The American move to recognize the Cook Islands as a sovereign state is evidence of how the U.S.-China competition is realigning Pacific politics.
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A Failed Romance, Long Lockdowns and a Friend’s Suicide in India
During the height of the Covid pandemic, a friend was a precious lifeline, quick to help and hug, while struggling to reconcile himself to a relationship’s end.
Continue readingA timeline of attacks on Russian territory during the Ukraine war.
Russia has suffered high-profile attacks since it invaded Ukraine in February. Some have taken place on Russian soil, while others have damaged or destroyed significant military assets. All have exposed security lapses embarrassing to the government …
Continue readingAaron Judge Returning to Yankees on $360 Million Deal
Judge, who hit 62 home runs in 2022 and won the A.L.’s Most Valuable Player Award, will commit to nine more seasons with the club that drafted him.
Continue readingThe ‘SPAC King’ Is Over It
Not long ago, Chamath Palihapitiya could be called the Jim Cramer of SPACs. A Facebook executive turned venture capitalist, Mr. Palihapitiya talked up the special purpose acquisition companies — shell entities that provide companies a backdoor entry …
Continue readingBritain Counts Down to Christmas With a List of Labor Walkouts
Job actions by ambulance staff, nurses, rail workers and others will hit Britain every day between now and Dec. 25.
Continue readingIn This Crazy World, I Can Always Count on Curry
The warm, versatile flavors of Japanese kare rice can be a weekday comfort or a marquee meal.
Continue readingIn ‘White Lotus,’ Beauty and Truth Are All Mixed Up
This season focuses on the willful delusion of the wealthy — and how easily preyed upon people who evade reality can be.
Continue readingDeep Pockets and Powerful Allies: How a Hotel Union Shapes New York City
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Paramount Hotel, sitting empty in Times Square, was on the verge of turning into a residential building, offering a rare opportunity to create affordable housing in Midtown Manhattan. A nonprofit was …
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