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View in browser November 16, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Johnson Says He Will Object to Release of Ethics Report on Gaetz The House speaker said revealing the findings of a yearslong inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use would be a 'terrible breach of protocol' because Matt Gaetz had resigned. Trump Immigration Targets: Ukrainians, Venezuelans, Haitians The president-elect has vowed to end a program that allows thousands of people from troubled nations to stay in the United States. Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf Scholz Editors' Picks Returns Are a Headache. More Retailers Are Saying, Just 'Keep It.' In a survey, nearly 60 percent of retailers said they had policies that refund customers for items that aren't financially viable to send back. Opinion | Chuck Hagel: Why I'm Worried About Our Military Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger. World Israel Pounds Area Near Beirut Amid Signs of a Widening Offensive Israel and Hezbollah indicated they were clashing deeper inside Lebanese territory. An escalation could undermine efforts to reach a cease-fire, as Iran's leader signaled he supported ending the war with Israel. Gaza War Strains Europe's Efforts at Social Cohesion Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics. Biden Discusses With Allies 'Dangerous' Cooperation Between Russia and North Korea The president said stronger ties with South Korea and Japan are working, but did not address whether President-elect Donald J. Trump would continue his approach when he takes office in January. See more world news U.S. Prosecutors Say Laken Riley 'Fought for Her Life' as Murder Trial Begins The case was swept up in the debate over immigration after investigators said the perpetrator was a migrant from Venezuela who entered the U.S. illegally. Texas Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution in 'Shaken Baby' Case Texas lawmakers exceeded their power when they intervened last month to stop the execution of Robert Roberson by summoning him to testify, the court found. Memorize Nearly 1,000 Bible Verses? For These Young Christians, It's Game On. The National Bible Bee competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept. The president-elect intends to nominate three members of his criminal defense team to senior roles, raising further concerns about politicization of the department. How Harris's Effort to Neutralize Immigration as a Campaign Issue Failed Democrats struggled to respond to real and manufactured challenges as voters grew more concerned over the number of people crossing the border. Beware the Trifecta: History Shows Full Control of Government Is Fleeting The last five presidents have all had periods where both the House and the Senate were in friendly hands — but most lasted just two years before the backlash set in. See more political news Business Stocks Fall as Wall Street's Election Enthusiasm Subsides The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day. World Fears a Wider Trade War. Malaysia Sees an Opportunity. With Donald J. Trump promising tariffs, Malaysia hopes a deal with Singapore for greater economic integration will strengthen its role as a China alternative. Why States Are Offering Workers at Private Companies Access to I.R.A.s With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement. See more business news Technology Facebook Marketplace Chefs Deliver Homemade Tamales, Empanadas and Other Foods Facebook Marketplace, a platform often used for furniture and electronics, is an increasingly popular place to buy and sell home-cooked meals. Elon Musk Adds Microsoft to Suit Against OpenAI In a new legal filing, the Tesla chief executive accuses the A.I. start-up of undermining antitrust law. See more technology news Sports Why 2 Big-League Teams Will Squeeze Into Small Homes in 2025 The A's and Tampa Bay Rays will play in minor league ballparks next season, one because of hurricane damage and the other because of an interstate move. Ex-N.F.L. Linebacker Hit and Pushed Police During Jan. 6 Riot, U.S. Says Antwione Williams, who played a season with the Detroit Lions, is charged with assaulting officers at the U.S. Capitol. Mike Tyson's Inspiration for a Comeback? Smoking Toad Venom. The former heavyweight champion told Interview magazine his experiences with a hallucinogenic poison played a role in his agreeing to fight the YouTuber Jake Paul. See more sports news Arts Kim Deal Is Ready to Go Solo. It Just Took 4 Decades. The Breeders leader has long been one of the most enchanting and elusive figures in rock. At 63, she's releasing her first full album under her name, filled with musical and emotional twists. 'Chicken Shop Date' and the Art of Talk-Show Flirtation Banter can be funny and sexy at the same time, as the web series shows. David Letterman and Teri Garr knew that. If only today's late-night hosts did. See more arts news Movies How a Director Who Dislikes Musicals Came to Make 'Emilia Pérez' For the filmmaker Jacques Audiard, creating a movie musical meant learning the genre conventions from scratch. 