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Ending Medical Tax Break Could Be a ‘Gut Punch’ to the Middle Class
The tax deduction on medical expenses helps millions of Americans cope with high health care costs. The Republican tax proposal would eliminate it.
Phil Murphy Is Elected Governor of New Jersey, in a Lift for Democrats
The success of his campaign, built on rejecting Gov. Chris Christie and President Trump, further cemented New Jersey’s shift to a decidedly blue state.
Frugal Traveler: A $1,000 Day in Cape Town for $100
Taking a high-end itinerary in the charming South African city and, keeping its general spirit, remaking it on a more modest budget.
Chris Christie Argues With New Jersey Voter
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie argued with a voter outside of a polling station in Mendham Township on Tuesday. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter, captured it on video.
Trilobites: The Circadian Clock in Your Nose
Adolescents’ sense of smell worked best during evening hours, a pattern that may be rooted in human evolution.
Excavating New York, Frame by Frame
In “Lost Landscapes of New York,” charming old home movies and other archival sources create a fascinating look at the city’s bygone eras.
Editorial: Want Kids, a Degree or a Home? The Tax Bill Would Cost You
An immense tax giveaway to the rich will hurt everyone else. Here’s how.
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Relief
A combination of Tylenol and Advil worked just as well as opioids for relief of pain in the emergency room, a randomized trial has found.
Right and Left React to the Democrats’ Election Victories
Writers from across the political spectrum take on Tuesday’s election results.
What You Need to Know About the New ID Law and Travel
The Real ID Act, which takes effect in early 2018, will require some air travelers to have identification other than a driver’s license.
Paradise Papers Shine Light on Where the Elite Keep Their Money
Millions of leaked files center on an offshore law firm that has helped obscure the wealth of multinational companies and the superrich.
Gene Therapy Creates Replacement Skin to Save a Dying Boy
Doctors grew sheets of healthy skin that were transplanted onto a boy with a genetic disease that caused blistering and tearing all over his body.
With Virginia, Voters Give Democrats First Big Wins of the Trump Era
The Democratic Party’s crowning success of the night came in Virginia, where Ralph S. Northam, an understated physician and Army veteran, won a commanding victory for governor.
At Tiffany, the Fifth Avenue Face-Lift Starts at Home
Reed Krakoff unveils his new vision for the brand — luxury meets the everyday — with a new home goods and accessories floor. Tin can, anyone?
Delhi, Blanketed in Toxic Haze, ‘Has Become a Gas Chamber’
Prolonged exposure to the air in the Indian capital is equivalent to smoking more than two packs of cigarettes a day, experts say.
Trump Tightens Cuba Embargo, Restricting Access to Hotels and Businesses
The new rules, intended to direct money away from the military, limit ties with Cuba just as President Trump pushes business deals with Communist China.
Joyce Carol Oates’s Prized Portraits by a Friend
The author reflects on her favorite possessions: paintings by the artist and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt.
A Miracle on the Pacific, 53 Years Before Sully Landed on the Hudson
Pan Am Flight 6 from Honolulu to San Francisco developed engine trouble. Too late to turn back, the airliner landed in the ocean and all 31 aboard survived.
How Should High Schools Define Sexes for Transgender Athletes?
The question is relatively new, and guidelines so far differ from state to state. “It has been a challenge” one Texas official said.
Our Guide to the Holiday Season’s Biggest Video Games and Consoles
The industry is pushing out a diverse lineup of titles and promoting new consoles to compete for people’s wallets.