Mourners Honor Victims of Hong Kong Apartment Fire

The police said they expected the death toll of 128 to rise as the authorities began combing through the charred apartment towers.

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Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88

Drawing comparisons to the greatest of dramatists, he entwined erudition with imagination in stage works that won accolades on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Shoppers, Drawn by Steep Discounts, Power Through Black Friday

Data on spending this week shows that consumers are shopping big for the holidays despite inflation and economic worries.

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F.D.A. Seeks More Oversight of Vaccine Trials and Approvals

The agency’s top vaccine regulator proposed broad changes, claiming that a new review linked 10 children’s deaths to the Covid vaccine. But public health experts questioned the findings, wanting to examine the data.

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Seattle’s Gas Works Park Seen As A Public Nuisance After a Suicide

For years, architects and design experts have resisted safety changes at Seattle’s Gas Works Park, but after a teenager died there this summer, his parents want it declared a public nuisance.

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John Tesh Keeps Bouncing Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba Back

The resurgence of “Roundball Rock,” the N.B.A. theme song he composed, has made the musician more visible than he’s been in over 20 years. He hasn’t been idle.

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Tell Us How You Watch TV and Movies

The New York Times wants to learn more about how viewing habits are evolving.

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Army Takes Control in Guinea-Bissau Amid Apparent Coup

The West African nation had recently held a presidential election in which the main opposition party was barred from the ballot.

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A Moderate From Manhattan Claims Enough Support to Lead City Council

Julie Menin, a councilwoman from the Upper East Side, was seen by some supporters as a necessary check on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist with an ambitious policy agenda.

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Four More Arrested in Connection With Louvre Heist

A Paris prosecutor said two men and two women were arrested as part of an investigation into the robbery at the museum.

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Musicals

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sara Bareilles, Joshua Henry, Jeanine Tesori, Jason Robert Brown and New York Times writers and editors pick 13 songs to seal the deal.

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Sleep Apnea Linked to Parkinson’s Disease, New Study Finds

Those with the sleep condition were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. But one treatment was found to help.

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Grisly Killings of a Married Couple Spark New Sectarian Unrest in Syria

The government acted quickly to tamp down reprisals in the central city of Homs as it tries to manage repeated waves of bloodshed involving minority groups.

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Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last.

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Trump Calls Ukraine Ungrateful, Again, for U.S. Support in War With Russia

President Trump renewed his criticism of Ukraine’s government as emissaries from Kyiv and Washington met to discuss a plan to end the war.

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Hedge Fund Titan Has a Turnaround Plan (for the Carolina Panthers)

David Tepper, the founder of the $20 billion Appaloosa Management, may have finally cracked the winning code for his flagging N.F.L. team.

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We Want to Know: What Are Your Pressing Questions About How Your Life Has Changed This Year Under Trump?

Times journalists will bring you answers.

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F.B.I. Letters Send Shivers Through California’s Political Inner Circle

The indictment of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff shocked many power players in California. Now, some wonder how far the investigation will spread.

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In the House, Censures Proliferate, Reflecting a Poisonous Climate

Formal reprimands, once rare, dominated the chamber’s agenda this week, prompting lawmakers in both parties to call for changes to the way the House handles such actions.

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The Federalist Society Is Torn Between Its Legal Philosophy and Trump’s Demands

Guided by Leonard Leo, the society built a pipeline for traditional conservative judges. But that might not be enough for President Trump in his second term.

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COP30 Climate Summit Ends With Dire Warnings and Scant Plans for Action

The first U.S. absence in the history of the talks created an opening, diplomats said, for oil-producing nations to push their agenda.

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This Washington Museum Sold Some of Its Art. But at What Cost?

The Phillips Collection sold three works and raised $13 million to buy contemporary art, but the decision has led to rancor within the 104-year-old institution.

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A War Photographer for Whom the Battle Continues

Rockoff, who risked his life to photograph the brutality of the Khmer Rouge, has struggled ever since. Now he says his historic negatives have been taken from him.

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Former Reform U.K. Politician Sent to Prison for Taking Pro-Russia Bribes

Nathan Gill was sentenced to 10 and a half years on Friday after admitting he was paid to make pro-Russian speeches in the European Parliament.

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China Offers Panda Totes, but No New Commitments, at Climate Talks

The United States has retreated on climate. China, the only superpower at COP30 and the world leader in clean energy, is not filling the void.

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At Least 52 Kidnapped From Nigeria School in Second Mass Abduction This Week

Students and teachers were taken captive from a Catholic school in the latest in a wave of such attacks in the country.

