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NYT Spelling Bee Answers for Jan. 4, 2026
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How Trump Fixed On a Maduro Loyalist as Venezuela’s New Leader
Nicolás Maduro balked at a gilded exile. U.S. officials then saw a more pliant option in his vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, known for stabilizing Venezuela’s economy. More
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This Is What Venezuelans Really Want
We have long faced a brutal paradox: an absent yet omnipotent state. More
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China’s Russian Town Has Log Cabins and Cyrillic Signs, but No Russians
Enhe was once home to thousands of ethnic Russians. Under Xi Jinping’s push for ethnic unity, little remains beyond nostalgia and props for tourists. More
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$650,000 in Pop Star Memorabilia? These Superfans Know Few Limits.
For megafans of megastars like Madonna and Mariah Carey, obsessive collecting is an emotional, not a financial, investment. The tradition dates to ancient Rome. More
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Heavy Rain and King Tides Cause Flooding in California
Highways were blocked and a regional airport shut down on Saturday when the latest in a long run of drenching rainstorms coincided with especially high tides. More
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Mamdani Acts on Vow to Protect Renters With Move Against a Big Landlord
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City would intervene in the Pinnacle Group’s bankruptcy case. Tenants have long complained about living conditions in the company’s properties. More
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How Jenelle Manzi, a ‘Nutcracker’ Ballerina, Spends a Day with New York City Ballet
Jenelle Manzi started a nutrition company while performing with New York City Ballet. Now she’s doing her makeup in cabs and taking Zoom meetings as she sews pointe shoes. More
