Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured

Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/world/europe/europe-warm-weather-climate-change.html Isabella Kwai Original Source: NY Times >>

Times Square Suspect Wanted to ‘Carry Out Jihad,’ Prosecutors Say

Trevor Bickford on New Year’s Eve attacked three police officers because he considered government agents and men of military age legitimate targets, authorities said. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/nyregion/times-square-jihad-suspect.html Jonah E. Bromwich and Mihir Zaveri Original Source: NY Times >>

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Putin Prepares Russians for Long Fight Ahead

The Russian leader has dropped the pretense that life goes on as normal despite the war, evident in the Kremlin’s quick acknowledgment of mass casualties inflicted by Ukraine last weekend. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war.html Anton Troianovski and Anatoly Kurmanaev Original Source: NY Times >>

New Year’s Celebrations 2023: Fireworks, Dancing and a Frozen Duck

Seven writers describe how they started the new year with celebrations big and small. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/style/new-year-celebrations.html Rosanne Cash, Kashana Cauley, Alexander Chee, Rayne Fisher-Quann, Andy Miller, Jack Nicas, Motoko Rich and Kyle Berger Original Source: NY Times >>

Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery

Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/business/china-economy-covid.html Keith Bradsher Original Source: NY Times >>

A Laundry List of New Laws for the New Year

Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a 12-page list of legislation that will take effect in 2023, including minimum wage raises and changes in how you can cast your ballot. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/nyregion/hochul-new-laws-2023.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>

Islamic Extremism Drove Suspect in Times Square Attack, Official Says

Trevor Bickford, a 19-year-old from Maine, had recently become radicalized and traveled to New York to attack the police, according to a law enforcement official. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/nyregion/times-square-nyc-machete-attack.html Andy Newman and Mihir Zaveri Original Source: NY Times >>

Russian Airstrikes Pummel Ukrainian Civilians

Ten months into the war, Ukraine has turned the tide in ground combat, but its cities are still facing relentless waves of missiles and exploding drones. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-air-attacks.html Andrew E. Kramer Original Source: NY Times >>