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Monterey Bay Aquarium Director Julie Packard to Retire

Julie Packard discusses highlights of her four decades with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which she has led since it opened. She’s now stepping back from the role.

Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin

Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Looks to Trump and the U.S. to Avoid Prison

The former Brazilian president, squeezed by criminal investigations, looks to the United States to shift his nation’s politics — and maybe keep him a free man.

Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90

Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman.

Jeff Bezos’ Successful Blue Origin Launch Silences Skeptics

The successful flight to orbit of the Amazon founder’s powerful rocket suggests it could grow into a credible competitor with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

A Cease-Fire in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have finally agreed to a truce.

Our Insurance System Subsidizes Moves to Disaster Zones

Our policies encourage Americans to flock to areas particularly prone to climate-related disasters.

The Washington Post’s New Mission: Reach ‘All of America’

This week, The Post began trying out a new mission statement: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.”

Why Are More Young Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer?

A new report points to a notable increase among U.S. women under 50. Experts point to a few likely causes.

Cancer’s New Face: Younger and Female

Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.

‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen

Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.

Giuliani Fails to Appear for Trial That Will Decide Fate of Florida Home

The former mayor of New York City is at risk of forfeiting his sole remaining home, a Palm Beach apartment, to election workers he defamed after the 2020 vote.

Neko Case Has Sung Hard Truths. Now She’s Telling Hers in a Memoir.

In “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You,” the singer and songwriter outlines the personal and professional challenges that have shaped her career.

Meet Japan’s Original Decluttering Guru (No, Not That One)

Before Marie Kondo stormed into the global consciousness, Hideko Yamashita taught Japan the art of creating tidier spaces.

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

The determination comes as the United States prepares to announce sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there is strong evidence of atrocities in the country.

On TikTok, Users Mock Looming U.S. Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.

Lee Zeldin, Trump’s E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience

Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faced questions from the Senate Thursday.

Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office

Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.

Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office

The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.