New York Times

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

You’re the only one who hasn’t been infected by ethical cancer.

The patient was stubborn and exceptional in life, so her family believed she would be exceptional in beating her prognosis.

Our critic, who prides himself on not needing to wear a suit, explores the options at Brioni and Boglioli.

Once again, we realize that we’re one of the Caribbean peoples on the hurricane highway.

American-born workers probably won’t benefit from a job bonanza if laborers who are in the United States illegally, especially farmworkers, are deported, most research has shown.

Anthony Atamanuik of “The President Show” never wanted a Trump victory, but it has been great for his career. Now he must avoid the many pitfalls of mocking the man.

He was a young, cocky jazz musician, making his way in the New York jazz world. And then, one night, the intimidating Charles Mingus walked into the club.

A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.

Our family business involved taking photos with Frankenstein’s Monster and the Easter Bunny.

Our family business involved taking photos with Frankenstein’s Monster and the Easter Bunny.

The Communist Party has added the president’s name and ideas to its constitution. Here is what that means.

The Thai monarchy became fabulously rich by casting King Bhumibol as a Buddha-like figure.

At this otherworldly Los Angeles-area restaurant, the chef Jordan Kahn has stirred up a big buzz with food that claims to have no roots in the past.

The French chef heads downtown to open his latest L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and seek out a younger clientele.

Joan Didion turned down several requests to make a documentary about her life. Then her nephew Griffin Dunne and grandniece Annabelle Dunne asked.

Using generators, rationing and even bonfires, Puerto Ricans have had to get creative to survive weeks without power or regular water and food after Hurricane Maria.

Fabrizio Lombardo insisted he was a key employee of the movie producer in Italy. Former colleagues and women who’ve accused the mogul of harassment say otherwise.

A hard-working waitress wonders if she’ll ever be able leave her small town and get a higher education. The answer is yes! And the secret is a list.

Llivia, a five-square-mile town, is a geographic and historical anomaly that has existed for more than 350 years as a Spanish enclave inside France.