Saturday
September 7, 2024

Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters

by Ken Bensinger and Richard Fausset

The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of state’s office called one video “a stunt.”


Top Stories

Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will

Top Stories

Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will

by Michael Gold

In Wisconsin, former President Donald J. Trump called for eliminating the Department of Education and said he would work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, on health issues.

Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

Top Stories

Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

by Tim Balk

The ad, which will run in several battleground states, comes as a growing share of voters say that abortion is their top issue.

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Top Stories

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

by Paul Mozur, Adam Satariano, Aaron Krolik and Steven Lee Myers

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.

Israel Strikes Schools Turned Shelters in Jabaliya, Gaza Medics Say

Top Stories

Israel Strikes Schools Turned Shelters in Jabaliya, Gaza Medics Say

by Erika Solomon and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad

Israel said it had launched a “precise strike” against Hamas militants operating from two school compounds in northern Gaza, as the family of a slain American lashes out at Israel.

Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Inquiry

Top Stories

Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Inquiry

by Liam Stack and Ephrat Livni

With witnesses and Palestinian officials accusing Israeli soldiers of firing the fatal shots, “an Israeli investigation is not adequate,” the family said in a statement.

Top Stories

The American Dream Without a House? Believe It

by Anna Kodé

As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence.

Mother of Georgia Suspect Called School Minutes Before Shooting, Family Says

Top Stories

Mother of Georgia Suspect Called School Minutes Before Shooting, Family Says

by Richard Fausset and Rick Rojas

The mother told relatives she reached out to the school on Wednesday morning, warning of an emergency, the suspect’s aunt said Saturday.

Top Stories

At the U.S. Open, Hourly-Wage Ushers Corral the Well-Heeled Crowds

by Corey Kilgannon and Hiroko Masuike

Since fans often must wait until breaks between games to enter, employees in blue shirts have the dicey task of holding them back for several excruciating minutes until play is paused.

In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?

Top Stories

In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?

by Kate Selig

Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Top Stories

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

by Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.

U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan

Top Stories

U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan

by River Akira Davis

A looming decision in Washington to block Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel on national security grounds is raising sharp questions in Tokyo.

Top Stories

Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront

by Jenna Russell and Tristan Spinski

After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?

Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests

Top Stories

Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests

by Sui-Lee Wee, Muktita Suhartono and Nyimas Laula

A seminary on Flores, a Catholic-majority island in Indonesia, ordains so many priests that a lot of them go abroad to serve the faithful.

Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town

Top Stories

Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town

by Andrew E. Kramer

Russia’s drive toward Pokrovsk has stalled along one part of the frontline, but its troops continue to advance in other parts of eastern Ukraine, and its long-range aerial attacks continue.

Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time

Top Stories

Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time

by Constant Méheut

Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. “Broken, but invincible,” read one captioned work.

Iran Sent Ballistic Missiles to Russia, U.S. and European Officials Say

Top Stories

Iran Sent Ballistic Missiles to Russia, U.S. and European Officials Say

by Steven Erlanger, Julian E. Barnes and Michael Crowley

U.S. and European countries had warned of sanctions if Iran provided weapons that could be used against Ukraine. President Biden’s lame-duck status could hamper a response.

High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better

Top Stories

High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better

by Tim Donahue

We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time.

Top Stories

Allan Lichtman, Presidential Predictions Guru, Is Ready to Call the 2024 Race

by Allan Lichtman, Nayeema Raza and Adam Westbrook

Allan Lichtman’s method for predicting election winners has an impressive track record.

I Love the Kids in My Life. And I’m Raising None of Them.

Top Stories

I Love the Kids in My Life. And I’m Raising None of Them.

by Glynnis MacNicol

You don’t have to have kids to have kids in your life.

Can ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Change a Conservative Religious Culture?

Top Stories

Can ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Change a Conservative Religious Culture?

by Jessica Grose

A seemingly frothy reality show has a deeper conflict at its core.

What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams’s Top Aides

Top Stories

What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams’s Top Aides

by Hurubie Meko

The administration of New York City’s mayor was thrown into turmoil as federal inquiries reached his inner circle.

C.I.A. and MI6 Chiefs Discuss Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia and Gaza War

Top Stories

C.I.A. and MI6 Chiefs Discuss Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia and Gaza War

by Mark Landler

Appearing together publicly for the first time in the history of their agencies, the heads of the U.S. and British intelligence services discussed Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and the war in Gaza.

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

Top Stories

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

by Niraj Chokshi

The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns.

Top Stories

Mr. Greedy, an African Penguin With 230 Descendants, Dies at 33

by Hank Sanders

An African penguin who left many offspring in his long life, he belonged to the largest colony of the aquatic bird species in North America, according to the zoo.

The Long, Storied History of Tea Cakes, the Perfect Breaktime Treat

Top Stories

The Long, Storied History of Tea Cakes, the Perfect Breaktime Treat

by Korsha Wilson

Endlessly adaptable, tea cakes have long offered bakers across the country a moment of restoration.


World

Israel Strikes Schools Turned Shelters in Jabaliya, Gaza Medics Say

World

Israel Strikes Schools Turned Shelters in Jabaliya, Gaza Medics Say

by Erika Solomon and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad

Israel said it had launched a “precise strike” against Hamas militants operating from two school compounds in northern Gaza, as the family of a slain American lashes out at Israel.

Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam After Pounding Southern China

World

Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam After Pounding Southern China

by John Yoon and Isabella Kwai

At least four people have died and thousands were evacuated after Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit northern Vietnam, brought powerful winds and torrential rains.

Tony Blair’s Advice on Leadership: Tend to Your Legacy

World

Tony Blair’s Advice on Leadership: Tend to Your Legacy

by Mark Landler

In an interview, the former British prime minister discussed his new book ‘On Leadership,’ the dysfunction of U.S. politics, and deflected questions about Elon Musk’s influence.

In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis Hears Plea for Climate Action

World

In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis Hears Plea for Climate Action

by Emma Bubola

Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources and is imperiled by rising sea levels.

Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time

World

Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time

by Constant Méheut

Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. “Broken, but invincible,” read one captioned work.

Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests

World

Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests

by Sui-Lee Wee, Muktita Suhartono and Nyimas Laula

A seminary on Flores, a Catholic-majority island in Indonesia, ordains so many priests that a lot of them go abroad to serve the faithful.

In France Rape Trial, a Daughter Talks of Torment

World

In France Rape Trial, a Daughter Talks of Torment

by Catherine Porter

In court, the woman said she was traumatized not only by what prosecutors said happened to her mother but also by fear that she herself might have been abused.

Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats

World

Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats

by Michael Schwirtz

The Ukrainian offensive over the border caught Moscow’s intelligence agencies by surprise, experts say. It wasn’t the first time that has happened during the war.

American Killed at West Bank Protest Was a Campus Organizer

World

American Killed at West Bank Protest Was a Campus Organizer

by Ephrat Livni

Her trip to the West Bank, where she was shot on Friday, was Ms. Eygi’s latest effort in years of activism that began nearly a decade ago when was still a teenager.

Twitter Changed Soccer. There’s a Risk X Will Do It Again.

World

Twitter Changed Soccer. There’s a Risk X Will Do It Again.

by Rory Smith

The world’s most popular pastime has been irrevocably shaped by its exposure to social media. That evolution can still go awry.

Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 18 Students

World

Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 18 Students

by Jimmy Gitaka and Lynsey Chutel

At least 70 students are still unaccounted for, although officials urged people not to jump to conclusions about their fate.

China Stops Foreign Adoptions, Ending a Complicated Chapter

World

China Stops Foreign Adoptions, Ending a Complicated Chapter

by Alexandra Stevenson and Zixu Wang

Beijing said the move was in line with international trends, as more countries have limited such adoptions. Many would-be adoptive families were left in limbo.

Eagles Players Feared Crime in Brazil. Is Philadelphia More Dangerous?

World

Eagles Players Feared Crime in Brazil. Is Philadelphia More Dangerous?

by Jack Nicas and Sara Ruberg

Some N.F.L. players called Brazil dangerous ahead of the league’s first game in South America on Friday. Statistics show their home city is deadlier.

Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Inquiry

World

Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Inquiry

by Liam Stack and Ephrat Livni

With witnesses and Palestinian officials accusing Israeli soldiers of firing the fatal shots, “an Israeli investigation is not adequate,” the family said in a statement.

C.I.A. and MI6 Chiefs Discuss Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia and Gaza War

World

C.I.A. and MI6 Chiefs Discuss Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia and Gaza War

by Mark Landler

Appearing together publicly for the first time in the history of their agencies, the heads of the U.S. and British intelligence services discussed Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and the war in Gaza.

Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town

World

Ukrainian Forces Block Russian Advance on a Key Eastern Town

by Andrew E. Kramer

Russia’s drive toward Pokrovsk has stalled along one part of the frontline, but its troops continue to advance in other parts of eastern Ukraine, and its long-range aerial attacks continue.

India’s Epidemic of Cow Vigilantism Unnerves Nation’s Muslims

World

India’s Epidemic of Cow Vigilantism Unnerves Nation’s Muslims

by Anupreeta Das and Hari Kumar

An unexpectedly narrow victory at the polls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu-first agenda has not cooled simmering sectarian tensions, as some had hoped.

World

The U.S. Open Concludes

by Melissa Kirsch

Let us consider the grief of the lapsed sports fan.

Online Credit Unions Offering High Interest Rates on Savings May Be Fakes

World

Online Credit Unions Offering High Interest Rates on Savings May Be Fakes

by Ian Austen

Ontario’s financial regulator has issued warnings about three websites illegally claiming to be credit unions, but it is powerless to close them.

The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio

World

The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio

by Apoorva Mandavilli

In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza.

Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores

World

Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores

by Max Bearak and Federico Rios

A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores.

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

World

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

by Paul Mozur, Adam Satariano, Aaron Krolik and Steven Lee Myers

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.

West Bank Residents Survey Destruction as Israeli Forces Withdraw

World

West Bank Residents Survey Destruction as Israeli Forces Withdraw

by Raja Abdulrahim

A 10-day raid by Israeli troops into the occupied territory has been one of the most devastating in years, with at least 39 people killed, according to Palestinian officials.

World

Nell McCafferty, Larger-Than-Life Irish Journalist, Dies at 80

by Clay Risen

Her pugnacious writing on women’s rights, gay rights and other issues helped turn her country into one of the most progressive in Europe.

U.N. Panel Calls for International Force in Sudan to Protect Civilians

World

U.N. Panel Calls for International Force in Sudan to Protect Civilians

by Nick Cumming-Bruce

The country’s brutal civil war has led to the killing, rape and torture of civilians, including children, as it threatens to destabilize neighboring countries.

American Woman and Palestinian Girl Killed in Separate West Bank Incidents

World

American Woman and Palestinian Girl Killed in Separate West Bank Incidents

by Aaron Boxerman

In a separate incident, a 13-year-old Palestinian girl was also fatally shot, part of the rising toll of West Bank violence during the war in Gaza.

Ukraine’s Zelensky Presses Western Allies for More Weapons

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky Presses Western Allies for More Weapons

by Andrew E. Kramer

The Ukrainian leader argued that escalating military pressure on Russia, combined with diplomacy, was the best way to motivate Moscow to seek peace.

Hamas’s Release of Hostage Videos Inflames Divisions in Israel

World

Hamas’s Release of Hostage Videos Inflames Divisions in Israel

by Ephrat Livni

The fourth recording in as many days of a hostage killed in Gaza has added to pressure on the Israeli government to reach a cease-fire deal with Hamas.

Qatar’s Crucial Role in the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks

World

Qatar’s Crucial Role in the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks

by Adam Rasgon and Julian E. Barnes

The emirate has used its influence with Hamas to press for a truce with Israel. But “the last word is with those on the battlefield,” one expert said.

Israeli Military Withdraws From Jenin After 10-Day Raid

World

Israeli Military Withdraws From Jenin After 10-Day Raid

by Raja Abdulrahim

The operation killed 21 people, including children, and caused widespread destruction of streets, homes and businesses, according to Palestinian news media and residents.

Against This Mighty Paralympic Team, a Close Loss Can Feel Like a Win

World

Against This Mighty Paralympic Team, a Close Loss Can Feel Like a Win

by Elena Bergeron

Other teams give themselves an A for effort after playing the Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball team, the favorite for the gold medal at the Paris Games.

Typhoon Yagi Expected to Strengthen Before Hitting Vietnam

World

Typhoon Yagi Expected to Strengthen Before Hitting Vietnam

by John Yoon and Zixu Wang

Yagi, one of 2024’s strongest storms, hit the southern Chinese island of Hainan on Friday. It is forecast to make landfall in Vietnam on Saturday.

Is Brisbane Ready to Be the Equal of Sydney and Melbourne?

World

Is Brisbane Ready to Be the Equal of Sydney and Melbourne?

by Julia Bergin

Many don’t see Brisbane in the same light as the other two cities, but the Queensland capital is showing it, too, has cultural heft.

Friday Briefing

World

Friday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

Donald Trump’s sentencing on federal charges.

Nurses Win a Bigger Role as Doctors Strike in South Korea

World

Nurses Win a Bigger Role as Doctors Strike in South Korea

by Jin Yu Young

As hospitals struggle from a monthslong walkout, nurses have picked up some of the slack. A new law gives them more responsibilities and, they say, greater recognition.

Are Pacific Islands a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Accused Priests?

World

Are Pacific Islands a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Accused Priests?

by Pete McKenzie

Over a decades-long period, more than 30 Catholic priests and missionaries moved to remote island nations after they had allegedly abused children in the West, or had been found to do so.

Purported Rembrandt Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million

World

Purported Rembrandt Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million

by Claire Moses

“Portrait of a Girl,” a 17th-century work believed to be by the Dutch master, had been hiding in a home in Maine.

Woman in France Testifies Against Husband Accused of Bringing Men to Rape Her

World

Woman in France Testifies Against Husband Accused of Bringing Men to Rape Her

by Catherine Porter

Gisèle Pelicot spoke of the horror of being told by the police that they had evidence her husband had drugged her for years and brought men into their home to join him in raping her.

