New York Times
London Adds Charge for Older Diesel Vehicles to Fight Pollution
It will now cost almost $30 to drive such cars in the center of the British capital, as the mayor cites “a health crisis” caused by poor-quality air.
Mediator: A Long-Delayed Reckoning of the Cost of Silence on Abuse
One reason we’re just hearing about harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein and Bill O’Reilly has to do with nondisclosure agreements signed by the accusers.
The Checkup: Pediatricians’ New Germ-Control Advice: Bring Your Own Toys
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new policy on how to minimize passing germs around the doctor’s office.
News Analysis: In Catalonia Crisis, Shared Blame for ‘a Difficult and Undesirable Situation’
Catalan separatists have flouted Spain’s Constitution, but Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has also allowed the conflict to spin dangerously out of control.
profile: Is Anna Faris Unqualified?
Her new memoir, which blends relationship advice with reflections on her romantic follies, comes at an awkward time.
As Mattis Arrives in Philippines, Mop-Up in Marawi Is Declared Over
Jim Mattis, the United States defense secretary, said the Philippines had sent a “very necessary message” to militants in the war-torn southern city.
New York Today: New York Today: The Dodgers and Brooklyn
Monday: A California team with New York roots, a panel on Civil War monuments, and advice for the Yankees.
After Weinstein Scandal, a Plan to Protect Models
A New York State assemblywoman and the Model Alliance are working on an amendment to close a loophole in anti-discrimination laws.
The Place Beyond the Fire Island Pines
Columbia County, a quiet part of upstate New York, has emerged as a 21st-century haven — and a reminder of the ongoing relevance of the queer community.
The Daily: Listen to ‘The Daily’: Bill O’Reilly Goes on the Record
Mr. O’Reilly discussed the sexual harassment allegations that cost him his job, speaking to the two Times journalists that brought them to light.
Tesla Plant in China May Be a First
Tesla is said to be moving closer to becoming the first foreign car company to have a wholly owned manufacturing operation in the country.
Fine Arts & Exhibits: ‘Scenes of Solitude’ From Hudson River School Artists
A show at the Albany Institute of History & Art is the opening act for exhibits at the Met and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.
Fiction: A Set of Brilliant Miniatures by the Author of ‘The Good Lord Bird’
With “Five-Carat Soul,” his debut story collection, James McBride explores race, masculinity, music and history.
Update: Most Houston Attractions Have Reopened; the Opera Gets Creative
Hurricane Harvey caused flooding in the theater district, so other venues will be used for performances. Museums, restaurants and festivals are also back.
Nonfiction: The Pop-Culture Evolution of Frankenstein’s Monster
In “Frankenstein: The First Two Hundred Years,” Christopher Frayling resurrects Mary Shelley’s classic through the countless visual adaptations of its monster.
Scenes From a D.E.A. Drug Raid Gone Wrong
Surveillance footage from 2012, published for the first time, shows four civilians being killed during a drug operation. Mattathias Schwartz, a journalist working with ProPublica, narrates as boats collide and gunfire erupts.
The Stone: Is There a ‘Rational’ Punishment for My Rapist?
I would like the man who raped and abused me to be put to death or imprisoned for life. That is not irrational.
Red Century: How Mao Molded Communism to Create a New China
The Communist leader held a lifelong contradiction in his attitudes toward revolution and state power.
On Campus: The Misguided Student Crusade Against ‘Fascism’
Protesters who shut down speech mimic the actions of those they say they oppose.
James Toback and John Besh Face Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Dozens of women accused Mr. Toback, a film director, and Mr. Besh, a celebrated New Orleans restaurateur, of wrongdoing in two newspaper reports.