New York Times
3 Weddings, 4 Dozen Rabbis and 1,400 Cupcakes
Three couples denied marriage in Israel for various reasons were wed in a festive ceremony in New York.
Review: ‘The Crown’ Season 2 Takes the Queen From Crisis to Crisis
Netflix’s award-winning series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II covers war, sex and the difficulties of managing a royally messed up family.
Bobby Cannavale, Tough Guy, ‘Can Handle a Pink Couch’
He charms Martin Scorsese and thrills his co-stars, so isn’t it time you recognized that Mr. Cannavale isn’t “the guy you went to high school with”?
Al Franken’s Rise and Fall
Once a star of “Saturday Night Live,” Al Franken took his liberal politics to Washington in 2008 when he narrowly won a Minnesota Senate seat. He said he would resign over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Coinbase: The Heart of the Bitcoin Frenzy
The San Francisco start-up has been at the center of the virtual currency boom. But like any young company, it is experiencing growing pains.
Trilobites: You Should Think of Hummingbirds as Bees With Feathers
Scientists say it will be easier to understand hummingbirds in some cases if we use insights gained from the study of bees.
The Pour: Wines That Resound in Memory
These are not necessarily the 10 best bottles of 2017, but they are the most memorable.
The Star Power of Johnny Hallyday (Jimi Hendrix Was His Opening Act)
In a previously unpublished interview, the French rock star, who died this week, discussed his favorite musicians, fame and discovering Hendrix in a London club.
Op-Ed Contributor: The Man Who Danced on the Heads of Snakes
For decades, Ali Abdullah Saleh seemed welded to Yemen’s landscape. Now he’s gone.
Herbs From the Underground
Farm.One just opened an indoor rare herb and flower garden in a TriBeCa basement, and many prominent chefs are flocking to it.
Op-Ed Columnist: Trump, Israel and the Art of the Giveaway
I’ve never seen a president give up so much to so many for so little.
Florence Journal: ‘Taxi Therapy’ for Young Cancer Patients in Italy
In Florence, Caterina Bellandi, or Zia Caterina, gives free rides and adds a colorful note to the lives of children battling cancer.
California Today: California Today: A Special Fires Edition
Thursday: Fires reach Los Angeles, smoke masks, and tales of evacuation.
Being a Doctor Is Hard. It’s Harder for Women.
Female medical residents and physicians endure bias and a larger burden with home duties. They also face a greater risk of depression.
He’s 22. She’s 81. Their Friendship Is Melting Hearts.
The two met on the Words With Friends app, and photos of their in-person meeting delighted thousands of people on social media.
Israel, Al Franken, Los Angeles: Your Thursday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Liberals Need to Take Their Fingers Out of Their Ears
Many Democrats continue to have little understanding of their own role in creating the conditions that make conservatives willing to support Trump.
Ghostly Boats Carry North Korean Crews, Dead and Alive, to Japan
This year, 76 North Korean vessels have washed up, many carrying dead crew. The ghostly armada appears to be disabled fishing boats that drifted on currents.
Karl Lagerfeld Sails Home to Hamburg for Chanel’s Métiers d’Art
The designer returned to the German port city of his birth to show his latest collection at the new Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
The Daily: Listen to ‘The Daily’: Arab Anger and Resignation Over Jerusalem
The Palestinian issue seems to no longer be at the top of the agenda for many Arab leaders. Also, what it’s like to visit the Saudi crown prince.