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View in browser November 28, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Thousands Stream Homeward as Fragile Peace Begins in Lebanon The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah began on Wednesday, but much hardship and uncertainty lie ahead after a yearlong war that killed thousands and left widespread destruction in Lebanon. Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City's jails will be heard on Jan. 14. Inside the Plastic Industry's Battle to Win Over Hearts and Minds Documents leaked from an industry group show how plastics companies are pushing back against a "tide of anti-plastic sentiment." Editors' Picks This 22-Foot Turkey Roosts in a Region of Roadside Giants Big Tom is a beloved landmark in his Minnesota hometown. Across the Midwest, small places take pride in having the largest of just about anything. Opinion | As a Couples Therapist, I See the Same Destructive Patterns in Our Political Discourse We're in a national moment of great fear and suspicion. But the principles of psychoanalysis that can help feuding couples can also help us reconcile our differences. World 3 Americans, Including F.B.I. Informant, Are Freed in Prisoner Swap With China The Americans were freed in exchange for a Chinese intelligence officer who was serving a 20-year sentence in the United States, officials said. Britain's Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded. Pakistan's Capital Is Turned Upside Down by Unending Protests Residents of Islamabad are tiring of regular demonstrations demanding the release of the former prime minister Imran Khan, with the marches leading to clashes with security forces. See more world news U.S. Youth Pastor Charged With Nearly 200 Sex Crimes Going Back Decades Many of the victims were the West Virginia pastor's relatives, the police said, including five nieces who filed a complaint against him in 2004. Ohio Governor Signs Bathroom Restrictions for Transgender Students The state is one of at least a dozen states to set restrictions on bathrooms for transgender students at public schools. Kentucky Auction of Confiscated Alcohol Includes Rare Bourbon Bottles A new state law grants the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control the authority to auction off impounded alcohol. See more U.S. news Politics Two Presidents, Two Policies, One Superpower: America in Transition Even as President Biden brokers a cease-fire in Lebanon, President-elect Donald J. Trump is running his own foreign policy without waiting to be sworn in. What's a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now? The party's donor class is still wrestling with Donald Trump's victory, worried about retribution and sluggish liberal energy. Some rich Democrats are even pondering leaving the country. Several Trump Administration Picks Face Bomb Threats and 'Swatting' A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials had "acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted." See more political news Business China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: 'Supply Chain Warfare' A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain. Chinese Automakers Tell Suppliers to Cut Costs as Price War Deepens China's electric vehicle market is the world's largest — and its most cutthroat, with dozens of brands jostling for position. Black Friday May Have Lost the Chaos but It's Still Huge for Retailers Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online. See more business news Arts Theater to See in N.Y.C. This Holiday Season "Elf the Musical," inventive spins on "A Christmas Carol" and classic family fare: Here are some of our favorite shows of the season. At This French Exhibition, Check Your Clothes at the Door A museum in Marseille, France, has a show dedicated to the history of social nudity. On a few special nights, visitors strolled around naked, too. Sean Combs Is Denied Bail a Third Time A federal judge ruled against the music mogul's efforts to be released from jail while he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. See more arts news Movies 'Moana 2' Review: It Doesn't Rock the Boat In this benign sequel, the Disney princess continues her seafaring ways and remains admirably uninterested in finding a prince. 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' Review: When the World Is a Prison Mohammad Rasoulof's powerful drama about the authoritarian Iranian government breaks a fourth wall, with consequences. Best Thanksgiving Episodes to Stream Now Whether you're feeling sentimental or irreverent, our list has you covered, with classics from shows like "Friends," "Gossip Girl" and "South Park." See more movies news New York The Sidewalk Fruit Vendor Who Sold a $6.2 Million Banana for 25 Cents A 74-year-old immigrant who works outside Sotheby's shares a basement in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts. He was stunned to hear what his banana went for at auction. Rain Expected at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Over half an inch of rain could accumulate throughout Thursday in Manhattan. Why a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Costs $95 Humanely raised turkeys are often more expensive because they eat high-quality food, require more space, and take extra time to raise. See more New York news Media & Advertising America's Great Unifying Event: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series. Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists, Accusing Berlin of Closing Russian TV Bureau The German government denied it had taken action against Russia's Channel One office in Berlin but said two Russian journalists no longer had residency permits. See more media & advertising news Food These Thanksgiving Heroes Love to Talk Turkey Follow four experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line as they get ready for their biggest day. The Triumph of the Gobbler Sandwich The classic Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich has cultivated a whole new fan base at chain stores like Wawa. Double-Pucker Cranberry Lemon Bars Genevieve Ko's pretty, sunset-colored treat is just the thing to offset all that tryptophan. See more food news Science A Stray Dog Climbed an Egyptian Pyramid. Along Came a Paraglider. A video of a dog on a pyramid took off on social media — but only after it was appropriated and doctored. Dinosaur Domination Is Marked in a Timeline of Vomit and Feces Fossils Studying bromalites helped paleontologists piece together how the reptiles came to rule a part of the prehistoric world. See more science news Magazine French Toast Gets a Polynesian Pick Me Up Ipo, Tahitian coconut bread, takes the place of toasty French bread, merging long histories. Lovable Movie Robots Are Coming to Charm Your Children The adult world is ever more full of robots. Children's entertainment feels as if it's working hard to make them seem adorable. Am I a Hypocrite for Calling Donald Trump a Liar? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on hypocrisy. See more magazine news Well The Most Important Conversation to Have Before You Die Talking about your advance care directive with your loved ones will make life — and death — easier later on. See more on Well Travel Battle of the Mega-Ships? A European Behemoth Heads to the Caribbean. The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food. Record Number of Travelers Expected Over Thanksgiving Week Bad weather threatens roads over the holiday, but airports have had little trouble on Wednesday. Escape From New York? For Thanksgiving, You Have to Have a Plan. Getting to any of the airports that serve New York City can take too long or cost too much. Devising a way to ease the journey is its own holiday ritual. See more travel news Fashion & Style Dressing for the Emerald City To create the costumes for the new "Wicked" movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz. I Haul, Therefore I Am It is the shopping phenomenon of our times, and now it's an Amazon store. See more fashion news T Magazine Inside a Legendary New York Hotel, a Home With Wall-to-Wall Tiger Print How a full floor of the Sherry-Netherland became an apartment that evokes both European grandeur and downtown lofts. Kim Hill Is Building Her Seat at the Table After walking away from the Black Eyed Peas, the artist and designer has been making work on her own terms. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Helen Gallagher, Winner of Two Tonys and Three Emmys, Dies at 98 She was honored on Broadway for roles in "Pal Joey" and "No, No, Nanette" and then turned to TV, where she won three Daytime Emmys for her work on "Ryan's Hope." Manfred Ohrenstein, Liberal Lion of N.Y. Legislature, Dies at 99 He entered the State Senate as a reformer but during 34 years became part of the system he sought to reform. Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73 Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson. Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73 The latest in a long line of women to run her family winery, she helped bring worldwide attention to sustainable viniculture. Jim Abrahams, 80, Dies; One of Trio Behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' Along with David and Jerry Zucker, he revolutionized film comedy with a style of straight-faced, fast-paced parody. Robert Dixon, Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Dies at 103 A member of one of the U.S. Army's all-Black regiments, formed after the Civil War, he trained West Point cadets in horsemanship during World War II. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay A Year of War Transformed Hezbollah Israel has decimated Hezbollah's senior leadership and military infrastructure. Guest Essay Ireland Is Rich. That Doesn't Mean It's Happy. There are the same dark subplots here that have made the position of other incumbent governments so precarious. Guest Essay When Leniency Is the Goal, a Justice System Breaks Easily Two recent cases show New York's fragile courts have little room for error. Guest Essay The MAGA Science Agenda Reveals America's Future If there's a thread tying this coalition together, it's suspicion of expertise and elitism. David Wallace-Wells The False Premise Shaping Trump's Public Health Picks Nobody got Covid totally right. But the contrarians got it mostly wrong. Tressie McMillan Cottom How to Help Those Still Devastated by Hurricane Helene Natural disasters call to our shared humanity. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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