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December 3, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Top Journal Retracts Study Predicting Catastrophic Climate Toll

While growing evidence shows that carbon emissions are harming the economy, the journal Nature found that an outlier paper had deep flaws.

What to Expect at Today’s DealBook Summit

Scott Bessent, Erika Kirk, Gavin Newsom, Dario Amodei, Mary Barra, Alex Karp, MrBeast, Lai Ching-te and Larry Fink are among the big names speaking.

San Francisco Sues Ultraprocessed Food Companies

The city attorney accuses large manufacturers of causing diseases that have burdened governments with public health costs.

Adding Vintage Touches to an 1800s Victorian

The designer Frances Merrill has outfitted the L-shaped kitchen in her Los Angeles home with homemade window curtains and an English china set.

Clippers Send Chris Paul Packing in a Stunning, Late-night Move

The Clippers announced the surprise move in the middle of the night while in Atlanta amid a road trip.

Inside the Museum-Style Home of Michael Ovitz, an A-List Collector

He is best known as a former Hollywood power broker, but Ovitz has filled his Beverly Hills home with a collection that shows how serious he is about art.

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Are Engaged

The Grammy Award-winning singer debuted a 14-karat gold, cushion-set natural diamond ring while posing with her longtime boyfriend, Mr. Morando, at the Los Angeles premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”

Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?

GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.

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Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Energy Bars

By Genevieve Ko

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1 1/2 hours

Makes 10 bars

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