Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The would-be suicide attacker told officials he set off the bomb in retaliation for U.S. strikes on ISIS, targeting a subway tunnel because of its Christmas-themed posters. As the authorities searched for clues, those who knew Akayed Ullah described the trappings of an ordinary immigrant life in Brooklyn. Amid a blur of question marks and conflicting polls, Roy S. Moore, the Republican, and Doug Jones, the Democrat, made their final appeals to voters Monday. Initially, Mr. Moore seemed headed for an easy victory in the Alabama Senate race, but allegations of sexual misconduct have changed the scope of the race. The women said they hoped to be taken more seriously after a torrent of allegations that have toppled the careers of men in the news media, business and politics. Representative Blake Farenthold, the subject of an ethics investigation, set the tone for off-color jokes and inappropriate banter, legal documents and interviews with former aides suggest. The magazine said it “severed ties” with Mr. Lizza, its Washington correspondent, over “improper sexual conduct.” He denied that charge. Mr. Batali made his announcement in a statement after four women accused the chef of groping. He is also stepping aside from ABC’s “The Chew.” Few predicted when Mexico joined the free-trade deal that it would transform the country in a way that would saddle millions with diet-related illnesses. The March 2018 presidential election in Russia is a sideshow to the real battle: determining what comes after President Putin’s next term ends in 2024. The Russian president visited Syria, Egypt and Turkey all in a day, a trip underscoring new alliances and his role as a statesman. Even after a rush-hour blast, fearmongers stoking fear of carnage and mayhem find little support in a populace adept at keeping its composure. If it goes to the question of impeachment, Congress will need help. Congress needs a new process for investigating harassment complaints and disciplining offenders. Donald Trump has turned “fake news” into a battle cry to attack reporting critical of him, spawning a difficult debate in newsrooms. A Treasury report on tax cuts that’s a sick joke, but very much in the modern G.O.P. tradition. Blame the state’s voter suppression campaign. Surfing political sex scandals. Our friend Alberto Nisman was killed for trying to expose the truth behind a Buenos Aires bombing. His work is finally being vindicated. There’s no panacea for the harm that propaganda, trolls and false news sites do to democracy, but education and public vigilance are essential. The British prime minister had to calm waters roiled by her own cabinet members, who seemed to undercut a hard-won agreement on Friday to keep Brexit talks alive. After President Trump’s decision about the Israeli capital, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried, and failed, to get a similar endorsement from Brussels. The presidential directive called for partnership with other nations and commercial companies but did not offer details about schedule or cost. While the rules can certainly help in slow-moving fires, they have proved no match to the high-wind fires that made this season so destructive. A Chinese county has a blueprint in place if a crisis in North Korea results in thousands of refugees crossing the border. Employment agencies across the region recruit thousands of migrants for Foxconn and other businesses, with conditions and pay that few in-country nationals would accept. Smaller and out-of-the-way theaters are increasingly presenting musicals angling for the big time. For the creators of “Hadestown,” the path veered way north. Welcome to the latest edition of the Smarter Living newsletter. Artificial intelligence may make half of today’s jobs obsolete in 20 years. What careers will be left when our children grow up? “The Complete Poems of A. R. Ammons” showcases, in two very large volumes, the friendly and searching style of a writer who twice won the National Book Award. The Golden Globe nomination on Monday was especially gratifying for the “Molly’s Game” actress, who has been an outspoken critic of sexual harassment. High-tech approaches and “reminder” packaging don’t work well. Reducing prices does. A team of conservationists documented the plight of an emaciated polar bear in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Now some wonder what can be done to save them. Which child needs psychotherapy or medication: the parent-clinger, the dog-fearer or the school-avoider? Sensuality circles! High teas! Expensive vape pens! Who says there’s no intellectual life in this fine city? More Recent Articles |
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