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Franco Zeffirelli Made Subtle, Striking Opera. Until He Exploded.
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 6:22am CEST by Anthony Tommasini
The director, an unabashed emperor of extravagance, forgot what he once knew: Opera can be deep drama. -
Driver’s Licenses for the Undocumented Are Approved in Win for Progressives
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 5:57am CEST by Vivian Wang
The vote in the New York Legislature came after the issue had splintered Democrats, with suburban moderates objecting. -
Alex Jones’s Legal Team Is Said to Have Sent Child Porn in Sandy Hook Hoax Case
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 5:57am CEST by Rick Rojas and Aaron Randle
Lawyers for families of victims in the 2012 shooting said the legal team acting for Mr. Jones, the conspiracy theorist, sent them child pornography, adding that they have notified the F.B.I. -
Paul Manafort Seemed Headed to Rikers. Then the Justice Department Intervened.
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 5:44am CEST by William K. Rashbaum and Katie Benner
The decision came after Attorney General William Barr’s top deputy sent a letter to state prosecutors. Mr. Manafort will now be held in a federal lockup while he faces state charges. -
Joe Biden Says His Campaign Has Raised Nearly $20 Million
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 5:40am CEST by Shane Goldmacher
Mr. Biden revealed his campaign’s finances at a fund-raiser in New York on Monday night. It’s more than any other candidate raised in the first quarter of the year. -
Harvard’s False Path to Wisdom
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 4:50am CEST by David Brooks
Sometimes sin is an opportunity for redemption. -
Iran Threatens to Exceed Some Limits of Nuclear Deal, and Trump Orders Deployment of 1,000 More Troops
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 4:50am CEST by Edward Wong, Helene Cooper and Megan Specia
Iranian officials are trying to get European nations to blunt American economic sanctions imposed since President Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal last year. -
How Basketball and Baseball Helped Gary Woodland Master Golf
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 4:21am CEST by Karen Crouse
He was college basketball player and part of championship baseball teams growing up. Maybe that’s why Gary Woodland bloomed late on the golf course. -
Democrat in Competitive California District Joins Call for Impeachment Inquiry
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:43am CEST by Nicholas Fandos and Julie Hirschfeld Davis
Representative Katie Porter is one of the first to endorse impeachment proceedings among House Democrats who are expected to face tough re-election campaigns. -
Landlords Oppose Trump Plan to Evict Undocumented Immigrants
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:21am CEST by Lola Fadulu and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Landlords say undocumented immigrants in federally funded housing are reliable tenants who pay on time. The administration says subsidized housing is for American citizens. -
We Must Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Bruce Schneier
We’ll have to battle both the disease and the fake news. -
Why Bernie Sanders Isn’t Afraid of ‘Socialism’
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Jamelle Bouie
His economic project and his political project are indistinguishable. -
Trump’s Abuse of Executive Privilege Is More Than a Present Danger
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Neal K. Katyal
He’s making it harder for future presidents to govern. -
Scooter Madness
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Margaret Renkl
Cities are swarming with electric scooters. But this is not the ‘micro-mobility revolution’ we need. -
Stop Sneering at Bill de Blasio
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Michelle Goldberg
He shouldn’t run for president, but he’s been a good mayor. -
‘This Is All So Deeply Personal, but I Too Will Speak Out’
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Lisa Tarchak and Rachel L. Harris
Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s essay about why she chose to have an abortion sparked a flurry of personal accounts — and some pushback — from readers. -
The AMLO-Trump Deal Is Punishing the Most Vulnerable
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Jorge Ramos
A new U.S.-Mexico immigration agreement may slow down the Central American immigration wave but won’t stop it. It’s simply too powerful. -
Why Isn’t Trump a Real Populist?
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Paul Krugman
He seems determined to betray his base. -
A New Trump Battleground: Defining Human Rights
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 3:09am CEST by Carol Giacomo
The State Department says the nation has departed from its founding principles, but won’t say how. Some fear a rollback of rights. -
Racist Comments Cost Conservative Parkland Student a Place at Harvard
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 2:59am CEST by Patricia Mazzei
The student, Kyle Kashuv, a recent graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had repeatedly used racial slurs in a written chat with classmates when he was 16. -
Businesses Plead to Stop More China Tariffs. They Expect to Be Ignored.