Anti-Polio Campaign in Gaza Enters New Phase, Hours After Deadly Strike

World

Anti-Polio Campaign in Gaza Enters New Phase, Hours After Deadly Strike

by Lynsey Chutel, Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Lara Jakes and Thomas Fuller

As the mass vaccination campaign shifted Thursday from central to southern Gaza, an Israeli strike reportedly killed four in an area where inoculations had just concluded.

Friday Briefing: A Judge Weighs a Monumental Trump Decision

World

Friday Briefing: A Judge Weighs a Monumental Trump Decision

by Gaya Gupta

Plus, the clothes that changed men’s fashion.

OPEC Plus Delays Plan to Increase Oil Output

World

OPEC Plus Delays Plan to Increase Oil Output

by Stanley Reed

OPEC Plus will extend its cuts until at least December. Demand has weakened, and other countries, including the United States, are expected to continue to increase production.

Russian Military Intelligence Members Indicted Over Ukraine Cyberattack

World

Russian Military Intelligence Members Indicted Over Ukraine Cyberattack

by David E. Sanger and Julian E. Barnes

The indictment unsealed on Thursday comes as the United States expands its hunt for Russia’s most elite cyberwarriors.

How Much Screen Time Should Toddlers Have? None, Sweden Says.

World

How Much Screen Time Should Toddlers Have? None, Sweden Says.

by Amelia Nierenberg

Children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any screens, Swedish public health authorities said, part of a growing effort to limit phone use by youngsters.

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

World

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

by Catrin Einhorn

Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.

German Police Shoot Gunman Dead Near Israeli Consulate in Munich

World

German Police Shoot Gunman Dead Near Israeli Consulate in Munich

by Christopher F. Schuetze

The shootout with an 18-year-old Austrian came on the anniversary of the attack on the Munich Olympics that left 11 Israelis dead, and was being investigated as a possible terrorist attack.

U.S. Charges American Commentator Who Works for Russian State TV

World

U.S. Charges American Commentator Who Works for Russian State TV

by Julian E. Barnes and Steven Lee Myers

Dimitri K. Simes, who was an adviser to Donald J. Trump’s first campaign, and his wife, Anastasia Simes, are accused of violating U.S. sanctions.

Boko Haram Kills at Least 170 Villagers in Nigeria Attack

World

Boko Haram Kills at Least 170 Villagers in Nigeria Attack

by Ismail Alfa and Ruth Maclean

Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.

Dismissing Kursk, Putin Says Ukraine’s East Is Russia’s Main Goal

World

Dismissing Kursk, Putin Says Ukraine’s East Is Russia’s Main Goal

by Marc Santora, Anton Troianovski and Nicole Tung

Dismissing Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk, the Russian leader said Kyiv made a mistake in trying to force Moscow to divert its forces from the Donbas region.

Israeli Raids Become a Near-Daily Reality for Many Palestinians

World

Israeli Raids Become a Near-Daily Reality for Many Palestinians

by Raja Abdulrahim

As an Israeli offensive against Palestinian militant groups stretched to a 10th day, residents said many people were trapped in their homes out of fear.

How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal

World

How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal

by Alan Rappeport

As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed by presidential politics.

Blinken Visits a Haiti Wracked by Corruption and Gangs

World

Blinken Visits a Haiti Wracked by Corruption and Gangs

by Michael Crowley

The United States has played a supporting role behind Kenya’s deployment of a security force tasked with helping the Haitian police combat gangs.

Macron Names Michel Barnier to Be French Prime Minister, Breaking Impasse

World

Macron Names Michel Barnier to Be French Prime Minister, Breaking Impasse

by Roger Cohen and Aurelien Breeden

The president’s choice of Michel Barnier, after an extraordinary delay, inflamed opponents on the left who came out on top in an inconclusive election.

Fugitive Ex-Mayor Whose Case Gripped the Philippines Is Arrested in Indonesia

World

Fugitive Ex-Mayor Whose Case Gripped the Philippines Is Arrested in Indonesia

by Camille Elemia and Qasim Nauman

Officials have accused Alice Guo of helping criminal syndicates involved in online scams and human trafficking, and have questioned her about whether she was born in China.

Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community

World

Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community

by Emma Bubola

For many trans women living on the fringes of the nation’s society, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis a personal hero.

World

Racing the Clock to Document ISIS Genocide of Iraq’s Yazidis

by Eve Sampson

For years, a U.N. team has painstakingly exhumed mass graves, but now the Iraqi government is ordering it to leave. Many sites remain unexamined.

In the Paralympic Fix-It Shop, Plenty of Fractures but No Blood

World

In the Paralympic Fix-It Shop, Plenty of Fractures but No Blood

by Elena Bergeron and James Hill

Repair technicians at the Paris Games fix everything from bent wheelchair frames to broken sunglasses.

When Gambia Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

World

When Gambia Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

by Ruth Maclean, Matty Jobe and Kiana Hayeri

Yassin Fatty, a traditional practitioner of female genital cutting in the West African nation of Gambia, became the first to be convicted there. But her case led to a backlash and a popular campaign to make it legal again.

Solar Farms Look to Produce Something Apart From Power: Pollinator Friendly Habitat

World

Solar Farms Look to Produce Something Apart From Power: Pollinator Friendly Habitat

by Catrin Einhorn

The sites fight climate change and can help with another global crisis: the collapse of nature. But so far, efforts to nurture wildlife habitat have been spotty.


U.S.

U.S.

Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront

by

After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?

Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid

U.S.

Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is Invalid

by

But abortion rights groups hope an appeals court will reverse the ruling before the Tuesday deadline to print the state ballots.

U.S.

A Father’s Search for a Son Who Didn’t Want to Be Found

by

Bob Garrison was determined to rescue his son from the streets. The path was more difficult than he had imagined.

Mother of Georgia Suspect Called School Minutes Before Shooting, Family Says

U.S.

Mother of Georgia Suspect Called School Minutes Before Shooting, Family Says

by Richard Fausset and Rick Rojas

The mother told relatives she reached out to the school on Wednesday morning, warning of an emergency, the suspect’s aunt said Saturday.

Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will

U.S.

Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will

by Michael Gold

In Wisconsin, former President Donald J. Trump called for eliminating the Department of Education and said he would work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, on health issues.

U.S.

‘Numerous’ People Shot on Kentucky Highway, Officials Say

by Hank Sanders

How many people were shot and what led up to the shooting on I-75 near London, Ky., was not immediately clear.

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm

U.S.

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm

by Orlando Mayorquín

Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported.

U.S.

Mr. Greedy, an African Penguin With 230 Descendants, Dies at 33

by Hank Sanders

An African penguin who left many offspring in his long life, he belonged to the largest colony of the aquatic bird species in North America, according to the zoo.

Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

U.S.

Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

by Emmett Lindner

Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.

Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

U.S.

Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

by Tim Balk

The ad, which will run in several battleground states, comes as a growing share of voters say that abortion is their top issue.

Hillary Clinton Debated Trump. Here’s Her Advice for Kamala Harris.

U.S.

Hillary Clinton Debated Trump. Here’s Her Advice for Kamala Harris.

by Reid J. Epstein

The 2016 Democratic nominee fell short to Donald Trump, but she had strong debate moments against him. In an interview, she offered some thoughts for Kamala Harris.

Can Police Prevent a School Shooting If a Threat Is Not a Crime?

U.S.

Can Police Prevent a School Shooting If a Threat Is Not a Crime?

by Patricia Mazzei

Officers are limited in their response to a possible threat of violence, but they are being trained to identify and monitor worrisome behavior earlier.

Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions

U.S.

Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions

by Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Katie Rogers and Reid J. Epstein

Kamala Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel. Donald Trump is being peppered informally by aides. Both sides share the same belief about why the debate is so crucial.

Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump

U.S.

Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump

by Lisa Lerer

Kamala Harris’s razor-sharp debate skills have powered her political ascent. Her success next week will turn on how well she adapts to an unpredictable rival.

Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters

U.S.

Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters

by Ken Bensinger and Richard Fausset

The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of state’s office called one video “a stunt.”

Texas Sues for Access to Records of Women Seeking Out-of-State Abortions

U.S.

Texas Sues for Access to Records of Women Seeking Out-of-State Abortions

by Michael Wines

The lawsuit takes aim at federal privacy rules, including one enacted this year that Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, called “a backdoor attempt at weakening Texas’ laws.”

Georgia Suspect’s Family Faced Eviction and Other Turmoil Before Shooting

U.S.

Georgia Suspect’s Family Faced Eviction and Other Turmoil Before Shooting

by Rick Rojas, Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon and Sean Keenan

Court and law enforcement records lay out the turbulence in the teenager’s family in recent years.

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

U.S.

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

by Michael Gold and Nick Corasaniti

Speaking to the national board of the Fraternal Order of Police, former President Donald J. Trump made an appeal that could run afoul of state laws and prompt accusations of voter intimidation.

California Can Ban Guns in Parks and Bars, but Not Hospitals, Court Says

U.S.

California Can Ban Guns in Parks and Bars, but Not Hospitals, Court Says

by Shawn Hubler

California and Hawaii banned guns from various public venues. A federal appeals court dusted off the history books to help determine where to allow prohibitions.

Georgia to Put School Shooting Suspect’s Parent on Trial, Testing a Novel Tactic

U.S.

Georgia to Put School Shooting Suspect’s Parent on Trial, Testing a Novel Tactic

by Shaila Dewan and Jacey Fortin

After four people were killed at Apalachee High School, prosecutors charged a student and his father, who officials say had given the boy the gun as a gift.


Politics

Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions

Politics

Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions

by

Kamala Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel. Donald Trump is being peppered informally by aides. Both sides share the same belief about why the debate is so crucial.

Hillary Clinton Has Advice on Debating Trump: ‘He Can Be Rattled’

Politics

Hillary Clinton Has Advice on Debating Trump: ‘He Can Be Rattled’

by

The 2016 Democratic nominee fell short to Donald Trump, but she had strong debate moments against him. In an interview, she offered some thoughts for Kamala Harris.

Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump

Politics

Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump

by

Kamala Harris’s razor-sharp debate skills have powered her political ascent. Her success next week will turn on how well she adapts to an unpredictable rival.

Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will

Politics

Trump Lays Out Vision for Bending the Federal Government to His Will

by Michael Gold

In Wisconsin, former President Donald J. Trump called for eliminating the Department of Education and said he would work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, on health issues.

Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

Politics

Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad

by Tim Balk

The ad, which will run in several battleground states, comes as a growing share of voters say that abortion is their top issue.

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

Politics

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

by Niraj Chokshi

The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns.

How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

Politics

How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

by Steven Lee Myers, Ken Bensinger and Jim Rutenberg

Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.

Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters

Politics

Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters

by Ken Bensinger and Richard Fausset

The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of state’s office called one video “a stunt.”

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

Politics

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

by Michael Gold and Nick Corasaniti

Speaking to the national board of the Fraternal Order of Police, former President Donald J. Trump made an appeal that could run afoul of state laws and prompt accusations of voter intimidation.

In His Last Months as President, Biden Is Both Liberated and Resigned

Politics

In His Last Months as President, Biden Is Both Liberated and Resigned

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Biden spent decades seeking the highest office, only to drop his bid for re-election under pressure. These final months before the November election are bittersweet, his allies say.

Man Plotted to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary, U.S. Says

Politics

Man Plotted to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary, U.S. Says

by Glenn Thrush

A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen was arrested in Canada after plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York, according to the Justice Department.

During NYFW, Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and More March for Voting Awareness

Politics

During NYFW, Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and More March for Voting Awareness

by Misty White Sidell

Jill Biden, Anna Wintour and top American designers participated in a voting awareness march at the onset of New York Fashion Week.

Fake Narrative About Immigrant Voting Could Drive Real Government Shutdown

Politics

Fake Narrative About Immigrant Voting Could Drive Real Government Shutdown

by Carl Hulse

Republicans want a fight over the nonexistent scourge of widespread voting by noncitizens.

Trump, Trailing Among Women, Lashes Out at His Female Accusers

Politics

Trump, Trailing Among Women, Lashes Out at His Female Accusers

by Maggie Haberman

Mr. Trump’s news conference had little to do with the issues in the 2024 presidential race, and seemed like more of a venting exercise over his frustrations about his legal travails.

The Future of JD Vance’s Charity in Ohio Is Unclear

Politics

The Future of JD Vance’s Charity in Ohio Is Unclear

by David A. Fahrenthold

A tiny nonprofit founded by Trump’s running mate to improve the lives of Ohioans suffering from opioid addiction remains in limbo.

Trump and Vance Took Questions on Child Care. Their Non-Answers Said a Lot.

Politics

Trump and Vance Took Questions on Child Care. Their Non-Answers Said a Lot.

by Michael C. Bender

The former president and his running mate gave nearly equally confusing answers when asked separately this week how they would make child care more affordable.

What the Harris and Trump Campaigns Said About the Georgia School Shooting

Politics

What the Harris and Trump Campaigns Said About the Georgia School Shooting

by Tim Balk

The presidential candidates and their running mates all expressed regret, but have very different approaches to how they would regulate guns in America.

Dick Cheney Says He Will Vote for Kamala Harris

Politics

Dick Cheney Says He Will Vote for Kamala Harris

by Annie Karni

The hawkish conservative and vice president under President George W. Bush has broken with Donald J. Trump before. Earlier this week, his daughter Liz Cheney said she would vote for Ms. Harris.

G.O.P. Candidates Distort Records on Women, Seeking to Blunt a Liability

Politics

G.O.P. Candidates Distort Records on Women, Seeking to Blunt a Liability

by Annie Karni and Robert Jimison

Congressional Republicans in races around the country are seeking to appeal to women by pledging support for I.V.F. and abortion access, even if they have opposed them in the past.

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Politics

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

by Ryan Mac, Theodore Schleifer and Maggie Haberman

Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.


N.Y.

What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams’s Top Aides

N.Y.

What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams’s Top Aides

by Hurubie Meko

The administration of New York City’s mayor was thrown into turmoil as federal inquiries reached his inner circle.

40 Years Later, Does ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ Still Resonate?

N.Y.

40 Years Later, Does ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ Still Resonate?

by Ginia Bellafante

Remembered for capturing ’80s downtown decadence, Jay McInerney’s iconic novel predicted the mood of New York City today.

