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Lead: The Phoenix Suns routed the Los Angeles Lakers 125-108 on Monday in a game that underscored Phoenix’s disciplined identity and execution. The win came despite the Suns being shorthanded — Devin Booker left after 10 minutes with a groin issue — and against a Lakers team that entered the night 15-4 earlier in the … Read more
Gotham Film Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Feature; Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Sweeps Dec. 1, 2025 — In New York, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another was named Best Feature at the 2025 Gotham Film Awards, while Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident captured every trophy for which … Read more
Lead Four hours ago the head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, Richard Hughes, resigned after a review found procedural failures that allowed an early leak of budget material. The decision follows findings that the same weaknesses had permitted early access to the Spring Statement and raised concerns that other fiscal releases might have been … Read more
Lead Moon Alert: there are no restrictions to shopping or crucial decisions today; the moon is in Taurus on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Expect a generally steady, sensual undercurrent that heightens attachment and practical concern about possessions. Many signs will notice stronger-than-usual romantic feelings or a desire for closeness, while a Venus–Pluto influence deepens emotional … Read more
Dec 2, 2025 — The Los Angeles Lakers saw a seven-game winning streak end Monday with a 125-108 home loss to the Phoenix Suns, a game in which Luka Doncic committed nine turnovers and took responsibility. Doncic scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds but said his nine giveaways were decisive. The Suns converted many … Read more
President Vladimir V. Putin will receive Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as the United States advances a revised proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, is expected to present a U.S.-backed text that American officials say was adjusted after talks with Ukrainian diplomats in Miami two … Read more
Lead On Monday in New York, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won best feature and Iranian director Jafar Panahi collected three awards at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, held at Cipriani Wall Street. The Gothams, run by the Gotham Film & Media Institute, are known for spotlighting smaller films and doling out tributes … Read more
Lead Two of the world’s largest fast-fashion marketplaces, Shein and Temu, are under intensified scrutiny in the United States after senior politicians urged formal probes into allegations including forced labour and intellectual property theft. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a state-level investigation into Shein this week, while Senator Tom Cotton asked federal authorities … Read more
Lead: Early press screenings of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, shown to film journalists ahead of its Dec. 19, 2025 theatrical release, generated strong praise for the sequel’s scope and technical ambition. Critics repeatedly highlighted jaw‑dropping visuals and immersive 3D as the film’s standout achievements, while noting mixed opinions about the screenplay. The new … Read more
Lead On Monday, U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas urged federal law enforcement to probe online retailers Shein and Temu for alleged large-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting. In a letter seen by Reuters, Cotton asked the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to open inquiries into the two platforms, which ship most … Read more
Updated Dec. 1, 2025 — New Jersey school districts announced closures and delayed openings for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as a storm is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet and a light glaze of ice during the morning commute. The National Weather Service projects the highest snowfall totals of 4 to 6 inches … Read more
Lead: On December 1, 2025, Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre hosted the world premiere of Avatar: Fire & Ash, the latest chapter in James Cameron’s Avatar saga. Director James Cameron attended with principal cast members including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Sigourney Weaver, as dozens of cast, crew and guests walked the red carpet. The film—set to … Read more
On Dec. 1, 2025, the White House posted a memo from Dr. Sean P. Barbabella summarizing results of “advanced imaging” performed during President Trump’s executive physical. The memo noted tests of the president’s cardiovascular system and abdominal region and concluded he “remains in excellent overall health.” Mr. Trump has said he underwent M.R.I. scans in … Read more
Vladimir Putin’s visit ties India in knots Lead: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to India has intensified a long-running diplomatic dilemma for New Delhi, forcing a delicate balancing act between an established partnership with Moscow and growing expectations from Western capitals. The trip, held in India’s political heartland, included high-level meetings and public messaging … Read more
Lead: On Dec. 2, 2025, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first three-panel, two-hinge consumer smartphone, signaling a new experiment in foldable form factors. The company said the device will go on sale in South Korea on Dec. 12 at 3.59 million won (about $2,450). Samsung confirmed plans to offer the TriFold in … Read more
