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Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84

He won the Daytona 500 four times, but his fistfight with Bobby Allison at a televised race “put NASCAR on the nationwide map.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/roT9END

With Tom Wilkinson, Would You Get a Time Bomb or a Warm Hug?

In his performances in “Michael Clayton” and other films, he brought an element of danger and uncertainty that kept us on edge. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Rvfyiep

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t5FMw2J

Can Stony Brook University Balance Equity and Ambition?

Stony Brook University, one of two state schools designated as flagships, has aggressively fund-raised and recruited students. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QYp71lF

A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to fete their evening-wear collaboration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mH6y8ci

Where You Can Still Glimpse the Glory of a Vanished Grand Hotel

A mile north of where the Hotel Pennsylvania once stood, a shimmering piece of its history can still be seen through a shop window. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t8NaB4d

Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision

Donald Trump’s former fixer had sought an early end to court supervision after his 2018 campaign finance conviction. He enlisted the help of Google Bard. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L1Q5oCX

Chess Federation Fines Player Over Her ‘Sports Shoes’

The Dutch chess player, who received an official warning, said she did not intend to violate the dress code when she wore her canvas Burberry sneakers at a chess championship in Uzbekistan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RB47oiI

Share the Random Act of Kindness You Saw While Traveling

Travel can be a gift that connects us in ways that surpass language barriers and cultural differences. At this time of year, in the spirit of gratitude, we want to hear your stories. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VATEnLo

Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H7TEObW

National Association of Realtors Loses Its Grip on Real Estate Industry

The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits and sexual harassment allegations, and real estate agents are now looking for alternatives. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YkPyc8L

Amp Fiddler, Versatile Keyboardist, Singer and Mentor, Dies at 65

A mainstay of Detroit’s soul, funk and electronic music scenes, he also offered guidance to young hip-hop and electronic music aspirants, notably J Dilla. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mzqcl17

Public Letter Defends Depardieu After Assault Allegations

In a public letter, dozens of actors, directors and other celebrities said he was the victim of a “lynching,” as he faces allegations of sex crimes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y9M12FQ

The U.S. Water Polo Dynasty Turns to New Faces and an Old Connection

Ahead of the Paris Olympics, a U.S. team seeking its fourth consecutive gold medal leans on its ties to Stanford University. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/wGT51Hh

Mongolians Are Circus Stars All Over the World, Except at Home

Contortionists and acrobats with celestial skills train in squalid conditions as the promise of a former sumo wrestler to restore the national circus to its past glory has gone mostly unfulfilled. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lOKYUiZ

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. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZwH6Kpf

Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, a Gift to Whoever’s in Charge of Breakfast

“Stop what you are doing and MAKE THIS.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YhzkBnG

Claudine Gay Turmoil Forces Harvard’s Secretive ‘Corporation’ Into Spotlight

Harvard’s powerful board has backed its president and said little else, yet a member privately said “generational change” may be needed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8tFYz9Q

‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

The director’s portrait of the Italian racecar impresario roars to life on the road, but home is a torment. Adam Driver stars with Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S36Fkl5

When Social Security Becomes a Debt Collector

Every year, the agency tries to claw back billions in overpaid benefits — including from children who are unaware their parents collected money on their behalf. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aC236jW

Sofia Boutella Talks ‘Rebel Moon’ and Madonna

Often playing a baddie in action films, she wasn’t sure she was ready to star. As a veteran dancer, she rather liked being an apprentice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ujgmeFO

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Pad Thai Diplomacy at MoMA PS1

The artist’s midcareer survey at MoMA PS1 demonstrates the impotence of contemporary art to heal social ills. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/W8xFZIK

Bellevue Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program Is Under NY State Scrutiny

The Health Dept. is looking into the public hospital’s use of unlicensed technicians during some bariatric surgeries. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X5WGKOz

What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels

Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I7NiOhs

Tenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time

The museum has shared the stories of immigrants and migrants who lived in New York City in the 19th and 20th centuries for nearly four decades. For the first time, a Black family’s apartment will be included. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/r7Xs59D

Three Canapé Recipes for Your Next Holiday Party

Yann Nury shares his recipes for three festive hors d’oeuvres: caviar tater tots, grilled-cheese wedges and beef tartare bites. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/93ewEmG

Cord Jefferson on ‘American Fiction’

The Emmy-winning writer and former journalist drew on personal experience for his feature debut, a layered sendup of race and hypocrisy in the book and film worlds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MegaWhs

Jeff Koons Killed Her Review

The decision by an arts journal to allow the famous artist to veto a historian’s essay about his work created “a chilling effect on the critical culture,” a journalism expert said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bGSaUf6

In Puerto Rico, Finding a Way Back to ‘Perfect Beach’

On the spectacular northern coast of Puerto Rico, a writer’s favorite stretch of golden sand beckoned, but getting there legally would take some creativity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/407EqB8

Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud

The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B13yNJ8

A Shock for Many Retirees: Social Security Benefits Can Be Taxed

When older Americans earn above a certain income level, they are often taken aback to find they owe federal income taxes on their benefits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/smEKz8t

‘The Crown’ Gets One Thing About the Royal Family Exactly Right

The antics of the royal family might seem easy to dismiss. But they still wield a lot of power over us. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hv9pOG

‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers Debate Long-Term Care Costs

Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the Dying Broke series. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/akbAi9R

Street Style at Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week

Welcome to Miami, where sidewalks seem like catwalks when the art world arrives for annual fairs in December. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AKmtjdF

Alvin Ailey Presents Premieres by Garner and Roxas-Dobrish

As part of its New York City Center season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presents premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TqL1UBD

To Testify or Not to Testify in Congress? Your Job Could Hang in the Balance.

Columbia University’s president declined a congressional call to testify about her handling of antisemitism on campus — and dodged a firestorm that cost one of her colleagues her job. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sPuQt15

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Revisits His ‘Illusion of Suffering’ on Broadway

The “Appropriate” playwright has teamed up with the actors Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll and the director Lila Neugebauer for the play’s Broadway debut. “Everybody onstage is a political statement,” he says. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VDEUCsZ

DeSantis Bashes Trump for Bragging About Debating Hillary Clinton

Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his attacks on the former president after Mr. Trump bragged about debating Hillary Clinton in 2016. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Q3UnkG

Rishi Sunak Faces One of His Toughest Weeks as U.K. Prime Minister

The prime minister testified at an official inquiry into the Covid pandemic on Monday while also defending a flagship immigration policy from rebels in his own party. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bBjQzl4

Chicken on Bread in Sauce in a Skillet

Elemental comfort cooking. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P4kmW2h

Pennsylvania Governor and Senator Denounce Antisemitism at Rally

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senator Bob Casey joined a rally in a show of solidarity with Jews after the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s president. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U3Wu5Ax

In Los Angeles, the ‘Coroner to the Stars’ Has the Last Word

There is no medical examiner’s office in the world like the one in Los Angeles County, where investigations of sudden celebrity deaths come with the territory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OsJFYc1

Migrant Children Are a Crisis for the U.S. Coast Guard

When detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at sea, even children fleeing violence have no right to asylum — and often face an uncertain fate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QApXIwC

Frustrated by Washington, Pro-Palestinian Activists Take Their Fight to City Hall

Cease-fire activists hope that city council resolutions will send a message to the White House. One problem: local officials have little power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zRYdmeP

Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WksVP3y

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024 Is Peach Fuzz

Will it catch fire the way millennial pink did? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YH9lJfs

A ‘Green Glacier’ Is Dismantling the Great Plains

The spare but overpowering landscape celebrated by Willa Cather is one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dwYOZ2l

Particle Physicists Offer a Road Map For the Next Decade

A “muon shot” aims to study the basic forces of the cosmos. But meager federal budgets could limit its ambitions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ut5sWGc

Sean Combs Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003 in Lawsuit

In the complaint, an unnamed woman says she was flown from the Detroit area to New York on a private plane and gang-raped in a recording studio. Mr. Combs denied the allegations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fusa486

‘Modern Love Podcast’: I Married My Subway Crush

Zoe Fishman had a strong feeling that the man she nicknamed her “subway crush” was the love of her life. But what she couldn’t predict was the devastating way she would lose him. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A1Mztik

Platform Sells Artists’ Pieces You Won’t Find at Art Basel

Jewelry, puzzles and hoodies are just some items that have been sold on Platform since the online retailer of artworks and prints started offering artist-designed products. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TyLPwbO

Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital

The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TgUsG2L

Cremas, Coquito and Other Holiday Rum-Based Drinks

For many in the islands, it’s not the Christmas season without cremas, coquito and other milky rum-based drinks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jvEHgcb

The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading

The Book Review’s daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FDh8c5O

The Longer This Cake Soaks, the Better It Is

The faint bitterness of Thai tea gets absorbed into tres leches, checking the sweetness, so it’s just enough. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ijZg5LG

Is Sean Combs’s Empire at Risk After Sexual Assault Suits?

The music mogul has been celebrated as a transformative force in hip-hop, but fallout from new accusations of abuse has impacted some business relationships and his legacy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9T7M3PK

The 10 Best Books of 2023

The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s standout fiction and nonfiction. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cwbJV4y

DeSantis Super PAC Suffers Another Big Staff Loss, This Time Its Chairman

The departure of Adam Laxalt, a longtime friend of the Florida governor, is the latest shake-up inside Never Back Down as it faces questions over the group’s strategy and spending. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pIhrAJn

The Real Story Behind Shane MacGowan’s ‘Boys of the N.Y.P.D. Choir’

The police musicians famously recognized in the Pogues song “Fairytale of New York” never sought the limelight, and for good reason. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/itxjfEg