How Jerome Lordet, a Celebrity Hairstylist, Spends His Sundays

N.Y.

How Jerome Lordet, a Celebrity Hairstylist, Spends His Sundays

by Tammy LaGorce

Jerome Lordet grabs a scooter to get around the city and make house calls for his famous clients.

N.Y.

At the U.S. Open, Hourly-Wage Ushers Corral the Well-Heeled Crowds

by Corey Kilgannon and Hiroko Masuike

Since fans often must wait until breaks between games to enter, employees in blue shirts have the dicey task of holding them back for several excruciating minutes until play is paused.

3 Die Amid Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at an Assisted Living Home

N.Y.

3 Die Amid Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at an Assisted Living Home

by Shayla Colon

Twenty-five people connected to the home, in Albany, N.Y., have been hospitalized amid the outbreak, officials said.

N.Y.

You Can Buy a Piece of the Famous Hotel Chelsea Sign

by James Barron

The neon sign that hung alongside the West 23rd Street hotel is going up for auction, letter by letter.

Trump’s Sentencing in Hush-Money Case Delayed Until Nov. 26, After Election

N.Y.

Trump’s Sentencing in Hush-Money Case Delayed Until Nov. 26, After Election

by Ben Protess, Kate Christobek and William K. Rashbaum

The decision by Justice Juan M. Merchan means voters will be left in the dark about whether the former president will face time behind bars.

N.Y.P.D. Ousts 2 Reporters From Headquarters in Escalation of Tensions

N.Y.

N.Y.P.D. Ousts 2 Reporters From Headquarters in Escalation of Tensions

by Emma G. Fitzsimmons

The actions taken against the reporters, from The New York Post and The New York Times, came after federal agents seized the phone of New York City’s police commissioner.

Working on a Sri Lankan-Australian Epic, He Learned His Family’s Past

N.Y.

Working on a Sri Lankan-Australian Epic, He Learned His Family’s Past

by Laura Collins-Hughes

As the acclaimed “Counting and Cracking” makes its North American debut, the playwright describes the work as “my soul on a plate.”

The Creators of ‘Grounded’ Discuss Writing for the Met Opera

N.Y.

The Creators of ‘Grounded’ Discuss Writing for the Met Opera

by Joshua Barone

Jeanine Tesori and George Brant discuss the first time they heard “Grounded,” and how they instantly knew what they would change for the Met.

Man Plotted to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary, U.S. Says

N.Y.

Man Plotted to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary, U.S. Says

by Glenn Thrush

A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen was arrested in Canada after plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York, according to the Justice Department.

N.Y.

Clark Halstead, Real Estate Broker Who Broke the Mold, Dies at 83

by Sam Roberts

He employed audacious marketing campaigns to lift his agency into the top tier of New York firms representing luxury properties.

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

N.Y.

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

by William McDonald

The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is a sampler of his artful obituaries.

N.Y.

Overlooked No More: Gwendolyn B. Bennett, Harlem Renaissance Star Plagued by Misfortune

by Dan Saltzstein

She was a talented young poet and artist who was central to a fledgling cultural movement, but her life was shrouded by one tragedy after another.

Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget

N.Y.

Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget

by Laurel Graeber

“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.

Flurry of Inquiries Prompts Questions About Adams’s Ability to Run New York

N.Y.

Flurry of Inquiries Prompts Questions About Adams’s Ability to Run New York

by Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Dana Rubinstein

The revelation that much of Mayor Eric Adams’s inner circle is under federal investigation stunned city officials, and some worried their work could be affected.

N.Y.

28 Broadway and Off Broadway Shows to See This Fall

by Laura Collins-Hughes

New York stages are welcoming Robert Downey Jr., Adam Driver, Audra McDonald and more this season.

Facing Entrenched School Segregation, New Jersey Tries Something New

N.Y.

Facing Entrenched School Segregation, New Jersey Tries Something New

by Tracey Tully

New Jersey is holding mediation sessions to settle a segregation lawsuit. If an agreement is reached, other states may take notice.

N.Y.

Brian Ketcham, Effective Foe of Traffic and Smog, Dies at 85

by Sam Roberts

An engineer and influential environmentalist in New York, he fought for bus lanes, bridge tolls and limits on parking and against more highways, as in the aborted Westway plan.


Business

How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

Business

How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

by Steven Lee Myers, Ken Bensinger and Jim Rutenberg

Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

Business

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

by Niraj Chokshi

The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns.

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Business

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

by Ryan Mac, Theodore Schleifer and Maggie Haberman

Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.

Business

Carl Icahn, Activist Investor, Faces Intense Scrutiny From Wall Street

by Maureen Farrell

The value of the 88-year-old activist investor’s company has fallen by nearly $20 billion. Mr. Icahn said that he was “absolutely not selling.”

Business

Stock Slide as Investors Wrestle With Shifting Bets on Rate Cuts

by Joe Rennison and Danielle Kaye

The stock market “can’t win” at the moment, said Andrew Brenner, head of international fixed income at National Alliance Securities. “Heads I lose, tails I lose.”

U.S. Job Market Shifts to Lower Gear

Business

U.S. Job Market Shifts to Lower Gear

by Lydia DePillis

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, fewer than economists had expected, and previous months were revised downward.

Business

How to Handle the Delay in the Release of the FAFSA Form

by Ann Carrns

The student financial aid application is expected to be ready by Dec. 1, two months later than usual. Experts offer some tips on what to do in the meantime.

Low Interest Rates Pose Risks for Investors

Business

Low Interest Rates Pose Risks for Investors

by Jeff Sommer

While rate cuts are welcome in much of the economy, they pose problems for risk-averse investors who relish high money market and bond yields.

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm

Business

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm

by Orlando Mayorquín

Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported.

Can the Business of Tennis Be Fixed?

Business

Can the Business of Tennis Be Fixed?

by Lauren Hirsch, Bernhard Warner and Ravi Mattu

In an interview with DealBook, the U.S.T.A. chief Lew Sherr discussed the U.S. Open’s record attendance, the prospect of a new tennis league, and fighting with pickleball for court space.

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

Business

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

by Christina Jewett

More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.

Business

Clark Halstead, Real Estate Broker Who Broke the Mold, Dies at 83

by Sam Roberts

He employed audacious marketing campaigns to lift his agency into the top tier of New York firms representing luxury properties.

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

Business

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

by William McDonald

The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is a sampler of his artful obituaries.

Morgan Stanley Is Fined for First Republic C.E.O.’s Stock Sales

Business

Morgan Stanley Is Fined for First Republic C.E.O.’s Stock Sales

by Rob Copeland

James Herbert was permitted to sell nearly $7 million of shares before First Republic Bank’s demise last year, Massachusetts regulators said.

Business

Michael Lerner, 81, Is Dead; Founder of a Combative Jewish Magazine

by Adam Nossiter

His publication, Tikkun, was a leading voice for left-wing American Jews. His ideas about “the politics of meaning” were embraced by Hillary Clinton.

Business

Ted Drewes Jr., the Frozen Custard King of St. Louis, Dies at 96

by Alex Williams

Celebrity chefs and politicians paid tribute to the man behind the extra-thick shake known as the concrete, an intrinsic part of St. Louis summers.

White House Condemns Tucker Carlson Interview With Holocaust Revisionist

Business

White House Condemns Tucker Carlson Interview With Holocaust Revisionist

by Katie Robertson

Mr. Carlson’s guest on “Tucker on X” made a variety of false claims about the Holocaust and World War II.

Oasis Fans Balked at High Ticket Prices. But Were They ‘Dynamic’?

Business

Oasis Fans Balked at High Ticket Prices. But Were They ‘Dynamic’?

by Ben Sisario

A regulator said it was opening an investigation into Ticketmaster’s actions, but the company disputed that “dynamic pricing” came into play.

The Big Number: $3.8 Billion

Business

The Big Number: $3.8 Billion

by Santul Nerkar

The amount offered by Nordstrom’s founding family to buy its namesake retailer.

Business

For the Fed, a Sign That the Job Market Is Cooling but Not Cracking

by Jeanna Smialek

Fed officials are hurtling toward a rate cut this month, but Friday’s jobs data left their options open on the size of that reduction.

Trumponomics 2.0: Breaking Down Donald Trump’s Economic Plan

Business

Trumponomics 2.0: Breaking Down Donald Trump’s Economic Plan

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch, Ephrat Livni and Benjamin Mullin

Higher tariffs, lower taxes, and more of Elon Musk: The former president outlined his economic vision to an audience of business leaders. But questions abound.

U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan

Business

U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan

by River Akira Davis

A looming decision in Washington to block Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel on national security grounds is raising sharp questions in Tokyo.

Co-Hosts of N.B.A. Player Podcasts Have ‘Best Job on the Planet’

Business

Co-Hosts of N.B.A. Player Podcasts Have ‘Best Job on the Planet’

by David Gardner

For the friends of some famous athletes, hosting a show can mean a little money, some fame and a whole lot of work.

What Is ‘Agentic’ AI? It Doesn’t Require a Human to Tell It What to Do

Business

What Is ‘Agentic’ AI? It Doesn’t Require a Human to Tell It What to Do

by Erin Griffith

So-called agentic artificial intelligence doesn’t require a human to tell it what to do. At least, that’s the idea.

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Business

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

by Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.

7-Eleven Rejects Takeover Bid From Big Canadian Chain

Business

7-Eleven Rejects Takeover Bid From Big Canadian Chain

by River Akira Davis

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, the operator of 7-Eleven, has rebuffed a buyout offer that would have been the largest foreign-led acquisition of a Japanese company.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

Business

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

by Adam Satariano

Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed “growing pains” for the company’s problems and pledged to make improvements.

Larry Ellison Will Control Paramount After Skydance Merger

Business

Larry Ellison Will Control Paramount After Skydance Merger

by Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

An F.C.C. filing shows that companies affiliated with Mr. Ellison will own most of the voting interest currently held by Shari Redstone.

4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs

Business

4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs

by Sydney Ember

The Transportation Department ordered American, Delta, Southwest and United to share more information about their rewards practices to ensure they are fair to consumers and rivals.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Another Pillar of Biden’s Student Debt Plan

Business

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Another Pillar of Biden’s Student Debt Plan

by Zach Montague

The plan would affect millions of borrowers struggling with runaway interest and others who were still paying off loans after decades. It was set to take effect this fall.

OPEC Plus Delays Plan to Increase Oil Output

Business

OPEC Plus Delays Plan to Increase Oil Output

by Stanley Reed

OPEC Plus will extend its cuts until at least December. Demand has weakened, and other countries, including the United States, are expected to continue to increase production.

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

Business

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

by Christina Jewett

The percentage of middle and high school students reporting that they vaped tobacco products declined to about a third of the peak levels in 2019, a new survey shows.

Trump Calls for an Efficiency Commission, an Idea Pushed by Elon Musk

Business

Trump Calls for an Efficiency Commission, an Idea Pushed by Elon Musk

by Michael Gold and Alan Rappeport

Donald Trump, in a speech in New York, said the commission would conduct a sweeping audit of the federal government and recommend “drastic reforms” for cutting waste.

How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal

Business

How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal

by Alan Rappeport

As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed by presidential politics.

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

Business

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

by Erin Griffith

A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.

Harris’s Capital Gains Tax Break

Business

Harris’s Capital Gains Tax Break

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni

The vice president has proposed raising the levy on capital gains, a break from President Biden’s economic agenda, as she tries to keep big donors and progressives on side.

Tax Policy Becomes a Fault Line for Harris

Business

Tax Policy Becomes a Fault Line for Harris

by Andrew Duehren

The vice president is relying on tax proposals as a way to show she is different from both President Biden and her Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Job Hunting Is a Challenge for Recent College Grads

Business

Job Hunting Is a Challenge for Recent College Grads

by Talmon Joseph Smith

Unemployment is still low, but job seekers are competing for fewer openings, and hiring is sluggish. That’s a big turnaround from recent years.

BLS Data on Jobs and Consumer Prices Faces a Test of Trust

Business

BLS Data on Jobs and Consumer Prices Faces a Test of Trust

by Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks prices and employment, faces scrutiny after several missteps. Some questions have gone unanswered.

Why This Jobs Report Could Be the Most Pivotal One in Years

Business

Why This Jobs Report Could Be the Most Pivotal One in Years

by Jeanna Smialek

It’s tough to overstate how much hinges on Friday’s employment update, from the path for interest rates to the economic outlook.

Samples of Linda Deutsch’s Reporting on 50 Years of Sensational Trials

Business

Samples of Linda Deutsch’s Reporting on 50 Years of Sensational Trials

by Trip Gabriel

Covering some of America’s most sensational trials, she produced urgent, pithy “ledes” in the best tradition of wire-service reporting. Here’s a sampler.

How Partisan Media Covered Trump’s Arlington Visit

Business

How Partisan Media Covered Trump’s Arlington Visit

by Santul Nerkar

Liberal outlets criticized Mr. Trump for turning his visit into a photo opportunity, while conservative ones falsely suggested the altercation never happened.

Linda Deutsch, The A.P.’s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80

Business

Linda Deutsch, The A.P.’s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80

by Trip Gabriel

Covering notorious trials, she offered readers an unvarnished view of the sordid side of celebrity, told through many of the country’s most riveting legal dramas.

J. Richard Munro, Who Oversaw the Creation of Time Warner, Dies at 93

Business

J. Richard Munro, Who Oversaw the Creation of Time Warner, Dies at 93

by Clay Risen

As chief executive, he expanded Time Inc.’s offerings, fended off a hostile takeover and built the world’s largest media company.

Boeing Starliner Set to Leave Space Station Without Crew

Business

Boeing Starliner Set to Leave Space Station Without Crew

by Kenneth Chang

The troubled spacecraft is scheduled to undock on Friday for a trip back to Earth while two NASA astronauts will stay in orbit.

Biden Expected to Block U.S. Steel Takeover by Nippon

Business

Biden Expected to Block U.S. Steel Takeover by Nippon

by Andrew Duehren, Alan Rappeport and Lauren Hirsch

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is expected to raise national security concerns about selling the iconic steel producer to Japan’s Nippon Steel.

Las Vegas Places a Bet on a New Art Museum, With Help From L.A.

