In a Transformed Neighborhood, a Funeral Home Finds New Life as a Gym
The former Scotto Funeral Home, a landmark of bygone Brooklyn, is reopening after a multiyear renovation and Catholic blessing — as a boutique gym.
How a TV Critic Navigates an Age of Endless Content
James Poniewozik, The New York Times’s chief television critic, discusses the state of modern television and the struggle to watch it all.
A.I. Drones Are the Future of War. We Are Not Ready for It.
The American military is not prepared for the fact that artificial-intelligence-powered autonomous weapons systems are changing the fundamental nature of warfare.
North Korea Reveals Weapons-Grade Uranium Factory
Its leader, Kim Jong-un, visited the factory and urged his country to produce more highly enriched uranium to build “exponentially” more nuclear weapons.
Mark Jury, Whose Stark Photography Captured the Vietnam War, Dies at 80
He produced an early photo book about what he called the first “rock ’n’ roll war,” documented his grandfather’s dementia and became a filmmaker.
Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less Western Church
The long trip by a frail, 87-year-old pope was seen as a bold endeavor and a muscular step for a global church looking East.
Pakistan Begins Vaccination Program Against Polio
The resurgence is part of a global revival of a disease once close to being eradicated, but geographic and cultural factors magnify Pakistan’s challenge.
South Meets North India at an Inclusive Hindu Wedding
When Dr. Yuvaram Reddy, who had lived in South India, and Chetan Jhaveri, who is of North Indian heritage, chose to marry, their families’ approval was crucial.
Antisemitic Ads About Doug Emhoff Target Muslim Voters in Michigan
An ad campaign in the state, funded by a group that appears tied to Republicans, seems designed to remind Muslim voters of Kamala Harris’s pro-Israel views and her husband’s Jewish faith.
After Bomb Threats and Political Vitriol, Ohio Mayor Says Enough
Springfield, which has attracted thousands of Haitians, has been at the center of a fiery immigration debate and baseless rumors amplified by Donald J. Trump and JD Vance.
Students at Apalachee High School Grapple With a Mass Shooting
The 1,900 students at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., were just settling into the rhythms of a new year before a shooter killed two teachers and two students.
Correction Officers Who Failed to Aid Dying Inmate Won’t Be Charged
Correction Department rules “do not clearly require officers to provide immediate care to people with severely bleeding wounds,” the New York attorney general’s office said.
DeSantis Spars With Abortion Rights Backers Over Florida Ballot Measure
Florida’s governor has come under fire from critics who say he is using state resources to work against a proposed abortion-rights amendment to the state Constitution.
Israeli Commandos Carried Out Raid on Secret Weapons Site in Syria
The missile production facility was destroyed in the attack, according to Western officials. Syrian state media reported that 18 people were killed in the strike.
Border Agents Made Decision to Confront Gunman in Uvalde, Report Finds
A report by the federal border agency on the school shooting in 2022 found that its agents lacked adequate training and authority to respond to active shooter situations.
Justice Dept. Official Calls Election Meddling a ‘Clear and Present Danger’
The head of the department’s national security division amplified warnings that other countries were seeking to sway the outcome in November, including Russia’s efforts to help Donald Trump.
The Contention Over Mexico’s Plan to Elect Judges, Explained
A sweeping change would have thousands of judges, from local courtrooms all the way up to the Supreme Court, elected instead of appointed.
Mexico Remakes Its Entire Judicial System as States Back Vast Overhaul
The plan, championed by Mexico’s president, would have voters elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government.
OpenAI Unveils o1 ChatGPT Model That Can Reason Through Math and Science
Driven by new technology called OpenAI o1, the chatbot can test various strategies and try to identify mistakes as it tackles complex tasks.
What to Know About Thomas Donlon, the NYPD’s Interim Commissioner
Before being appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, Thomas Donlon ran a security company and was New York State’s head of homeland security.