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SpaceX Starship Launch Ends With a Dramatic Water Landing

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President-elect Donald J. Trump joined Elon Musk, as his company’s prototype moon and Mars rocket carried out a sixth test flight that showed a mix of progress and setbacks.

The Onion’s Bid to Buy Infowars, Alex Jones’s Site, Is Being Contested

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A hearing is scheduled for Monday to review the auction process, which is being contested by a losing bidder associated with Alex Jones, the Infowars founder.

At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California

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Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.

Five Ways R.F.K. Jr. Could Undermine Lifesaving Childhood Vaccines

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If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government’s immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.

The Middlemen Linking Migrants in the U.S. to Your Shopping Cart

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The incoming Trump administration promises an immigration crackdown. But for years, the on-demand economy has been fueled by unscrupulous staffing agencies exploiting migrant workers.

How Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Could Turn Into Law

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Republicans are juggling complex political and tactical questions as they plan their congressional agenda next year.

Trump’s Treasury Challenge: A Pick Who Loves Tariffs Yet Calms Markets

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The president-elect is considering a conflicting mix of qualities as he decides who will steer his economic agenda.

Substack’s Bet on Politics Newsletters Leads to Subscriber Growth

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The newsletter start-up, which once drew an overture from Elon Musk, is betting on politics content and recruiting stars. But profits remain elusive.

Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

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The billionaire executive and leader of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team will be charged with promoting U.S. industry and overseeing technology controls on China.

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

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The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Severing of Baltic Sea Cables Was ‘Sabotage,’ Germany Says

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Germany’s defense minister said damage to two fiber-optic cables on the sea floor appeared deliberate, but a culprit was not known.

How to Stop a Late-in-Life Divorce From Ruining Your Retirement

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As the number of couples who split after the age of 50 rises, more Americans are looking at a retirement that is drastically different than they had expected.

Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C.

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Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry.

Is the Biden Administration Coming for Chrome?

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The Justice Department is reportedly targeting Google’s web browser as its antitrust enforcers seek to cement a major win before Donald Trump takes office.

At COP29, Tourism Gets Its Day. How Has It Fared With Climate Goals?

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The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager.

Robots Struggle to Match Warehouse Workers on ‘Really Hard’ Jobs

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The machines can load and unload trucks, move goods and do other repetitive tasks but are stymied by some, like picking items from a pile.

SpaceX Starship’s Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds

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An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.

1 Dead and Dozens Ill in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots

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The outbreak has been tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Target, Kroger, Food Lion and Publix, among others, officials said.

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years

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The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.

José Andrés Opens New Dining Destination at Reagan National Airport

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The Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian has partnered with Capital One to open a lounge-restaurant hybrid at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers

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Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Reveal Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago

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The MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough met with Donald Trump last week in Florida in an effort “to restart communications.”

The Broken Promises of a Table Tennis Olympian

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Michael Hyatt used his charisma and tales of athletic prowess to persuade a string of women to open up their homes and wallets, leaving them disillusioned, bitter and in debt.

Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%

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The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.

How Trump’s Plans for Mass Deportations, Tariffs and Fed Could Affect the Economy

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Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.

Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million

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The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98

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He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state.

The Race to Lead Trump’s Treasury Dept. Is Becoming a Cliffhanger

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Howard Lutnick? Scott Bessent? Marc Rowan? Kevin Warsh? The president-elect’s list of candidates has grown longer, clouding the future of the department.

Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

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As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.

Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers

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Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.

What Can the Department of Government Efficiency Do?

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President-elect Trump has indicated the entity will operate outside the government, a position that comes with legal limits.

A Loss and Damage Fund Is Taking Shape at COP Climate Talks

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The U.N. climate summit in Azerbaijan has cleared the way for aid to flow when lower-income countries are hit.

After Flurry of Cabinet Picks, Trump Rethinks Candidates for Treasury Secretary

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President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to invite the contenders for the role, including Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, to Mar-a-Lago this week.

RFK Jr.'s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance

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Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.

For the ‘Gladiator II’ Final Trailer, Paramount Takes Promotional Stunt to New Level

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The studio plans to air the same 60-second trailer on 4,000 TV, radio and digital channels on Monday.

Election Reveals Right-Wing Shift of Social Media Platforms

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If the election underscored anything about the internet, it was the ascendancy of social platforms for the right. That puts Democrats at a disadvantage.

How Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Tesla, SpaceX and X

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Mr. Musk dug into his companies’ budgets, preferring to cut too much rather than too little and to deal with the fallout later. Under Donald Trump, he is set to apply those tactics to the U.S. government.

Ex-Officer of Detroit Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $40 Million

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William A. Smith, the former chief financial officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, was accused of embezzling funds meant to support efforts to beautify the city’s waterfront.

Netflix Livestream Outages Reported During Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight

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Users across the U.S. reported being unable to load the high-profile boxing match.

Their Lives Were Bound by a Fraud Case; Their Fates by a Sinking Yacht

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Mike Lynch and Christopher Morvillo spent 12 years together fighting a legal battle over two continents. Their victory celebration ended in tragedy.

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

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Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off.

Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West

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The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Scientific American Editor Resigns After Calling Some Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’

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Laura Helmuth, the editor in chief of Scientific American, apologized and attributed her comments, which she shared on social media, to “shock and confusion about the election results.”

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

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The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.

Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches

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The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable.

Why States Are Offering Workers at Private Companies Access to I.R.A.s

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With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement.

Conan O’Brien Named Next Host of the Oscars

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Mr. O’Brien, the former late-night host, will take over from Jimmy Kimmel, who served as M.C. for the last two Oscar ceremonies, organizers said on Friday.

Court Hears New York Times Case Against European Commission Over Vaccine Deal

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The news outlet is pushing the Commission to release text messages that the E.U.’s top official and Pfizer exchanged as they negotiated a Covid-19 vaccine contract.

Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Concerns Both Right- and Left-Leaning Media

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President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, as his attorney general, a pick that drew a rare bipartisan rebuke from both conservative and liberal media outlets.

Biden Cements TSMC Grant Before Trump Takes Over

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The White House is racing to finish grant agreements for chip manufacturers, but some of its biggest successes might be credited to the Trump administration.