Business

Las Vegas Places a Bet on a New Art Museum, With Help From L.A.

by Robin Pogrebin

The city agreed to give land to a museum championed by the casino magnate Elaine Wynn, which will be a partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Business

Jim Riswold, Creator of ‘Bo Knows’ and Air Jordan Ads, Dies at 66

by Michael S. Rosenwald

His work for Nike — particularly commercials starring Michael Jordan and Spike Lee — blurred the line between advertising and entertainment.

Nordstrom Family Offers $3.8 Billion to Buy Its Namesake Retailer

Business

Nordstrom Family Offers $3.8 Billion to Buy Its Namesake Retailer

by Lauren Hirsch and Jordyn Holman

The $23-per-share offer by the department store’s founding family comes as retailers struggle to navigate new shopping trends and costly real estate.

Business

Noel Parmentel Jr., Essayist, Polemicist and Apostate, Dies at 98

by Sam Roberts

A self-described “reactionary individualist,” he mentored Joan Didion and was credited with famously comparing Nixon to a used-car salesman.

Iran Emerges as a Top Disinformation Threat in U.S. Presidential Race

Business

Iran Emerges as a Top Disinformation Threat in U.S. Presidential Race

by Steven Lee Myers, Tiffany Hsu and Farnaz Fassihi

With a flurry of hacks and fake websites, Iran has intensified its efforts to discredit American democracy and possibly tip the race against former President Donald Trump.

Business

Trump Media Stock Price Down 70% From March Peak

by Matthew Goldstein

The stock price of the former president’s social media company has often moved in tandem with investor perception of his standing in the presidential race.

TikTok Expands its Election Resources Ahead of November

Business

TikTok Expands its Election Resources Ahead of November

by Sapna Maheshwari

The company is an increasingly popular source of political news. It’s adding more content about how elections work and media literacy.

Slowdown Déjà Vu Rattles the Markets

Business

Slowdown Déjà Vu Rattles the Markets

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni

Investors sent technology stocks and other assets tumbling on concerns that the U.S. economy could be headed for a hard landing.

It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

Business

It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

by Christopher Hall

The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.

In Japan, the Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End

Business

In Japan, the Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End

by River Akira Davis and Kiuko Notoya

Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates.

U.S. Market Slump Led by Nvidia Sparks Global Sell-Off

Business

U.S. Market Slump Led by Nvidia Sparks Global Sell-Off

by Danielle Kaye and River Akira Davis

Another day of anxiety hit stock markets around the world, with technology stocks the focus of attention.


Opinion

High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better

Opinion

High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better

by

We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time.

Opinion

Why I Still Think Trump Will Win

by

Three reasons to doubt the Democrats’ chances.

Tucker Carlson Welcomes a Hitler Apologist to His Show

Opinion

Tucker Carlson Welcomes a Hitler Apologist to His Show

by

Nazi sympathy is the natural endpoint of the politics of trolling.

Opinion

Harris or Trump? The Prophet of Presidential Elections Is Ready to Call the Race.

by

Allan Lichtman’s method for predicting election winners has an impressive track record.

I Love the Kids in My Life. And I’m Raising None of Them.

Opinion

I Love the Kids in My Life. And I’m Raising None of Them.

by

You don’t have to have kids to have kids in your life.

Can ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Change a Conservative Religious Culture?

Opinion

Can ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Change a Conservative Religious Culture?

by

A seemingly frothy reality show has a deeper conflict at its core.

Donald Trump Is Stuck

Opinion

Donald Trump Is Stuck

by

The former president has to answer for Dobbs. He can’t wriggle out of it.

Forget the Yacht. The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness.

Opinion

Forget the Yacht. The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness.

by

On our public lands, nobody can pull rank on you. Except a bear.

None of Trump’s Economic ‘Solutions’ Hold Any Water

Opinion

None of Trump’s Economic ‘Solutions’ Hold Any Water

by Jamelle Bouie

Trump has only two answers to every problem: tariffs and mass deportation.

Opinion

It’s Time to Name Heat Waves Like Hurricanes

by Eric Klinenberg

Heat waves are America’s deadliest weather events. It’s time we name them.

Making End-of-Life Decisions

Opinion

Making End-of-Life Decisions

by

Readers discuss unwanted medical care and choosing to die.

Kamala Harris Needs a Better Plan for Taxing the Ultrarich

Opinion

Kamala Harris Needs a Better Plan for Taxing the Ultrarich

by Peter Coy

Taxing unrealized capital gains is a poor way to achieve a laudable goal.

The Importance of Books in Our Lives

Opinion

The Importance of Books in Our Lives

by

Readers share their love of books in response to Margaret Renkl’s essay. Also: Taxes on the superrich; teaching the Bible; nurturing friendships.

Opinion

The Fed Needs to Pull the Plane Up

by Paul Krugman

The soft landing has happened; now it’s time to cut interest rates.

Only the First Amendment Can Protect Students, Campuses and Speech

Opinion

Only the First Amendment Can Protect Students, Campuses and Speech

by Cass R. Sunstein

Colleges and universities are democracy’s greatest arsenal. They do not need the unanimity of the graveyard.

Opinion

We Must Invest in Our Aging Nuclear Arsenal

by Mike Turner

All three legs of America’s nuclear triad need substantial modernization and billions of dollars to keep pace with our adversaries.

Two Christian Conservatives Debate the Merits of Voting for Kamala Harris

Opinion

Two Christian Conservatives Debate the Merits of Voting for Kamala Harris

by Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat goes head-to-head with his fellow columnist David French over how to move Republicans past Trump.

Housing in Ireland Is Broken

Opinion

Housing in Ireland Is Broken

by Rob Stothard

Are the thousands of empty properties scattered across the country any kind of solution?

The Junkification of American Life

Opinion

The Junkification of American Life

by David Brooks

Why we want the wrong things.

Bacon Prices and the Windmills of Trump’s Mind

Opinion

Bacon Prices and the Windmills of Trump’s Mind

by Paul Krugman

Who you gonna believe, him or your lying eyes?

What If I’m the ‘Friend’ Donald Trump Referred To?

Opinion

What If I’m the ‘Friend’ Donald Trump Referred To?

by John McWhorter

His “weave” conveys meaning, I’ll give him that. But it says something he does not intend.

The School Shooting Horror in Georgia

Opinion

The School Shooting Horror in Georgia

by

Readers discuss gun laws, trying the suspect as an adult, defining mass shootings and more. Also: A view from AIPAC; an anti-family Republican Party.

The Viral Blackout Challenge Is Killing Young People. Courts Are Finally Taking It Seriously.

Opinion

The Viral Blackout Challenge Is Killing Young People. Courts Are Finally Taking It Seriously.

by David French

What should we do when TikTok’s algorithm turns deadly?

Netanyahu Is Trying to Save Himself. Will He Sink Harris?

Opinion

Netanyahu Is Trying to Save Himself. Will He Sink Harris?

by Thomas L. Friedman and Vishakha Darbha

The columnist Thomas L. Friedman explains what Netanyahu’s three key goals mean for the upcoming U.S. election.

The Solution to New York’s Transit Problem Is So Obvious Nobody Wants to Hear It

Opinion

The Solution to New York’s Transit Problem Is So Obvious Nobody Wants to Hear It

by Pamela Paul

Too many bus and subway passengers don’t pay. The best solution is more policing.

Kamala Harris’s Toughest Opponent on Debate Night Is Joe Biden.

Opinion

Kamala Harris’s Toughest Opponent on Debate Night Is Joe Biden.

by Carlos Lozada

Donald Trump seems to wish he could still run against Joe Biden. Harris probably wishes she didn’t have to.

Opinion

I’m Just a Human Sitting in Front of a Stack of Blank Paper, Sketching as Fast as I Can

by Pablo Delcan

My nine months as a generative art model.

Trump-Vance Is Making Something Very Clear About Trumpism

Opinion

Trump-Vance Is Making Something Very Clear About Trumpism

by Noah Millman

Some of the most institutionally destabilizing aspects of Trump-style populism may be inseparable from its core appeal.

Opinion

Harris or Trump? The Prophet of Presidential Elections Is Ready to Call the Race.

by Allan Lichtman, Nayeema Raza and Adam Westbrook

Allan Lichtman’s method for predicting election winners has an impressive track record.

We Have Reached the Scrounging-for-Scandals Phase of the Campaign

Opinion

We Have Reached the Scrounging-for-Scandals Phase of the Campaign

by Charles M. Blow

The false “stolen valor” claim isn’t sticking, but that hasn’t stopped conservatives from using it.

Opinion

Will North Carolina’s MAGA Extremists Doom Trump?

by Frank Bruni

There’s a whiff of Republican panic in this battleground state.

JD Vance’s Conversion to Catholicism

Opinion

JD Vance’s Conversion to Catholicism

by

Readers discuss an article about how he discovered his faith. Also: The Hamas tunnels; prioritizing child care; accessibility in Paris and Barcelona.

How Trump Wins (and Harris and the Democrats Blow It)

Opinion

How Trump Wins (and Harris and the Democrats Blow It)

by David Brooks

The former president’s campaign comes down to the “five turbines of Trumpism.”

Why the Presidential Election Is This Close

Opinion

Why the Presidential Election Is This Close

by Thomas B. Edsall

Polarization doesn’t just pull us apart; it holds coalitions together.

These Chemicals Are Hurting Us. Why Aren’t We Regulating Them?

Opinion

These Chemicals Are Hurting Us. Why Aren’t We Regulating Them?

by Erin Brockovich, Alison Bruzek and Derek Arthur

Erin Brockovich is sounding the alarm on forever chemicals.

Opinion

Yuval Harari: A.I. Threatens Democracy

by Yuval Noah Harari

The world will soon be flooded with fake humans.

How Harris Wins (and Trump and the Republicans Blow It)

Opinion

How Harris Wins (and Trump and the Republicans Blow It)

by Ross Douthat

To understand Harris’s success, you have to think about Marie Kondo and her ruthless minimalism about clutter.

Whitney Fox’s Run Against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Exposes MAGA Weakness in Florida

Opinion

Whitney Fox’s Run Against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Exposes MAGA Weakness in Florida

by Jessica Grose

Representative Anna Paulina Luna, a Trump acolyte, is vulnerable to her challenger, Whitney Fox, in Florida’s 13th District.

Electing Judges in Mexico? It’s a Bad Idea.

Opinion

Electing Judges in Mexico? It’s a Bad Idea.

by Amrit Singh and Adriana Garcia

The judicial overhaul in Mexico could harm government accountability, undermine the justice system and give even greater power to drug cartels.

A Hostage Deal Is a Poison Pill for Israel

Opinion

A Hostage Deal Is a Poison Pill for Israel

by Bret Stephens

Captives should not be ransomed at the cost of creating more hostages.

How Netanyahu Is Trying to Save Himself, Elect Trump and Defeat Harris

Opinion

How Netanyahu Is Trying to Save Himself, Elect Trump and Defeat Harris

by Thomas L. Friedman

The Israeli prime minister’s approach to Gaza and the hostages is plainly tied up in his political self-interest.

The Political Rage of Left-Behind Regions

Opinion

The Political Rage of Left-Behind Regions

by Paul Krugman

What we can learn from the geography of right-wing extremism.

The Slain Hostages, and the Aftermath

Opinion

The Slain Hostages, and the Aftermath

by

Readers react to Biden, Netanyahu and the killing of the hostages. Also: Trump and I.V.F.; a gay-Christian alliance; reasons for joy; Disney trips; fancy dorms.

Don’t Flip Out Over Election Forecasts

Opinion

Don’t Flip Out Over Election Forecasts

by Kristen Soltis Anderson

Election forecasters and their predictive models in the presidential race are in the spotlight. Here’s how to understand this work better.

James Carville: Kamala Harris’s Best Strategy to Defeat Trump

Opinion

James Carville: Kamala Harris’s Best Strategy to Defeat Trump

by James Carville

She has to help Trump hurt himself in the debate, break with Biden on policy and show how she has grown since the 2020 campaign.

These Young Voters Offer a Road Map for Kamala Harris

Opinion

These Young Voters Offer a Road Map for Kamala Harris

by Patrick Healy and Vishakha Darbha

Listen in on this focus group with undecided Gen Z voters.

Opinion

College Students Need to Grow Up. Schools Need to Let Them.

by Rita Koganzon

It’s time for students to take back their independence.


Tech

How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

Tech

How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media

by Steven Lee Myers, Ken Bensinger and Jim Rutenberg

Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Tech

How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

by Ryan Mac, Theodore Schleifer and Maggie Haberman

Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.

Remedies to Google’s Search Monopoly Will Be Decided by August 2025, Judge Says

Tech

Remedies to Google’s Search Monopoly Will Be Decided by August 2025, Judge Says

by Cecilia Kang

After ruling against Google last month, Judge Amit P. Mehta said he would take until next August to determine fixes that the company must make.

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

Tech

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

by Niraj Chokshi

The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns.

X Gets a Brazilian Ax + Founder Mode + Listeners Respond on School Phone Bans

Tech

X Gets a Brazilian Ax + Founder Mode + Listeners Respond on School Phone Bans

by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Davis Land, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto, Diane Wong and Jack Nicas

“This is not a normal legal dispute.”

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Tech

Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

by Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

Tech

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest

by Adam Satariano

Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed “growing pains” for the company’s problems and pledged to make improvements.

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

Tech

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

by Erin Griffith

A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years.

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library

Tech

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library

by Eli Tan

The dispute started in the early days of the pandemic when the organization expanded access to a free online collection of books.

Waymo Turns Toward Making Money as It Expands Driverless Car Business

Tech

Waymo Turns Toward Making Money as It Expands Driverless Car Business

by Eli Tan

Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.

OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Is Trying to Grow Up

Tech

OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Is Trying to Grow Up

by Cade Metz and Mike Isaac

The maker of ChatGPT is struggling to transform itself into a profit-driven company while satisfying worries about the safety of artificial intelligence.

Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment

Tech

Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment

by Stuart A. Thompson and Tiffany Hsu

America’s right flank remains the chief purveyor of misinformation, but this summer’s political tumult created ideal conditions for falsehoods to spread among progressives.

Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.

