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The New York Times – Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Four Years After Capitol Riot, Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory Peacefully

Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results.

Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister: ‘It’s Time for a Reset’

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

Massacre Upon Massacre: Haiti’s Bleak Spiral Into a Failed State

In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.

N.Y. Judge’s Ruling Shows How Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office

Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.

The New York Times —- Tuesday, December 31, 2024

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Holding the ‘Title of Citizen,’ Carter Carved a New Mold for Ex-Presidents

Jimmy Carter redefined what a president can do after departing the White House, leaving a lasting imprint through his work overseas, particularly in the realm of public health.

In the Presidents’ Club, Carter Was the Odd Man Out

Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness. That never mattered to him.

From Bird Strike to Crash: The Mystery of the Korean Plane’s Four Fateful Minutes

The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.

Social Media Companies Face Global Tug-of-War Over Free Speech

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks for the F.C.C. and F.T.C. have vowed to remove censorship online. That conflicts with European regulators who are pushing for stricter moderation.

THE NEW YORK TIMES — Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024

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Trump Backers Battle Online Over Skilled Immigrants

A fierce dispute erupted in the president-elect’s camp between immigration hard-liners and tech industry leaders including Elon Musk.

The War Killed Her Dreams. To Survive, She Treated Its Fighters.

Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.

Syria’s Alawite Minority, Favored by the Assads, Looks Nervously to the Future

Amid an outcry for justice and accountability and threats online, a once-dominant group is feeling deep anxiety after the ouster of Syria’s dictator.

Video Shows Prison Officers’ Fatal Assault of Inmate in ‘Shocking’ Detail

Robert Brooks died after a savage attack at a New York prison this month that was captured by several officers’ body-worn cameras.

The New York Times —- Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024

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Assist or Resist: Local Officials Debate Trump’s Mass Deportation Threat

Communities are divided on how much to cooperate with immigration agents. In San Diego, the sheriff has vowed to defy a new policy protecting migrants.

How a Consulting Firm and Trump’s I.R.S. Pick Pushed a Problematic Tax Credit

Billy Long worked with Lifetime Advisors, a company that solicited clients to claim a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. said became a magnet for fraud.

Mpox Is Spreading in Congo’s Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

Our reporter went to Congo, where the mpox epidemic has reached the teeming capital, infecting children and their mothers, who sell sex to survive.

He Inherited a Seat in Britain’s House of Lords. How Will It Feel to Lose It?

The U.K. government has pledged to remove hereditary peers from Parliament in 2025. For Lord Cromwell and 87 others, it is a wistful departure.

THE NEW YORK TIMES — Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

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Ukraine Says It Killed General Who Led Russia’s Nuclear Defense Force

A Ukrainian official said Kyiv was responsible for the assassination in Moscow of Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces.

Behind Germany’s Political Turmoil, a Stagnating Economy

One of Europe’s powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can’t agree on why — or what to do about it.

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules

Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Seeking Relief From Brain Injury, Some Veterans Turn to Psychedelics

Unable to find effective treatments at home, veterans with brain-injury symptoms are going abroad for psychedelics like ibogaine that are illegal in the U.S.