On a frigid December night, The New York Times accompanied members of a surveillance team for the Ukrainian Army as they used a thermal sight to find enemy positions miles away.

The Infrared Hunt for Russian Troops in the Battle for Bakhmut

For the first time, detainees picked their own winner in an offshoot of the Goncourt, France’s top literary honor.

From Behind Bars, Inmates Award France’s Latest Book Prize

Leaked emails detail how Russia’s biggest state broadcaster, working with the nation’s security services, mined right-wing American news and Chinese media to craft a narrative that Moscow was winning.

An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War

Ever experienced buyer’s remorse? Of course you have. But there are ways to prevent it.

You Bought the Thing. Now You Regret the Thing.

What can a luxury department store offer in 2022? We looked for answers at the Manhattan institution, where no one says “no.”

Surviving 10 Hours and 32 Minutes at Bergdorf Goodman

Policymakers are trying to bring back an expanded child allowance, but disagree on who should get it.

Congress Is Considering Financial Help for Parents. Here Are Details.

Holland Cotter, Jason Farago and Roberta Smith round up their favorite books, from museum catalogs of high-profile shows to photographs by Native artists to the treasures of Ukraine.

Best Art Books of 2022

Gripped with grief, anxiety and depression, many in China want a national reckoning over the hard-line “zero Covid” policy. Holding the government to account may be a quixotic quest.

Traumatized by Covid, but Ruled by a Party That Never Apologizes

The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers believes WOW — Women of Wrestling can be an engine of female empowerment. Her performers, known as “superheroes,” are breaking new ground in the historically male-centric space.

In the World of Wrestling, a Heavy Hitter Steps Into the Ring

Ascension, one of the country’s largest health systems, spent years cutting jobs, leaving it flat-footed when the pandemic hit.

How a Sprawling Hospital Chain Ignited Its Own Staffing Crisis

The European Central Bank, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank raised interest rates by half a point, a day after the Federal Reserve did the same.

Europe’s Central Banks Raise Rates, and Prepare for More

The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail access to technology with military applications.

U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns

The e-commerce giant avoided a fine, but will make a variety of changes regulators believe will help independent merchants who had raised alarms about Amazon’s tactics.

Amazon Agrees to Change Some Business Practices in E.U. Settlement

Genevieve Ko pairs salmon with miso cream and beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce for a lavish, but stress-free feast.

These 2 Holiday Mains Aren’t Just Stunning. They Cook in Under an Hour.

Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.

Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

Quotation of the Day for Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Quotation of the Day: Colleges Are Resetting Tuition After Applicants Balk at Costs

A new study compares median home prices against household income, property taxes and mortgage expenses to determine affordability.

Where Are the Most and Least Affordable Homes?

Central bankers around the world have pledged to continue raising interest rates even as economies slow.

Markets Drop as Investors Fear the Effects of Higher Rates

For a weekend watch, our TV critic recommends a Polish drama, a warm series about the arts and a dark comedy that is about to stop streaming.

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

When reimagining a home in the Marais, the designer Marie-Anne Derville preserved the spirit of its previous renovation, while adding poetic touches of her own.

A Paris Apartment That Marries Elegance With Utilitarian Details

TikTok starts recommending content tied to eating disorders and self-harm to 13-year-olds within 30 minutes of their joining the platform, according to a report.

Young TikTok Users Quickly Encounter Problematic Posts, Researchers Say

Fearing there was no way to ‘get what I needed and not spend a million dollars,’ a single mother left Harlem for Riverdale, looking for a two-bedroom apartment near her daughter’s school. Here’s what she found.

A Mother-Daughter Team Went to the Bronx With $350,000 for a New Place. Which Option Did They Choose?

Anniversary editions (from Norah Jones and Neil Young), a dive into the hip-hop underground (via C.V.E.) and rediscovered live jazz (from Elvin Jones and Charles Mingus) arrived in 2022.

Boxing Up the Past: The Year in 16 Pop, Rap, Soul and Jazz Sets

The training regimen now involves drones, but doomed pigeons are still in the mix. Generations of Qataris have taken up the hobby.

Falconry is an Ancient Sport. In Qatar, Drones Give it a Twist.

An Irish peacekeeper deployed along the Lebanese border with Israel was shot and killed, and three others were injured. The attack is being investigated.

December 15, 2022

Headlines from December 15, 2022

The Infrared Hunt for Russian Troops in the Battle for Bakhmut

From Behind Bars, Inmates Award France’s Latest Book Prize

An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War

You Bought the Thing. Now You Regret the Thing.

Surviving 10 Hours and 32 Minutes at Bergdorf Goodman

Billboard 200

Heroes & Villains

Midnights

Her Loss

Un Verano Sin Ti

Christmas

Historical Context for December 15, 2022