New York Times
Wheels: When Detroit Muscle Powered a Breakthrough in Heart Surgery
In 1952, a team of doctors from Harper Hospital and employees from General Motors engineered a mechanical pump that helped pave the way for modern open-heart surgery.
McKayla Maroney, Describing Sexual Abuse, Calls Larry Nassar a ‘Monster of a Human Being’
The Olympic gymnast is one of over 100 victims who submitted impact statements about abuse by Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, the former gymnastics team doctor.
Saying You Want to Reform the Tax Code? Easy. Doing It? Less So.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is mulling multiple options — none of which are easy to grasp — in an effort to thwart the new federal tax plan.
Young Women Are Using A.D.H.D. Drugs in Greater Numbers, C.D.C. Reports
Since 2003, the percentage of women filling prescriptions for drugs like Ritalin has increased nearly fivefold in some age groups.
Letters: ‘Vision, Chutzpah and Some Testosterone’
A year into Trump’s presidency, we asked his voters for a progress report.
Critic’s Notebook: The Outsider Fair Once More Confirms That Art Is Everywhere
This year’s fair captures the field on the cusp of change, part of an ever-widening mainstream with two major museum exhibitions ahead.
Australia Fare: Saba’s Brings Ethiopia to Melbourne With Joy and Spices
Lovingly prepared home cooking in a hip Melbourne neighborhood.
Art Review: A Deep Dive Into the Brain, Hand-Drawn by the Father of Neuroscience
The breakthrough drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal are undeniable as art.
Letters: ‘I Voted for Donald Trump, and I Regret It’
Two readers express their disappointment in his presidency.
More College Students Seem to Be Majoring in Perfectionism
New data indicates that perfectionism, especially when influenced by social media, has increased by 33 percent since 1989.
Op-Ed Contributor: A Trojan Horse Threatens the Nation’s Parks
Legislation backed by some Utah lawmakers would be a giveaway to local interests and begin the piecemeal unraveling of the park system.
Consumer Watchdog’s Latest Budget Request: $0
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s acting director is paying operations costs from its reserves this quarter, his latest move to curb the agency.
Hungry City: At Cafe Booqoo, New Orleans Favorites, Spicy and Sweet
Matt Pace, who grew up in New Orleans East, prepares beignets, jambalaya, gumbo and, of course, po’ boys at his Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, cafe.
Two Big Brewers Try to Cash In on an I.P.A. Craze
Samuel Adams and Sierra Nevada are producing versions of the hoppy, hazy New England ales that are all the rage. But they run some risks.
Album Review: Caitlyn Smith, a Hitmaking Nashville Songwriter, Sings Her Own on ‘Starfire’
After years writing songs for Lady Antebellum and Meghan Trainor, among others, the 31-year-old shows off her own striking voice on her major-label debut.
On Stage Was Springsteen, in the Audience, Chris Christie
In his first night out as a private citizen, Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, headed into New York City to catch a show by his idol, Bruce Springsteen.
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Help You Host the Perfect Super Bowl Party
From cups and cutlery to slow cookers and stain removers, we have your complete guide to party essentials.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Why I’m Ambivalent About Chelsea Manning
I don’t think she’s the perfect candidate. But I’m inspired by her willingness to fight back.
Travel Tips: Is Your ID Approved for Travel? These Are the Latest Rules
The Real ID Act requires that driver’s licenses meet standards set by the Department of Homeland Security by October 2020. Many states are already compliant and others have been given extensions.
Can Philippe Jaroussky Help Fix Classical Music’s Diversity Problem?
The French countertenor hopes his music academy will attract a younger and more diverse crowd to the stage as well as to audiences.