UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs as Wages Rise and Package Volumes Fall

After what the company called a “difficult and disappointing” 2023, UPS said the cuts would save $1 billion this year.

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Syphilis Is Soaring in the U.S.

Cases have risen by 80 percent since 2018, the C.D.C. reported. But chlamydia remains by far the most common sexually transmitted infection.

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French Farmers Block Roads Around Paris in Growing Standoff

The authorities warned residents to brace for extreme disruptions as farmers converged on the capital to press a wide range of grievances.

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Private Equity Is Starting to Share With Workers, Without Taking a Financial Hit

The buyout giant KKR pioneered a model of granting ownership stakes to employees at portfolio companies. Now it wants the approach to spread.

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Street Style Inspires the Runway at Couture Fashion Week

Zendaya debuted drama, Jennifer Lopez made an entrance, but style on the street was just as bold.

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Haley Hits Trump on Border and His ‘Rants,’ Saying ‘He Feels Threatened’

Nikki Haley, coming off losses in Iowa and New Hampshire, also said she needed to “show momentum” in South Carolina’s Feb. 24 primary, but stopped short of saying she needed to win her home state.

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Dobbs Overturned Much More Than Roe v. Wade

Lawmakers in Tennessee, Oklahoma and other Republican states want to turn the clock back to the 19th century.

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A Ruling for the Starving Children of Gaza

The International Court of Justice decision should be a wake-up call for Washington.

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The Secretive Court Fight Roiling New York’s Democratic Socialists

The state’s elections watchdog says a socialist group improperly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the 2022 elections. Clawing it back could upend the movement’s finances.

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Proposal to Reduce Royal Mail Deliveries in U.K. Draws Ire

Letter volumes have halved since 2011. Without significant changes, the beleaguered Royal Mail services will become “out of date,” according to a report.

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How Can Biden Woo Moderates?

After New Hampshire, the Never-Trump voters could be looking for a new home.

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In Australia, a Revamped Victorian With a Moody Modernist Vibe

It’s not as scary as it sounds: ‘It’s just joyful and really easy to live in.’

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Frank Farian, the Man Behind Milli Vanilli, Is Dead at 82

He had worldwide success with the disco group Boney M, but he was better known for a duo that had hit records but, it turned out, only pretended to sing.

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Cal State Faculty Begin Largest U.S. Strike of University Professors

Thousands of professors, lecturers and other academic staff members walked off the job in a protest that was expected to cancel most classes early in the academic period. They plan to strike for five days.

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Why Isn’t Biden on the Ballot in New Hampshire?

Democrats have undertaken a write-in campaign for him after a clash over his move to push back New Hampshire on the nominating calendar. They are growing increasingly hopeful.

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Mary Weiss, Who Sang ‘Leader of the Pack,’ Is Dead at 75

As the lead singer of the Shangri-Las, she conveyed passion, pathos and toughness — and reached the Top 40 six times while still in her teens.

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Exxon Sues to Prevent Climate Proposal From Shareholder Vote

The complaint, filed in a U.S. District Court in Texas, said a proposal by activist investors calling for the oil giant to cut emissions faster would not create shareholder value.

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California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C.

Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

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TikTok’s Class of Palm Beach Showcases Style of the Ultrarich

The Class of Palm Beach social media accounts showcase designer-label-laden outfits spotted around that wealthy town.

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Deep Under Gaza, Evidence of Cells and Hostages, Israel Says

The Israeli military took reporters on a tour of an underground compound in the Gazan city of Khan Younis, where it says about 20 hostages were held by Hamas.

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Deadly Blast Hits Market in Russia-Held Donetsk, Ukraine, Officials Say

The pro-Moscow authorities in the eastern city of Donetsk said 25 people were killed and 20 others were wounded. It was not possible to independently confirm the strike.

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When Nate Berkus Decorates Your Home, It’s Best Not to Change a Thing

Just ask the actors Patrick Page and Paige Davis, whose Upper West Side apartment has remained virtually untouched for two decades.

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Haley’s Policy Pitch Recalls a Bygone Era Before Trump’s Rise

Nikki Haley’s calls for muscular international engagement and cuts to future Social Security benefits have elicited withering attacks from Donald J. Trump. They used to be Republican orthodoxy.

