Syrians Celebrate the Fall of Assad, and Rebuild From Tragedy

After five decades under a regime that had kept many in fear and poverty, families flooded back from Lebanon, eager to start the slow process of healing.

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Chinese-Flagged Ship Suspected of Cutting Cables Remains Halted Weeks Later

After fiber-optic cables under the Baltic Sea were cut last month, European officials hurried to stop the Yi Peng 3. It’s still at anchor there, with no update on three nations’ investigation.

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British Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness

Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.

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The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride, Explained

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants to curb water fluoridation nationwide. Here’s what the science shows about the benefits and the risks.

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The Geminids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak

The shower forms from the debris of an asteroid and peaks this weekend. But a nearly full moon could interfere with viewing.

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Ev Williams, Twitter and Medium Founder, Unveils New Social App

The serial internet entrepreneur, who co-founded Twitter and created Medium, was turning 50 and feeling detached from friends. Maybe a new start-up could fix that.

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Louise Trotter Is Named Creative Director of Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta announced that Louise Trotter will replace Matthieu Blazy as creative director.

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Chanel Names Matthieu Blazy As Artistic Director

Matthieu Blazy is getting the coveted post. Here’s how it went down.

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Trump Plans Jan. 6 Pardons and Deportations as First Acts in Office

In a wide-ranging Time magazine interview, President-elect Donald J. Trump said he might supporting getting rid of some childhood vaccines if data shows links to autism.

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Ex-FBI Informant Alexander Smirnov Agrees to Plead Guilty to Lying About Bidens

Alexander Smirnov’s deal with the special counsel overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden could lead to 48 to 72 months in prison, though a federal judge would need to review the deal.

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