New York Times
Trump Administration Wants More Control Over U.S. Lands for Border Wall
“This should set off all kinds of red flags,” said one advocate, fearing the land grab will violate civil liberties. Others say it will harm the environment.
On Baseball: Winter Drags On, With Free Agents Still Waiting by the Phone
In an off-season of few signings, teams leery of overpaying seem content to wait for prices to drop in the spring.
Trilobites: If We Ever Get to Mars, the Beer Might Not Be Bad
College students at Villanova University found that hops, leafy greens, carrots and scallions all could grow in an approximation of Martian dirt.
Mr. Amazon Steps Out
Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest person and can afford virtually any luxury. But obscurity is no longer among them.
A.I. Has Arrived in Investing. Humans Are Still Dominating.
Artificial intelligence programs increasingly help fund managers run their portfolios, but will they be good enough to replace them?
A Good Appetite: The Secret to Better Thai Dishes May Already Be in Your Fridge
Doctoring up a jar of red curry paste makes for a deeply flavored noodle dish.
Opinion: Who Hits Golf Balls Into the Sea?
What a beach vacation taught me about a long history of callous politics.
For Lorraine Hansberry, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Was Just the Start
The new documentary “Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart” explores a more complex and complicated playwright than the civil rights figure known to most people.
Review: Who Am I? ‘Panorama’ Says There Is No Easy Answer
In this multimedia, multidimensional performance piece, the boundaries of race, gender and ethnicity blur into a shifting pageant of identity.
Steamed Fish, Swimming in Flavor
Boneless fillets are excellent steamed: The technique is easy to master, and aromatics — like ginger, scallions and sesame oil — are readily available.
Encounters: Pete Holmes of ‘Crashing’ Finds Humor in His Church Roots
The actor and comedian gets ready for Season 2 of his HBO show.
Playlist: The Playlist: Black Eyed Peas Get Serious About Injustice, and 12 More New Songs
Listen to the week’s most notable new songs from Lil Peep, Karen O, Carrie Underwood and more.
Trump Alarms Lawmakers With Disparaging Words for Haiti and Africa
President Trump demanded to know at a White House meeting why he should accept immigrants from Haiti and African countries rather than people from places like Norway.
Australian Open Begins a Challenging Season in Tennis
Familiar names on and off the court will be missing at the first Grand Slam of the year.
Where Has This Treat Been All Your Life? Canada
With its flaky pastry, caramelized crust and bracingly sweet filling, the butter tart has it all.
The Operative: Kardashian Bestie Simon Huck Is Selling You Beer and Shampoo
Along with that friendship, the secrets to his success include constant phone use, regular workouts and getting up very, very early.
Vocations: He Has a Rarity in Music: A Steady Paycheck
Joe Shadid of Reverb.com appears in the site’s videos, teaching guitar and demonstrating instruments — keeping him close to what he loves while earning a living.
Billie Jean King Says Margaret Court Arena’s Name Should Change
Court has made derogatory comments about gay and transgender people.
Opinion: The Lingering Dream of an Islamic State
Baghdadi’s caliphate is crumbling. But it has given new life to a very old idea.
Opinion: The Delicate Politics of Chasing Owls
Should bird watchers protect these furtive creatures by keeping their locations secret?