New York Times

Right and Left React to the Las Vegas Shooting and the Gun Control Debate

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 18:27
Writers from across the political spectrum on the aftermath of the shooting in Las Vegas and the debate over gun control in the United States.

Lincoln Center Scraps a $500 Million Geffen Hall Renovation

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 18:24
The center and the New York Philharmonic announced they would seek simpler ways to improve a hall they have long wanted to change.

Supreme Court Weighs Immigrants’ Rights to Have Detention Reviewed

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 18:22
The justices considered whether immigrants facing deportation are entitled to periodic hearings before a judge to decide whether they can be released on bond.

Op-Ed Contributor: Rosanne Cash: Country Musicians, Stand Up to the N.R.A.

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 18:05
Patriotism is not antithetical to gun control.

An Appraisal: Tom Petty, an Unfussy Rock Star Who Kept His Tenacity Under Cover

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 17:52
His songs were modest, but could deliver a gut punch. He became a star in the 1970s, but adapted to the emergence of MTV.

Democrats Bemoan Congress’s Inaction on Guns: ‘We Are Stuck’

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 17:33
Congressional Democrats are calling for a special committee to investigate gun violence. Republicans are focusing on praising emergency medical workers.

Economic Scene: Tax Cuts, Sold as Fuel for Growth, Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 17:30
New research undermines the contention since the 1970s that lower rates stimulate the economy. What they seem to do instead is increase inequality.

Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Tom Petty: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 17:14
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

Kennedy’s Vote Is in Play on Voting Maps Warped by Politics

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 17:13
Democratic voters in Wisconsin say gerrymandering the voting districts has given Republicans too much power and violate the Constitution.

King of Spain Forcefully Denounces Catalan ‘Disloyalty’

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 17:07
The subway and bus networks in Barcelona were brought to a standstill, and demonstrators, including farmers with tractors, shut down some streets and highways.

Op-Ed Columnist: If Only Stephen Paddock Were a Muslim

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 16:34
What happens when the killer’s country of origin is us?

With Affordable Care Act’s Future Cloudy, Costs for Many Seem Sure to Soar

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 16:32
Some insurers have been granted double-digit rate increases for 2018 amid questions about the stability of the individual market.

In Las Vegas, Concert Security Met a New Threat: Aerial Assault

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 16:10
After Sunday’s mass shootings, security professionals are stymied by the rise of attacks that target patrons from outside security lines.

Amid Promises of Aid, a Puerto Rico Still in Ruins

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 16:06
President Trump said Puerto Ricans should be “proud” of the low death toll after Hurricane Maria. But a tour of the island by New York Times reporters showed that vast humanitarian and logistical challenges remain.

Saunas May Be Good for Blood Pressure

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 15:58
A Finnish study suggests that regular sauna visits can reduce the risk for high blood pressure.

Jalal Talabani, Kurdish Leader and Iraq’s First Postwar President, Is Dead at 83

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 15:39
He used the largely ceremonial position as a bridge-builder during an intensely violent period in the years after the American-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.

A Play About Racism’s Aftershocks Returns With New Resonance

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 15:37
Denzel Washington and other cast members reflect on the legacy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Soldier’s Play,” which is being revived Off Broadway.

Op-Ed Contributor: The Trump Tax Idea That’s a Boon for Shareholders

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 15:18
“Repatriation” of overseas profits will not create jobs but is a giveaway to corporate shareholders.

Any Questions?: What’s the Best Approach to Negotiating Your Salary?

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 15:14
A straightforward approach to ask for the salary you deserve in your next job interview.

Restaurant Review: A Providence Chef Has Connections at the Docks

Mar, 10/03/2017 - 14:54
At Oberlin, Benjamin Sukle explores Rhode Island’s coast with nose-to-fin cooking of the freshest fish.