John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s…
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.
Religious Leaders Experiment with A.I. in Sermons
Modern religious leaders are experimenting with A.I. just as earlier generations examined radio, television and the internet.
The Instagram Husband Ponders His Own Account
A second-person narrative of social media.
Music brings New Orleans’ French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year’s Day tragedy.
Will a devastating New Year’s Eve explosion change Hawaii’s fireworks culture?
Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year’s Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state’s enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic…
Ski Accident On New Hampshire Mountain claims life of 12-year-old boy
A tragic accident on New Year’s Eve claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy during a ski trip at Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire. According to officials, the boy was…
Mike Johnson’s speakership to be put to another test in 1st vote of new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson stares down a difficult battle to retain the gavel on Friday, even despite an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump. Despite narrowly hanging on to the GOP…
New Orleans terrorist chose Bourbon Street for maximum carnage: timeline
A 42-year-old Texas native swore allegiance to the ISIS terror group and plowed a pickup trip into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street early…
Shampoo rules and immigrant care: A look at some ‘draconian’ state laws, tax hikes taking effect in 2025
In the 1942 film “Holiday Inn,” legendary crooner Bing Crosby describes the stroke of midnight on New Year’s as “one minute to say goodbye before we say hello.” In 2025,…