Long the epitome of holiday luxury in America, the cut’s place on the table has changed with tastes — and the economy.

The Rise and Fall of Prime-Rib Nation

Some small independent pharmacies in the city are benefiting from a decline in chain stores. But theft and low reimbursement rates are still making life hard.

Mom-and-Pop Drugstores Thrive as Chain Pharmacies Close in New York

The Supreme Court justice has built a network of former clerks who share messages, meals and a common vision — wielding influence at universities, law firms and the highest rungs of government.

Clarence Thomas’s Clerks: An ‘Extended Family’ With Reach and Power

Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.

Two Wars, 50 Elections: The Economy Faces Rising Geopolitical Risks

The war in Vietnam ignited a protest movement that helped define a generation. Is the war between Israel and Hamas doing the same thing?

In Campus Protests Over Gaza, Echoes of Outcry Over Vietnam

In his four-and-half-hour documentary, the British director Steve McQueen charts the fate of Amsterdam’s Jewish population during the Nazi occupation.

‘Occupied City’ Review: Mapping the Holocaust, Street by Street

The Florida governor entered the year flush with cash and momentum. In the months since, internal chaos and Donald Trump’s indictments have sapped even his most avid supporters.

What Went Wrong for Ron DeSantis in 2023

The director’s portrait of the Italian racecar impresario roars to life on the road, but home is a torment. Adam Driver stars with Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley.

‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

Quotation of the Day for Monday, December 25, 2023.

Quotation of the Day: Grits, Gossip and Grammar. Rules of South Are Explained.

George Clooney’s film covers a high water point when the University of Washington’s junior varsity crew paddled all the way to the 1936 Olympics.

‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: Taking Up Oars

Amie Walker makes her New York Times debut.

Wild Guess

This selection of works, available to rent and purchase, features some of today’s boldest directors and greatest vocal talents.

5 Operas You Can Stream at Home

The artist and former gallerist Aaron Rose had the coolest indie gallery in an era of creative explosion in downtown New York. A new book (of old work) captures that long-lost moment.

Drunken, Youthful Poems Unearthed From the ’90s

Black holes were thought to arise from the collapse of dead stars. But a Webb telescope image showing the early universe hints at an alternative pathway.

How to Create a Black Hole Out of Thin Air

The billion-dollar deal leaves the team’s unpopular owners, the Glazer family, in control of the club, but it delegates important responsibilities to their new partner.

Manchester United Sells 25 Percent Ownership Stake to Jim Ratcliffe

How a Ukrainian soldier escaped from the embattled Azovstal steel complex in Mariupol and sneaked 125 miles to Ukrainian territory.

He Was Ready to Die, but Not to Surrender

The Jenin refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is a focal point of what Israeli officials describe as counterterrorism operations across the territory.

With Israeli Raids in the West Bank, ‘There’s No Such Thing as Sleeping at Night’

More than $5 million in bonuses were orally promised but never paid, according to the suit. A judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss the case.

Suit Against Twitter Over Unpaid Bonuses Can Proceed, Judge Rules

An Australian high court allowed the release of dozens of detained people who are now subject to curfews and monitored by the government with ankle bracelets.

Freed From Never-Ending Detention, They Ended Up in Another Limbo

An idealistic teacher in a German school meets reality, and it’s messier than she could have imagined.

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Review: A Whole Civilization in the Classroom

After a fatal ambush on Indian soldiers, several people were taken in for questioning. Three were found dead hours later, reportedly with signs of torture.

Civilian Deaths in Custody Fuel Anger and Questions in Kashmir

The Metropolitan Diary’s illustrator reflects on a year of art and superstition.

‘A Lot Happened to Rock My Normally Steady Life’

Inspired by the third annual Best of Metropolitan Diary contest, the column’s editor offers a memorable New York City anecdote of his own.

‘I Hadn’t Gone Far When I Had to Flop Down in the Grass’

An anecdote about wisdom dispensed at a deli claims the top spot in this year’s voting, outpolling four other favorites. All five are presented here.

The Best Metropolitan Diary of 2023: The Readers Speak

Family groups have been calling for the excavation of land believed to hold the bodies of at least 50 children — the sons and daughters of Algerians who fought for France — who died in internment camps.

December 24, 2023

Headlines from December 24, 2023

The Rise and Fall of Prime-Rib Nation

Mom-and-Pop Drugstores Thrive as Chain Pharmacies Close in New York

Clarence Thomas’s Clerks: An ‘Extended Family’ With Reach and Power

Two Wars, 50 Elections: The Economy Faces Rising Geopolitical Risks

In Campus Protests Over Gaza, Echoes of Outcry Over Vietnam

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Historical Context for December 24, 2023