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120 Miles of Russian Forest Couldn’t Keep Two Siberian Tigers Apart
Boris and Svetlaya were raised together as orphaned cubs, and then reintroduced to the wild separately. But Boris went on a trek that surprised the researchers who were monitoring him.
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Boston’s Pistachio Martini Is Beloved. And Baffling.
The creamy, pastel green drink is an enigma, but that doesn’t stop bartenders across the country from adding it to their menus.
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A Palestinian Winemaker Strives to Make Great Wines, Despite Hardships
In the West Bank, Sari Khoury is trying to resurrect ancient traditions with grapes that reflect “the prehistory of modern winemaking.”
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Google Unveils A.I. Agent Based on Gemini 2.0
The experimental tool can browse spreadsheets, shopping sites and other services, before taking action on behalf of the computer user.
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Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Lead Federal Trade Commission
Mr. Ferguson, a current Republican member of the agency, will replace Lina Khan, who had aggressively challenged mergers and the power of the biggest tech companies.
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Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings
The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.
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Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.
President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.
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A Local’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in New York
Facing crushing throngs and high prices can be as off-putting as a rock-hard bagel. Here’s how New Yorkers enjoy their hometown’s seasonal traditions without much challenge to their patience or pocketbook.
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Traveling to the U.K. Soon? Here’s What to Know About ETAs.
As of Jan. 8, an electronic travel authorization will be required for visitors from dozens of visa-exempt countries, including the United States and Canada.
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Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.