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January 12, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Golden Globes 2026: See the Red Carpet Looks

Selena Gomez, Timothée Chalamet and the stars of “Heated Rivalry” were among the celebrities who arrived at the annual ceremony in high style.

U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd of Iran Protesters in Los Angeles

The city is home to a large Iranian American community, and protests against the Iranian government drew thousands on Sunday.

Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell

The investigation, which is said to center on renovations of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters in Washington, is an escalation of the president’s long-running pressure campaign on Jerome H. Powell.

Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax

More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a new tax on billionaires.

5 Democratic States Sue Trump Administration Over $10 Billion Funding Freeze

The administration cited without evidence “potential” widespread fraud in its move to cut off funds for child care subsidies and other support for low-income families.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Says Closeted Pro Athletes Have Reached Out Because of TV Show

Actor Hudson Williams said on Sirius XM Radio that he has received messages from "hockey players, football players, basketball players."

She Was Born Two Days Before the Altadena Fire Took Her Home

She was the family’s first baby in 16 years. And she came into their world as the Altadena fire changed everything. They struggled for months to find housing, stability and peace.

As Election Year Opens, G.O.P. Seeks Some Distance From Trump

The vote to open a war powers debate, a pair of attempted veto overrides and a split on health care suggested a greater appetite among Republicans to challenge the president.

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Today's Recipe

Two bowls filled with a greenish soup with white beans, chunks of broccoli and bits of barley.

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Broccoli, Barley and Cannellini Bean Soup

Recipe from Marcella Hazan

Adapted by Pete Wells

1 hour 15 minutes

Makes 4 servings as a main course, 6 as an appetizer

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