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November 28, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Before the Shooting, Some Troops and Officials Worried About the Guard’s Safety

In an internal memo, Guard commanders warned that troops were in a “heightened threat environment.”

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.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

In this month’s picks, a portrait of a vanguard filmmaker, a look back at a televised clash between writers, and a reflection on a Hollywood star and pinup.

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Trump’s Childhood Home Is on the Market for $2.3 Million

Also among November’s high-end real estate listings were Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s West Hollywood condo and Chris Chelios’s beachfront compound in Malibu.

Mapping Out All Scenarios for the Black Friday NBA Cup Games

The Magic play the Pistons and the Thunder play the Suns in the night's biggest games, but more is at stake on final night of group play.

Fact Check: Is Trump Right About Affordability?

President Trump has made misleading statements about the cost of a Thanksgiving meal, turkey and gasoline.

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A bowl of dumpling soup, with two large dumplings in the center. There are also chunks of sweet potato, kale and turkey meat. There is a spoon in the bowl.

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Stuffing Dumpling Soup

By Sohla El-Waylly

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2 1/2 hours

Makes 4 to 6 servings

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