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 2:56am CEST by Ana Swanson
Companies say more tariffs would hurt businesses and consumers, but many have become resigned to the idea that president will do what he wants. -
Four Years Ago Trump Was Seen as a Sideshow. Now He Is the Show.
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 2:47am CEST by Peter Baker
The 2020 election will be a test — not just of the man but of his country. Was President Trump’s victory the last time around a historical fluke or a genuine reflection of America in the modern age? -
With a New Threat, Iran Tests the Resolve of the U.S. and Its Allies
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 2:41am CEST by David E. Sanger
President Trump promised that North Korea and Iran could be convinced to give up their nuclear weapons programs. He is learning it’s not that easy. -
UNC Children’s Hospital Suspends Most Complex Heart Surgeries
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 2:07am CEST by Ellen Gabler
The death rate among patients with the most serious heart conditions reached nearly 50 percent, newly released data show. State and federal regulators are investigating. -
Man Gets 9 Years in Prison After Nuclear Bunker Project Ends in Worker’s Fiery Death
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 2:00am CEST by Jacey Fortin
A judge gave Daniel Beckwitt a relatively short sentence for second-degree murder, but told him his “intellectual arrogance” had led to the tragedy. -
Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s First Democratically Elected President, Dies
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 1:53am CEST by Declan Walsh and David D. Kirkpatrick
Mohamed Morsi collapsed and died in a Cairo courtroom. Critics cited poor prison conditions and denial of medicine as a possible cause of death. -
Goodbye Yellow Lycra: See Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’ Looks Up Close
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 1:17am CEST by Rachel Lee Harris
The costume designer Julian Day didn’t simply copy the star’s outfits over the years (or those glasses — dozens of pairs were crafted for the film). -
Review: Rebooting ‘Das Boot,’ on Land and Sea
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 1:17am CEST by Mike Hale
A new Hulu series revives the popular World War II submarine saga, with some changes. -
Xi Jinping Will Make First Visit to North Korea Ahead of Meeting With Trump
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 12:59am CEST by Jane Perlez and Mark Landler
At a time when tensions among North Korea, China and the United States have been high, some officials see Mr. Xi’s trip to Pyongyang as a way to cool things down. -
‘All Was Going Well When I Noticed a Rustling Under Some Shrubbery’
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 12:19am CEST
Finding a hen in Riverside Park, an ode to the Sturgeon King and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. -
For Hong Kong’s Youth, Protests Are ‘a Matter of Life and Death’
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 12:19am CEST by Mike Ives and Katherine Li
Young people are at the forefront of protests that have thrown the city into a political crisis. As they see it, they are battling for their future. -
Iran, Gloria Vanderbilt, Mohamed Morsi: Your Monday Evening Briefing
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 12:19am CEST by Victoria Shannon and Hiroko Masuike
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. -
How History Changed Anita Hill
Posted: June 18th, 2019, 12:12am CEST
Nearly 30 years after the Clarence Thomas hearings, she talks about the progress that’s been made and the issues that remain. -
How to Keep Bedbugs From Coming Home With You
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 11:30pm CEST by Courtney Schley
Bedbugs peak in the summer, just in time for vacation. Here’s how to check your hotel bed for bloodsuckers — and what to do if you find them. -
Comedian Wins $4.1 Million in Lawsuit Against The Daily Stormer
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 10:04pm CEST by Jacey Fortin
The neo-Nazi website falsely accused the comedian, Dean Obeidallah, of committing terrorism. He hopes to give money to organizations that fight white supremacy. -
Gloria Vanderbilt Dies at 95; Built a Fashion Empire
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 9:29pm CEST by Robert D. McFadden
An illustrious family name became synonymous with designer jeans, as Ms. Vanderbilt became a celebrity in her own right. -
In the Hudson Valley, a Drive Back in Time
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 9:10pm CEST by Russell Shorto
One of the most beautiful parts of New York State was once the spine of the Dutch colony, and remnants of its history are everywhere, hiding in plain sight. -
Can Marijuana Help Cure the Opioid Crisis?
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 7:16pm CEST by Austin Frakt
Sometimes appearances, or statistics, can be deceiving. -
So Long, Exoplanet HD 17156b. Hello ... Sauron?
