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For an Endangered Animal, a Fire or Hurricane Can Mean the End
When a wildfire swept through Arizona, all but 35 rare red squirrels disappeared. After California’s fires and Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma, so did other near-extinct animals.
N.A.A.C.P. Advisory on American Airlines Warns Black Travelers to Steer Clear
The group pointed to “a corporate culture of racial insensitivity,” citing four episodes in which black passengers were said to have faced discrimination.
State of the Art: Can Washington Stop Big Tech Companies? Don’t Bet on It
Why the government seems paralyzed in the face of the power and influence of companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft.
Big Tech’s Rivals Pounce at Chances to Win in Washington
Media, telecom and other industries struggled to find lawmakers who would be critical of big technology companies. Not anymore.
Notebook: Asian Test-Prep Centers Offer Parents Exactly What They Want: ‘Results’
Like the “cram schools” of Asia, academies prepare students — many from immigrant families — for everything from A.P. exams to New York’s high school admissions test.
‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ Causes 2nd Death in Texas Since Hurricane Harvey
A 31-year-old man, Josue Zurita, had been working to repair houses in Galveston when he injured his arm, and the wound became infected.
Women Accuse Knight Landesman, Art World Mainstay, of Sexual Harassment
Mr. Landesman resigned as publisher of Artforum magazine after nine women said in a lawsuit that he had sexually harassed them at the start of their careers.
Op-Ed Contributor: I Prosecuted Terrorists for President Bush. Now My Family in Iran May Be Banned From Visiting.
My family’s accomplishments have not shielded us from the indiscriminate damage of President Trump’s travel ban.
Critic’s Notebook: ‘TRL’ Is Back on MTV, but Undone by the Internet
The afternoon show thrived before phone screens were more enticing than television screens. Only four weeks into its reboot, the seams are visible, and frayed.
Book News: A Batch of Letters by Harper Lee Come Up for Auction
The letters offer a glimpse into the final decade of the life of an intensely private author.
The Way We Shop Now: You’ll Wear What They Tell You to Wear
Subscription clothing services should make you feel great. Shouldn’t they? The authors Emily Gould and Rumaan Alam investigate.
Tech Fix: How Google’s Physical Keys Will Protect Your Password
Google has a new way to safeguard your online accounts. Here’s how the program works, and why it may (or may not) be a better security choice for you.
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Plan to Move Beyond Oil: Big Goals, Bigger Hurdles
The government has made significant social changes, but progress toward diversifying the economy has been halting.
Books of The Times: John Grisham Prosecutes For-Profit Law Schools in ‘The Rooster Bar’
Grisham’s new novel translates the ethical and economic issues raised by student-entrapping practices into the high drama of a swift legal thriller.
Editorial: The Last Thing Australia and Our Planet Need
Building a huge coal-mining complex makes no sense when the world is finally moving toward renewables.
Suffolk Prosecutor Charged With Obstructing Police Assault Investigation
Thomas J. Spota, the Suffolk County district attorney, was indicted on charges of trying to derail an inquiry into James Burke, the former Suffolk County police chief.
Frugal Traveler: A Meditative Train Ride Through South Africa
A 26-hour ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town paired perfectly with emotional visits to Joburg and Soweto.
Laura Ingraham Is Ready to Rev Up Fox News
Fox News is handing its 10 p.m. slot to a sharp-tongued friend of President Trump and Steve Bannon.
Trilobites: Yes, Oysters Can ‘Hear.’ They Probably Wish We’d Clam Up.
Researchers found shellfish in a tank closed their shells when they heard frequencies similar to noises made by cargo ships and underwater oil exploration.
First Person: The Museum of You Does Not Have a Gift Shop
At some point in each life, a massive wave of objects — diaries, photos, letters, clothes, perhaps a piano — breaks over us.