Tech

Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.

by Peter Eavis

A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.

With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms

Tech

With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms

by Jack Nicas and Kate Conger

The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares.

OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy

Tech

OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy

by Cade Metz and Mike Isaac

The prominent A.I. start-up is also considering a change to its corporate structure to make it more appealing to outside investors.

Tech

How I Improved My Tainted Reputation With Chatbots

by Kevin Roose

When I set out to improve my tainted reputation with chatbots, I discovered a new world of A.I. manipulation.

The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin’s A.I. Reputation Rehab

Tech

The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin’s A.I. Reputation Rehab

by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Emily Lang, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and Rowan Niemisto

Tech platforms and governments are in a standoff.

Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI

Tech

Apple and Nvidia in Talks to Invest in OpenAI

by Cade Metz, Michael J. de la Merced and Tripp Mickle

Led by the investment firm Thrive Capital, the new deal would value the artificial intelligence start-up at over $100 billion.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

Tech

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight

by Mike Isaac and Sheera Frenkel

The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to privacy and security.


Science

Boeing Starliner’s Future Is Unclear After Returning Without Astronauts

Science

Boeing Starliner’s Future Is Unclear After Returning Without Astronauts

by Kenneth Chang

Two NASA crew remain on the International Space Station after the troubled vehicle they rode undocked and then landed in the New Mexico desert.

Why Do Apes Make Gestures?

Science

Why Do Apes Make Gestures?

by Carl Zimmer

Chimps and other apes have been observed making more than 80 meaningful gestures. Three theories have tried to explain why.

What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional Dogs

Science

What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional Dogs

by Emily Anthes

Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods are studying how the canine mind develops and what makes a successful service dog.

Imperiled by Volcanic Eruptions, Iceland Scoops Up Answers From the Deep

Science

Imperiled by Volcanic Eruptions, Iceland Scoops Up Answers From the Deep

by Gaia Squarci and Robin George Andrews

Earth scientists are working to determine the course of future lava flows in Iceland’s southwestern corner one bucketful at a time.

Science

Mining for Neutrinos and for Cosmic Answers

by Joseph Howlett

In a South Dakota cavern, scientists are working to capture the most elusive particles in the universe.

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

Science

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

by Teddy Rosenbluth

Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur.

Science

Our Bigger Brains Came With a Downside: Faster Aging

by Carl Zimmer

A study comparing chimpanzee and human brains suggests that the regions that grew the most during human evolution are the most susceptible to aging.

Dismantling the Ship That Drilled for the Ocean’s Deepest Secrets

Science

Dismantling the Ship That Drilled for the Ocean’s Deepest Secrets

by Maya Wei-Haas

The JOIDES Resolution, which for decades was key to advancing the understanding of the Earth and its innards, concluded what could be its final scientific expedition.

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

Science

Starliner Capsule Returns, but Boeing’s Space Business Woes Remain

by Niraj Chokshi

The capsule, which returned without astronauts, and other space programs at Boeing have suffered many delays and cost overruns.

The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio

Science

The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio

by Apoorva Mandavilli

In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza.

Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores

Science

Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores

by Max Bearak and Federico Rios

A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores.

Broken Again. A National Advocate for Drug Recovery Relapses.

Science

Broken Again. A National Advocate for Drug Recovery Relapses.

by Matt Richtel

William Cope Moyers told the world he had it all figured out after beating his addiction to crack cocaine. But then a dentist gave him an opioid pain killer.

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

Science

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

by Christina Jewett

More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.

Missouri Reports Bird Flu in a Patient Without a Known Risk

Science

Missouri Reports Bird Flu in a Patient Without a Known Risk

by Apoorva Mandavilli

Previous human infections occurred in workers on farms. But community transmission of the virus remains unlikely for now, experts said.

Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage

Science

Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage

by Christina Caron

The D.E.A. is increasing its quota for the popular stimulant as patients still struggle to fill prescriptions.

Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget

Science

Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget

by Laurel Graeber

“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.

Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.?

Science

Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.?

by Roni Caryn Rabin

The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Science

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

by Catrin Einhorn

Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

Science

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

by Christina Jewett

The percentage of middle and high school students reporting that they vaped tobacco products declined to about a third of the peak levels in 2019, a new survey shows.

Science

Steve Silberman, 66, Dies; Writer Deepened Understanding of Autism

by Richard Sandomir

Prodded by Oliver Sacks, he wrote a humane, award-winning book about the condition. A music maven, he also wrote liner notes for the Grateful Dead and his friend David Crosby.

Solar Farms Look to Produce Something Apart From Power: Pollinator Friendly Habitat

Science

Solar Farms Look to Produce Something Apart From Power: Pollinator Friendly Habitat

by Catrin Einhorn

The sites fight climate change and can help with another global crisis: the collapse of nature. But so far, efforts to nurture wildlife habitat have been spotty.

Boeing Starliner Set to Leave Space Station Without Crew

Science

Boeing Starliner Set to Leave Space Station Without Crew

by Kenneth Chang

The troubled spacecraft is scheduled to undock on Friday for a trip back to Earth while two NASA astronauts will stay in orbit.

Climate Change Is Making Glacier Tourism More Popular, and Riskier

Science

Climate Change Is Making Glacier Tourism More Popular, and Riskier

by Austyn Gaffney

More tourists are eager to visit vanishing glaciers and ice caves, but warming is also making the sites unstable.

An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint Replacement

Science

An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint Replacement

by Gina Kolata

Many doctors say it is too dangerous to perform the common surgeries on people with high body mass indexes, but patients say they are facing discrimination.

New Photos From Titanic Show Long-Lost Statue and Damaged Bow

Science

New Photos From Titanic Show Long-Lost Statue and Damaged Bow

by Sara Ruberg

RMS Titanic Inc., the company that led the expedition, brought back two million photos of the site. The ship’s famed bow has been damaged, the company said.

John Podesta, Biden’s Top Climate Negotiator, to Visit China

Science

John Podesta, Biden’s Top Climate Negotiator, to Visit China

by Lisa Friedman

John Podesta is expected to push for China to set more ambitious greenhouse gas targets.

In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture

Science

In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture

by Jennie Erin Smith

Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.

Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

Science

Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

by Jan Hoffman

Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs.

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

Science

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

by Coral Davenport

Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posing a quiet but growing threat.

Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.

Science

Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.

by Paula Span

In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways.

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

Science

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas

Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.


Health

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

Health

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role

by Christina Jewett

More than 150 people were sickened from products sold at smoke and vape shops, providing evidence of the lax regulation of new food items.

Broken Again. A National Advocate for Drug Recovery Relapses.

Health

Broken Again. A National Advocate for Drug Recovery Relapses.

by Matt Richtel

William Cope Moyers told the world he had it all figured out after beating his addiction to crack cocaine. But then a dentist gave him an opioid pain killer.

Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.?

Health

Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.?

by Roni Caryn Rabin

The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.

Missouri Reports Bird Flu in a Patient Without a Known Risk

Health

Missouri Reports Bird Flu in a Patient Without a Known Risk

by Apoorva Mandavilli

Previous human infections occurred in workers on farms. But community transmission of the virus remains unlikely for now, experts said.

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

Health

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

by Christina Jewett

The percentage of middle and high school students reporting that they vaped tobacco products declined to about a third of the peak levels in 2019, a new survey shows.

An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint Replacement

Health

An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint Replacement

by Gina Kolata

Many doctors say it is too dangerous to perform the common surgeries on people with high body mass indexes, but patients say they are facing discrimination.

Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

Health

Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

by Jan Hoffman

Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs.

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

Health

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas

Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm

Health

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Egg Recall by Wisconsin Farm

by Orlando Mayorquín

Officials said 65 people in nine states have been infected in the outbreak, which has been traced to an egg farm. No deaths have been reported.

Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

Health

Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

by Emmett Lindner

Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.

Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage

Health

Vyvanse Production Increased by D.E.A. Amid A.D.H.D. Medication Shortage

by Christina Caron

The D.E.A. is increasing its quota for the popular stimulant as patients still struggle to fill prescriptions.

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Health

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

by Catrin Einhorn

Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.

6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

Health

6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

by Julia Webster Ayuso

Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.

Cuomo to Testify to Congress on Nursing Home Deaths During Pandemic

Health

Cuomo to Testify to Congress on Nursing Home Deaths During Pandemic

by Luke Broadwater

The former New York governor, who has already testified behind closed doors to the Republican-led House panel investigating the coronavirus pandemic, has agreed to appear on Sept. 10.

Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.

Health

Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.

by Paula Span

In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways.

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

Health

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

by Teddy Rosenbluth

Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur.

Trump Called for I.V.F. to Be Free. How Would That Work?

Health

Trump Called for I.V.F. to Be Free. How Would That Work?

by Sarah Kliff

Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.

Obesity Drug Wegovy Prevents Covid Deaths, Study Suggests

Health

Obesity Drug Wegovy Prevents Covid Deaths, Study Suggests

by Gina Kolata

People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear.

Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

Health

Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

by Teddy Rosenbluth and Christina Jewett

Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.


Sports

What We’re Hearing About the 49ers, Steelers and Jets Before Sunday’s N.F.L. Matchups

Sports

What We’re Hearing About the 49ers, Steelers and Jets Before Sunday’s N.F.L. Matchups

by The New York Times

The Athletic checks in on holdout drama, officiating and other intel from around the league.

A 60-Minute Cab Ride With the Tennis Legend Andre Agassi

Sports

A 60-Minute Cab Ride With the Tennis Legend Andre Agassi

by The New York Times

At the U.S. Open, the eight-time Grand Slam champion returns to the sport that nearly destroyed him.

The Biggest N.F.L. Storylines to Watch as the Season Kicks Into Full Gear

Sports

The Biggest N.F.L. Storylines to Watch as the Season Kicks Into Full Gear

by The New York Times

From rookie and head coach debuts to riveting rematches, the league’s opening weekend has plenty of intrigue.

How Lions Coach Dan Campbell Became the Coach He Set Out to Be

Sports

How Lions Coach Dan Campbell Became the Coach He Set Out to Be

by The New York Times

This version of the former N.F.L. player is the fully realized coach those around him always felt he could become.

Caitlin Clark Doesn’t Need to Change. But She Has a Chance to Grow.

Sports

Caitlin Clark Doesn’t Need to Change. But She Has a Chance to Grow.

by The New York Times

For a brief moment, the W.N.B.A rookie failed to compete to the fullest extent, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

To Sit or Start a Rookie Quarterback? The N.F.L. Debate Never Stops.

Sports

To Sit or Start a Rookie Quarterback? The N.F.L. Debate Never Stops.

by The New York Times

While sitting behind a starter can help development, not every team has that luxury.

The Eagles Were Sloppy, but Saquon Barkley Powered Them to a Win

Sports

The Eagles Were Sloppy, but Saquon Barkley Powered Them to a Win

by The New York Times

Philadelphia’s new running back accounted for three of the team’s four touchdowns.

Sports

Troy Aikman Hit ‘Rock Bottom.’ Now He’s Ready to Talk About It.

by The New York Times

On paper, the three-time Super Bowl champion was the archetypal American success story. But there’s another side.


Arts

Nicole Eisenman at the Tipping Point

Arts

Nicole Eisenman at the Tipping Point

by Zachary Small and Mark Sommerfeld

As the artist prepares for a major exhibition in Madison Square Park, Eisenman takes stock of the winding path to fame. What is gained and what is lost when your art is political?

Working on a Sri Lankan-Australian Epic, He Learned His Family’s Past

Arts

Working on a Sri Lankan-Australian Epic, He Learned His Family’s Past

by Laura Collins-Hughes

As the acclaimed “Counting and Cracking” makes its North American debut, the playwright describes the work as “my soul on a plate.”

The Creators of ‘Grounded’ Discuss Writing for the Met Opera

Arts

The Creators of ‘Grounded’ Discuss Writing for the Met Opera

by Joshua Barone

Jeanine Tesori and George Brant discuss the first time they heard “Grounded,” and how they instantly knew what they would change for the Met.

Arts

What Is That Song in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?

by Sarah Bahr

Meet the new “Day-O”: Richard Harris’s 1968 psychedelic pop hit “MacArthur Park,” which Donna Summer remade as a disco anthem.

Arts

From Winona Ryder to Jenna Ortega, a Goth Girl Timeline

by Maya Phillips

From “Beetlejuice” to its sequel, these are the actresses and roles that made us embrace the darkness.

Oasis Fans Balked at High Ticket Prices. But Were They ‘Dynamic’?

Arts

Oasis Fans Balked at High Ticket Prices. But Were They ‘Dynamic’?

by Ben Sisario

A regulator said it was opening an investigation into Ticketmaster’s actions, but the company disputed that “dynamic pricing” came into play.

Arts

Hundreds of Readers Told Us Their Favorite 1999 Movies. Which Came Out on Top?

by Geordon Wollner

In a memorable year for film, there were recommendations of blockbusters, tender dramas and coming-of-age-tales. But one title stood out from the rest.

Sergio Mendes: 10 Essential Songs

Arts

Sergio Mendes: 10 Essential Songs

by Jon Pareles

The bandleader and musician, who died on Thursday at 83, was a bridge from Brazilian music to the world — and back.

Aaron Pierre of ‘Rebel Ridge’: From Action Prince to Lion King

Arts

Aaron Pierre of ‘Rebel Ridge’: From Action Prince to Lion King

by Brian Josephs

The British actor stars as an ex-Marine in the new Netflix thriller “Rebel Ridge” and as the titular cat in the upcoming “Mufasa: The Lion King.”

Arts

Art Museum Etiquette for Dummies (and Overthinkers)

by Margaret Flatley

An illustrated guide to seeing a blockbuster exhibition like Hiroshige at the Brooklyn Museum. For starters, don’t go on opening day.

Arts

Review: Sharon Eyal’s ‘R.O.S.E.’ Throws a Rave at the Armory

by Brian Seibert

The choreographer Sharon Eyal turns the Drill Hall of the Armory into a club at which her dancers appear at intervals, behaving oddly.

Kara Young Is Charming in Rom-Com ‘Table 17’ Following Her Tony Win

Arts

Kara Young Is Charming in Rom-Com ‘Table 17’ Following Her Tony Win

by Laura Collins-Hughes

The Tony winner leads a top-notch cast in Zhailon Levingston’s alluringly designed production of Douglas Lyons’s hopeful new play.

