OTTAWA — Its nearly silent approach belied the fiery death it was bringing. Rapidly gaining speed until it hit 65 miles per hour, the cargo train carrying 63 tank cars filled with light petroleum oil rolled downhill toward Lac-Mégantic, a popular tourist town east of Montreal, without any crew members on board to sound a …
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OTTAWA — Its nearly silent approach belied the fiery death it was bringing. Rapidly gaining speed until it hit 65 miles per hour, the cargo train carrying 63 tank cars filled with light petroleum oil rolled downhill toward Lac-Mégantic, a popular tourist town east of Montreal, without any crew members on board to sound a …
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KYIV, Ukraine — In a wide-ranging, hourslong news conference in a basement in the heart of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he was confident his country could win the war this year, expressed hope that China would not provide lethal military aid to Russia and implored Israel to get off …
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KYIV, Ukraine — In a wide-ranging, hourslong news conference in a basement in the heart of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he was confident his country could win the war this year, expressed hope that China would not provide lethal military aid to Russia and implored Israel to get off …
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A turn in the market has eroded the sharp rally at the start of the year, as investors have fretted about recent signals suggesting a resurgence in inflation. Stocks slumped Friday on their way to their worst week of the year, as investors balked at fresh government data that added to a flurry of signals …
The German chemical giant blamed a drop in profits on stubbornly high natural gas prices and shifting global demand. The chemical giant BASF announced plans on Friday to cut 2,600 positions, mainly in Germany, as it reported a slide in earnings that it blamed on shifting global demand and a loss of the cheap Russian …
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The German chemical giant blamed a drop in profits on stubbornly high natural gas prices and shifting global demand. The chemical giant BASF announced plans on Friday to cut 2,600 positions, mainly in Germany, as it reported a slide in earnings that it blamed on shifting global demand and a loss of the cheap Russian …
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Ms. Dubuc is leaving the media company, which is exploring a sale of some or all of the business, after nearly five years there. Nancy Dubuc, the chief executive of Vice Media, who attempted to improve the company’s culture and steady its finances after taking over nearly five years ago, is stepping down, she said …
On the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, the Oscar-nominated actor gave an interview in Ireland’s national language. Paul Mescal, the Irish actor nominated for an Oscar for his performance in “Aftersun,” is a familiar figure on red carpets. But on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, he did something he had …
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On the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, the Oscar-nominated actor gave an interview in Ireland’s national language. Paul Mescal, the Irish actor nominated for an Oscar for his performance in “Aftersun,” is a familiar figure on red carpets. But on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, he did something he had …
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“Babylon Berlin” is the TV show I can’t stop thinking about. A poster for “Babylon Berlin” in Berlin.John Macdougall/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images This week I’ve been watching “Babylon Berlin,” a television show about detectives in Weimar Germany, which has so captivated me that I barreled straight through the new season and then started rewatching …
“Babylon Berlin” is the TV show I can’t stop thinking about. A poster for “Babylon Berlin” in Berlin.John Macdougall/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images This week I’ve been watching “Babylon Berlin,” a television show about detectives in Weimar Germany, which has so captivated me that I barreled straight through the new season and then started rewatching …
A faulty wire connection caused some air fryers to overheat and catch fire, causing at least 10 minor injuries. Cosori is voluntarily recalling more than two million of its air fryers after a fault was discovered that created fire and burn hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety and Commission announced on Thursday. The commission said …
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A faulty wire connection caused some air fryers to overheat and catch fire, causing at least 10 minor injuries. Cosori is voluntarily recalling more than two million of its air fryers after a fault was discovered that created fire and burn hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety and Commission announced on Thursday. The commission said …
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The Biden administration has faced backlash in Europe and Asia over its plans to bolster electric vehicle and battery production. BENGALURU, India — The Biden administration hopes to reach limited free trade agreements with countries in Europe and Asia that would not require congressional approval as it looks to ease allies’ concerns about legislation that …
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The Biden administration has faced backlash in Europe and Asia over its plans to bolster electric vehicle and battery production. BENGALURU, India — The Biden administration hopes to reach limited free trade agreements with countries in Europe and Asia that would not require congressional approval as it looks to ease allies’ concerns about legislation that …
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The reboot of a Starz sitcom about the mundane lives of L.A. cater waiters comes at the right moment, when restaurant work has shed much of its glittery image. In their baby-pink bow ties and crumpled white shirts, the catering crew on the Starz series “Party Down” works event after wretched event across Los Angeles: …
A year of war in Ukraine has reshaped the world in ways few had predicted. Far beyond the front lines, the ripple effects of Russia’s invasion have reordered lives and upended economies. Here is a look at the war’s consequences in six key areas. A barley field in Odesa, Ukraine, in June.Laetitia Vancon for The …
A year of war in Ukraine has reshaped the world in ways few had predicted. Far beyond the front lines, the ripple effects of Russia’s invasion have reordered lives and upended economies. Here is a look at the war’s consequences in six key areas. A barley field in Odesa, Ukraine, in June.Laetitia Vancon for The …
Monterey Park has a tight-knit world of passionate dance students who are determined to carry on after the mass shooting in January. Dancers at the Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio in Alhambra, which reopened in late January.Li Qiang for The New York Times It has become a tragic routine: A mass shooting draws attention to …
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Monterey Park has a tight-knit world of passionate dance students who are determined to carry on after the mass shooting in January. Dancers at the Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio in Alhambra, which reopened in late January.Li Qiang for The New York Times It has become a tragic routine: A mass shooting draws attention to …
