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Freed From a Belarus Prison, a Nobel Peace Laureate Experiences ‘Oxygen Intoxication’
Ales Bialiatski, who shared the Nobel in 2022, described long hours of backbreaking work and stints in solitary confinement.
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Sydney Shooting Suspects Met Muslim Leaders in Philippines, Officials Say
Intelligence authorities in the Philippines say the father and son apparently slipped out of Davao City during their monthlong stay, but details remain sketchy.
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This City’s Best Winter Show Is in Its Pitch-Dark Skies
A heritage of dark sky preservation means residents of Flagstaff welcome the season’s longer nights with prolonged views of the stars.
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How to Watch the Ursids Winter Solstice Meteor Shower
The Ursids this weekend are a winter solstice light show.
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In a First, a Wheelchair User Joins a Short Flight to Space
A paraplegic engineer was part of a crew that made a suborbital journey on a spacecraft operated by Jeff Bezos’ private company, Blue Origin.
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‘Avatar’ Sequel Is Neither Fire Nor Ash at North American Box Office
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” took in $88 million over the weekend, a sizable No. 1 total that nonetheless fell 34 percent behind the opening for its franchise predecessor.
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U.S. Coast Guard Is Chasing an Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces had boarded a different tanker on Saturday. The actions signaled a crackdown on such vessels.
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Blanche Says Mentions of Trump in Epstein Files Won’t Be Removed
In an interview with NBC, the No. 2 official at the Justice Department denied that officials were protecting the president from what has been disclosed.
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Mamdani Inauguration to Usher in ‘New Era’ With Broadway Block Party
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on Jan. 1, alongside a party spanning seven blocks that will accommodate 40,000 spectators, his transition team said.
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How Many Toys Will Parents Buy for Their Kids This Christmas?
Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive of Mattel, believes consumers squeezed by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before they skimp on Barbies and Hot Wheels.