Why So Many Birthdays on This Particular Day?

For most western countries January first is a holiday. In Afghanistan and Pakistan it is the date of many, many birthdays. We find out why.

How Katz’s Deli’s Legal Woes Started With the 2011 Zagat Guide

The Lower East Side institution agreed to make renovations to accommodate people with disabilities, long after a “most popular” restaurants list put it under Justice Department scrutiny.

TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025

“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.

All 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash identified: South Korean authorities

All 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash have been identified, authorities confirmed. Families will be taken to the site Wednesday to pay their respects.

Penn State routs Boise State to advance to CFP semifinal; Ashton Jeanty comes up short of rushing record

In its first College Football Playoff, Penn State is now one win away from going to the big dance. The third-seeded Nittany Lions shut down No. 6 Boise State in…

Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on final day on bench

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Police are investigating…

California’s fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California’s one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.

The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump

Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making it harder to operate the Panama Canal and more expensive to pass through.

Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine

The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel

Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.