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After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo

The doubloons, dollars and denarii of the American Numismatic Society will leave their overlooked home in Manhattan for a more welcoming headquarters on the campus of the Toledo Museum of Art.

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What Questions Do You Have About U.S. Immigration Policies?

“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to Hamed Aleaziz, our immigration reporter.

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Iran Withdraws From Deal for International Nuclear Inspections

Iran’s foreign minister said his country would halt plans for a reinstatement of nuclear inspections at a time of heightened concern over Iran’s enriched uranium.

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Understanding the Right’s Antisemitic Turn

It’s deeper than Nick Fuentes.

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Melania Trump’s Green Gown Signals Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Ties

At the official dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first lady offered an unexpected sign of allegiance.

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Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield

The clash is about strong personalities, an exacting homeowners’ association and a partisan divide that has reached the hyperlocal level.

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New Gene-Editing Strategy Could Help Development of Treatments for Rare Diseases

Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.

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In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work

A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.

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New York City’s Scaffolding Gets a Long Overdue Makeover

Officials have unveiled six new designs, in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades.

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Eric Adams Meets Netanyahu on Day 3 of Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Israel

Mr. Adams, whose tenure as mayor of New York City ends in six weeks, is using his second trip to Israel in three years to reinforce his staunch support of the country.

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Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech

European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.

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A Bailout May Come Too Late as Farmers Begin to Plan for Next Year

It could be months before they receive aid, well after the winter period when they talk to their bankers and make decisions about the planting ahead.

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Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting

Three other people, including an 11-year-old boy, were wounded in the shooting on Saturday night, city officials said. It was unclear whether the police had made any arrests.

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New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting

Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.

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A Family Fell for a Rent-A-Bank Scheme. Now They Are Facing Foreclosure.

Predatory lenders often take part in schemes that enable them to circumvent state lending laws and charge borrowers sky-high interest rates.

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Fetterman Is Released From the Hospital After a Fall

The Pennsylvania senator was hospitalized on Thursday after he fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock, Pa. He required 20 stitches.

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Gallego Pitches Demoralized Democrats on a Midterm Message

At a health care town hall in his swing state, Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat of Arizona, test-drove his party’s new political pitch to an audience disappointed in the outcome of the shutdown.

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On a Clipped Wing, Flamingo Escapes a British Zoo for a Life in France

Frankie, a young Caribbean Flamingo, flew 130 miles from captivity. Her keepers said they would likely have to leave her in France.

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Man Arrested After Appearing at Alina Habba’s Office With Bat, U.S. Says

Authorities said Keith Michael Lisa had a bat when he showed up at the office of the U.S. attorney for New Jersey on Wednesday. He was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility.

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The Strategic Uncoupling of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander

Mr. Lander, the New York City comptroller, campaigned with Mr. Mamdani and once hoped to join him in City Hall. Now he is eying a congressional seat.

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Olivia Nuzzi on Her New Book ‘American Canto’

The former political journalist has written a combustive portrait of America, President Trump and the scandal with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that upended her career.

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Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil

This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong.

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Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women Under 50

The study’s findings track with recent research on the alarming rise of the cancer in younger adults.

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Michelle Obama’s New Book Is a Historical Document Dressed Up as a Coffee-Table Tome

“The Look” should be studied by generations to come, not because of what it reveals about fashion, but politics.

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Who Pays When A.I. Is Wrong?

New court cases seek to define content created by artificial intelligence as defamatory — a novel concept that has captivated some legal experts.

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At the Cybathlon, May the Best Brain-Computer Interface Win

Every four years at the Cybathlon, teams of researchers and technology “pilots” compete to see whose brain-computer interface holds the most promise.

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Tim Kaine on Why He Voted to End the Government Shutdown

Extending the government shutdown would not have worked.

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Accused of Desecration, a Doctor Faces the End of His Life’s Work

Dr. Masahide Kanayama has devoted his life in Manhattan to medicine and God. He could face five years of hard labor in Japan.

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Why So Many People Are Turning to Collective Screaming

It’s a practice with roots in Greek tragedy, which has a lot to teach us about the power — and limits — of raised voices.

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In West Virginia’s Maternity Deserts, a Midwife Fills a Void

Staysha Quentrill is part of a small group trying to revive Appalachia’s tradition of at-home midwifery — in a state where women drive hours for obstetric care.

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Ban a Pro-Palestinian Group? The U.K. Government Thought Few Would Care.

Official advice provided to the government before its ban on Palestine Action underestimated the significant public protests that followed, records show.

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Recently Ousted Director of Philadelphia Art Museum Sues Over Her Dismissal

Sasha Suda claims the museum did not have a valid reason for abruptly firing her last week from one of the most prominent jobs in the art world.