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 6:01pm CEST by Dennis Overbye
Astronomers have announced a global contest to rename dozens of extrasolar planets. The nominees are pouring in. -
The United States Should Welcome a Strong, United Latin America
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 5:15pm CEST by Malka Older
We should either support the proposed Latinamérica Unida, or get out of the way. -
Why Hong Kong Is Still Protesting
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 4:36pm CEST
The city’s government said a proposed extradition law would enable justice in a murder case. Protesters say it’s a Trojan horse from Beijing. -
The Workplace Still Isn’t Equal for Women. Here’s Some Advice to Navigate It.
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 4:07pm CEST by Kristin Wong
A field guide for working women. -
In the Bronze Age, Bagels Were Tiny
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 11:13am CEST by Nicholas Bakalar
Archaeologists have identified remnants of small, round dough rings at an excavation site in Austria. But no cream cheese. -
The Damage of Dad-Shaming
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 11:13am CEST by Perri Klass, M.D.
More than half of the fathers in a national poll reported being criticized about their parenting decisions. -
The Pizza Ovens of Brooklyn
Posted: June 17th, 2019, 12:03am CEST by Rachel Wharton and Koren Shadmi
An illustrated guide to three outstanding specimens. -
Memories of That Night at the Stonewall Inn, From Those Who Were There
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 11:00am CEST by Louis Lucero II
On June 28, 1969, a gay bar in Greenwich Village helped change the course of L.G.B.T.Q. history. -
Could Donor #2065 Be My Father?
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 4:30am CEST by Emily Cochrane
He was an Eagle Scout who had passed calculus and spoke some Mandarin. I was determined to meet him. -
Franco Zeffirelli: The 9 Films and Operas That Defined a Director
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 4:30am CEST by Elisabeth Vincentelli
His sumptuous, realistic style suited a classic “Romeo and Juliet” film and productions of “La Traviata” and “La Bohème.” -
Pelicans Agree to Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 4:29am CEST by Scott Cacciola and Marc Stein
Davis, who asked to be traded in January, is headed to Los Angeles in exchange for young stars like Lonzo Ball and first-round draft picks. -
As Passions Flare in Abortion Debate, Many Americans Say ‘It’s Complicated’
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 4:03am CEST by Jeremy W. Peters
Abortion is anything but a simple issue. But the nuance in how most Americans think about it has all but disappeared from the political conversation, some voters say. -
The Murder Case That Lit the Fuse in Hong Kong
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 3:34am CEST by Daniel Victor and Tiffany May
The government said it needed an extradition bill to punish a killer. Hundreds of thousands of protesters didn’t buy it. -
Woman and Daughter, 10, Found Dead in the Bronx, Police Say
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 3:31am CEST by Mihir Zaveri and Emily Palmer
A man was taken to a hospital in critical condition with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the police said. -
Democratic Candidates Promise to Close Wealth Gap Between Blacks and Whites
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:16am CEST by Astead W. Herndon
Inequality of wealth and income was a dominant theme as four Democratic candidates addressed the Black Economic Alliance’s forum in South Carolina. -
‘Shaft’ Made Richard Roundtree a Star. But Store Clerks Still Tailed Him.
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:16am CEST by Reggie Ugwu
Returning to the role he originated nearly 50 years ago, the 76-year-old actor considers its disorienting impact on his life. -
Talking to a Black Woman Beekeeper About the American Ideal
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:16am CEST by Wendy MacNaughton
Mia Birdsong, an activist in Oakland, sees a lot of meaning in a hive. -
DeWanda Wise, Star of ‘She’s Gotta Have It,’ Goes Thrift Shopping
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:16am CEST by Alexis Soloski
No to “nice lady blouses”; yes to sequins and a backless number. -
In ‘Toy Story 4,’ the Animators Pulling the Strings Reveal Woody’s Inner Life
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:16am CEST by Darryn King
Computerized micro-tweaks to facial expressions and movements are as finely coordinated as a central nervous system and shaded with emotion. -
The Supreme Court Should Take a Field Trip to California
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Patricia Leigh Brown
Immigrants want to take part in the census, a basic exercise in our democracy. But many are afraid. -
When Dead Companies Don’t Die
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Ruchir Sharma
The policies created to pull the world out of recession are still in place, but now they are strangling the global economy. -
Can Dads Have It All?