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The A.I. Election, Bitcoin’s Wall Street Debut and TikTok’s Doodad Era

“Two truly terrible ways to make money this week.”

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London’s Highgate Cemetery Is Nearly Full. Can It Reuse Old Graves?

To lie in the vicinity of Karl Marx is competitive, with graves running upward of $31,000. Highgate Cemetery in London is trying to add more space.

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Deal Ends Dispute Over Records of Onetime King of Donkey Kong

Billy Mitchell’s records will be listed in a “historical database” but not the leaderboard, ending a dispute familiar from the 2007 documentary, “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.”

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Sex Educator Emily Nagoski’s New Book ‘Come Together’ Is a Product of Experience

The sex educator Emily Nagoski’s new book on maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships began at home.

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Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than Previously Measured

The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures.

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As Development Alters Greek Islands’ Nature and Culture, Locals Push Back

As a proliferation of pools threatens some water supplies and housing costs skyrocket, people of the Cycladic islands say the Aegean islands’ character is being lost to real-estate homogenization.

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Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.

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Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex

In the court filing, the woman also says Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a 2014 encounter that she believes was set up by Mr. Dolan. Both men denied her accusations.

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The Ancient Back Story of the Slimiest Animal in the Sea

Researchers found that the slime eel, or hagfish, known for deluging predators with mucus, tripled the size of its genome hundreds of millions of years ago.

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As Development Alters Greek Islands’ Nature and Culture, Locals Push Back

As a proliferation of pools threatens some water supplies and housing costs skyrocket, people of the Cycladic islands say the Aegean islands’ character is being lost to real-estate homogenization.

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Democrats Fret That Biden’s Power Players Are Not at His Campaign Base

President Biden has a re-election campaign with two distinct centers of gravity — the White House and his Delaware headquarters — and advisers who are juggling two jobs at once.

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Joyce Randolph, Last of the ‘Honeymooners,’ Is Dead at 99

Ms. Randolph, who played Trixie Norton in the classic sitcom, was the last survivor of a cast of four that dominated Saturday night TV.

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The Sunday Read: ‘How an Ordinary Football Game Turns Into the Most Spectacular Thing on TV’

Months of preparation, hundreds of workers, convoys of cutting-edge gear: inside the machine that crafts prime time’s most popular entertainment.

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For Some Young People, College Is Not Worth the Debt

Because of high costs, some high school graduates have opted to delay, drop out of or forgo attending college altogether to avoid student debt that could hang over them for decades.

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China Failed to Sway Taiwan’s Election. What Happens Now?

Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.

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The Necessary Risk of America’s Military Strikes in Yemen

Given the increasingly critical threat the Houthis pose to the freedom of commerce and navigation in the Red Sea, the United States had to act.

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Macron’s New French Cabinet Features Veteran Politicians and Some Surprises

A reshuffle brought in a handful of new ministers, including a high-profile conservative and a Europe-focused foreign minister. But several key officials remained.

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Trump Seeks Details of Atlanta Prosecutor’s Meetings with Biden Aides

Nathan Wade met with White House staff members in 2022, when he was seeking witnesses for the investigation into whether Donald J. Trump interfered in the 2020 election in Georgia.

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How Belichick Helped Patriots Go From Laughingstock to Economic Powerhouse

For most of its existence, New England was a terrible team. But a two-decade run of success turned it into one of the most recognizable sports brands in the world.

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Bill Belichick Had Legendary Success With The New England Patriots

The head coach of the Patriots, who has parted ways with the team after 24 years, won six Super Bowls with a taciturn approach that rewarded performance over potential.

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Can Taylor Tomlinson Have It All and a Life, Too?

The stand-up has a new TV gig and a spot on the list of top-grossing comedy tours. Still, “there sometimes feels like there isn’t anyone my age to talk to.”

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Al Shabab Terrorist Group Captures U.N. Helicopter in Somalia

Somali officials said the helicopter was carrying nine passengers, one of whom was killed.