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. A Songwriter for Earth, Wind & Fire and 'Friends'? That's Just the Start. "The World According to Allee Willis" shines a light on a musical artist whose creative spirit wasn't limited to one genre or even to music. See more movies news New York Drowning Death of 11-Month-Old Girl in the Bronx Is Ruled a Homicide The finding in the case of Jazeli Mirabal is the third death of an infant in New York City over the summer to be labeled a homicide this month. The Anti-Fluoride Movement Vaults Into the Mainstream With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, a formerly fringe opinion suddenly gets wide attention. A Surge of New Restaurants Drives New York City's Storefront Revival Store vacancy rates are still above prepandemic levels, but new food and drink businesses, led by Mexican, Japanese and Caribbean kitchens, have helped fill the void. See more New York news Media & Advertising Editor Resigns After Calling Some Trump Supporters 'Fascists' Laura Helmuth, the editor in chief of Scientific American, apologized and attributed her comments, which she shared on social media, to "shock and confusion about the election results." Government by Bro The hyper-macho and online energy of the Trump campaign is now aimed at Washington. See more media & advertising news Food The Rise of Malört, an Unexpected Midwest Princess The divisive yet beloved liquor, once available only in Chicago, has gained devotees nationally. Can it retain its roots? 17 Easy Ways to Save Money on Thanksgiving You don't have a spend a small fortune for a big, impressive feast. Caramelized Squash With Cinnamon Toasted Nuts; Scalloped Potatoes With Horseradish Thanksgiving rehearsals are underway, and they're delicious. See more food news Science How to Watch the Leonids Meteor Shower Peak This Weekend The event produces some of the year's fastest meteors, although the nearly full moon may make them challenging to spot. The Quest to Build a Star on Earth Start-ups say we're closer than ever to near-limitless, zero-carbon energy from fusion. When will we get there? Can These Ex-Hollywood Chimps Find a Place Among the Apes? Behind the scenes at a Chicago zoo, chimpanzees who spent years entertaining humans are learning to befriend their own kind. See more science news Magazine Becoming Trump Country Two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania's Luzerne County, one of the many places that shifted to the right in this year's election. See more magazine news Well Kennedy's Vow to Take On Big Food Could Alienate His New G.O.P. Allies Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump's corporate-friendly goals. Why Humans Cry We're the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma. See more on Well Travel Golf Carts, Loudspeakers, Lockboxes: Florence Says 'No, Grazie' to Tourism Headaches The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable. How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision. See more travel news Real Estate A Glass Addition Maximizes Light and Minimizes Exposure A couple in Barcelona sought openness and privacy for their growing family. Their architect, a friend, knew just how to provide it. 'An Absolute Mess': Brokers Assess the Shift in Fees The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some brokers believe it will hurt tenants in the long run. On Italy's Lake Como, a Rationalist Villa With a Contemporary Touch The designer Tommaso Spinzi has restored an architectural gem — and made it his own. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Even His Parents Were Younger Than I Was No matter. We were crazy for each other. At First They Hid Their Love, Then a Reality Show Gave Them Courage Gregory Mathis and Richard Cooper bonded over faith and family. Mr. Mathis said he felt early on that their souls were aligned. But both feared the judgment of being openly gay. Musk and Trump, a Bond Made in Merch Get ready for the DOGE store. See more fashion news T Magazine The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years Chefs, writers, editors and a bookseller gathered to debate — and decide — which titles have most changed the way we cook and eat. Food, Offering, Medicine, Political Symbol: What the Lotus Means in Sri Lanka The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask. Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us? Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to many cultures across the globe. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Princess Yuriko, Oldest Member of Japan's Imperial Family, Dies at 101 Her death reduces Japan's rapidly dwindling imperial family to 16 people, and only 4 men, as the country faces questions about the future under a male-only succession law. See more Obituaries Opinion M. Gessen This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump's Return Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints. Jamelle Bouie There Is a Reason Trump Wants Fewer Adults in the Room The point of placing loyalists in positions of influence isn't to make the government work; it is to bend the government to Trump's will. Guest Essay How to Handle Kennedy as America's Top Health Official What Kennedy gets right. Guest Essay End the Criminal Cases Against Trump Democracy's ultimate verdict has been delivered. Guest Essay How to Be a Writer in the Second Age of Trump Good writing requires four things: precision, freedom, respect and love. In this political climate, these qualities are especially important. Guest Essay Humans Are Divided and Unhappy. What Better Time to Contact Alien Life? Fifty years ago, the famed Arecibo message was fired into space to make contact with intelligent extraterrestrials. 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