Prince William’s Chat With Trump Shows Why Royals May Be Potent Diplomatic Tool
President-elect Donald J. Trump has a reverence, bordering on awe, for Britain’s royal family. British diplomats hope that may help…
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Storm Aid vs. Partisan Power: A Showdown Looms in North Carolina
As Republicans try to muscle through a bill that is nominally dedicated to hurricane relief but in fact erodes Democrats’…
In Aleppo, Rebels Give a Sense of What Is to Come for Syria
Rebel fighters who took control of Aleppo about two weeks ago have promised security and continuity. Prices have skyrocketed, but…
Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return
Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.
Traveling to the U.K. Soon? Here’s What to Know About ETAs.
As of Jan. 8, an electronic travel authorization will be required for visitors from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the…
What the Suspect in the C.E.O.’s Killing Has Revealed About Himself
The man arrested in Brian Thompson’s murder “views himself as a hero of sorts,” the police have said.
A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York
Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their…
2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right
They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.
For Rastafarians, Marijuana Is Sacred. Should the Law Account for That?
Members of the religious group would like to see New York’s cannabis legalization law revised to include accommodations for those…
Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right
An ultranationalist politician’s surge in Romania shows how many people there would rather forget the country’s fascist past during World…