-

Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests
The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.
-

Ukraine Says It Downed 5 Russian Planes, as Moscow Claims It Seized a Town
The Ukrainian success, possibly owed to Western-supplied Patriot missiles, was offset by Russia’s statement that it now controlled Marinka.
-

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Found in an Arctic Prison
Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts.
-

In 2023, Movie Audiences Wanted Comfort, Not Superhero Spectacle
Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel and Aquaman.
-

Newly Flush With Cash, Nikki Haley Makes Her Move in Iowa. Is It Too Late?
A super PAC backing the former governor of South Carolina plans to knock on 100,000 doors in Iowa before the caucuses, but it’s running out of time to spread her message.
-

N.I.H.’s New Leader Wants to Broaden Participation in Medical Research
In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, the director of the National Institutes of Health, discussed drug patents, trust in science and her own experience as a cancer patient.
-

How to be a Better Person: 39 Ways to Help You Grow
In a world that is filled with negativity, it’s hard to be a good person. It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own problems and not think about others. We often take the people in our lives for granted and don’t treat them the way we should. The following are 39 ways to help…
-

Ask Amy: Readers have a lot to say about toy kitchens
A lot of Amy’s readers have something to say about a recent column about toy kitchens.
-

Miss Manners: I’m lonely during the holidays and no one invites me
Lonely during the holidays, this letter writer wishes their friends invited them to their holiday gatherings.
-

Carolyn Hax: How to manage holidays with ‘nosy, rude and catty’ sister-in-law?
A letter writer braces for the holiday family gatherings featuring a “nosy, rude and catty” sister-in-law.