Say hello to new-and-improved A.I. assistants, and move over to brands like Twitter and Tesla.

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New York has paid companies millions of dollars to help children with disabilities in religious schools. But the services are not always needed or even provided.

How Hasidic Schools Reaped a Windfall of Special Education Funding

Nuclear fusion, generative A.I., bee tracking and more. There’s a lot to like.

The 2022 Good Tech Awards

Nearly a week after a winter storm upended holiday travel across the U.S., the airline says it is close to resuming service “with minimal disruptions.”

Its Reputation in Tatters, Southwest Aims to Resume Normal Schedule on Friday

The designation gives Gov. Kathy Hochul authority to transform the Manhattan neighborhood and build 10 skyscrapers there. A lawsuit is challenging her claim.

Why New York State Insists That the Penn Station Area Is ‘Blighted’

Foreign-made cars no longer qualify. General Motors should become eligible again. But officials are still working on the fine print.

Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles Are About to Get Confusing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition will likely test ties with the United States and Europe, amid fears that it will undermine the country’s democracy and stability.

Israel’s Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds With Allies

Umberto Giordano’s 1898 opera has struggled to win over modern audiences, but a production opening on Saturday aims to give it fresh appeal.

Met Opera Takes On ‘Fedora,’ Neglected Tale of Murder and Love

Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.

Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.

How Bad Is China’s Covid Outbreak? It’s a Scientific Guessing Game.

Cruise missiles and exploding drones from Iran swept across the skies of Ukraine, wreaking havoc and once again knocking out power.

Russian Missile Barrage Staggers Ukraine’s Air Defenses

Elon Musk has reduced the company to a bare-bones operation, and employees are under a “zero-based budgeting” mandate to justify any spending.

What’s Gone at Twitter? A Data Center, Janitors, Some Toilet Paper.

Quotation of the Day for Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.

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A reporter and a photographer, covering the recent earthquake in West Java, recount experiences of resilience despite frequent tragedies.

Finding Community in Indonesia’s Disaster Once More

A new study reveals neighborhoods to watch by comparing search interest, home prices and rents.

Are These New York City’s Hottest Neighborhoods for 2023?

Our TV critic recommends a cute “Shaun the Sheep” spinoff for toddlers, a comforting animated comedy and a jazzy new heist drama.

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

It’s a lot more flattering than it sounds.

Why Are So Many Women Wearing Red Eye Makeup?

This year, partygoers were ready to get out, get together and get dressed.

A Year of Being the Most

As their son moved to the city for college, a couple figured that buying a modest condo near campus could save money in the long run and offer appealing options for the future. Here’s what they found in Chicago’s South Loop.

They Wanted a Versatile One-Bedroom in Chicago for About $200,000. Which Option Did They Choose?

Cook County, Ill., and Toledo, Ohio, are turning to the American Rescue Plan to wipe out residents’ medical debt. Experts caution it is a short-term solution.

Medical Debt Is Being Erased in Ohio and Illinois. Is Your Town Next?

Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.

Free Lift Passes, Anyone? Japan’s Ski Mecca Is Desperate for Workers.

This documentary follows a couple’s efforts to reintroduce an ocelot, headed to a zoo or worse, into its home in the Peruvian Amazon.

‘Wildcat’ Review: Rescue and Rewild

Investigators said the pharmaceutical manufacturer, one of the nation’s largest, had knowingly distributed opioids that were later resold illegally.

Justice Dept. Sues AmerisourceBergen Over Role in Opioid Crisis

Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.

The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

The issues surfaced several days after Elon Musk said he had shut down one of the company’s major data centers.

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The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2023

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The 2022 Good Tech Awards

Its Reputation in Tatters, Southwest Aims to Resume Normal Schedule on Friday

Why New York State Insists That the Penn Station Area Is ‘Blighted’

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