The Stakes on Presidential Power
We explain the contrasting approaches Donald Trump and Kamala Harris take to the executive office.
First Private Spacewalk in SpaceX Capsule Achieves New Milestone
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire leading the Polaris Dawn mission, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, exited and re-entered their spacecraft in a test of commercial space technologies.
Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades, Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen
Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals.
Young Chinese Émigrés Confront America’s Brutal Visa Lottery
For Chinese seeking educational opportunity, the United States has long been the top spot, but as more want to stay to work, their paths are full of roadblocks.
Cuomo Legal Bills Have Cost N.Y. Taxpayers $25.4 Million and Counting
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his aides have mounted a forceful defense, paid for by state taxpayers, against accusations of sexual harassment and other misconduct.
Yesterday’s Broadway Warhorses, Saddled With Today’s Concerns
Revivals of “Romeo and Juliet,” “Our Town,” “Gypsy” and “Sunset Boulevard” aim to show that rethinking for the present is what makes classics classic.
Jimmy Kimmel Chides Trump for His Debate Performance
“More than 67 million Americans watched the debate on television last night, and of that 67 million, the only one who seems to think Trump did a good job is Donald Trump,” Kimmel said.
Frankie Beverly, Frontman of the Soul Group Maze, Is Dead at 77
A consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts for almost 50 years, he had announced just this year that he would be retiring.
Trump Says He Had a Great Debate. His Allies Privately Say Otherwise.
Donald J. Trump’s aggressive spinning of his debate performance suggested he knew it was suboptimal, and left aides considering how to move ahead with eight weeks to go.
How Colleges Are Changing Their Rules on Protesting
Ahead of a new school year, colleges across the country have adopted a wave of new rules around protest and speech.
Robert Caro Reflects on ‘The Power Broker’ and Its Legacy at 50
Caro’s book on Robert Moses, a city planner who reshaped New York, is also a reflection on “the dangers of unchecked power,” and remains more resonant and relevant than ever.
‘The Power Broker’ Is Finally Getting a Digital Edition. What Took So Long?
Robert Caro’s mammoth study of the urban planner Robert Moses is coming out as an e-book this month, on the 50th anniversary of the biography’s publication.
What People Wore During New York Fashion Week
The breadth of people in the streets at New York Fashion Week meant there was no shortage of great outfits.
European Central Bank Cuts Rates for Second Time in Three Months
The reduction, to 3.5 percent from 3.75 percent, comes as inflation has slowed and the bank faces pressure to bolster the region’s flagging economy.
The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries
Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice.
Harris and Trump’s Next Moves, and Francine Lashes Southern Louisiana
Plus, debunking claims about immigrants in Ohio.
Francine Floods New Orleans Areas Scarred by Past Storms
Southern Louisiana residents braced for floods as the storm passed through. Many were in neighborhoods that were battered by Katrina and Ida.
Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law
Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges.
Forecast of Cooler Weather Offers Relief to Those Fighting Wildfires in the West
In California, the fires have displaced tens of thousands of people, charred more than 100,000 acres and strained the state’s resources.
Harris, After a Debate Success, Confronts a Battleground ‘Game of Inches’
Her campaign is riding high, but still sees the race as an exceedingly close grind. Her aides have new hopes of focusing the race squarely on Donald Trump’s fitness for office.