From the daily newsletter: reading for the year ahead. Plus: direct democracy comes to America; requiem for a refugee camp; ...

We’re closing December’s 31 days by looking back at the best wisdom shared with Times reporters, editors and columnists in 2024.

This year we saw more examples of the destructive effort to undermine abortion as a health service. But overreach into health practices was not limited to abortion care.

Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.

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You’ve heard the old phrase “No news is good news.” You’ve also heard complaints — or may have complained yourself — that ...

From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And ...

VC investors said these firms, which use tech to transform legacy aspects of the real-estate industry, are tackling key ...

The Senate's only Black lawmaker also didn't end the year empty-handed. His Senate colleagues elected him in late November to ...

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are sometimes overshadowed by negative news from China and North Korea. That is unfortunate. The three democracies represent vital progress. Undeniably, free competitive ...

From childhood malaria vaccines to record-breaking solar panels to the discovery of a lost ancient city, this tumultuous year ...

Soft travel means "pared-back" trips with an "inward-looking focus" that prioritises "simplicity, and ease", said Forbes.