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More Than 20 Million People Have Signed Up for Obamacare Plans, Blowing by Record

The Biden administration said that a record number of Americans had signed up for coverage in 2024 through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, a sign of the law’s durability.

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Former Twitter Executive Builds a Dream Home for His Family in Sonoma

Bruce Falck, who left Twitter during Elon Musk’s takeover bid, had other things on his mind: completing a longed-for family home in Northern California.

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Elections and Disinformation Are Colliding Like Never Before in 2024

A wave of elections coincides with state influence operations, a surge of extremism, A.I. advances and a pullback in social media protections.

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A Father’s Fame, a Son’s Obsession and the Mystery of Flag No. 98

Admiral Richard E. Byrd was once one of the most famous men in the world. His son was determined to preserve his legacy.

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Can $500 Million Save This Glacier?

A bold engineering project might show a way to slow sea-level rise — and bring new imagination to the fight against climate change.

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The Habanero Rules Yucatán. Let It Rule Your Kitchen, Too.

The tiny but mighty chile lends its unmistakable fruity heat to marinades, dressings and, of course, salsas.

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Vulcan Rocket Prepares for First Launch With Moon Lander Mission

Here’s what you need to know about United Launch Alliance and the robotic lunar spacecraft it is sending to orbit.

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Switching to a Flip Phone Helped Me Cut Down on My Smartphone Addiction

Was it inconvenient? Yes. Did T9 texting drive me crazy? Definitely. Was it worth doing? Absolutely.

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U.S. News Makes Money From Some of Its Biggest Critics: Colleges

U.S. News sells “badges” to colleges, so they can promote their rankings — whether they are 1st, 10th or much, much lower.

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The Times Sues OpenAI, a Debate Over iMessage and Our New Year’s Tech Resolutions

“This is sort of the big kahuna.”

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NASA Spacecraft Takes New Images of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon

Juno, a NASA mission designed to study Jupiter’s origins, sent back new views of the most eruptive world in the solar system.

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How Darwin Found Inspiration on the Cape Verde Islands

Most travelers following in Darwin’s footsteps go to the Galápagos. But it was here, on a rocky island off the coast of West Africa, that the young naturalist was said to have found his calling.

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A Battle Over Drag Queen Story Hour Shut Down This Town’s Library

In April, the event was announced. Protests erupted, and in September, the library was forced to close. It still hasn’t reopened.

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As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading

New York State ranks 32nd in reading proficiency. The governor is proposing changes to literacy education to address that.

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Imam Is Critically Wounded in Shooting Outside New Jersey Mosque

The shooting took place early Wednesday morning outside a mosque in Newark.

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Dave Chappelle Releases a New Netflix Special, ‘The Dreamer’

“The Dreamer” predictably includes trans and disabled jokes but punches down in other ways, too. Chappelle is part of a comedy elite that Gary Gulman pokes at.

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What’s in a Name? The Battle of Baby T. Rex and Nanotyrannus.

A dinosaur fossil for sale in London embodies one of the most heated debates in paleontology.

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As Mikaela Shiffrin Considers How to Top Herself, She Studies Taylor Swift

Shiffrin, the champion American ski racer, is an unabashed Swiftie, and has long seen the pop culture force as a textbook guide for navigating fame, adversity and unprecedented success.

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What’s Better Than a Tiny Island Cabin? Two, Side by Side.

For years, the antique cottage off the coast of Washington had served her well. But with grandchildren on the way, she needed a little extra space.

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New Year’s Cooking Resolutions

Whether you want to eat less meat, bake more crowd-pleasing desserts or (finally) learn how to cook, here are some first steps for the new year.

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How Do You Respond to Kids Dealing With Racism and Bullying at School?

When you talk to students about social media radicalization, racism and bullying, you learn how desperate they are for some guidance.

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her.

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Britney Spears Wants to Be Free. It’s Time We Finally Take Her at Her Word.

For 25 years, Britney Spears has been a convenient scapegoat for whatever her audience needed. But if we truly want her to be free, we finally have to let her go.

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Congo’s Incumbent President Declared Victor in Election Count Marred by Delays and Protests

The Central African nation’s election drew accusations of fraud, but the elections commissioner declared that President Felix Tshisekedi had won.

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