A Reinvented “Shogun” Is the Perfect TV Show for These Times
Audiences saw a hit adaptation of the Japanese story “Shogun” back in 1980. But it was very different from today’s version, and America was different then, too.
Divided Attention
On the eve of the Emmy Awards, it’s worth taking a look at what we’re actually watching.
Shoes Off. Laptops Out. Airport Tray Photo Shoot?
A new social media trend involves creatively arranging your TSA bins, and showing them off.
A Year After a Deadly Flood, a Libyan City Is Rebuilding but Not Whole
Derna is quickly being reconstructed after a flood that killed thousands. But questions linger about the process, and residents say new buildings cannot erase their trauma.
Republicans Don’t Want to Talk About Jan. 6. Trump Can’t Help Himself.
Donald J. Trump has made his revisionist account of the Capitol attack the foundation of this campaign, even when there is little political advantage.
Election in Montreal Poses a Test for Trudeau
A vote in Montreal is seen as a referendum on Canada’s prime minister, who has brushed aside calls to step down as party members fear a wipeout in the next general election.
In Politically Divided America, Even the Walz Family Has Painful Rifts
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has lamented the angry splits within families over politics. But he and his Republican brother rarely speak.
Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy
The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.
The Long-Range Weapons Ukraine Wants to Use on Russia, Explained
The United States and its allies are once again considering expanding the capabilities they provide to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.
Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star
The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.
A Sports Memorabilia Gold Mine Is Uncovered in Virginia
Three years ago, a businessman bought a collection of roughly 20 million sports cards from its reclusive owner. Now he wants to show it to the world.
Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Abbé Pierre Shatter His Legacy
Abbé Pierre campaigned for decades against homelessness and poverty. Revelations about his treatment of women have destroyed his image as a symbol of virtue in France.
After Commissioner’s Abrupt Exit, the N.Y.P.D. Struggles to Right Itself
The new top police officer will take over an agency that Mayor Eric Adams has seeded with loyalists, who have created an atmosphere of intrigue and aggression.
New York Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Why Do Buyers Take the Risk?
New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change.
Trump Sticks to His Favorite Jabs at Rally in Las Vegas
The former president meandered over 80 minutes from complaints about Tuesday’s debate to elevating baseless claims that have circulated on right-wing social media.
Police Fatally Shoot Brooklyn Man Hiding in a Bathtub
The man, Vilmond Jean Baptiste, was in an apartment in Flatbush. The police said he was wanted on a warrant from 2022 and was a person of interest in three homicides this summer.
The Mortal American Dream of Alberto Castañeda Aco
He spent years stitching together shirts, trousers and relationships with the children he had once left behind. It all unraveled on a busy street in Los Angeles.
Sentence for Paramedic Convicted in Elijah McClain’s Death Is Reduced to Probation
Peter Cichuniec was sentenced in March to five years in prison. On Friday, a judge reduced the sentence because of “unusual and extenuating circumstances.”
Vance Describes Plan to End Ukraine War That Sounds a Lot Like Putin’s
Former President Donald J. Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to “figure out what a peaceful settlement looks like,” Senator JD Vance, his running mate, says.
Starmer, Meeting Biden, Hints at Ukraine Weapons Decision Soon
As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations.