There Were Two Huge Problems Harris Could Not Escape
The curling theory of campaigns proves itself again.
After the Triumph of Tetris, an Unsolved Puzzle
Alexey Pajitnov, who created the ubiquitous game in 1984, opens up about his failed projects and his desire to design another hit.
Han Dongfang, Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Refuses to Back Down
Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong has stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”
Immigration Lawyers Prepare to Battle Trump in Court Again
Nearly eight years after the first challenges to his immigration policies, Donald Trump is returning to the White House promising a more aggressive crackdown.
Israeli Strike in Jabaliya Kills More Than 30 Palestinians, Gaza’s Civil Defense Says
The strike hit a house in the city of Jabaliya, which has repeatedly come under attack as the Israeli military presses an offensive in northern Gaza.
Israeli Strike Kills 20 People North of Beirut, Lebanon Says
Rescue workers were still searching the rubble after the strike in the village of Almat, in the Jbeil district of Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said.
Palestinians Try to Sway Trump, Reaching Out to Tiffany Trump’s Relative
The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has met with Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law and written conciliatory letters to the president-elect, a strong supporter of Israel.
Israeli Strikes Killed 20 People in Northeastern Lebanon, Health Ministry Says
The strikes on Saturday targeted the ancient city of Baalbek and the surrounding areas.
A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats
The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.
New York State Parks Worker Dies While Fighting Wildfire
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of recent wildfires in the region.