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December 2, 2024, 4:40 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria's al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels In Pardoning His Son, Biden Echoes Some of Trump's Complaints Trump Doubles Down on Defiance After the Collapse of the Matt Gaetz Selection France's Opposition Parties Call for No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill Syria's Rebels Struck When Assad's Allies Were Weakened and Distracted Go to homepage From Opinion Maureen Dowd My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance Kevin sighs happily and sleeps easily, while I'm holding my breath. Maureen Dowd, Patrick Healy, Tressie McMillan Cottom and Lydia Polgreen Four Opinion Writers on 'Wicked': 'Women Deserve Rage. We Have a Lot to Be Angry About.' A big-budget holiday film with a strong antifascist message? "Wicked" is not what we expected. David Brooks The Moral Challenge of Trumpism Trumpism represents an alternative value system. The people I regard as upright and admirable MAGA regards as morally disgraceful. Michelle Cottle How Do You Like That Filibuster Now? The Senate can take steps to remain an independent power center in Trump's Washington. Zeynep Tufekci A Bird Flu Pandemic Would Be One of the Most Foreseeable Catastrophes in History It's not too late for President Biden to give the U.S. a life-changing gift. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. Based on your saved places Receive updates on the places you care about. Add up to five cities or towns, and related coverage will appear here. Enter a city or town Select places More to discover Best Movies of 2024 Our film critics rank their 10 favorites this year. Opinion | A Disgraceful Pardon Biden's act will fuel public cynicism and excuse Trump's plans to politicize justice. Biden Issues a 'Full and Unconditional Pardon' of His Son Hunter Biden The pardon comes weeks before President Biden leaves office and transfers power to President-elect Donald J. Trump, who spent years attacking Hunter Biden over his legal and personal issues. Opinion | The Surprising Allure of Ignorance We want to know, but we also want not to know, sometimes fiercely so. Tensions Rise Among Russia's Elite as Economic Growth Slows The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort. Stowaway on Flight to Paris Disrupts a Return Flight to New York The same passenger who stowed away on a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris caused a disturbance on a flight to New York on Saturday, an aviation official said. Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria? The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles. Best TV Shows of 2024 "English Teacher," "My Brilliant Friend," "Shogun," "Babylon Berlin" and "Somebody Somewhere" were among the series that stood out in a year when television felt more mid than ever. Take a break, play a game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for For You from The New York Times. To stop receiving For You, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018