Good morning. We're covering the second day of a manhunt in Manhattan and President Emmanuel Macron's plans. Plus: The year's most stylish people.
A manhunt continued in New York CityA day after a health care executive was assassinated outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a frantic manhunt for the gunman continued. The authorities released two images that they said showed the face of the suspect, and a senior law enforcement official said he used a fake New Jersey identification to book a room at a hostel the night before the killing. The man arrived in New York on a bus from somewhere south of the city on Nov. 24, the official said, and checked into the hostel on the Upper West Side. He checked out on Nov. 29, and checked back in the next day, the official added. See a visual timeline of the shooting. Investigators have not established a motive in the shooting, but the authorities have said that the gunman appeared to have targeted the executive, Brian Thompson, 50, of UnitedHealthcare, by waiting for him early Wednesday morning. The gunman fired several shots that left Thompson crumpled and dying on the pavement. Details: Bullet casings found near the scene were inscribed with the words "deny" and "delay" — possible references to ways that insurance companies seek to avoid paying patients' medical claims. Response: The shooting has unleashed Americans' frustrations with a health insurance industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.
Macron vowed to stay onA day after his government fell in a no-confidence vote, forcing the prime minister to resign, President Emmanuel Macron of France lashed out at his political opponents and declared that he would not step down. Macron attempted to calm the country and sketch a way out of the chaos created by a deadlocked, angry lower house of Parliament. He promised to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days who could form a government that reflected a broad cross-section of parties, and who could pass an emergency budget to avoid a shutdown of essential state services. Many blame Macron for France's political turmoil — first for unbridled government spending since the Covid lockdowns, and then for calling a snap election last summer that resulted in a divided Parliament, with no clear majority. He has flatly refused to take the blame for the current chaos. Quotable: "A new era must start, in which everyone must work for France and where new compromises must be built," Macron said in a 10-minute televised address. "We can't afford divisions or inaction."
Syrian rebels advanced toward DamascusSyrian rebels stormed into the city of Hama yesterday as government forces withdrew, in another stunning setback for President Bashar al-Assad. A rebel commander said on social media that their adversaries were in "a significant state of confusion," with government soldiers and commanders abandoning their posts. The advance on Hama comes just days after the rebels seized Aleppo, a major hub in the north. It has also shifted the front lines for the first time in years in the 13-year civil war, which has ravaged Syria and created a refugee crisis for many of its neighbors. What's next: In a video circulated by the rebel group leading the offensive, its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, called for a push toward other cities, including the capital, Damascus. Read more about the rebels leading the offensive. Context: Analysts attribute the rebels' shocking success to the attrition of the civil war on al-Assad's forces. In addition, the allies who have supported Syria — notably Russia, Iran and Hezbollah — are now preoccupied with their own crises. In other news from the region:
The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music, as the 1970s rockers who'd made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV — or risk being left behind. "The '80s ushered in a whole new paradigm," said Don Henley of The Eagles. "We all sort of had to get with the program. Some people got with the program, and some didn't." Lives lived: Rohit Bal, who created modern Indian couture by updating traditional garments, died at 63.
The most stylish people of 2024In an election year, an Olympic year, a year of brats and cowboys, witches and swans, a few fashionable people, characters and things stood out. Our Styles desk made a list of the 63 people whose sartorial choices encapsulated 2024. The list includes Kim Yeji, the South Korean sharpshooter who came to the Olympics with a stuffed elephant and eyewear out of "Mad Max," as well as the "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who raised the bar for dressing the part with their steadfast commitment to wearing pink and green. Everyone — or everything — on the list made us look, think and talk about the clothes we wear, the ways we live or the approaches we take to personal style and self-expression. We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
Cook: Salmon with anchovy-garlic butter is a crowd-pleaser for a reason. Listen: Jennifer Hudson shared a playlist of festive holiday songs. Game: These are the best video games of 2024. Consider: Does microdosing weight loss medications like Ozempic work? Play the Spelling Bee. And here are today's Mini Crossword and Wordle. You can find all our puzzles here. That's it for today's briefing. See you tomorrow. — Natasha P.S. We're asking readers about their favorite holiday traditions. Share yours here. Reach Natasha and the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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