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Sean Connor

Assistant Director

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Health

Giving up alcohol for Dry January? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

Malaka Gharib

If your New Year's resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Dry January newsletter series, and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month.
National

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

Rachel Treisman

The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights.
National

Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2024

Neda Ulaby

Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and performers who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world.
Politics

Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump

Dana Ferguson

Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.
National

100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?

Jennifer Ludden

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
Environment

Snowboarder's death in Swiss Alps avalanche is a reminder that even pros face risk

Michael Levitt

The death of an Olympic snowboarding athlete is a reminder that even the most skilled and experienced athletes are not immune to the threat of avalanches, and that knowledge is key to staying safe.