itch? The attacks came out of nowhere and brought life to a miserable standstill. And she had the scars to prove it. See more on Well Travel An Elegy for Crystal Cove A7, Our Family's Piece of Paradise A one-bedroom vacation condo on St. Thomas was heaven for a writer when she was growing up. But what did the place mean after her parents were gone? How to Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected to be high once the doors reopen Dec. 8. Here's how to plan your visit and what to expect. See more travel news Real Estate How Online Shoppers Are Trying to Foil 'Porch Pirates' Some people race to grab their packages before thieves can nab them. Others move to buildings with dedicated mailrooms. $1.3 Million Homes in Paris A one-bedroom with a showcase ceiling in Marais, a lofted three-bedroom apartment on Avenue Frochot, and a three-bedroom unit in the 10th Arrondissement. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Casting the Cabinet The Trump cabinet is mostly complete — at least until the official nomination and confirmation process — and it is quite a picture. The Price of Being Cool? A Quarter-Billion Dollars. The WSA building, a 31-story New York office tower with mysterious financing, has become an improbable hub for artists, designers and influencers. My Traumatized Dog and I Had Trust Issues We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin. See more fashion news Obituaries Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77 She transformed the New York Public Library's collection of charts and atlases into one of the world's largest and most accessible resources. J. Stanley Pottinger, 84, Dies; Official Figured Out Identity of 'Deep Throat' A former Nixon official (and later a novelist), he led an investigation in which a shadowy Watergate figure squirmed when asked if he had been an anonymous whistle blower. Earl Holliman, Rugged, and Familiar, Screen Presence, Dies at 96 While never a big star, he was a recognizable one, with roles in "The Twilight Zone," "Giant," "Forbidden Planet" and the 1970s series "Police Woman." See more Obituaries Opinion Zeynep Tufekci A Bird Flu Pandemic Would Be One of the Most Foreseeable Catastrophes in History It's not too late for President Biden to give the U.S. a life-changing gift. Guest Essay How Not to Fall Into Despair When in chaos, try tragic optimism, wise hope and wise action. Guest Essay Alzheimer's Can Be a World of Endless Second Chances When Dad first started forgetting things, I thought I'd lost him. I didn't imagine I'd have more of him than I did before. Guest Essay Republican and Democratic Former Senate Counsels Agree: F.B.I. Checks on Trump Nominees Are a Must With fewer and fewer checks on presidential power, we need rigorous congressional consideration of the incoming president's team. Michelle Goldberg Supporting Local News, and Doctors Taking a Risk With Trump's return, both journalists and abortion pill providers need help. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018