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James Baldwin’s Best Books
He wrote with the kind of clarity that was as comforting as it was chastising. Here’s where to start.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesHow the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future
Roger Fidler tried his best, but the excellent business of journalism is gone for good. Can the idea of “news” survive in a digital world?
New York Times Top StoriesVermont’s Jay Peak Emerges From a Cloud of Financial Scandal
Less than a decade ago, the biggest fraud in ski industry history nearly took down a beloved ski area. But Jay Peak, long known for its powder, has since transformed into a sparkling modern resort.
New York Times Top StoriesE.U. Border Agency Is Too Weak to Prevent Migrant Boat Disasters, Watchdog Finds
Investigators looking into the drowning of more than 600 people off Greece say that the border agency known as Frontex cannot fulfill its mission.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Does the Uncommitted Vote in Michigan Mean for 2024?
The share of Arab American and Muslim voters is small but could be decisive in a close race.
New York Times Top StoriesChina Expands Scope of ‘State Secrets’ Law in Security Push
The legal change, which could further limit access to information, is part of an increasingly hostile environment facing foreign businesses in the country.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Fight Over Bump Stock Ban, Lawyers Take Aim at Administrative State
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday about the Trump administration rule put in place by the A.T.F. after the Las Vegas massacre.
New York Times Top StoriesMichigan Primary Takeaways: ‘Uncommitted’ Sends Biden a Message
President Biden endured a protest vote, Donald Trump fended off Nikki Haley again, and both may face challenges with their party coalitions as they start to look toward November.
New York Times Top StoriesChicago Area Is Hit by Severe Storms
The Chicago region and parts of western Illinois were threatened by tornadoes as the severe weather headed east toward Michigan. Flights were grounded earlier at O’Hare Airport.
New York Times Top StoriesWildfires Prompt Evacuations in Texas and Oklahoma
As high winds and dry air fueled the blazes in the Texas Panhandle, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties.
New York Times Top StoriesBack From War, Reserve Soldiers Set Their Sights on Israel’s Politics as Usual
Inspired by the unity they experienced in the military, thousands of reservists returning from the front line in Gaza are organizing for political change.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Defeats Haley in Michigan, His Sixth Straight Victory
Nikki Haley, who has the campaign cash to keep going, has said she intends to stay in the race at least through Super Tuesday on March 5.
New York Times Top StoriesBiden Should Be Worried About the Protest Results in Michigan
Can he win back the state’s “uncommitted” voters in November?
New York Times Top StoriesAppeals Court Allows Indiana Ban on Transition Care for Minors to Take Effect
A lower court had mostly blocked enforcement of a state law that banned gender-transition care for minors, but a federal appellate court lifted that injunction on Tuesday.
New York Times Top StoriesOle Anderson, Original Member of Four Horsemen Wrestling Team, Dies at 81
The professional wrestler fought alongside Arn Anderson, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard. He later spoke out against the commercialization of the sport.
New York Times Top StoriesStarbucks and Union Agree to Work Out Framework for Contract Talks
In an initial move, the coffeehouse chain said Workers United members would get improved benefits that other employees received in 2022.
New York Times Top StoriesMichigan Judge Orders Kristina Karamo to Stand Down in G.O.P. Leadership Fight
Kristina Karamo has not said whether she will proceed with holding a dueling presidential nominating convention this weekend.
New York Times Top StoriesEric Adams Wants to Deport Migrants Who Are Accused of Serious Crimes
Democratic leaders of the City Council said they had no intention of changing New York City’s sanctuary laws to allow Mayor Adams to have his way.
New York Times Top StoriesIsrael Is Losing Its Greatest Asset: Acceptance
Israel’s very legitimacy is being undermined by the enormous casualties in Gaza and its government’s failure to provide a credible postwar plan.
New York Times Top StoriesNikki Haley’s Last Ditch
The former South Carolina governor has good reasons to fight on.
New York Times Top StoriesHamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal
A day after President Biden suggested there could be a deal as soon as Monday, a Hamas official indicated the group would not trade Israeli troops held hostage for Palestinians imprisoned for terrorism.
New York Times Top StoriesToyota Recalls Over 600,000 Trucks and SUVs Over Safety Concerns
The two recalls, which the vehicle manufacturer announced within a week of each other, were over issues that could increase the risk of a crash.
New York Times Top StoriesMichigan Tests the Strength of Biden’s Campaign
Also, Russia warned against NATO forces in Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
New York Times Top StoriesYoung Voters Say Their Discontent Goes Deeper Than Israel and Gaza
“If you’re a Democratic incumbent running for re-election, young voters are an essential part of your coalition,” an independent pollster said, pointing to concerns for Democrats come November.
New York Times Top StoriesYulia Navalnaya Forges New Public Image After Navalny’s Death
To take up her husband’s mantle, Ms. Navalnaya has to forge a powerful public image without him. What will it look like? She has already given us some clues.
New York Times Top StoriesBiden and Netanyahu Seek Opposing Goals in Cease-Fire Talks
The divergent goals of President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are playing out as negotiators try to reach a hostage deal.
New York Times Top Stories2 Men Found Guilty of Murdering Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC D.J., in 2002
Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted of fatally shooting the D.J., born Jason Mizell, in his Queens recording studio.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Chicago, It’s Summer in February
An unseasonably warm winter peaked on Tuesday with melting ice rinks and 70-degree weather. Temperatures will plummet from there, but even so, this winter without winter has left some people rattled.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Spending Talks Intensify, Johnson’s Bind Grows Tighter
Four months into his job as the top leader in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself the odd man out in increasingly intense talks on how to fund the government and whether to continue aid to Ukraine.
New York Times Top StoriesWendy’s Plans to Introduce Surge Pricing
The company plans to introduce dynamic pricing as early as 2025 along with digital menu boards that would reflect price changes, Wendy’s chief executive said during a February earnings call.