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By Christopher Bonanos

As the congestion-pricing toll system went live, enthusiasts (and a couple of others) gathered to cheer at the uptown edge of the Manhattan fare zone.

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politics

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By Nia Prater

On Saturday, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied New Jersey’s last ditch attempt to delay the plan.

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Welcome to Trump’s House.

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what we don't know

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By Matt Stieb

Authorities believe the special forces soldier’s suicide bombing was designed to draw attention to his various complaints and claims.

1/3/2025

early and often

Mike Johnson’s Problems With the Right Have Been Deferred, Not Solved

By Ed Kilgore

Trump convinced hard-core Freedom Caucus members to back Johnson’s reelection as Speaker. But they’ve made it clear he remains on probation.

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early and often

Unlike McConnell, John Thune Will Be Trump’s Willing Accomplice

By Ed Kilgore

Despite all the drama over warring House Republicans, Trump’s radical legislative agenda will mostly be shaped by Thune’s compliant Senate.

1/3/2025

magalopolis

Who Is Lara Trump? Donald’s Daughter-in-Law, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Everything to know about the aspiring politician, activewear entrepreneur, and music star.

1/3/2025

early and often

Johnson Wins Reelection As Speaker After Initially Failing on First Ballot

By Ed Kilgore

The Speaker won back two of three lost Republican votes, and now we wait to see what horrendous concessions he made to get them.

1/3/2025

health

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol

By Nia Prater

In a new advisory, Dr. Vivek Murthy warned that drinking carries an increased risk of cancer and called for beverage labels to include a warning.

1/3/2025

early and often

Carter’s State Funeral May Be Biden’s Last Big Moment

By Ed Kilgore

President Biden will deliver a eulogy for Carter on January 9 — with his rival and successor Donald Trump in the audience.

1/3/2025

the discourse

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By Ross Barkan

The party and its allies were both blind and dishonest. Grappling with that fact is hard but necessary.

1/3/2025

screen time

When Chatbots Choose Violence

By John Herrman

Disturbing new lawsuits show what a family-scale AI apocalypse might look like.

1/2/2025

bourbon street attack

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By Intelligencer Staff

The U.S.-born citizen who perpetrated the attack announced on social media beforehand that he was inspired by ISIS.

1/2/2025

tremendous content

Melania Trump Doesn’t Know the Real ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dance Either

By Margaret Hartmann

She debuted her own version on New Year’s Eve, throwing up a lone Y while gracefully mimicking her husband’s “Trump Dance.”

1/2/2025

the city politic

The Mayoral Race Has Begun. Everyone Is Frozen.

By David Freedlander

There are lots of candidates, and plenty of scandal and drama — but mostly there is waiting.

1/2/2025

what we know

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By Chas Danner

Investigators are still trying to determine the motive of the driver, who was killed in the apparently intentional blast.

1/2/2025

early and often

If Johnson Can’t Win Speaker Election, D.C. Grinds to a Halt

By Ed Kilgore

Nothing can happen in Washington, not even Trump’s inauguration, until the House elects a Speaker. There are no votes to spare for Johnson.

1/1/2025

year in review

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The articles that captured your attention the most this year, from age-gap relationships to Amazon scams.

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screen time

Meta’s Big Bet on Bots

By John Herrman

Meta says to expect AI “profiles” on Facebook and Instagram.

12/31/2024

second acts

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By Caira Conner

Genie Bouchard and other semi-boldfaced names are finding that tennis success doesn’t always translate to glory on a smaller court.

12/30/2024

just asking questions

How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird-Flu Mutation?

By Matt Stieb

A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.

12/30/2024

what we know

Who’s Winning the MAGA-Musk Civil War?

By Chas Danner

Last week, a big rift formed between Trump’s tech allies and MAGA nativists. Here, where things stand.

12/30/2024

unnatural disasters

5 Unanswered Questions About the South Korea Plane Crash

By Jeff Wise

A bird strike alone should not have been catastrophic.

12/30/2024

screen time

The Chaos Lurking in Apple’s Most-Popular Apps List

By John Herrman

Stability has reigned for a while, but next year promises to change all that.

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