New York Times
Searching for a Secret Ski Destination? Try Michigan
Skiing has a long tradition in the state. Visits to three resorts make the case for an extended winter vacation.
Nonfiction: The Comic Strip’s Heyday in ‘Cartoon County’
Cullen Murphy recounts his coming-of-age among the elites of American illustration.
Nonfiction: The Hand of the Comic Artist
Manohla Dargis reviews two new books that examine the aesthetics and the business of comics, from Superman to R. Crumb.
What’s the Fastest Color? Olympic Speedskaters Now Say Blue
Even Norway, famously red, is wearing blue at major competitions. Was the change based on science? Gamesmanship? Something else?
Me Time: $75 for Three Minutes at Minus 230 Degrees? Sure, We’ll Try It
Our columnist dons ear warmers, a surgical mask and giant wool mittens and gets into a cryotherapy chamber.
Community and History in Iceland’s Geothermal Pools
Iceland has more than 100 public pools, most of which are heated by the country’s abundant geothermal energy.
How to Clean Up Your Holiday Messes
Welcome to the latest edition of the Smarter Living newsletter.
Op-Ed Contributor: Stop the Manipulation of Democracy Online
There’s no panacea for the harm that propaganda, trolls and false news sites do to democracy, but education and public vigilance are essential.
Europe Edition: Donald Trump, Laurent Wauquiez, Syria: Your Monday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
North Korean Submarine Missile Threat Prompts U.S.-Led Military Drills
The joint exercises are in response to growing concerns that North Korea is making progress developing hard-to-detect submarine-launched missiles.
As Venezuela Opposition Shuns Vote, Leader’s Party Tightens Grip on Power
President Nicolás Maduro hailed victories in municipal elections that many voters deemed a foregone conclusion.
Alan Trammell and Jack Morris Elected to Hall of Fame
The former teammates with the Detroit Tigers were elected by the modern era committee and will be enshrined in Cooperstown together on July 29.
Lives at Risk Inside a Senior Complex in Puerto Rico With No Power
Conditions at the largest housing project for low-income seniors on the hurricane-ravaged island illustrate a health crisis for the most vulnerable.
Liberal Outsiders Pour Into Alabama Senate Race, Treading Lightly
With only hours until the polls open in the unlikeliest of battleground states, Democrats are deploying a multimillion-dollar get-out-the-vote operation in an effort to steal away a Senate seat.
In San Diego, Lessons on Rebuilding From a Neighborhood Once Ravaged by Fire
Residents of Scripps Ranch never thought their suburban neighborhood could be destroyed by a wildfire, until it was.
Why Experts Don’t Believe This Is a Rare First Map of America
Christie’s had planned to sell the map this week, for possibly $1.2 million, but withdrew it from an auction when questions arose about its authenticity.
A Fed Rate Increase Is Expected. But What Comes Next?
The Federal Reserve has signaled its move this week. Investors, though, want to know whether the central bank will continue with its patient approach to rates.
How ISIS Produced Its Cruel Arsenal on an Industrial Scale
When the Islamic State seized territory in Iraq and Syria, it had the time and space to industrialize advanced weapons manufacturing. The results included explosive space heaters and chemical rockets.
Op-Ed Contributor: Mohammad Javad Zarif: Europe Must Work With Iran
The United States seems committed to belligerence in the Middle East. Europe can help de-escalate.
Editorial: Hate Smears India’s Symbol of Love, the Taj Mahal
Powerful Hindu extremists are so obsessed with demonizing Muslims that they are deprecating the nation’s unifying cultural treasure.