Great Lakes Storm Dumps 2 Feet of Snow on Northeast and Midwest, With More to Come

The lake-effect storm disrupted holiday plans and travel across the region. National Guard troops were dispatched in New York and Pennsylvania.

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What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War

Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.

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Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.

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Russia Captures More Villages in Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces are closing in on two strongholds. The fall of the cities could pave the way for a takeover of the southern part of the Donetsk region, analysts said.

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Air Turbulence From a Storm Can Start Earlier Than You Expect

This is your captain speaking: You may need to buckle those seatbelts a lot sooner than you’re used to.

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As Cash Fades, Small Retailers Embrace Efforts to Rein In Swipe Fees

Business owners say card transaction fees are a growing monthly expense, one often passed to consumers. They’re cheering efforts to lower them.

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For Rising Democrats, the Quiet Race to Lead the Party Began Months Ago

As Kamala Harris dominated attention on the 2024 trail, ambitious Democrats were also blanketing the country, building relationships that could pay dividends in the fight for the party’s future.

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After Democratic Losses, a Little-Known Lawmaker Wants to Lead the Party

State Senator James Skoufis of New York is mounting a long-shot bid for D.N.C. chair, hoping his record of success in Trump country proves persuasive to party insiders.

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Democrats Weigh Dumping Jerrold Nadler for Jamie Raskin in House Judiciary Committee

Some House Democrats want to oust aging committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler in favor of younger lawmakers who they see as better suited to take on the president.

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Silicon Valley’s Richest Woman Hosts a Day of Innovation. Just Don’t Say Trump.

As the country’s liberal bubbles mourn the election’s outcome, Laurene Powell Jobs highlighted entrepreneurs’ good work with one rule: “Cheer loudly!”

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