New York Times
Bronx Fire, City’s Deadliest in Decades, Kills at Least 12 and Injures More
The youngest person killed in a fire in the Belmont neighborhood on Thursday night was 1 year old, and the oldest was over 50, New York City officials said.
Italy’s President Dissolves Parliament and Officially Opens Election Season
The elections will be the next test of an important European nation that hopes to ward off potential outside meddling, internet propaganda and populist forces.
Iran and Saudis’ Latest Power Struggle: Expanding Rights for Women
The archrivals of the Middle East appear to be vying over who can be quicker to overhaul their repressive rules for women.
Modern Love: Love Calls, and So Does the Priesthood
On a subway platform, she shared a New Year’s Eve kiss with a man planning to be a priest. Could it go any further?
U.S. to Roll Back Safety Rules Created After Deepwater Horizon Spill
The Interior Department said reversing the Obama-era regulations would reduce “unnecessary burdens” on the energy industry.
It’s Cold Outside. Cue the Trump Global Warming Tweet.
With frigid temperatures in the East, President Trump cast doubt on the reality of climate change. But weather is not the same as climate.
Last-Minute Rush to Prepay Taxes Gives Way to Confusion and Anger
The I.R.S. called into question a strategy of prepaying property taxes before the new tax law goes into effect. That could be just the beginning of the confusion.
Excerpts From Trump’s Interview With The Times
President Trump discussed a range of issues with The New York Times, including the Russia inquiry, the tax overhaul and China, at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Trump Says Russia Inquiry Makes U.S. ‘Look Very Bad’
The president said in an interview on Thursday that the special counsel will treat him fairly, contradicting a campaign by some Republicans to discredit the investigation.
Afghanistan, Roy Moore, Property Taxes: Your Thursday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Accused of Slowing Old iPhones, Apple Offers Battery Discounts
In an apologetic statement, the company said it would cut the price of iPhone battery replacements by $50 for anyone with an iPhone 6 or later.
Op-Ed Columnist: The 2017 Sidney Awards, Part II
More of the best long-form journalism of the year.
Trump’s Way: Trump, the Insurgent, Breaks With 70 Years of American Foreign Policy
President Trump has transformed the world’s view of the United States from an anchor of the international order into something more inward-looking and unpredictable.
Bookstore Chains, Long in Decline, Are Undergoing a Final Shakeout
Book World is closing its 45 stores amid the holiday shopping season, signaling the final gasps for large book sellers as e-commerce rises.
Anatomy of a Trump Tweet: Vanity Fair Edition
President Trump’s broadside aimed at Vanity Fair mastered a tricky title and made much of a 14-word statement.
Cairo Journal: Bump, Tumble, Go Faster! In Egypt, Roller Derby Is Real Life
The women on the Cairollers, Egypt’s only roller derby club, say the sport’s bump and tumble help unleash their frustrations and offer a sense of empowerment.
Alabama Certifies Jones Win, Brushing Aside Challenge From Roy Moore
Less than 24 hours after Roy Moore filed suit and claimed “systematic voter fraud” tainted a Senate election, Alabama officials certified his defeat anyway.
Write-In Results From Alabama Senate Race Are In. And They’re Downright Weird.
Alabama officials released the recipients of thousands of write-in votes. Some are living. Some are dead. Some were never alive in the first place.
For Luxury Brands, the Musical Chairs Whirled Faster in 2017
Nearly every month this year saw a major departure from a fashion label.
The Neediest Cases Fund: Staring Down Addiction and Fending Off Harmful Voices
After conquering a lifetime of drug addiction, Allan Wilson now fights major depression while working to found a nonprofit to reduce recidivism.