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The financier, who died at 78 years old, was known for prominent takeovers of Snapple and Warner Music. Tom Lee in 2008. He was known for corporate takeovers, including those of Snapple and Warner Music.Phil McCarten/Reuters Tom Lee is dead at 78 Thomas H. Lee, a pioneer in the trillion-dollar business of private equity, has …
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A rare snowstorm could bring several feet of snow to mountains near Los Angeles. Portions of California are expected to receive snow measured in feet and winds gusting to near hurricane force (74 miles per hour or greater) over the next couple of days, leading to blizzard conditions. Some mountains in Southern California could see …
A rare blizzard warning will be in effect for parts of California on Friday. “It’s not a weekend for the beach,” one Los Angeles County official said. A slow-moving winter storm will intensify over California on Friday, forecasters said, a day after it walloped large swaths of the West with snow and a wintry mix …
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Western unity could have consequences beyond Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin was counting on this winter — with its potential for cold weather and high energy prices — to fracture the West’s alliance over Ukraine. He hoped that Americans and Europeans would ask: Is refusing Russian oil and gas really worth it? But the …
On Friday, Feb. 24, 2022, Russian forces began shelling Ukrainian cities. Ground troops invaded shortly thereafter. What Moscow claimed would be a quick war has devolved into a bloody and protracted conflict, as Ukraine put up a strong defense with weapons and other assistance from the United States and NATO allies. Thousands of civilians have …
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The National Brotherhood of Skiers recently observed 50 years of camaraderie on the slopes with parties, parades, s’mores and, of course, skiing and snowboarding. In the weeks leading up to my February trip to snowy Vail, I was told by several people — promised, really — that I would “feel the magic” of the 50th …
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J.D. Vance, the freshman senator from Ohio, is in the spotlight for the first time in his tenure as he responds to the train derailment and its aftermath. EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — As Donald J. Trump criticized the federal response to the train derailment that has shaken this Ohio town, there was one leader in …
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Neon and metallic designs have become so popular among skiers and nonskiers seeking “the vibe” that they’ve become hard to find. Once a month during the winter season, Laura McDonald, owner of Rad Max Vintage, hosts a pop-up shop at a bar named Le Chamois, at the base of Palisades Tahoe, a ski resort in …
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Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon | Google Kevin Roose and Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman and Bing AI isn’t sentient. But it’s more than glorified autocomplete. How do we talk about — and understand — the power of today’s large language models? Then, Reddit’s C.E.O., Steve Huffman, on Section …
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Students traveling for spring break may take comfort in knowing that the industry’s completion factor was about 98 percent between mid-February and mid-April last year. Scott Kirby, the C.E.O. of United Airlines, thinks completion factor may also be used to shape industry predictions. On an earnings call last month, he chastised analysts for not paying …
Students traveling for spring break may take comfort in knowing that the industry’s completion factor was about 98 percent between mid-February and mid-April last year. Scott Kirby, the C.E.O. of United Airlines, thinks completion factor may also be used to shape industry predictions. On an earnings call last month, he chastised analysts for not paying …
New York Times photographers were on the ground in Ukraine even before Russia invaded in February 2022. Over the course of the year, they have documented every aspect of the conflict that journalistic effort could reach: drone bases and sites of atrocity, packed subways and deserted villages, funerals and joyful crowds, missile paths and refugee …
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New York Times photographers were on the ground in Ukraine even before Russia invaded in February 2022. Over the course of the year, they have documented every aspect of the conflict that journalistic effort could reach: drone bases and sites of atrocity, packed subways and deserted villages, funerals and joyful crowds, missile paths and refugee …
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New York Times photographers were on the ground in Ukraine even before Russia invaded in February 2022. Over the course of the year, they have documented every aspect of the conflict that journalistic effort could reach: drone bases and sites of atrocity, packed subways and deserted villages, funerals and joyful crowds, missile paths and refugee …
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Kin Cheung/Associated Press; Christophe Petit Tesson/EPA, via Shutterstock; Nicolas Maeterlinck/AFP, via Getty Images; Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images The public squares and landmarks of major cities around the world were covered in Ukraine’s national colors on Thursday, in a vibrant and international show of support for the country ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Londoners …
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Kin Cheung/Associated Press; Christophe Petit Tesson/EPA, via Shutterstock; Nicolas Maeterlinck/AFP, via Getty Images; Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images The public squares and landmarks of major cities around the world were covered in Ukraine’s national colors on Thursday, in a vibrant and international show of support for the country ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Londoners …
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WASHINGTON — After Russia invaded Ukraine last year, President Biden reflected privately on his long-distance conversations with President Volodymyr Zelensky. He did not know the man well — and might never get to. It was chilling, several people remember him observing grimly, to think that he might be talking with a dead man. Mr. Biden …
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WASHINGTON — After Russia invaded Ukraine last year, President Biden reflected privately on his long-distance conversations with President Volodymyr Zelensky. He did not know the man well — and might never get to. It was chilling, several people remember him observing grimly, to think that he might be talking with a dead man. Mr. Biden …
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WASHINGTON — After Russia invaded Ukraine last year, President Biden reflected privately on his long-distance conversations with President Volodymyr Zelensky. He did not know the man well — and might never get to. It was chilling, several people remember him observing grimly, to think that he might be talking with a dead man. Mr. Biden …
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