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Vivian Wang

What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence

Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.

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Maria Abi-Habib and Alejandro Cegarra

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

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Ellen Gabler

How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.

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Andrew Higgins

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.

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Cassandra Vinograd

Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.

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Constant Méheut, Daria Mitiuk and Finbarr O’Reilly

A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.

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Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein

Faiz Shakir, Ex-Bernie Sanders Campaign Chief, Joins Race for D.N.C. Chair

Mr. Shakir said his mission, should he win the post, would be to redefine the Democratic Party as the party of the working class.

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David Leonhardt

Why Biden May Matter

We explore the president’s legacy.

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Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Biden Races to Cement His Legacy Through a Series of Actions

The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.

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Erica L. Green

Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a 5-Decade Political Career

The president has sought to portray his administration as transformative, but his speech on Wednesday night comes amid a backdrop in which he is not leaving on his own terms.

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Rob Copeland and Danielle Kaye

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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Melissa Eddy

Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.

Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending.

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Ben Casselman

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

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Kellen Browning and Amy Graff

In Parts of Los Angeles, Life Carries On but Is Hardly Normal

While many Angelenos have been devastated by the fires, others in the sprawling city have had to balance helping out with “normal life.”

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Raja Abdulrahim and Ivor Prickett

Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.

The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.

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Adam Rasgon, Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman

Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were rushing to address outstanding issues on Wednesday.

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James Dator

Thunder players joking covered a postgame reporter in towels, and he didn’t miss a beat

The professionalism here is staggering.

The Thunder are absolutely rolling this season, extending their record to 33-6 against the Sixers on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is rolling, Jalen Williams has asserted himself as an elite second-scoring option, and the bigs are all clicking.

Oklahoma City has earned the right to have a little fun, and they did exactly that when it came to their post-game interviews with the Thunder’s Nick Gallo.

.@NickAGallo unphased...

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Mark Schofield

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are NFL’s most dangerous duo

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See what makes Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry the NFL’s most dangerous duo

Late in the first quarter of their Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens offense faced a 3rd and 4 in their own territory. Baltimore lined up in a 2x2 formation with two tight ends on the field, Mark Andrews in the slot on the left and Isaiah Likely in the slot to the right. Pittsburgh responded with five defensive backs, showing...

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Christopher Null

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13, Aura Edition) Review: Ultra Light

The standard bearer of ultralight laptops gets smaller than ever—but performance and battery life remain elusive.

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David Nield

The Best Time Management Apps: iOS, Android, and Desktop

Make the most of every 24 hours.

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