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Trump Tax Write-Offs Are Ensnared in 2 New York Fraud Investigations, Johnson, Seen as a Trump Ally, Signals Alignment With Biden, Threats and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process, This Is How the Outbreak Is Resurging Across New York City

Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Ryan Pfluger for The New York Times Anthony Hopkins Makes It Look Simple. (And Maybe It Should Be.) In the dementia drama "The Father," the 82-year-old actor turns in a career-capping performance and yet claims, "No acting required." Movies · Nov 19 Ryan Pfluger for The New York Times Anthony Hopkins Makes It Look Simple. (And Maybe It Should Be.) In the dementia drama "The Father," the 82-year-old actor turns in a career-capping performance and yet claims, "No acting required." Movies · Nov 19 Will These Two Classic New York Eateries Survive the Pandemic? Outdoor dining and takeout may not pull most restaurants through another lockdown. Here's how the owners of two are making do as they wait for the city to act. New York · Nov 19 Jack Davison for The New York Times David Fincher's Impossible Eye With 'Mank,' America's most famously exacting director tackles the movie he's been waiting his entire career to make. Magazine · Nov 19 Will These Two Classic New York Eateries Survive the Pandemic? Outdoor dining and takeout may not pull most restaurants through another lockdown. Here's how the owners of two are making do as they wait for the city to act. New York · Nov 19 Jack Davison for The New York Times David Fincher's Impossible Eye With 'Mank,' America's most famously exacting director tackles the movie he's been waiting his entire career to make. Magazine · Nov 19 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers Trump Tax Write-Offs Are Ensnared in 2 New York Fraud Investigations Inquiries into the president and his businesses, one criminal and one civil, are now looking at tax deductions taken on consulting fees. Some of the payments appear to have gone to Ivanka Trump. New York · Nov 19 Andy Clark/Reuters Andy Clark/Reuters Trump Tax Write-Offs Are Ensnared in 2 New York Fraud Investigations Inquiries into the president and his businesses, one criminal and one civil, are now looking at tax deductions taken on consulting fees. Some of the payments appear to have gone to Ivanka Trump. New York · Nov 19 Johnson, Seen as a Trump Ally, Signals Alignment With Biden The prime minister wants to show that Britain remains a vital ally. On climate change and military spending, he is promising major steps that will be welcomed by the president-elect. Europe · Nov 19 Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament, via Getty Images Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament, via Getty Images Johnson, Seen as a Trump Ally, Signals Alignment With Biden The prime minister wants to show that Britain remains a vital ally. On climate change and military spending, he is promising major steps that will be welcomed by the president-elect. Europe · Nov 19 Threats and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process Confrontations have escalated in swing states, with elections officials in both parties facing threats of violence, as the president and other Republicans try to subvert the country's voting system. Politics · Nov 18 This Is How the Outbreak Is Resurging Across New York City The positive test rates have gone up in the city in the last month, leading to what many experts say is a second wave. New York · Nov 20 Threats and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process Confrontations have escalated in swing states, with elections officials in both parties facing threats of violence, as the president and other Republicans try to subvert the country's voting system. Politics · Nov 18 This Is How the Outbreak Is Resurging Across New York City The positive test rates have gone up in the city in the last month, leading to what many experts say is a second wave. New York · Nov 20 ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Frank Bruni Was It Worth It, Jared and Ivanka? The glossiest grifters become Vuitton vagabonds. Nov 16 Doug Mills/The New York Times Doug Mills/The New York Times Frank Bruni Was It Worth It, Jared and Ivanka? The glossiest grifters become Vuitton vagabonds. Nov 16 Wajahat Ali 'Reach Out to Trump Supporters,' They Said. I Tried. I give up. Nov 19 Elisabeth Rosenthal When Will We Throw Our Masks Away? I Asked Dr. Fauci In a new interview, he tells us how to survive the coming months, and confesses how stunned he is when people still insist the virus is "fake news." Nov 19 Wajahat Ali 'Reach Out to Trump Supporters,' They Said. I Tried. I give up. Nov 19 Elisabeth Rosenthal When Will We Throw Our Masks Away? I Asked Dr. Fauci In a new interview, he tells us how to survive the coming months, and confesses how stunned he is when people still insist the virus is "fake news." Nov 19 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Michelle Gatton. 18 Five-Ingredient Thanksgiving Recipes Holiday dishes don't need to be fussy. Keep the shopping and cooking simple so you can enjoy the day. Food · Nov 18 Peyton Fulford for The New York Times What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In? Prof. Loretta J. Ross is combating cancel culture with a popular class at Smith College. Style · Nov 19 Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Michelle Gatton. 18 Five-Ingredient Thanksgiving Recipes Holiday dishes don't need to be fussy. Keep the shopping and cooking simple so you can enjoy the day. Food · Nov 18 Peyton Fulford for The New York Times What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In? Prof. Loretta J. Ross is combating cancel culture with a popular class at Smith College. Style · Nov 19 K.C. Wilsey, via Alamy Arecibo Observatory, a Great Eye on the Cosmos, Is Going Dark The radio telescope in Puerto Rico has to come down before it collapses. Science · Nov 19 Getty Images Leggings Take a Victory Lap Everyone is still wearing leggings during the pandemic, including Kamala Harris. Style · Nov 14 K.C. Wilsey, via Alamy Arecibo Observatory, a Great Eye on the Cosmos, Is Going Dark The radio telescope in Puerto Rico has to come down before it collapses. Science · Nov 19 Getty Images Leggings Take a Victory Lap Everyone is still wearing leggings during the pandemic, including Kamala Harris. 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