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Ross Douthat
Or are child-rearing norms making both parents unhappy? -
Why Can’t Everyone Get A’s?
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Alfie Kohn
Excellence is not a zero sum game. -
How Should Christians Have Sex?
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Katelyn Beaty
Purity culture was harmful and dangerous. But its collapse has left a void for those of us looking for guidance in our intimate lives. -
Should I Call My Father?
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Nana Asfour
The hardest part of having a parent with Alzheimer’s is not knowing if you’re only causing him pain. -
Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw: How Country Music Explains America’s Divided History
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw
It’s never just about right versus left. In songs and in politics, things are more complicated. -
Why Hong Kong Will Still March on Sunday
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 1:07am CEST by Yuen Ying Chan
Yes, the extradition bill has been suspended. No, that will not be enough. -
Susannah Hunnewell, Publisher of The Paris Review, Dies at 52
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 12:10am CEST by Jennifer Schuessler
She had been a member of its literary circles since joining it as an intern under its editor George Plimpton. -
Long Before ‘Drag Race,’ There Was Mr. Dan
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 12:04am CEST by Frank DeCaro
VH1 may have nudged drag into pop culture, but an impresario in Los Angeles has been staging his own “weird brand” for 25 years. -
I Don’t Go to Parties. I Go to Protests.
Posted: June 16th, 2019, 12:04am CEST by Amanda McCall
Who doesn’t love making signs and getting angry with other people? Rage is a stronger social lubricant than alcohol, and it’s free! -
Franco Zeffirelli, Italian Director With Taste for Excess, Dies at 96
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 11:42pm CEST by Jonathan Kandell
Mr. Zeffirelli’s opera productions sometimes drew critical ire, but audiences generally loved them. He worked in film, too. -
Worshiping in Hard Hats: Notre-Dame Offers First Mass Since Blaze
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 10:03pm CEST by Adam Nossiter
A small group celebrated their faith and a fragile cathedral, which remains closed amid rebuilding. -
Tennessee Pastor Who Is Also a Detective Calls for L.G.B.T. People to Be Executed
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 9:55pm CEST by Sandra E. Garcia
The pastor said in a sermon that L.G.B.T. people were “freaks” and “worthy of death,” comments that have prompted prosecutors to review cases he has investigated. -
India Raises Tariffs, Escalating Trade Fight With Trump
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 9:38pm CEST by Vindu Goel
The new tariffs on 28 categories of American goods are more symbolic than painful, covering items like almonds, apples and finished metal products. -
A Down and Dirty White House
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 9:18pm CEST by Maureen Dowd
President Trump invites dirty tricks in a filthy way. -
How Hong Kong’s Leader Made the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 8:54pm CEST by Keith Bradsher
Limited consultation within the Hong Kong government, and none with the public, led to an unexpected setback for local authorities and China’s government. -
The New Sobriety
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 7:12pm CEST by Alex Williams
Everyone’s sober now. Even if … they drink a little? -
U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 5:16pm CEST by David E. Sanger and Nicole Perlroth
The Trump administration is using new authority to take more aggressive digital action in a warning to Moscow and in a demonstration of its abilities. -
Weekending in the Suburbs
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 5:08pm CEST by Brooke Lea Foster
Instead of buying a second home several hours from the city, some New Yorkers are looking to suburbia for a slice of the country. -
Hong Kong’s Leader, Yielding to Protests, Suspends Extradition Bill
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 12:59pm CEST by Keith Bradsher and Alexandra Stevenson
Carrie Lam, the city’s top official, had vowed for days to press on with the deeply unpopular bill, which would allow extradition to mainland China. -
Can Home Cooking Reverse the Obesity Epidemic?