Arts

Architects Are Coaxing Downtowns Back to Life

by Christopher Hawthorne

Gone are the days when designers made a splash with a shimmering new building torquing this way and that. The season’s debuts forge links to regional designs and new connections.

Arts

‘Room Next Door’ Claims Top Prize at Venice Film Festival

by Nicolas Rapold

The film, starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, is the director Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut.

Arts

Lloyd Ziff, Visionary Photographer and Art Director, Dies at 81

by Penelope Green

He designed some of the most visually exciting magazines of the 1970s and ’80s. But his real love, and eventually his focus, was photography.

2 Books Celebrating Happy Marriages

Arts

2 Books Celebrating Happy Marriages

by

Elizabeth Alexander and John Bayley loved their partners to the end.

Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time

Arts

Ukrainian Street Artist Documents War Against Russia, One Stark Mural at a Time

by Constant Méheut

Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. “Broken, but invincible,” read one captioned work.

Arts

Overlooked No More: Gwendolyn B. Bennett, Harlem Renaissance Star Plagued by Misfortune

by Dan Saltzstein

She was a talented young poet and artist who was central to a fledgling cultural movement, but her life was shrouded by one tragedy after another.

Arts

Michael Lerner, 81, Is Dead; Founder of a Combative Jewish Magazine

by Adam Nossiter

His publication, Tikkun, was a leading voice for left-wing American Jews. His ideas about “the politics of meaning” were embraced by Hillary Clinton.

Arts

Jackie Winsor, 82, Dies; Sculptor Who Hammered, Drilled and Chopped

by Deborah Solomon

She gave complexity to simple shapes, drawing inspiration from her rugged Canadian upbringing. In her downtime, she swung on a trapeze.

Meet MJ Lenderman, Southern Rock’s Tragicomic Poet

Arts

Meet MJ Lenderman, Southern Rock’s Tragicomic Poet

by Lindsay Zoladz

Hear tracks from his new album, “Manning Fireworks,” and more.

Arts

A Nuanced, Unreleased Live Bob Dylan Cut, and 8 More New Songs

by Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz

Hear tracks by Linkin Park, Halsey, Queen Naija and others.

Sergio Mendes, 83, Dies; Brought Brazilian Rhythms to the Pop Charts

Arts

Sergio Mendes, 83, Dies; Brought Brazilian Rhythms to the Pop Charts

by Barry Singer

A pianist, composer and arranger, he rose to fame with the group Brasil ’66 and remained a force in popular music for more than six decades.

Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget

Arts

Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget

by Laurel Graeber

“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.

Arts

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

by Robert Daniels

This month’s picks include plenty of comedy, a killer shark and a mammoth sea battle.

Arts

Review: This ‘Figaro’ Puts All Mozart’s Characters in One Voice

by Zachary Woolfe

By singing men and women, nobles and servants, the countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo takes the opera’s theme of human mutability to a chaotic extreme.

‘Fifteen-Love’ Is a Tense Tennis Drama

Arts

‘Fifteen-Love’ Is a Tense Tennis Drama

by Margaret Lyons

A British import on Sundance Now, the series balances sports sudsiness with prickly, fraught drama about sex, maturity, consent and power.

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Arts

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

by The New York Times

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Co-Hosts of N.B.A. Player Podcasts Have ‘Best Job on the Planet’

Arts

Co-Hosts of N.B.A. Player Podcasts Have ‘Best Job on the Planet’

by David Gardner

For the friends of some famous athletes, hosting a show can mean a little money, some fame and a whole lot of work.

Arts

The Case for Eating Lunch With Your Colleagues

by Michael Snyder and Sean Donnola

At workplaces including Ava DuVernay’s production office and the fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra’s atelier, the staff meal is a way to fuel the creative process.

Arts

A Film That Makes the Stationary Lives of Oysters Into a Wondrous Tale

by Alissa Wilkinson

“Holding Back the Tide” weaves facts and dreamy moments into an unconventional take on the nature documentary that very much affects humans.

Arts

A Paris Home With Its Own Rock ’n’ Roll Soundtrack

by Nancy Hass and François Halard

The designer Charles Zana channeled gritty 1980s New York to create a polished Parisian apartment for a friend.

20 Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall

Arts

20 Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall

by Jon Pareles, Lindsay Zoladz and Hank Shteamer

Anticipated debuts and long-awaited follow-ups are due this season. Our critics plucked out a list of the most notable.

15 Shows to See on Stages Around the U.S. This Fall

Arts

15 Shows to See on Stages Around the U.S. This Fall

by Laura Collins-Hughes

Matthew Broderick stars in “Babbitt” in Washington, D.C., and five companies nationwide will stage Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer-winning play “Primary Trust.”

Arts

28 Broadway and Off Broadway Shows to See This Fall

by Laura Collins-Hughes

New York stages are welcoming Robert Downey Jr., Adam Driver, Audra McDonald and more this season.

Arts

27 TV Shows to Watch This Fall

by Mike Hale

A “WandaVision” spinoff, Colin Farrell in “The Penguin” and Alfonso Cuarón’s “Disclaimer” are among the season’s tantalizing offerings.

Arts

Dance Performances, Festivals and More Coming This Fall

by Margaret Fuhrer

The season brings new works by Kyle Abraham and Helen Pickett, as well as revivals of City Ballet’s “Coppélia” and Bill T. Jones’s “Still/Here.”

Arts

Art Shows and Exhibitions to See This Fall

by Will Heinrich

This packed season features Scott Burton, Alvin Ailey and the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th birthday.

Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and More

Arts

Classical Music and Opera This Fall: Programs, Premieres and More

by Joshua Barone and Zachary Woolfe

Osvaldo Golijov’s Lorca-inspired opera comes to New York, and the pianist Igor Levit plays with the Cleveland Orchestra, among other highlights.

Arts

12 Video Games Coming This Fall

by Jason M. Bailey

The calendar brings a Legend of Zelda game with Zelda in charge, an Assassin’s Creed set in Japan and new role-playing games.

Arts

Seth Meyers: Trump and Vance ‘Can’t Beat the Weird Charges’

by Trish Bendix

The “Late Night” host said that Republican efforts to turn the accusations back on Democrats are “only making things worse.”

Maria Bello: Touching My First Time for the Last Time

Arts

Maria Bello: Touching My First Time for the Last Time

by Maria Bello

He couldn’t speak or move, but the sexual energy between us was still palpable.

Purported Rembrandt Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million

Arts

Purported Rembrandt Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million

by Claire Moses

“Portrait of a Girl,” a 17th-century work believed to be by the Dutch master, had been hiding in a home in Maine.

Rich Homie Quan, Melodic Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34

Arts

Rich Homie Quan, Melodic Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34

by Julia Jacobs

At one time affiliated with Young Thug, he had a hit in 2015 with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” which spawned a dance craze.

A Barrier-Breaking Conductor Will Lead the Seattle Symphony

Arts

A Barrier-Breaking Conductor Will Lead the Seattle Symphony

by Javier C. Hernández

Xian Zhang will be the first woman and person of color to lead the Seattle Symphony, and one of only two women leading a top-tier American orchestra.

Arts

6 New Books We Recommend This Week

by

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Arts

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: Delightfully Undead Again

by Manohla Dargis

Tim Burton has brought the band back together — Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, even Bob the shrunken head guy — for a fun but less edgy sequel.

At 30, The Armory Show Asks, Can Art Fairs Still be Relevant?

Arts

At 30, The Armory Show Asks, Can Art Fairs Still be Relevant?

by Martha Schwendener

Among its 235 exhibitors from 30 countries, our critic finds these standout booths — and hails three local curators who have brought some sections exciting new life.

Arts

‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Review: Putting Putin’s Rise Onstage

by Laura Cappelle

The best-selling, much discussed French novel is now a play. It gives a similarly humanizing view of the Russian leader and his inner circle.

Picasso Prints and Brazilian Brilliance at the Independent

Arts

Picasso Prints and Brazilian Brilliance at the Independent

by Will Heinrich

The fair’s third 20th-century-focused edition charts a careful line between safety and excitement.

Arts

Steve Silberman, 66, Dies; Writer Deepened Understanding of Autism

by Richard Sandomir

Prodded by Oliver Sacks, he wrote a humane, award-winning book about the condition. A music maven, he also wrote liner notes for the Grateful Dead and his friend David Crosby.

Arts

The 1980s Art Carnival Luna Luna Will Come to New York

by Annie Aguiar

Avant-garde fairground attractions, including a Basquiat Ferris wheel and a Keith Haring carousel, will fill up the Shed in November.

Harvey Weinstein Indecent Assault Case Dropped by U.K. Prosecutors

Arts

Harvey Weinstein Indecent Assault Case Dropped by U.K. Prosecutors

by Alex Marshall

The Crown Prosecution Service said that it had “decided that there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.”

‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: The Trees Have Thoughts

Arts

‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: The Trees Have Thoughts

by Noel Murray

This week’s episode, which included several Tolkien fan-favorite characters and creatures, is the best of the season thus far.

Arts

That’s a Great Reality TV Set. Let’s Use It Again.

by Calum Marsh

“The Circle” is one of many current shows using the same state-of-the-art production hub to shoot a variety of international versions.

Arts

‘Rebel Ridge’ Review: Their Corruption, His Destruction

by Amy Nicholson

This crime drama from Jeremy Saulnier stars Aaron Pierre as a man whose run-in with small-town police officers uncovers uncomfortable secrets.

Arts

Astro Bot Review: All History Lessons Should Be This Fun

by Harold Goldberg

About 150 PlayStation characters, including the dragon Spyro and the cylinder-headed prince from Katamari Damacy, make appearances in a paean to Sony’s legacy.

Arts

‘Red Rooms’ Review: A True Crime Obsession Unravels

by Beatrice Loayza

A mysterious young woman becomes deeply invested in the trial of an accused serial killer in this courtroom thriller.

Arts

‘Look Into My Eyes’ Review: Emotional Rescue

by Jeannette Catsoulis

This fascinating documentary that profiles seven New York City psychics is both profoundly sad and surprisingly hopeful.

Arts

‘Lover of Men’ Review: The Heart of President Lincoln

by Nicolas Rapold

Subtitled “The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln,” the film gathers an array of historians to argue that Lincoln had romantic relationships with men.

Arts

‘Hoard’ Review: Dirty Romancing

by Jeannette Catsoulis

A spiraling teenager and a tenderhearted garbage collector bond over debris in this stunningly unconventional drama.


Books

Books

Book Review: ‘NB by J.C.,’ by James Campbell

by Dwight Garner

“NB by J.C.” collects the variegated musings of James Campbell in the Times Literary Supplement.

In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

Books

In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

by Casey Schwartz

In “Fires in the Dark,” Jamison, known for her expertise on manic depression, delves into the quest to heal. Her new book, she says, is a “love song to psychotherapy.”

The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

Books

The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

by Sarah Weinman

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.

Books

Book Review: ‘Dom Casmurro,’ by Machado de Assis

by Benjamin Moser

“Dom Casmurro,” by Machado de Assis, teaches us to read — and reread — with precise detail and masterly obfuscation.

Books

Book Review: ‘The Late Americans,’ by Brandon Taylor

by Alexandra Jacobs

Brandon Taylor’s novel circulates among Iowa City residents, some privileged, some not, but all aware that their possibilities are contracting.

Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

Books

Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

by The New York Times Books Staff

The acclaimed British novelist was also an essayist, memoirist and critic of the first rank.

The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

Books

The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

by Olivia Waite

Looking for an escapist love story? Here are 2024’s sexiest, swooniest reads.

What Book Should You Read Next?

Books

What Book Should You Read Next?

by The New York Times Books Staff

Finding a book you’ll love can be daunting. Let us help.

2 Books Celebrating Happy Marriages

Books

2 Books Celebrating Happy Marriages

by

Elizabeth Alexander and John Bayley loved their partners to the end.

Books

Book Review: ‘Tell Me Everything,’ by Elizabeth Strout

by Alexis Schaitkin

In “Tell Me Everything,” Bob Burgess deepens his emotional connection with Lucy Barton as he defends a local man accused of killing his mother.

Books

Book Review: ‘William,’ by Mason Coile

by Margot Harrison

In Mason Coile’s new horror novel, “William,” an intelligent robot begins to lead its feckless creator to terrible places in the name of “freedom.”

Broken Again. A National Advocate for Drug Recovery Relapses.

Books

Broken Again. A National Advocate for Drug Recovery Relapses.

by Matt Richtel

William Cope Moyers told the world he had it all figured out after beating his addiction to crack cocaine. But then a dentist gave him an opioid pain killer.

Books

Michael Lerner, 81, Is Dead; Founder of a Combative Jewish Magazine

by Adam Nossiter

His publication, Tikkun, was a leading voice for left-wing American Jews. His ideas about “the politics of meaning” were embraced by Hillary Clinton.

Kate Atkinson on the Return of Her Detective Hero

Books

Kate Atkinson on the Return of Her Detective Hero

by

“Death at the Sign of the Rook” is the sixth novel in Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie mystery series. What keeps her coming back?

What’s the NaNoWriMo Drama With A.I.?

Books

What’s the NaNoWriMo Drama With A.I.?

by Madison Malone Kircher

An online writing community was set aflame this week after National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, said it wouldn’t take a stance on the use of A.I.

What to Know About Supreme Court Justices’ Book Deals

Books

What to Know About Supreme Court Justices’ Book Deals

by Abbie VanSickle and Alexandra Alter

For the justices, selling books remains one of the few ways to earn income outside the court.

Books

Book Review: “Adventures of Mary Jane,” by Hope Jahren

by Anna Holmes

Mary Jane never “sat right” with the award-winning scientist and memoirist Hope Jahren, so she wrote a novel about “the real redheaded one.”

Books

6 New Books We Recommend This Week

by

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Books

Steve Silberman, 66, Dies; Writer Deepened Understanding of Autism

by Richard Sandomir

Prodded by Oliver Sacks, he wrote a humane, award-winning book about the condition. A music maven, he also wrote liner notes for the Grateful Dead and his friend David Crosby.

