Opinion | Christmas Dinner Can Feel Endless. Embrace It. - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 26, 25

A neglected one-act play by a theatrical master provides a framework for finding joy in the duration of family Christmas dinners.

To Thank Their Parents, They Bought Them a House - The New York Times
Adult children who witnessed their parents' grueling labor buy them homes as a tangible repayment and gift of financial security.
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The Chinese Billionaires Having Dozens of U.S.-Born Babies Via Surrogate - WSJ
Chinese billionaire Xu Bo fathered dozens of U.S.-born children via surrogacy, aiming for boys to inherit his business, raising concerns about citizenship laws and parenting ethics.
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Recipes to Cook During a Snowstorm - NYT Cooking
NYT Cooking staff recommend 17 hearty dishes like shepherd's pie, chili, and goulash to cook during a snowstorm for warmth and comfort.
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French supermarket's Christmas advert is worldwide hit (without AI) [video]
French supermarket Intermarche's Christmas ad made without AI went viral, but Hacker News commenters debate its global reach and the relevance of avoiding AI.
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Perplexity says its AI personal shopper ‘puts you first’
Perplexity launches a free AI shopping assistant that remembers user preferences and enables direct purchases via PayPal, targeting holiday shoppers.
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