Today's Headlines: For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America
Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Generations Fuels Scrutiny of Safety Lapses
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November 28, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.

Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Generations Fuels Scrutiny of Safety Lapses

The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 80 years, killing more than 90 and prompting arrests.

Intelligence on U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Is Limited

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since the campaign began in early September. But it does not know who specifically is being killed.

World

In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide

In Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV will meet the patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church to show amity between two of the world’s largest Christian groups.

Canada Lifts Climate Laws for Alberta Oil Sands, Planning Pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.

Guinea-Bissau Installs Military Ruler After Claims of a ‘Fabricated’ Coup

The opposition has accused the president of putting a general in charge of the government so that he could stay in power and lead by proxy.

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U.S.

Anguish for the Families of Two Guard Troops

The family of one of the West Virginia National Guard members was at her side before she died on Thursday. A man at the other member’s home asked for prayers for his son.

On Thanksgiving, an Unexpected Kind of Grace

SNAP benefits helped Leanna Nieves of Haverhill, Mass., buy Thanksgiving dinner for her family, but she used the day to set aside what have been chronic worries about the federal program.

Where the Waters Are Rough, a Fishing Town Confronts Trump’s Priorities

First, Newport, Ore., lost its Coast Guard rescue chopper. Then came the swirl of rumors and evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was coming to town.

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Politics

Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees

President Trump claimed there were “a lot of problems with Afghans,” without providing evidence, as his administration announced that it was implementing new immigration guidelines.

U.S. Reviews Biden Asylum Cases After Shooting

A Homeland Security Department spokeswoman accused the previous administration of failing to vet asylum applicants “on a massive scale.”

Recent Afghan Arrivals Fear Their Futures in the U.S. Are Now in Jeopardy

Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of immigrants after the shooting of two National Guard troops.

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Business

Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?

Three in four Americans ages 45 to 60 say they expect to overspend for the holidays. They’re “sort of like the glue within the consumer spectrum.”

Irresistible Deals Put Them in Debt. Now They’re Trying to Manage Their Overspending.

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.

The Writer Who Dared Criticize Silicon Valley

Paulina Borsook’s “Cyberselfish,” which offered dire predictions about the tech world’s love for libertarianism, is finding fans. It only took 25 years.

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New York

A Highway Is Crumbling. New York Can’t Agree on How to Fix It.

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway has exceeded its life span. Clashing visions have hindered a solution.

Labubu and KPop Demon Hunters Join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Crowds in New York City bundled up to take in the latest version of a tradition that has run for nearly a century.

ABBA’s Popular Hologram Show Could Come to New York City

ABBA Voyage, the popular London show, features holograph versions of the Swedish pop band when they were decades younger.

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Arts

Louvre to Raise Ticket Prices for Americans and Some Other Foreigners

From Jan. 14, visitors to the museum from outside the European Economic Area will pay 45 percent more for entry to help finance its ambitious renovation plan.

Time for ‘The Nutcracker’ and Brat Winter

At New York City Ballet, two boys from the School of American Ballet get to play a coveted role: Fritz, a terror of a little brother.

How a Rediscovered Klimt Got Swept Up in an International Dispute

The Viennese painter’s portrait of a West African prince was owned by a Jewish family who fled the Nazi occupation. It was then taken to Hungary, which has now moved to block a sale by an Austrian gallery.

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Food

A Bunch of People Are Out of Town, Let’s Feast!

Four restaurants to check out before the holiday crowds descend in full force.

Our Best Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

They’re quite possibly the best part of the holiday. Here’s what to do with them.