New York Times
As Iran Erupts in Protest, Tehran Is Notably Quiet
It could be the sharp urban-rural divide, worries about a breakdown in authority or scars from the 2009 uprising. But whatever the cause, residents of the capital are sitting this one out.
Spotify Is Said to Be Going Public in Early 2018
The streaming music giant filed a confidential registration with the S.E.C. in late December, with the intention of listing its shares in the first quarter of the year.
North Korea Reopens Border Hotline With South
The return of the hotline, suspended nearly two years ago, could lead to direct dialogue between the two Koreas after years of hair-trigger tensions.
Why So Cold? Climate Change May Be Part of the Answer
Studies suggest that one factor could be warming in the Arctic, which allows more frigid air to escape southward.
Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Why Is Fixing Sexism Women’s Work?
In the post-#MeToo landscape, men want to know how to help. O.K., fine. Start with everything.
Deep Freeze in U.S. Creates Heating Squeeze for Homeowners and Utilities
Heating-oil providers are working overtime and power generators are switching from natural gas to coal and petroleum as bitter temperatures grip much of the country.
The Hospital Gown Gets a Modest Makeover
The ubiquitous chilly, exposing garment has been redesigned for more style and privacy.
Virginia’s Tiebreaker Drawing Is Back On. But It May Not Settle House Race.
While unusual, drawing lots to select political leaders has a rich history. Other means of settling ties include coin-flipping and card-picking.
The Carpetbagger: On the Golden Globes Red Carpet, Fighting Back in Black
Sunday’s red-carpet statement may seem superficial, but it’s part of a larger initiative that’s striking for its leap from the days of #AskHerMore.
Critics Say FIFA Is Stalling a Doping Inquiry as World Cup Nears
In failing to contact a key witness, FIFA faces accusations of slowing its inquiry into allegations of failed doping tests by Russian soccer players.
Russia and Venezuela’s Plan to Sidestep Sanctions: Virtual Currencies
Both countries have floated plans to create homegrown virtual currencies that would put them outside the global financial and banking system.
Tech We’re Using: Tapping Technology to Advance the Future of Journalism
Virtual reality. Podcasts. Snapchat Discover. Notifications. Sam Dolnick, an assistant managing editor of The Times, discusses the digital future of storytelling.
Books of The Times: ‘The Woman in the Window’ Nods to Classics Old and New, From Hitchcock to ‘The Girl on the Train’
A. J. Finn’s psychological thriller is about a woman who believes she’s witnessed a crime in a neighboring building.
Noted: A Selfie for Your Shelf
You can now get a remarkably lifelike, 3-D-printed miniature figurine made for display in home or office. Isn’t technology marvelous?
Two Democrats Sworn in to Senate, Cutting G.O.P. Margin to One
Doug Jones of Alabama and Tina Smith of Minnesota were sworn in as senators on Wednesday, leaving Republicans with a 51-49 majority and the Senate with a record 22 women.
Read Trump’s Reaction to Steve Bannon’s Comments
President Trump hit back at the former White House chief strategist through a statement saying that Mr. Bannon had nothing to do with his “historic victory.”
Trilobites: The Strange Origin of a Manakin’s Golden Crown
Biologists are unlocking how three neighboring birds became distinct species, with a golden-crowned hybrid emerging from two species with different head colorings.
Fred Bass, Who Made the Strand Bookstore a Mecca, Dies at 89
Building on what his father began, Mr. Bass ultimately oversaw a bustling emporium housing “18 miles of books” in Lower Manhattan, with outposts here and there.
Storm Eleanor Batters Europe
Carrying winds of 100 miles per hour, the storm brought hail and heavy rain, flooded streets and uprooted trees.
The ‘Nuclear Button’ Explained: For Starters, There’s No Button
The image of a leader being able to launch missiles with the push of one finger has, for decades, instilled fear.