The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay.

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8 décembre 2025 à 17:37

Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say.

The Russian Embassy in Mexico City is one of Moscow’s largest around the world, according to its Foreign Ministry, although the Kremlin and Mexico have few economic, cultural or military ties.

7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning in Japan

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Par :Christine Hauser and Hisako Ueno

8 décembre 2025 à 17:36

The earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, on Japan’s main island, Honshu.

Japanese television in Sapporo showed the news of a tsunami warning after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on Monday.

Marooned off the English Coast: Lots of Bananas

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Par :Yan Zhuang

8 décembre 2025 à 17:35

Containers of bananas, avocados and plantains fell off a cargo ship off the Isle of Wight. A soggy fruit harvest ensued.

Rescued bananas in Selsey, England, on Saturday.

Planes, Trade and Nuclear Energy: Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Independent Regulators

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Par :Stacy Cowley

8 décembre 2025 à 17:19

The court heard arguments Monday on a case that could determine the independence of agencies like the National Transportation Safety Board and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The Supreme Court will consider whether President Trump has the power to fire a leader of the Federal Trade Commission, a decision that will have profound consequences for dozens of bipartisan commissions and boards created by Congress.

6 Memorable Moments From the ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Honors

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Par :Julia Jacobs

8 décembre 2025 à 17:19

President Trump expressed his love of “Phantom of the Opera,” got in more digs at Jimmy Kimmel and joked — perhaps — about adding his name to the arts center he has taken over.

Before the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony on Sunday, President Trump had taken an unusually direct role in choosing the honorees.

Why Thailand and Cambodia Are Fighting

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Par :Amelia Nierenberg

8 décembre 2025 à 16:53

The latest violence comes months after President Trump helped mediate a cease-fire between the two nations.

Families gathered at a temporary shelter in Buriram province, Thailand, on Monday after clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

Todd Combs, a Buffett Protégé at Berkshire, Jumps to JPMorgan

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Par :Michael J. de la Merced

8 décembre 2025 à 16:33

The departure of the senior stock picker was one of several leadership changes ahead of Mr. Buffett’s planned departure as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway.

Todd Combs joined Berkshire Hathaway in 2010 to become one of the managers of the trillion-dollar conglomerate’s vast stock portfolio.

App That Tracks ICE Raids Sues U.S., Saying Officials Pressured Apple to Remove It

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Par :Tripp Mickle

8 décembre 2025 à 16:11

The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech.

A street raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and other federal law enforcement officers along Canal Street in New York in October.

These State Laws Won’t Get Junk Food Out of Kids’ School Lunches

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Par :Lindsey Smith Taillie

8 décembre 2025 à 11:01

Many states have proposed bans on the sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools. The problem is the way they define ultraprocessing.

These Independent Agencies Could Be Affected by a Supreme Court Case

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Par :The New York Times

8 décembre 2025 à 16:07

Court filings identify more than two-dozen quasi-independent boards and commissions that could be affected by a Supreme Court ruling in President Trump’s favor.

The Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington.

At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory

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Par :Vanessa Friedman

8 décembre 2025 à 16:02

Melania Trump went minimal, Gloria Gaynor dressed to shine, but the star of the night was the president.

President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, arriving for the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday.

Golden Globe 2026 Nominees: Full List Including ‘One Battle After Another’

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Par :The New York Times

8 décembre 2025 à 17:27

The movies and TV series competing for the 83rd Golden Globes. The ceremony will air on Jan. 11.

Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Benicio Del Toro in “One Battle After Another,” nominated for nine Golden Globes.

Golden Globes 2026 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses a Major Nomination

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Par :Kyle Buchanan

8 décembre 2025 à 16:01

Though its stars are up for acting prizes, the film is not in the running for best musical or comedy, only for box office achievement.

Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

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Par :Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

8 décembre 2025 à 15:57

The offer to shareholders comes days after Warner Bros. agreed to sell its streaming and studio business to Netflix.

Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif.

Trump Looms Over Netflix’s Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

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Par :Andrew Ross Sorkin · Bernhard Warner · Sarah Kessler · Michael J. de la Merced · Niko Gallogly · Brian O’Keefe and Vivienne Walt

8 décembre 2025 à 14:19

President Trump said the acquisition “could be a problem,” suggesting he will insert himself into the regulatory review of the transaction.

President Trump has spoken out on Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

A Corruption Scandal in Ukraine

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Par :Sam Sifton

8 décembre 2025 à 13:03

We examine an investigation that is testing Volodymyr Zelensky’s government.

Volodymyr Zelensky at a nuclear power plant in western Ukraine.

A Major Test of Presidential Power, and How States Make Billions From Online Casinos

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Par :Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart

8 décembre 2025 à 12:00

Plus, the social changes sweeping Iran.

The Supreme Court on Monday will consider whether President Trump can fire independent government officials despite laws meant to protect them from politics.

Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall

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Par :Abdi Latif Dahir · Reham Mourshed and David Guttenfelder

8 décembre 2025 à 14:23

A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.

A Weakened Hamas Still Dominates Gaza, Building Day by Day

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Par :Adam Rasgon

8 décembre 2025 à 11:15

A cease-fire after two years of war with Israel has allowed Hamas to tighten its grip on power again. “It’s still standing,” one Israeli official said.

Hamas fighters near Khan Younis, Gaza, in February at the handover of Israeli hostages’ bodies as part of an exchange deal.

Must the Military Disobey Unlawful Orders? Pam Bondi Has Said Yes.

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Par :Adam Liptak

8 décembre 2025 à 11:03

As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Ms. Bondi, now the attorney general, filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the White House last month.

New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In

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Par :Shannon Sims and Allison McCann

8 décembre 2025 à 11:03

Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.

Tourists crowded Cafe du Monde in New Orleans on Saturday. Many diners in the city were unaware of the role of immigrant workers in local restaurants.

Supreme Court to Hear Major Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials

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Par :Ann E. Marimow

8 décembre 2025 à 11:03

The court’s conservative majority has generally let President Trump remove leaders of independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, at least temporarily.

Rebecca Slaughter sued President Trump after he fired her from the Federal Trade Commission in March.

Powell Faces Pressure From Multiple Fronts as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates

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Par :Colby Smith

8 décembre 2025 à 11:03

The chair of the central bank is dealing with internal divisions while being besieged by President Trump and front-runners jockeying to replace him.

The conundrum Jerome H. Powell faces in his final months as the Federal Reserve chair is unlike anything he has experienced in his eight-year tenure.

Miami Hasn’t Had a Democratic Mayor in Almost 30 Years. Is That About to Change?

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Par :Patricia Mazzei

8 décembre 2025 à 11:03

Democrats see their voters energized in a county that President Trump won. Republicans fear the runoff could add to recent losses.

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