New York Times Top Stories
At This College, the English Dept. Is Out. ‘Human Narratives’ Is In.
At Montclair State University in New Jersey, a departmental restructuring plan is igniting concerns about the future of the humanities.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration Gives Three Mile Island Nuclear Project $1 Billion Loan
The Pennsylvania site, shorthand for the dangers of nuclear power after a 1979 meltdown, is set for revival under a deal to power Microsoft data centers.
New York Times Top StoriesStephen Colbert Celebrates ‘Epstein Rockin’ Eve’
“Stay up for a ball drop you’re going to want to miss,” the “Late Show” host said as Congress voted for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
New York Times Top StoriesHarvard Opens New Investigation Into Summers and Epstein
The university is reviewing newly released emails between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers, among other people at the institution.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Trade War Showed That China Can Stand Up to America
His ill-conceived tariff war exposed U.S. vulnerabilities, strengthened China’s leverage and undermined America at a pivotal time.
New York Times Top StoriesSmoking Weed Could Lead to Less Drinking, New Study Suggests
In a makeshift bar on a college campus, researchers studied how smoking cannabis affected alcohol consumption.
New York Times Top StoriesEurope’s Chip Dreams Confront Business Realities
European chipmakers need TSMC’s help to grow their own semiconductor supply chain, but the chip giant’s Taiwanese suppliers find Europe a tough place to do business.
New York Times Top StoriesIn the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research
Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Berates Mary Bruce of ABC News After Question About Jamal Khashoggi
The president grew frustrated with Mary Bruce of ABC News over her questions during his meeting with the Saudi crown prince. On Friday, he told a Bloomberg News reporter, “Quiet, piggy.”
New York Times Top StoriesHow to Cook Thanksgiving Turkey
It’s also the easiest way.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.
New York Times Top StoriesDriving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
A tribally owned network of chargers will soon be complete, connecting reservations and bridging a gap in the Midwest.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
New York Times Top StoriesIowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
Ridership jumped, people cut back on driving and, over the summer, the city extended the program another year.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing
President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Ramps Up Redistricting Pressure on Indiana Republicans
After the State Senate said it would not take up a new map, President Trump said he would support primary challengers against Republicans who bucked him.
New York Times Top StoriesOnce a Pariah, Saudi Prince Resets U.S. Relations on His Own Terms
Seven years ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman couldn’t visit Washington. When he arrived at the White House on Tuesday, he got F-35s, the world’s fastest chips and the central role in the remaking of the Middle East.
New York Times Top StoriesTechnology Is Fast and the Courts Are Slow
Silicon Valley has increasingly pointed at rapid digital changes to blunt government efforts to rein in its power.
New York Times Top StoriesAt $236.4 Million, Portrait by Klimt is Second Most Expensive Painting Sold at Auction
The portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, looted by the Nazis and spared from a blaze, was a highlight of the Sotheby’s inaugural sale in its new home.
New York Times Top StoriesFederal Judge Orders Some Texas Schools to Remove Ten Commandment Posters
The judge sided with families of students who had argued that the displays infringed on their religious freedom.
New York Times Top StoriesHere’s Who’s Attending Trump’s Dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince: Elon Musk, Cristiano Ronaldo and more.
The New York Times identified some of the guests invited to President Trump’s dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
New York Times Top StoriesBehind the Vote to Release the Epstein Files
The House approved a bill directing the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, in a near-unanimous vote. Hours later, Senator Chuck Schumer won unanimous agreement for the Senate to pass the measure as soon as it arrived in the chamber.
New York Times Top StoriesN.Y. Doctor Accused of Desecration Can Be Sent to Japan, Court Rules
A federal appeals court ruled that Masahide Kanayama, an obstetrician and fervent Christian, may be extradited to face charges of vandalism.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Said to Authorize C.I.A. Plans for Covert Action in Venezuela
The president has signed off on possible operations inside Venezuela but has also reopened back-channel communications with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Border Czar Threatens More Immigrant Arrests in New York City
Thomas Homan said that additional federal agents would descend on the city if it did not help with President Trump’s deportation campaign.
New York Times Top StoriesCongress Demands Release of Epstein Files
Also, Trump jumped to the defense of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
New York Times Top StoriesScientists Call for Global Shift Away From Ultraprocessed Foods
In a sweeping series of papers, scientists have proposed policy reforms, such as taxes on sugary drinks, to improve the food supply.
New York Times Top StoriesIsraeli Airstrike on Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kills at Least 13, Officials Say
It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes on Lebanon since a cease-fire between the neighboring countries went into effect about a year ago.
New York Times Top StoriesFor Trump, Epstein Is the Story That Won’t Go Away
President Trump is being held captive to a news cycle he can’t avoid or defeat when it comes to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York Times Top StoriesMeta’s Victory Opens the Way for Silicon Valley to Go Deal Shopping
To avoid regulatory scrutiny, big tech companies had steered clear of buying start-ups outright. Meta’s antitrust win may change that thinking.