New York Times
Right and Left React to the Las Vegas Shooting and the Gun Control Debate
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
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
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.
Patriotism is not antithetical to gun control.
An Appraisal: Tom Petty, an Unfussy Rock Star Who Kept His Tenacity Under Cover
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’
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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?
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
At Oberlin, Benjamin Sukle explores Rhode Island’s coast with nose-to-fin cooking of the freshest fish.