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Playlist: The Playlist: Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings for Puerto Rico and 9 More New Songs
Hear the week's most notable tracks from the Breeders, Big K.R.I.T. and Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes.
Transgender Brazilians Embrace Hit Soap Opera: ‘Now You Can See Us’
“Edge of Desire,” watched nightly by some 50 million Brazilians, is shaping perceptions about gender identity in a nation where transgender people face stigmatization and violence.
Op-Ed Contributor: Why Do We Ignore Initiatives That Reduce Gun Violence?
Effective solutions exist. The country just hasn’t prioritized them.
Bites: On an Oregon Lake, a Lodge Serving Kicked-Up Camp Food
After a renovation, the Suttle Lodge emanates a sort of Wes Anderson Goes Glamping vibe, with a menu of expertly executed grown-up camp food.
Encounters: Odell Beckham Jr. on a Nike-Powered Swing Through SoHo
The New York Giants star receiver drops by two promotional events and considers whether he’d emulate Mike Tyson.
Global Health: As Cancer Tears Through Africa, Drug Makers Draw Up a Battle Plan
In a deal similar to the one that turned the tide against AIDS, manufacturers and charities will make chemotherapy drugs available in six poor countries at steep discounts.
Global Economy’s Stubborn Reality: Plenty of Work, Not Enough Pay
Even as job markets are tight in many major economies, low unemployment is failing to spur robust increases in wages, leaving workers angry.
As Overdose Deaths Pile Up, a Medical Examiner Quits the Morgue
“It has completely overwhelmed us,” Dr. Thomas A. Andrew said of the opioid crisis. His new ambition: minister to the living about the dangers of drugs.
‘I Applaud the Women With Courage to Step Forward’
Our top 10 comments of the week: Readers discussed the deadly shooting in Las Vegas, the death of Tom Petty, and Harvey Weinstein.
‘My Stomach Dropped’: Harrowing Night for Twin Brothers of the Las Vegas Police
As Sergeant Branden Clarkson helped direct officers responding to the mass shooting, he learned his brother, a detective, had been shot in the neck.
5 Things to Cook While Watching ‘Arrested Development’ Reruns
You can get your fix of frozen bananas and Bluth family egotism by streaming reruns of the show on Netflix.
In Texas, a Defiant Mood at an Outdoor Music Festival
A week after the Las Vegas shooting, music lovers at a festival in Texas were defiant and attentive. But mostly, they were unflappable.
Germany’s Shift to Green Power Stalls, Despite Huge Investments
The country has spent about $222 billion on renewable energy subsidies, often from higher electricity bills. But emissions are stuck at roughly 2009 levels.
Courts Thwart Administration’s Effort to Rescind Obama-Era Environmental Regulations
The legal reversals reflect how aggressively opponents are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to rescind regulations. But the battle is hardly over.
Army Accident at Ft. Jackson Kills 2 Soldiers and Injures 6
Officials say the accident at the Army installation in South Carolina involved a “military vehicle and a troop formation.”
Company Scrambles as Weinstein Takes Leave and a Third of the Board Resigns
The moves came as employees and business partners of the company voiced concern about sexual harassment allegations, revealed in a New York Times investigation.
Wealth Matters: How to Plan for the Unforeseen
The financial effects of unexpected events like death or illness can be blunted or controlled with some preparation, advisers say.
Ralphie May, Brash Comedian, Is Dead at 45
Mr. May, who called himself “not a fat comedian but a comedian who happens to be fat,” toured extensively and made several stand-up specials.
After a Month in Court, Menendez Relishes a Trip to Washington
Senator Robert Menendez’s hectic schedule underscores an effort to show that he is still fulfilling his senatorial duties, despite his days spent fighting to stay out of prison.
Editorial: Mr. Trump, Don’t Scrap the Iran Deal
A repudiation of President Obama could do serious damage to national security.