Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Mr. Kushner’s F.B.I. background check had dragged on, fueling questions about whether the special counsel had found evidence that made him a security risk. A federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Wednesday that President Trump’s practice of blocking Twitter users who criticize him is unconstitutional. “What he’s done is create an echo chamber,” said one user who was blocked for suggesting that President Trump had a crush on Hillary Clinton. Roth’s work had more rage, more wit, more lust, more talk, and more crosscurrents of thought and emotion than any writer of his time. Mr. Roth won almost all the major literary awards and published an exceptional sequence of historical novels in his 60s, an age when many writers are winding down. The country’s vice foreign minister said that Vice President Mike Pence had made “unbridled and impudent remarks that North Korea might end like Libya.” The cases seek a verdict on “post truth” culture and on Mr. Jones, a Trump ally who reaps millions peddling bogus claims about an American tragedy. A journey from Marine combat pilot to the Democratic nominee for a House race combines biography, risk-taking and the virtues of the digital age. The victory of Stacey Abrams, the first black woman to win a major party’s nomination for governor, highlights the divide between Georgia’s diverse cities, led by Atlanta, and its conservative countryside. Ms. Valdez, a former sheriff, has become the first openly gay person and the first Latina to win a major party’s nomination for governor in Texas. By deciding to fine teams whose players protest racism during the flag salute, the league has given in to the president’s demagogy. His offhand comments about writing stick with me almost as much as his novels. Yes, he explored ugly territory. But few have done so with such wit, fearlessness and emotional acuity. Susan B. Anthony is spinning in her grave. Don’t believe the N.R.A. There are ways to reduce shootings. An English Jew’s debt to the author and his exuberant, stubborn Jews. Evidence from recent primaries, survey data and national elections suggests that the old way of doing things won’t work anymore. The partial rollback of Dodd-Frank is the latest example of lawmakers deregulating, while ignoring the past. The I.R.S. warned states like New York that efforts to circumvent the $10,000 cap on the state and local tax deduction would not pass muster with the federal government. The Swedish Parliament passed a law requiring explicit consent — verbal or physical — from participants before they engage in a sexual act. The president called early elections hoping to get out ahead of economic troubles, but the lira’s dive caught up with him before the June vote. BMW and Mercedes-Benz rebuffed Apple’s overtures for a self-driving car partnership, according to people familiar with the talks. The former White House photographer began subtly posting photos of the Obama era as a way of commenting on President Trump. Now he’s getting more explicit. The step seems certain to make Italy the most important European Union member to fall to populist forces in a big victory for the bloc’s antagonists. Police conduct toward black people has been a fraught issue in Milwaukee. The city’s mayor said: ‘As a human being, I am offended by what I saw.’ Owners voted to fine teams if their players do not stand during the national anthem, though players will be allowed to stay in the locker room if they choose. In a wide-ranging conversation about the new season, cast members got emotional as they discussed accusations of sexual misconduct against Jeffrey Tambor. Wherever you are, there’s likely a Bernstein at 100 concert, festival or performance near you. Here are some notable ones, and how to find one close to home. Self-criticism can take a toll on our minds and bodies. It’s time to ease up. Mr. Murphy, the TV creator, and Ms. Mock, the transgender activist, discuss the new FX series about the vogue ball scene in ’80s New York. Our presidents’ love of detective fiction has an august history. Craig Fehrman follows the clues. Shopping isn’t the first thought that springs to mind about Verona, a picturesque city in Italy’s Veneto region. (Think of Romeo and Juliet.) But shops in the town’s historic center are worthy of attention. More Recent Articles |
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