New York Times
The New Old Age: You’re Over 75, and You’re Healthy. Why Are You Taking a Statin?
It’s not clear that statins prevent first heart attacks and strokes in older patients, and the drugs do have side effects that can be harmful.
Call to Remove Homeless People (All 8) Before Royal Wedding Stirs Anger
A council leader in Britain has been on a campaign to deal with the homeless people who “sleep rough” near Windsor Castle, the wedding venue for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Trump, Defending His Mental Fitness, Says He’s a ‘Very Stable Genius’
Mr. Trump, seeming to respond to revelations in a new book, issued an extraordinary defense of his fitness for office.
From Mexico to the U.S., a Nafta Tale of Two Truckers
Restricted from operating in the United States, most Mexican drivers must hand off their cargo. The Trump administration wants even tighter controls.
Stolen Vodka Bottle, Said to Be Worth $1.3 Million, Is Found Drained and Dented
A thief had swiped the bottle from a pub in Denmark this past week, but it was recovered dented — and empty, the police said.
For Many Public Housing Residents, It’s Cold Inside, Too
Workers scrambled to restore heat in city-run dwellings after a snowstorm and bitter cold hit New York.
What’s the Cure for Ailing Nations? More Kings and Queens, Monarchists Say
Proponents of constitutional monarchies argue they offer stability, and a study shows some possible economic advantages. Critics are far from convinced.
Opinion: Iran’s Protesters Want One Thing: Accountability
The impulse to separate the economic from the political malaise risks missing the point.
Take a Number: Cancer Deaths Continue a Steep Decline
More than two million patients have been saved by advances in diagnosis and treatment since 1991, according to new data.
Op-Ed Contributor: I Did the Strand
Tom Verlaine remembers working for the late Fred Bass at the Strand bookstore — his first job in New York.
Op-Ed Columnist: Finding the Way Forward on Iran
The West must exploit the hypocrisy of the Tehran government.
Gray Matter: Is Your Child Lying to You? That’s Good
Kids who know how to deceive are smarter and better adjusted.
Back at It Again: German Leaders Try to Form a Government
Immigration, health care and European unity are among the sticking points as Chancellor Angela Merkel works to build a coalition.
The Look: A Place for Us to Skate
Unity is a queer skateboarding collective in California, designed as a haven from the sometimes-hostile environment the sport has fostered.
Encounters: What Will Laura Dern Wear to the Golden Globes? (Hint: It Will Be Black)
The star of “Big Little Lies” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” picks out red carpet looks at Gabriela Hearst’s studio in Chelsea.
Newfound Pride in Guaraní, a Language Long Disdained in Paraguay
While the indigenous language is widely spoken across the country, its use is much more common in the streets than the halls of power. Now, officials are pushing to end its second-class status.
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads
The case for the New York City subway. Meet the men’s Olympic figure skating champ who loves Winnie the Pooh. Read up on Golden Globe nominees and how sexual harassment scandals may change the red carpet.
Humira’s Best-Selling Drug Formula: Start at a High Price. Go Higher.
AbbVie’s anti-inflammatory drug Humira was never cheap, selling for about $19,000 a year in 2012. It’s gone up by 100 percent since then.
Maduro Cuts Off Venezuela’s Air and Sea Traffic With 3 Island Neighbors
The shutoff temporarily halts flights and ship traffic to and from Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, three islands that host black markets for Venezuelan contraband.
Wealth Matters: There’s More to Naming a Company After Yourself Than Ego
For some entrepreneurs, their name is the only logical choice for a company. But problems arise with the success and failure of a namesake business.