New York Times
Wales Prepares to Ban Physical Punishment of Children
The move, which is the subject of a 12-week consultation beginning on Tuesday, would match plans in Scotland and laws in more than 50 other countries.
On Washington: Advocates of Puerto Rico Statehood Plan to Demand Representation
The island’s political leaders say the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and poor treatment in the new tax law make clear that residents need added political clout.
Op-Ed Columnist: The Decline of Anti-Trumpism
The quality of the opposition is deteriorating.
In China, Macron Offers a Horse, and a Vision to Counter Trump
During a three-day visit, the French president worked to reinvigorate ties between the two countries and to promote an internationalist approach.
How to Choose the Right Dining Table for Your Home
Attention to not just the size and shape, but the construction, style, and materials will make sure you buy a table you’ll love for years to come.
The ‘Gold Standard’ Meat Sauce
Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese is one of her most beloved recipes.
Restaurant Review: A Firecracker of a Beef Rib and Other Surprises at Ferris
The new restaurant from Greg Proechel of Le Turtle is a culinary Swiss Army knife, making the most of a small basement space in a Chelsea hotel.
Snow in the Sahara Creates White-Capped Dunes of Eerie Beauty
Up to 15 inches fell in northwestern Algeria, creating an alien-looking landscape right here on Earth.
On Campus: No College Kid Needs a Water Park to Study
Trustees must rein in frivolous spending at public universities.
Op-Ed Columnist: Is Oprah the Un-Trump, or the Un-Clinton?
The Oprah hoopla has plenty to do with regrets about 2016.
Fusion GPS Founder Hauled From the Shadows for the Russia Election Investigation
Glenn R. Simpson’s firm quietly compiled the notorious dossier of possible links between President Trump and Russia. Then it became public.
Angie Mar’s Menu: Red Meat and Respect
The chef at the Beatrice Inn has made her mark with luxurious old-school cooking and a management style that defies toxic restaurant culture.
Me Time: You Can Hit a Wall Riding at Home
Drawn to the idea of working up a sweat every day, our columnist got a Flywheel bike to try spinning in her one-bedroom apartment.
Review: ‘grown-ish’ Comes Into Its Own-ish
The “black-ish” spinoff is still finding its identity a few weeks into its first season. But it has the potential to do with college comedy what its parent did with 21st-century race.
On ‘Black Lightning,’ a Superhero Takes On Race, Justice and the Real World
Based on the DC crime fighter, this new CW series takes on present-day issues of race and social justice directly and unambiguously.
Taking a Knee and Taking Down a Monument
In a Louisiana town, a mother navigates racial tensions that flare up around her son’s wish to take a knee during the national anthem, and her own wish to have a local Confederate monument removed.
Mexico City Journal: Retired From the Brutal Streets of Mexico, Sex Workers Find a Haven
Casa Xochiquetzal is a shelter in Mexico City for retired, or semiretired, prostitutes, a place where they can escape from the dangers and indignities of life on the streets.
To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures
Experts say some measures targeted are more effective than a wall, resulting in an approach a Republican congressman called “a third-century solution to a 21st-century problem.”
Alabama 26, Georgia 23 | Overtime: Alabama Wins National Championship With a Halftime Twist
The true freshman Tua Tagovailoa replaced Alabama’s starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts, at halftime, and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia in a thrilling comeback.
A Barrier or a Fair Fee? Readers React to the Met’s New Admission Policy
Last week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it would begin charging out-of-town visitors a mandatory fee, a change that divided readers.