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 11:19am CEST by Anahad O’Connor
A new book argues that for many families with limited time and money, avoiding processed food is not a realistic option. -
Pushing the Limits of Human Endurance
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 11:19am CEST by Gretchen Reynolds
When we work out rigorously on a regular basis, our bodies adjust to limit our ability to expend energy, a new study shows. -
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 11:00am CEST by Kaly Soto
The biggest disaster in the music business. A reckoning for evangelicals. Billionaires with an unspeakable secret. The making of a YouTube radical. And more. -
Money Is Not Just for Men
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 9:34am CEST by Maya Salam
Sallie Krawcheck — once a Wall Street executive, now an advocate for women investing — on how women can get their fair share. -
Despite #MeToo Glare, Efforts to Ban Secret Settlements Stop Short
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 4:32am CEST by Elizabeth A. Harris
Twelve states have passed laws about nondisclosure agreements in sexual misconduct cases, but only one effectively neutralizes them. -
Bribes and Backdoor Deals Help Foreign Firms Sell to China’s Hospitals
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 4:32am CEST by Alexandra Stevenson and Sui-Lee Wee
G.E., Siemens and others have prospered in a country where corruption pervades the market for medical equipment, according to a New York Times investigation. China’s 1.4 billion people pay the price. -
The Playlist: Taylor Swift Seeks Harmony, and 10 More New Songs
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 4:32am CEST by Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica and Giovanni Russonello
Hear tracks by Madonna, Sturgill Simpson, Vagabon and others. -
Volkswagen Factory Workers in Tennessee Reject Union
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 4:31am CEST by Noam Scheiber
The vote was a defeat for the United Automobile Workers, which has tried unsuccessfully to organize workers at plants owned by foreign automakers in the South. -
The Pirates of Tehran
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 4:24am CEST by Bret Stephens
If Iran won’t change its behavior, we should sink its navy. -
‘Junior’ Guzman Killing: 5 Convicted of Hacking Innocent Teenager to Death
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:59am CEST by Jan Ransom
Their trial provided a glimpse inside the violent Trinitarios gang, whose members mistook 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz for a rival. -
Why America’s Most Famous Flag Burner Is Celebrating This Flag Day
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:59am CEST by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
Cleveland will pay $225,000 to Gregory L. Johnson, who claims police officers violated his rights. Those rights were established 30 years ago in a Supreme Court case that bears his name. -
Oberlin Helped Students Defame a Bakery, a Jury Says. The Punishment: $33 Million.
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:57am CEST by Anemona Hartocollis
A libel case against the university has raised questions about how much a college should get involved with the protests of its students. -
New Rent Laws Pass in N.Y.: ‘The Pendulum Is Swinging’ Against Landlords
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:56am CEST by Vivian Wang
The package, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, significantly strengthened protections for all tenants in New York City. -
As Trump Accuses Iran, He Has One Problem: His Own Credibility
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:45am CEST by Peter Baker
For any president, accusing another country of an act of war presents a challenge to overcome skepticism at home and abroad. For a president known for falsehoods and bombast, it is far more daunting. -
Iran and the U.S. Are on a Collision Course
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:44am CEST by The Editorial Board
The president needs to heed his deal-making reflex, not his hawkish advisers. -
Richard Holbrooke and a Certain Idea of America
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:37am CEST by Roger Cohen
This is an Age of Pessimism. But America can still remake, redeem and rescue. -
Was Iran Behind the Oman Tanker Attacks? A Look at the Evidence
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:37am CEST by Eliot Higgins
Internet databases confirm much about the incident, but the Trump administration hasn’t provided convincing evidence of Tehran’s culpability. -
The Raptors Win, and Canada Learns to Swagger
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:37am CEST by Omer Aziz
On Thursday night, “We the North” became more than just a slogan. -
Where the Climate Change Action Is
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 3:37am CEST by The Editorial Board
Hint: It’s not Washington. -
Why Tanker Blasts in the Gulf of Oman Have Put the World on Edge
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 2:50am CEST by David D. Kirkpatrick
Unexplained explosions that crippled two tankers have raised alarms about potential military conflagration in the Middle East. How has that happened? -
Mexico’s National Guard, a ‘Work in Progress,’ Deployed to Curb Migration
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 1:59am CEST by Kirk Semple
The brand-new force was created to fight crime, not deal with migrant families, and analysts fear human rights abuses if it goes to the Guatemalan border. -
Justice Dept. Backs Mnuchin’s Refusal to Release Trump’s Tax Returns
Posted: June 15th, 2019, 1:39am CEST by Alan Rappeport
In a new memo, the department argued that a request from House Democrats for the returns was not legitimate and was only for political purposes.