Book Review: ‘Making the Presidency,’ by Lindsay M. Chervinsky

Books

Book Review: ‘Making the Presidency,’ by Lindsay M. Chervinsky

by Ted Widmer

In “Making the Presidency,” Lindsay M. Chervinsky argues that John Adams established what it means to be America’s commander in chief.

Interview With Garth Greenwell, the Author of ‘Small Rain’

Books

Interview With Garth Greenwell, the Author of ‘Small Rain’

by

James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room” has been meaningful for “generations of queer people (including for me),” says the novelist, who argues for “less facile” literary conversations. His new book is “Small Rain.”

After Years of Depression, Matt Haig Confronts What Haunted Him

Books

After Years of Depression, Matt Haig Confronts What Haunted Him

by Elizabeth Harris

In his new novel, Matt Haig goes back to the place where he fell apart — Ibiza, Spain — and reclaims it.

The Black List Helped Reshape Hollywood. Can It Change Publishing?

Books

The Black List Helped Reshape Hollywood. Can It Change Publishing?

by Alexandra Alter

Almost 20 years after Franklin Leonard created the Black List, which has helped little-known screenwriters break into Hollywood, it is expanding into fiction.

Books

Read Your Way Through Buenos Aires

by Samanta Schweblin and Translated by Megan McDowell

Buenos Aires is a literary city: Its residents like to boast about its many bookstores and independent publishers. Samanta Schweblin suggests which books and authors to start with.

From School Librarian to Activist: ‘The Hate Level and the Vitriol Is Unreal’

Books

From School Librarian to Activist: ‘The Hate Level and the Vitriol Is Unreal’

by Alexandra Alter

Amid a surge in book bans nationwide, the librarian Amanda Jones was targeted by vicious threats. So she decided to fight back.

‘The Notebook’ Will End Its Broadway Run in December. A Tour Is Next.

Books

‘The Notebook’ Will End Its Broadway Run in December. A Tour Is Next.

by Michael Paulson

The show, nominated for three Tony Awards, opened March 14 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater. It will go on a national tour starting next September.

Kentanji Brown Jackson’s ‘The Lovely One’ Credits the Mentors in Her Journey: Review

Books

Kentanji Brown Jackson’s ‘The Lovely One’ Credits the Mentors in Her Journey: Review

by Alexandra Jacobs

The Supreme Court justice’s memoir is deeply personal and full of hope, and highlights a fairy-tale marriage to her college boyfriend.

Book Review: ‘Vertigo,’ by Harald Jähner

Books

Book Review: ‘Vertigo,’ by Harald Jähner

by Thomas Meaney

The Weimar Republic was a hotbed of cultural experimentation. A new history argues that its demise was not inevitable.

Books

Book Review: ‘Blue Sisters,’ by Coco Mellors

by Melissa Lozada-Oliva

In Coco Mellors’s second novel, “Blue Sisters,” three adult siblings reunite on the first anniversary of their sister’s death.

Books

Book Review: ‘Under the Eye of the Big Bird,’ by Hiromi Kawakami

by Hilary Leichter

In Hiromi Kawakami’s new science fiction novel, Earth is a place of surveillance, isolation and dread. The characters (and clones) are doing their best to stay alive.

10 Children’s Books About Starting a New School

Books

10 Children’s Books About Starting a New School

by Karina Yan Glaser

These 10 titles will help children of all ages navigate the anxiety, awkwardness and opportunities for growth that come with being the new kid.

Books

Book Review: ‘The Life Impossible,’ by Matt Haig

by Michelle Ruiz

In “The Life Impossible,” a 72-year-old widow tries to figure out what happened to a friend who disappeared in Ibiza.

Book Review: ‘Creation Lake,’ by Rachel Kushner

Books

Book Review: ‘Creation Lake,’ by Rachel Kushner

by Dwight Garner

Already longlisted for the Booker Prize, Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” — set in rural France — stars a ruthless American secret agent.

22 Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall

Books

22 Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall

by Shreya Chattopadhyay and Miguel Salazar

Essays by Ta-Nehisi Coates; memoirs by Alexei Navalny, Ina Garten and Cher; and dispatches from the mind of a Nobel laureate are among this season’s most anticipated offerings.

Sally Rooney, Haruki Murakami, Rachel Kushner: New Fiction This Fall

Books

Sally Rooney, Haruki Murakami, Rachel Kushner: New Fiction This Fall

by Wilson Wong

Check out new books by Sally Rooney, Rachel Kushner and Richard Powers, and revisit familiar worlds from Karl Ove Knausgaard, Haruki Murakami and Jeff VanderMeer.

Book Review: ‘Empresses of Seventh Avenue,’ by Nancy MacDonell

Books

Book Review: ‘Empresses of Seventh Avenue,’ by Nancy MacDonell

by Caroline Weber

In “Empresses of Seventh Avenue,” the fashion writer Nancy MacDonell tells the story of the New York women who created modern style.

Books

3 Moody, Terror-Laced New Thrillers

by Sarah Lyall

Our columnist on new books from T.J. Newman, Andrea Mara and A.E. Gauntlett.

Danzy Senna Discusses ‘Colored Television’

Books

Danzy Senna Discusses ‘Colored Television’

by Joumana Khatib

Senna, who is mixed-race, has made a career satirizing the lives of characters like her. Her new novel takes elements from her history and twists them to the extreme.


Food

10 Dynamic Wines From Spain to Drink Now

Food

10 Dynamic Wines From Spain to Drink Now

by Eric Asimov

Great bottles are being made all over the world, but right now no country’s are as exciting or compelling as Spain’s.

Restaurant Review: Lola’s in NoMad

Food

Restaurant Review: Lola’s in NoMad

by Melissa Clark

In her first review as interim critic, Melissa Clark visits Lola’s, whose produce-driven cooking is familiar but lifted by brilliant twists and tweaks.

Food

23 New NYC Restaurants to Try This Fall

by Florence Fabricant

The season’s marquee openings in New York City include the next move from Kent Hospitality, the first Manhattan restaurant from Andrew Tarlow and more.

100 Easy Dinner Ideas for Right Now

Food

100 Easy Dinner Ideas for Right Now

by Emily Weinstein

Meal planning can be a slog. Let us help.

Farro is the Queen of Make-Ahead Salads

Food

Farro is the Queen of Make-Ahead Salads

by Melissa Clark

This colorful grain salad is laced with juicy stone fruit and milky burrata cheese.

From Taco Style to Vegetarian, Here are 11 Burger Variations

Food

From Taco Style to Vegetarian, Here are 11 Burger Variations

by Priya Krishna and Tejal Rao

Here are 11 variations that reflect the country’s many facets, and the limitless things a great hamburger can be.

Italians Fight for the Right to Feast on the Beach

Food

Italians Fight for the Right to Feast on the Beach

by Emma Bubola

For those who feel priced out of expensive, privatized seaside clubs in Italy, elaborate lunch spreads feel like the last bastion of good spirits.

At Clemente Bar, a Love Story Between Chef and Artist

Food

At Clemente Bar, a Love Story Between Chef and Artist

by Hilarie M. Sheets

The chef Daniel Humm’s new cocktail bar is a collaboration with the Italian painter Francesco Clemente.

A Perfect End-of-Summer Menu Starring Tomatoes and Plums

Food

A Perfect End-of-Summer Menu Starring Tomatoes and Plums

by David Tanis

A simple, savory tomato carpaccio begins this menu from David Tanis, followed by tender fish and a crisp plum-almond crumble.

How an Undocumented Immigrant Became an Acclaimed Restaurateur

Food

How an Undocumented Immigrant Became an Acclaimed Restaurateur

by Eric Asimov

Arjav Ezekiel rose through the restaurant ranks becoming a sommelier and opening Birdie’s in Austin, Texas. Few knew of his past as an undocumented immigrant.

Food

What’s Dining Out Like For a Vegetarian New Yorker? Share Your Experience.

by Priya Krishna

The New York Times Food team wants to hear your stories, to help inform our reporting.

How to Use Red-Chile Flakes

Food

How to Use Red-Chile Flakes

by Eric Kim

There are so many kinds of red-pepper flakes. Getting to know them all can give your dishes a glow up.

It’s a Homemade Pizza Weekend

Food

It’s a Homemade Pizza Weekend

by Sam Sifton

Start with Roberta’s pizza dough, then try your hand at a clam-chowder pie.

Finger Food for Dinner

Food

Finger Food for Dinner

by Ali Slagle

Think Mexican hot dogs, peel and eat shrimp and milk bread rolls.

Food

Ted Drewes Jr., the Frozen Custard King of St. Louis, Dies at 96

by Alex Williams

Celebrity chefs and politicians paid tribute to the man behind the extra-thick shake known as the concrete, an intrinsic part of St. Louis summers.

Food

The Case for Eating Lunch With Your Colleagues

by Michael Snyder and Sean Donnola

At workplaces including Ava DuVernay’s production office and the fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra’s atelier, the staff meal is a way to fuel the creative process.

How to Cook Breakfast for a Big Group (and Clean Out Your Fridge)

Food

How to Cook Breakfast for a Big Group (and Clean Out Your Fridge)

by

The chef Jeremy Lee shares his endlessly adaptable recipe for eggs and greens.

Food

Staff Meals Aren’t Just for Restaurants

by Hanya Yanagihara

A shared lunch (or breakfast or dinner) has become a key part of many creative endeavors. For many, it’s where a team really comes together.

Food

Breakfast for Dinner With a Glass of Wine

by Nikita Richardson

Montague Diner, NoMad Diner and Bubby’s have all the pancakes, syrup and eggs you need at 8 p.m.

There’s an Eggplant for That

Food

There’s an Eggplant for That

by Tanya Sichynsky

Eggplant croquettes, Bolognese, adobo and pretty much everything you could want for aubergine season.

Can We Have Basic Food for Dinner?

Food

Can We Have Basic Food for Dinner?

by Ali Slagle

Maybe crispy-edged quesadillas, caramelized roast vegetables and fluffy rice, no marinating or multitasking.

Food

Titus Kaphar’s Homecoming

by Caitie Kelly

Plus: an Art Deco hotel reopening in Manhattan, a celebrity facialist’s skin care routine and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Earthy Eggplant That Whispers of Summer and Fall

Food

Earthy Eggplant That Whispers of Summer and Fall

by Melissa Clark

Hetty Lui McKinnon has just the recipe for this time of seasonal change.

The Biggest Lie About Baking

Food

The Biggest Lie About Baking

by Lisa Donovan

There’s actually room to have fun, and this stunning, simple clafoutis recipe is one to play with.

Five Favorite Dinners From Our New Weeknight 100

Food

Five Favorite Dinners From Our New Weeknight 100

by Emily Weinstein

Spiced roast chicken with yogurt sauce, dumpling noodle soup and mustard-lemon salmon are here for you when life gets busy (a.k.a. fall).

Food

The Fungus That’s Transforming Charcuterie and Cocktails

by

Plus: a new sleeper carriage on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, men in capes and more from T’s cultural compendium.

Colorful, Flexible, Sweet and Spicy

Food

Colorful, Flexible, Sweet and Spicy

by Melissa Clark

My new vegetarian sheet-pan dinner is a perfect showcase for late-summer corn and pert chiles.

This May Just Be the Absolute Best Tuna Melt

Food

This May Just Be the Absolute Best Tuna Melt

by Sam Sifton

Golden Diner’s tuna melt is a study in texture, in contrasting flavors, in griddled perfection.


Travel

6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

Travel

6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

by Julia Webster Ayuso

Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.

It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

Travel

It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

by Christopher Hall

The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.

In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture

Travel

In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture

by Jennie Erin Smith

Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.

Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?

Travel

Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?

by Katie Robertson and Derek M. Norman

Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers.

A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

Travel

A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

by Ceylan Yeğinsu

Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.

Labor Day Travel Plans? What to Know About the Hotel Strike.

Travel

Labor Day Travel Plans? What to Know About the Hotel Strike.

by Derek M. Norman

With hotel chains and union members locked in a dispute over wages and working conditions, strikes could continue to disrupt travel in major U.S. destinations. Here’s what to know.

Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

Travel

Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

by Emmett Lindner

Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.

He Quit His Job and Bought a Trailer for a Nomadic Life

Travel

He Quit His Job and Bought a Trailer for a Nomadic Life

by Tim McKeough

The customized home has a propane range, an incinerating toilet and movable solar panels (for off-the-grid travel). Now the only question is where to go next.

4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs

Travel

4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs

by Sydney Ember

The Transportation Department ordered American, Delta, Southwest and United to share more information about their rewards practices to ensure they are fair to consumers and rivals.

Climate Change Is Making Glacier Tourism More Popular, and Riskier

Travel

Climate Change Is Making Glacier Tourism More Popular, and Riskier

by Austyn Gaffney

More tourists are eager to visit vanishing glaciers and ice caves, but warming is also making the sites unstable.

Travel

Read Your Way Through Buenos Aires

by Samanta Schweblin and Translated by Megan McDowell

Buenos Aires is a literary city: Its residents like to boast about its many bookstores and independent publishers. Samanta Schweblin suggests which books and authors to start with.

Travel

The Fungus That’s Transforming Charcuterie and Cocktails

by

Plus: a new sleeper carriage on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, men in capes and more from T’s cultural compendium.

Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead

Travel

Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead

by Emily Schmall

The 60-year-old from North Carolina was on a multiday backpacking trip. His death was the sixth reported inside the Arizona park this month.

Travel Demand Is Slowing Down, Bringing Lower Flight Costs and Hotel Perks

Travel

Travel Demand Is Slowing Down, Bringing Lower Flight Costs and Hotel Perks

by Ceylan Yeğinsu, Derek M. Norman and Christine Chung

The post-pandemic rush seems finally to be easing, which has airfares lower and hotels offering more inducements to book.

Travel

Attractions and Accessories for the Tennis Obsessed

by

Plus: tableware that channels rural Britain, illustrated pastry boxes and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Help! United Canceled Our Trip to Paris. Or Did It?

Travel

Help! United Canceled Our Trip to Paris. Or Did It?

by Seth Kugel

A long-planned French getaway for three hit a snag when their airline reservation was mysteriously canceled, costing them almost $11,000. It turned out an unwanted travel agency was (partially) responsible.

