New York Times
Russell Simmons Steps Down From Businesses After Sexual Misconduct Report
Jenny Lumet, a writer, said on Thursday that Mr. Simmons sexually assaulted her in 1991.
Seeking Russian Presidency, Socialite Hits the Campaign Trail
Ksenia Sobchak, a television journalist and opposition candidate, opened a campaign office and vowed to stir a “national discussion about what is wrong with Russia.”
Trilobites: How a Giant Tortoise Gets Off Its Back
The shells of tumble-prone saddlebacks on the Galápagos Islands may not do them any favors, according to a new study.
Nine Women Accuse Israel Horovitz, Playwright and Mentor, of Sexual Misconduct
He was a charismatic father figure who nurtured young writers. But in incidents from the 1980s through 2016, the women describe a pattern of abuse and betrayal.
News Analysis: It Started as a Tax Cut. Now It Could Change American Life.
An overhaul championed by President Trump and Republican leaders could reshape health care, education and social services.
Op-Ed Contributor: Amber Tamblyn: I’m Not Ready for the Redemption of Men
People in Hollywood are already wondering when the comeback tours will start.
Malta, Where the West Was Born
The country has been home to the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans and the Ottomans — which might explain the allure of this Mediterranean gem.
The Enthusiast: In Praise of the ‘Career Romance’
Written to educate young women about various industries, the books are as historically interesting as they are entertaining — sociology lesson plus soap opera.
Fact Check: The Senate G.O.P. Tax Plan
Senate Republicans and President Trump are rushing to overhaul the tax system. Does their plan live up to their promises?
The President Who Politicked Oklahoma Back to the Top
The outgoing president David L. Boren has positioned University of Oklahoma athletics, especially football, to be ready for further conference realignment.
The Pour: Five Wine Books to Give This Holiday Season
The top choices of this year’s wine books include an essential Champagne guide, an argument to organize wine by soil type and a thin volume of advice.
Donald Trump, Garrison Keillor, Jay-Z: Your Thursday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Review: ‘The Shape of Water’ Is Altogether Wonderful
Guillermo del Toro’s latest film is an unlikely and lyrical love story, inspired by “Creature From the Black Lagoon.”
Hungry City: Around the Corner, Thai Desserts Await
Khao Nom, linked to another restaurant in Queens, is a place to finish off your meal.
Best of Late Night: Stephen Colbert Is Appalled by the Allegations Against Matt Lauer
Mr. Colbert said it sounded like Mr. Lauer had given a female colleague a sex toy, and then decided to “mansplain” how to use it.
Review: The Strange Tale of the ‘Voyeur’ and the Journalist
This squirmy documentary follows the celebrated journalist Gay Talese’s infamous investigation of a motel owner who spied on guests.
Matt Lauer Offers Apology (With a Caveat)
Mr. Lauer expressed “sorrow and regret.” He was fired by NBC on Wednesday.
The #MeToo Moment
Our new gender editor offers insights and updates on the sexual misconduct scandals roiling our society.
A Partner in the Mad Science of Documentary Making
Recruited to film Bedouin women in a Lebanese refugee camp when the male director was barred, a sculptor finds herself at the center of the project.
Mediator: A Failure of the Network News Star System
What did Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose and Bill O’Reilly have in common? They were encouraged to be larger-than-life characters before their sudden falls.