How an Artist Became the Queen of Baltimore
Joyce J. Scott’s 50-year retrospective at the Baltimore Museum of Art draws inspiration, beauty and humor from her hometown and its people.
It’s Tough to Get Things Done in New York. Here’s Why.
Congestion pricing was the latest ambitious proposal that couldn’t navigate New York’s rocky political terrain. It’s a tall order to achieve substantial change in the city.
Emma D’Arcy, Master of ‘House of the Dragon’
A four-episode role in Season 1 of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” made the actor a breakout star. This season, D’Arcy reigns at the top of the call sheet.
What to Know About the $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The United States and others plan to give the sum to Kyiv, with the interest from Moscow’s assets frozen in the West used to repay it. But many of the details about the arrangement are unclear.
Trump Is Thinking About His Debates. And His Running Mate’s, Too.
As he considers his vice-presidential pick, Donald J. Trump has sought advice on a few key factors, including who will match up best on the debate stage against Vice President Kamala Harris.
We Overvalue Intelligence
Intelligence strongly correlates with positive educational and career outcomes, but it is not everything.
Why a 3-Legged Lion and His Brother Swam Across a Crocodile-Filled River
Researchers say the nearly mile-long swim was the longest by big cats ever recorded.
A France in Turmoil Mourns Françoise Hardy, Its Voice of Melancholy Cool
An overwhelming outpouring of tributes felt like a quest for some anchor in shared memory.
What Elon Musk’s Convincing Win Means for Tesla
Investors voted overwhelmingly to reinstate the C.E.O.’s multibillion-dollar compensation package, inextricably tying the car maker’s future to the tech billionaire.
First a Victim of Tax Return Identity Theft, Then a 2-Year Wait for a Refund
The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Advocate Service found that many of those affected were lower-income people who depended on refunds to cover living costs. The wait is “ridiculous,” the head of the service said.
Jeffrey Katzenberg Is Biden’s Secret Weapon Against Trump
The longtime movie mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg always sought scary villains for his films. Now he has found what he considers a real-life one in Donald J. Trump.
Ukraine Welcomes Pledges of More Military Aid With Cautious Optimism
Kyiv signed security pacts with several Western allies this week. Whether they will fundamentally change the course of the war, or endure beyond looming elections elsewhere, is unclear.
Major Supreme Court Rulings, and Counterfeit Titanium in Planes
Plus, New York targets rogue smoke shops.
Why the Stock Market Has Risen Even With No Fed Rate Cuts
The S&P 500 has been buoyant mainly because of A.I. fever, while bonds are having another mediocre year. But as an investor, our columnist is staying the course.
In Pivotal West Michigan, Voters Are Exhausted and Underwhelmed
The Grand Rapids area helped deliver Michigan to Donald J. Trump in 2016 and President Biden four years later. Many voters long for new options.
Tony Predictions: Expect Wins for ‘Merrily’ and ‘Stereophonic’
Our reporter surveyed a quarter of Tony voters before Sunday’s ceremony. One certainty: Sondheim’s onetime flop seems destined for redemption.
Where RFK Jr. Stands on the Issues: From Abortion to Climate Change
The independent candidate, though still a long shot, has found support for his blend of populist economic rhetoric, isolationist foreign policy leanings and government skepticism.
Watching the Future Hatch in the New Museum Incubator
Tech-savvy creators are flocking to New Inc. The focus is less on making art than on making it in a way that provides a living.
F.A.A. Investigating How Counterfeit Titanium Got Into Boeing and Airbus Jets
The material, which was purchased from a little-known Chinese company, was sold with falsified documents and used in parts that went into jets from both manufacturers.
Chinese Activists Who Gave #MeToo Victims a Voice Are Found Guilty
Huang Xueqin, a journalist, and Wang Jianbing, a labor activist, were convicted of subversion, a vaguely worded charge long seen as a tool for muzzling dissent.