At Costco, Shopping for Clues About Consumers

Travel

At Costco, Shopping for Clues About Consumers

by Ben Ryder Howe

The reporter Ben Ryder Howe traveled far and wide to better understand Americans’ love of the membership-only retail store.

Travel

The Most Exciting Hotels in London Right Now

by Kate Maxwell

From big brands to quirky independents, the city’s newest accommodations are luxurious in ways both quiet and not.

Travel

In a Historic Cairo High-Rise, Apartments That Might Inspire a Longer Stay

by Kate Maxwell

The Immobilia Building, which was once the city’s tallest structure, is home to four new luxurious guest suites.


Real Estate

Real Estate

The American Dream Without a House? Believe It

by Anna Kodé

As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence.

He Quit His Job and Bought a Trailer for a Nomadic Life

Real Estate

He Quit His Job and Bought a Trailer for a Nomadic Life

by Tim McKeough

The customized home has a propane range, an incinerating toilet and movable solar panels (for off-the-grid travel). Now the only question is where to go next.

Real Estate

How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?

by Jill Terreri Ramos

When a new owner takes over a rental building, there can be confusion about the status of the units inside.

Interest Rates Have Dropped, but Homeowners Are Not Moving

Real Estate

Interest Rates Have Dropped, but Homeowners Are Not Moving

by Rukmini Callimachi

Homeowners are afraid to leave behind great deals they locked in years ago, tethered to their property by “the rate-lock effect” or “golden handcuffs.”

Real Estate

Where Are NYC Home Buyers Coming From?

by Matt Yan

Fewer buyers are coming from New Jersey and more are coming from California, according to a study that tracked sales during the first half of the year.

Real Estate

$1.64 Million Homes in Wales

by Alison Gregor

A five-bedroom estate with 18th-century origins, a semidetached seven-bedroom Victorian house, and a converted corn mill with six bedrooms.

Andy Cohen Lists His Light-Filled West Village Duplex for $14 Million

Real Estate

Andy Cohen Lists His Light-Filled West Village Duplex for $14 Million

by Debra Kamin

The TV host is trading his 3,500-square-foot apartment, painstakingly assembled over nearly 21 years, for a penthouse in the same neighborhood.

Real Estate

This Couple Built Their Dream Home on the Russian River on a Budget

by Tim McKeough

Getting there required buying something far worse than the typical fixer-upper: “It was like excavating in Pompeii.”

A Finnish Artist and the Apartment and Paintings She Left Behind in SoHo

Real Estate

A Finnish Artist and the Apartment and Paintings She Left Behind in SoHo

by Julie Lasky

A gallery in Manhattan is to exhibit a selection of the abstract works of Iria Leino, a pioneer in New York in the ’60s and a mystery to many in the art world.

A Ruling, Finally, on the Fate of the Palisades in Union City, N.J.

Real Estate

A Ruling, Finally, on the Fate of the Palisades in Union City, N.J.

by Caren Lissner

After being tied up in litigation for years, an assemblage of 13 properties on the cliffs west of Hoboken will see what the market has in store for them.

Tuition: $9,400. Dorm Room Interior Designer: $10,000?

Real Estate

Tuition: $9,400. Dorm Room Interior Designer: $10,000?

by Danielle Braff

Some students arrive on campus expecting certain comforts. And they, or their parents, are willing to pay thousands to settle in.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

by Alicia Napierkowski and Jill P. Capuzzo

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Rye, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Ocean City, N.J.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

by Heather Senison

This week’s properties are in Midtown, Union Square and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Real Estate

$925,000 Homes in New York, Virginia and Missouri

by Angela Serratore

A saltbox-style house in Ancram, a Tudor Revival cottage in Richmond and a four-bedroom home in St. Louis.

Real Estate

$3.2 Million Homes in California

by Angela Serratore

A 1931 Spanish-style house in Glendale, a floating home in Sausalito and a waterfront retreat in San Rafael.

The Construction Site Outside My Building Is Filthy. What Can I Do?

Real Estate

The Construction Site Outside My Building Is Filthy. What Can I Do?

by Jill Terreri Ramos

City codes govern the removal of construction debris, including keeping waste contained.

Real Estate

$900,000 Homes in Malta

by Roxana Popescu

A sunny three-bedroom house with a courtyard; a corner townhouse with a rooftop terrace; a house of character in a traditional village.

Real Estate

Want a Manhattan Apartment? Try These European Countries Instead.

by Matt Yan

A study compared the median listing price for a 500-square-foot apartment in Manhattan with the prices of homes in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

by Heather Senison

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, SoHo and Jackson Heights.


Automobiles

Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany

Automobiles

Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany

by Melissa Eddy

For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive.

A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition

Automobiles

A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition

by Jin Yu Young

The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.

Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars

Automobiles

Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars

by Jack Ewing

Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.

To Stay Relevant, a Spanish Energy Giant Turns to Waste

Automobiles

To Stay Relevant, a Spanish Energy Giant Turns to Waste

by Stanley Reed

Repsol figures that there is still life in vehicle fuels as long as they can be portrayed as low carbon.

Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

Automobiles

Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

by Ian Austen

The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China.

NASCAR Pit Crews Are Recruiting College Football Players

Automobiles

NASCAR Pit Crews Are Recruiting College Football Players

by Ken Belson and Travis Dove

In NASCAR, victory — and money — is often determined by seconds, one reason car racing teams are increasingly looking to hire former college athletes.

Texas Sues General Motors for Collecting and Selling Driver Data

Automobiles

Texas Sues General Motors for Collecting and Selling Driver Data

by Stacy Cowley

The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to insurance companies.

Stellantis to Lay Off Up to 2,450 at Ram Truck Plant in Warren, Michigan

Automobiles

Stellantis to Lay Off Up to 2,450 at Ram Truck Plant in Warren, Michigan

by Neal E. Boudette

The move is the latest sign of trouble for the trans-Atlantic automaker, which has had sluggish North American sales and has said it needs to cut costs.

Driving Through New England in L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile

Automobiles

Driving Through New England in L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile

by Steven Kurutz and T.J. Kirkpatrick

Hitting the road for a trip from Maine to Massachusetts in a giant boot on wheels.

Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.

Automobiles

Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.

by Jack Ewing and Peter Eavis

Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.

Delaware Judge Questions Tesla About Vote on Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay

Automobiles

Delaware Judge Questions Tesla About Vote on Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay

by Peter Eavis

Lawyers for Tesla have asked a Delaware judge to reverse her decision to void a multibillion-dollar pay package for Mr. Musk after shareholders approved it a second time in June.

Chinese E.V. Makers Are Upending Thailand’s Auto Market

Automobiles

Chinese E.V. Makers Are Upending Thailand’s Auto Market

by Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

China’s electric vehicle companies are making inroads in Thailand, a key industry hub, as Europe and the United States wield tariffs to keep them out.

Automobiles

Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?

by Jack Ewing

They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.

Automobiles

The Great American Family Car Ride

by Vanessa Hua

Three bridges, one toll.

Tesla Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 45% Profit Drop Amid Weak E.V. Sales

Automobiles

Tesla Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 45% Profit Drop Amid Weak E.V. Sales

by Neal E. Boudette

The company led by Elon Musk is selling fewer electric cars, and its big bets on driverless taxis and artificial intelligence could take many years to pay off.

G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Operations

Automobiles

G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Operations

by Neal E. Boudette

General Motors said the self-driving division’s cars will run in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars.

Corvette Bucked a Sports Cars Decline. Can It Thrive in an E.V. Era?

Automobiles

Corvette Bucked a Sports Cars Decline. Can It Thrive in an E.V. Era?

by Lawrence Ulrich

The General Motors sports car, which enjoyed strong sales after a big design change, now has a hybrid version and may get a fully electric model that may turn off some gas-loving customers.

Ferrari and Other Car Brands Seek the Road to High-End Fashion

Automobiles

Ferrari and Other Car Brands Seek the Road to High-End Fashion

by Claire Moses

Ferrari has positioned itself as a high-end fashion and lifestyle brand that appeals to more than just Formula 1 fans. Could Jeep follow that lead?

Ford Plans More Gas Trucks, Fewer Electric Vehicles

Automobiles

Ford Plans More Gas Trucks, Fewer Electric Vehicles

by Neal E. Boudette

Ford, General Motors and other automakers are slowing investments in electric vehicles and doubling down on more profitable gasoline cars and trucks.


Obituaries

Sergio Mendes, 83, Dies; Brought Brazilian Rhythms to the Pop Charts

Obituaries

Sergio Mendes, 83, Dies; Brought Brazilian Rhythms to the Pop Charts

by Barry Singer

A pianist, composer and arranger, he rose to fame with the group Brasil ’66 and remained a force in popular music for more than six decades.

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

Obituaries

A Trove of Words to Remember From a Master Obituary Writer

by William McDonald

The byline of Robert D. McFadden, who retired on Sunday, has been one of the most distinguished in the history of The Times. Here is a sampler of his artful obituaries.

Obituaries

Clark Halstead, Real Estate Broker Who Broke the Mold, Dies at 83

by Sam Roberts

He employed audacious marketing campaigns to lift his agency into the top tier of New York firms representing luxury properties.

Obituaries

Nell McCafferty, Larger-Than-Life Irish Journalist, Dies at 80

by Clay Risen

Her pugnacious writing on women’s rights, gay rights and other issues helped turn her country into one of the most progressive in Europe.

Obituaries

Jackie Winsor, 82, Dies; Sculptor Who Hammered, Drilled and Chopped

by Deborah Solomon

She gave complexity to simple shapes, drawing inspiration from her rugged Canadian upbringing. In her downtime, she swung on a trapeze.

Obituaries

Michael Lerner, 81, Is Dead; Founder of a Combative Jewish Magazine

by Adam Nossiter

His publication, Tikkun, was a leading voice for left-wing American Jews. His ideas about “the politics of meaning” were embraced by Hillary Clinton.

Obituaries

Ted Drewes Jr., the Frozen Custard King of St. Louis, Dies at 96

by Alex Williams

Celebrity chefs and politicians paid tribute to the man behind the extra-thick shake known as the concrete, an intrinsic part of St. Louis summers.

Obituaries

Steve Silberman, 66, Dies; Writer Deepened Understanding of Autism

by Richard Sandomir

Prodded by Oliver Sacks, he wrote a humane, award-winning book about the condition. A music maven, he also wrote liner notes for the Grateful Dead and his friend David Crosby.

Obituaries

Mr. Greedy, an African Penguin With 230 Descendants, Dies at 33

by Hank Sanders

An African penguin who left many offspring in his long life, he belonged to the largest colony of the aquatic bird species in North America, according to the zoo.

Obituaries

Overlooked No More: Gwendolyn B. Bennett, Harlem Renaissance Star Plagued by Misfortune

by Dan Saltzstein

She was a talented young poet and artist who was central to a fledgling cultural movement, but her life was shrouded by one tragedy after another.

Obituaries

Brian Ketcham, Effective Foe of Traffic and Smog, Dies at 85

by Sam Roberts

An engineer and influential environmentalist in New York, he fought for bus lanes, bridge tolls and limits on parking and against more highways, as in the aborted Westway plan.

Rich Homie Quan, Melodic Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34

Obituaries

Rich Homie Quan, Melodic Atlanta Rapper, Dies at 34

by Julia Jacobs

At one time affiliated with Young Thug, he had a hit in 2015 with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” which spawned a dance craze.

Samples of Linda Deutsch’s Reporting on 50 Years of Sensational Trials

Obituaries

Samples of Linda Deutsch’s Reporting on 50 Years of Sensational Trials

by Trip Gabriel

Covering some of America’s most sensational trials, she produced urgent, pithy “ledes” in the best tradition of wire-service reporting. Here’s a sampler.

Linda Deutsch, The A.P.’s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80

Obituaries

Linda Deutsch, The A.P.’s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80

by Trip Gabriel

Covering notorious trials, she offered readers an unvarnished view of the sordid side of celebrity, told through many of the country’s most riveting legal dramas.

J. Richard Munro, Who Oversaw the Creation of Time Warner, Dies at 93

Obituaries

J. Richard Munro, Who Oversaw the Creation of Time Warner, Dies at 93

by Clay Risen

As chief executive, he expanded Time Inc.’s offerings, fended off a hostile takeover and built the world’s largest media company.

Obituaries

Jim Riswold, Creator of ‘Bo Knows’ and Air Jordan Ads, Dies at 66

by Michael S. Rosenwald

His work for Nike — particularly commercials starring Michael Jordan and Spike Lee — blurred the line between advertising and entertainment.

Obituaries

Noel Parmentel Jr., Essayist, Polemicist and Apostate, Dies at 98

by Sam Roberts

A self-described “reactionary individualist,” he mentored Joan Didion and was credited with famously comparing Nixon to a used-car salesman.

James Darren, Actor, Singer and ‘Gidget’ Heartthrob, Dies at 88

Obituaries

James Darren, Actor, Singer and ‘Gidget’ Heartthrob, Dies at 88

by Will Dudding

His role as a surfer in that trendsetting hit movie led to success on television shows like “The Time Tunnel” and “T.J. Hooker,” and on the pop charts.

Obituaries

Virginia Ogilvy, Confidante to Queen Elizabeth II, Dies at 91

by Clay Risen

Born into New York wealth and married to a Scottish earl, she was the only American-born lady-in-waiting to the queen, serving for nearly 50 years.

Simon Verity, Master Stone Carver on Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 79

Obituaries

Simon Verity, Master Stone Carver on Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 79

by Richard Sandomir

His Old World craftsmanship extended from Canterbury Cathedral in England to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan.

Antônio Meneses, Renowned Brazilian Cellist, Is Dead at 66

Obituaries

Antônio Meneses, Renowned Brazilian Cellist, Is Dead at 66

by Adam Nossiter

Winning major competitions early on, he became one of his generation’s premier musicians, sought after by top conductors and recruited to the Beaux Arts Trio.

Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89

Obituaries

Pete Wade, Guitarist on Countless Nashville Hits, Dies at 89

by Bill Friskics-Warren

His clean tone and less-is-more approach made him a studio stalwart and a pioneer of what came to be known as the Nashville Sound.