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Jeanne Shaheen Faces Shutdown Blowback From Her Daughter

Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.

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A MAGA Senator Promised Hope for a Dying Ohio Mill. Then Reality Set In.

The town’s unionized workers wanted to believe that there was something better than what private equity owners had offered.

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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Chinese Technology Is Shifting Climate Politics

At this year’s climate summit, the United States is out and Europe is struggling. But emerging countries are embracing renewable energy thanks to a glut of cheap equipment.

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Cruelty, Bigotry and Rage. What’s Not to Like?

This is what happens when the fringe becomes the mainstream (and vice versa).

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Philippines Braces for Typhoon Fung-Wong, While Still Reeling From the Last Storm

Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall on the main island of Luzon, prompting the evacuation of more than one million people, just days after an earlier storm killed over 200.

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As Aquifers Dry Up, Tehran Rations Water and Calls for Rain Prayers

Facing Iran’s worst drought in 60 years, the country’s president warned that the capital might need to be evacuated, and some locals promoted cloud-theft conspiracy theories.

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Outkast, the White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper and Soundgarden Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Gen X celebrated its heroes at the ceremony, where Soundgarden and Salt-N-Pepa were honored alongside Chubby Checker, Bad Company, Joe Cocker and Warren Zevon.

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John Cleary, Wounded in Kent State Shooting, Dies at 74

He was shot in 1970 by the National Guard during a student protest over the Vietnam War that left four dead in Ohio. A photo of him lying on the ground and bleeding made the cover of Life magazine.

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After More Than 30 Years, a Man Is Charged in Seattle Girl’s Killing

Tanya Marie Frazier, 14, never returned from summer school in 1994, and was found dead in a wooded area five days later. The police say a new DNA analysis links a felon to her death.

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There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Template for Winning Elections

We can’t pretend to know the future of the Democratic Party.

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They Can’t Stand Trump. But His I.V.F. Policy Might Help Them Have Children.

Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.

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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny Lead 2026 Grammy Nominees

Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, Doechii and Tyler, the Creator will compete in the biggest categories at the awards show in February.

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Grammy Nominations 2026: See the Full List of Nominees

Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 68th annual ceremony were announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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The Supreme Court’s Gender Passport Ruling Isn’t About ID

And it defeats the basic purpose of the document.

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Judy Garland’s ‘Lucky Jacket’ Returns to Carnegie Hall

She wore it at Carnegie Hall on “the greatest evening in show-business history.” Now the jacket that got away is coming home.

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AR-15 Ammunition at a Crime Scene? Good Odds This Army Plant Made It.

Popular AR-15 ammunition made at an Army-owned facility was far more likely than any other to turn up in a government database tracking evidence from gun crimes, new data shows.

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How ‘The Office’ Memes Became the Language of the Internet

Oh my God, OK, it’s happening! From social-media posters to the F.C.C. chair, we are all living in Michael Scott’s world.

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Seeing Those Who Are Forgotten: An Act of Witness in Appalachia

A photographer spends 15 years documenting an Appalachian family and the constant pressure of poverty in their lives.

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He’s Been Charged With Dozens of Crimes. Nobody Knows His Name.

He called himself by many names as he cycled in and out of prison. He is to be sentenced in Queens for deed fraud, but investigators still do not know his true identity.

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Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps in November Amid Government Shutdown

Anti-hunger groups and state officials have warned that the administration’s plans to make partial payments are onerous and could still result in severe harm.

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Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think

New York’s next mayor won’t save the Democrats.

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Attacked by Swarm of Wasps, American Father and Son Die in Laos

Daniel Owen, 47, and his son, Cooper, 15, died after being stung dozens of times last month by what appeared to be so-called murder hornets.

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U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force

A draft Security Council resolution said that an international force would ensure that Gaza be demilitarized, though specifics were unclear.

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Maria Riva, Dietrich Daughter Who Demystified the Legend, Dies at 100

She was her mother’s handmaiden and aide-de-camp. In 1993, her blockbuster biography told of the awful price she paid.

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A.I. Is Deciding Who You Are

In the age of A.I., personal data is anything but personal.

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Cuomo’s Pitch as He Claws for Votes: I’m Not the Divider, Mamdani Is

As Andrew Cuomo seeks to gain ground in the New York City mayor’s race, he is trying to splinter some constituencies with natural affinities for the front-runner, Zohran Mamdani.

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Congress Is Dying in Real Time

This is what happens when no one wants to govern.

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Selma van de Perre, Dutch Jew Who Resisted Nazis, Dies at 103

“It is impossible not to marvel at her steadiness and courage,” one reviewer wrote after reading her memoir.

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