New York Times

Being surrounded by racial diversity, my conversation in a California diner suggested, can make people feel more comfortable with biases and stereotypes.

A motion of no-confidence in the deputy prime minister, filed by the main opposition party, could end a fragile coalition just as Dublin wrestles with Brexit talks.

The breakdown of coalition talks may signal the end of the country’s postwar tradition of compromise. Not everyone thinks that’s a bad thing.

The mobile app for the social network can be a bit of a battery hog, but you can do a few things to rein in the power grab.

Ms. Sevigny talks about starring in the new play, beating up stuffed animals for Pussy Riot and moving back to Manhattan.

Painting seems easy — until you’re stuck finishing at 2 a.m. Here’s how to do it the right way without driving yourself nuts.

South African prosecutors had said the six-year sentence that the sprinter received for killing his girlfriend in 2013 was “shockingly lenient.”

Despite the conviction of Gen. Ratko Mladic for war crimes, Serbia’s collective memory of its role in the Yugoslav civil wars is more forgiving.

A pair of magic shows set in unusual sites have even jaded New York audiences happily losing their minds.

Friday: Christmas tree-hunting tips, guided hikes through city parks, and a history of sidewalk tree vendors.

Physicians use a number of different factors to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

The country has taken a big step forward, but its politicized gender wars could lead to a backlash.

What parents want for their sons versus their daughters can set up dangerous dynamics in the future.

Let us give thanks for those occasional onstage mishaps that make even the feeblest theatrical productions memorable.

The allure of Long Island’s North Fork has convinced some weekend homeowners to shift gears and move out full-time.

The Flashback, a top seller at Dollar General, is squeezing lots of nostalgia out of a retro product this holiday shopping season.

Pauline Oliveros died last year, leaving “The Nubian Word for Flowers.” The surreal meditation on colonialism that she created with her partner, Ione, debuts on Thursday.

Some tips from the acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse. First up: arrive early.

Visit a parmesan dairy in northern Italy, where Parmigiano-Reggiano originates and learn how the cheese is made.

Vallejo, Calif., is the rare city where no one ethnic group predominates. But stubborn disparities endure.