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“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Was Larry David’s Book of Manners
He’s a wild, monomaniacal jerk. He’s also our greatest interpreter of American manners since Emily Post.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesA Smart Idea to Return Majority Rule to the Senate
The filibuster is not what the architects of the Constitution had in mind.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know When You’ve Felt an Earthquake
And what else to be aware of when the Earth moves.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Real Madrid Is Soccer’s Model Club
The club is strutting into a future different from the one envisioned by its president, Florentino Pérez. But its prospects are as bright as ever.
New York Times Top Stories4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and Beyond
The United States Geological Survey reported the quake around 10:23 a.m.
New York Times Top StoriesMelania Trump to Attend Fund-Raiser for the Log Cabin Republicans
The former first lady is set to attend an event for the Log Cabin Republicans, marking a return of sorts to the political arena.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Bumpy Gourd That’s Winning Over Bartenders
In bars from Hong Kong to Vancouver, the medicinal tang of bitter melon is making its way onto drinks menus.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About RFK. Jr. and His Threat to Biden and Trump
Mr. Kennedy has become the most prominent independent or third-party presence in the 2024 race.
New York Times Top StoriesOpposition to Muslim Judicial Nominee Leaves Biden With a Tough Choice
Adeel Mangi would be the first Muslim American to be a federal appeals court judge, but has faced vitriolic attacks from the G.O.P. The president could run out of time to fill the seat.
New York Times Top StoriesYellen Faces Diplomatic Test in Urging China to Curb Green Energy Exports
The United States wants to persuade China to dial back its green energy industrial strategy as the Biden administration subsidizes its own supply chain.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York to Pay $17.5 Million for Forcing Removal of Hijabs in Mug Shots
New York City reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by two women who were arrested and made to remove their head coverings by the police before being photographed.
New York Times Top Stories400,000 In Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Without Power After Snowstorm
A nor’easter that dumped more than a foot of snow across the region, causing blackouts and flight cancellations, is expected to weaken on Friday, the National Weather Service said.
New York Times Top StoriesLarry David’s Unsung Fashion Criticism on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and star has been commenting on the human condition through people’s sartorial choices for decades.
New York Times Top StoriesRising Oil Prices Reignite Inflation Fears
The price of Brent crude rose to a six-month high on Friday, a potential dose of bad news for central bankers and for the White House.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Rise of Sports Betting
Six years ago, sports betting was illegal under federal law. Today, it is everywhere.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter 6 Months of War, Some Israelis Ask: Is Netanyahu Dragging It Out?
Despite growing pressure from President Biden, the Israeli prime minister appears in no rush to end the war in Gaza. Some think he has political reasons for extending the stasis.
New York Times Top StoriesIsraeli Military Says Series of Failures Led to World Central Kitchen Attack
“It’s a serious event that we’re responsible for, and it shouldn’t have happened,” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said of the strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers.
New York Times Top StoriesImmigration is helping to meet hiring demand, and may explain data mysteries.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/05/business/jobs-report-march-economy/immigration-is-helping-to-meet-hiring-demand-and-may-explain-data-mysteries
New York Times Top StoriesDocumentary Filmmaker Explores Japan’s Rigorous Education Rituals
Her movies try to explain why Japan is the way it is, showing both the upsides and downsides of the country’s commonplace practices. Her latest film focuses on an elementary school.
New York Times Top StoriesAn Engineering Experiment to Cool the Earth
A new technology is attempting to brighten clouds and bounce some of the sun’s rays back into space.
New York Times Top StoriesInside the Biden-Netanyahu Phone Call, and a Narrowly Averted Cyberattack
Plus, the dangers of the Darién Gap.
New York Times Top StoriesWilly Wonka’s Unknown Lands a New Acting Gig in London
The internet latched on to 16-year-old Felicia Dawkins’ performance as The Unknown at a shambolic Willy Wonka-inspired event. This weekend, she’s heading to a bigger and scarier stage in London.
New York Times Top StoriesA Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling Is Coming Up Short
Big brands like Procter & Gamble and Nestlé say a new generation of plants will help them meet environmental goals, but the technology is struggling to deliver.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Will Pay for the Baltimore Bridge Collapse?
Disputes over liability and the cost of claims could take years for insurers to resolve and result in billions of dollars in payouts.
New York Times Top StoriesIs A.I. Already Taking Jobs? +A Filmmaker Tries Sora + The XZ Backdoor Caper
“I’ve always said if you have a ChatGPT subscription and a hose, you can get very far in this life.”
New York Times Top StoriesBiden to Visit Site of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Friday
The president plans to take an aerial tour, receive briefings on the response and meet with the families of victims. It is unclear if he will announce additional aid.
New York Times Top StoriesDemocrats Don’t Need to Calm Down
Panic is inevitable — and wholly warranted — when the stakes are this huge.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Is Adeel Mangi’s Confirmation Still in Jeopardy?
Why Is Adeel Mangi’s Confirmation Still in Jeopardy?
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Does Larry David Know About Manners?
Our critic on what ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach us about etiquette.
New York Times Top StoriesWoody Allen’s Muted Milestone with “Coup de Chance”
“Coup de Chance,” a milestone, is being released in the United States after opening in Europe months ago.