An arson attack at a synagogue in Mississippi was a reminder of the threat Jews face, but also of the strength of a small community forged over generations. Go to …
Georges Borchardt, 97, Dies; Literary Agent Championed Wiesel’s ‘Night’
Renowned in his field, he counted among his clients five Nobel laureates, including Elie Wiesel, and eight Pulitzer winners as well as the estates of Tennessee Williams and Aldous Huxley. …
Newsom calls global leaders ‘pathetic’ for Trump complicity
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged European and other global leaders to “stand tall and firm” and to “have a backbone,” bemoaning that too many have been “rolling over” in the face …
‘It’s nuts.’ This 4-year-old is getting death threats over NFL predictions
When this Southern Californian 4-year-old’s predictions started not to pan out during the first weekend of playoff games this month, the situation took a nasty turn. Followers began to threaten …
Trump’s Greenland threats push U.S. allies to a tipping point
Trump’s threats to annex Greenland may prove a breaking point in a global order that has benefited the U.S. for over 75 years. Read full story Author: Michael Wilner, Ana …
Suit against LAUSD alleges ‘overt discrimination’ against white students
A long-standing LAUSD effort to help students at schools with a predominantly nonwhite enrollment illegally discriminates against white students, suit alleges. Read full story Author: Howard Blume
Trump Escalates Tensions With European Allies With Greenland and Gaza Efforts
President Trump’s bellicose demands about Greenland and participation in his “board of peace” are deepening worries about the fate of the trans-Atlantic alliance. Go to Source Author: Zolan Kanno-Youngs https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Stocks Post Biggest Drop in Months as Tensions Over Greenland Mount
The S&P 500 dropped over 2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest decline since October. Go to Source Author: Joe Rennison https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
11 stunning moves by Trump in his first year back in office
In the last year, President Trump has taken unprecedented actions, some in line with his campaign promises and others in direct conflict with them. Read full story Author: Kevin Rector
Disney succession: Inside the search for a CEO to replace Bob Iger
After retiring from Morgan Stanley, James Gorman wanted a meaty challenge, which turned out to be running Disney’s chief executive succession Read full story Author: Meg James
The GOP Plan To Make America Affordable Again
The American people are speaking loud and clear: They want affordability, and they want it now. Thankfully, on Jan. 13, Republicans in Congress announced that they’re ready to give families …
This Is No Way to Gimme Shelter
Americans today are justifiably angry about the price of rents and mortgages. Home prices have roughly tripled over the last 25 years, and the median home price is now $415,000. …
From Rock to Tech, Talent Flees Taxes
California Democrats should listen to The Rolling Stones. The band famously fled England in the 1970s, heading into tax exile in the south of France. Mick Jagger and his mates …
Chinese mega-embassy approved by government after debate over security risks
Critics of the project – including some Labour MPs – warn it could pose a security risk. Read full story Author:
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it ‘act of great stupidity’
The US president says it is “another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired”. Read full story Author:
Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms for murder and attempted murder. Read full story Author:
The bombshell claims in Brooklyn Beckham’s post – from wedding dress drama to ‘hijacked’ first dance
The 26-year-old made a series of allegations in a six-page Instagram post on Monday. Read full story Author:
Watch: Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools
The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed. Read full story Author:
Prince Harry ‘clutching at straws’ with claim against Mail publisher, court told
The publisher says it has presented ‘a pattern of legitimate sourcing’ in its defence against alleged unlawful information gathering. Read full story Author:
BBC visits UN compound Israel is demolishing in East Jerusalem
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood. Read full story Author: