Sidewalk Cafes Are the Latest Target of N.Y.C. Outdoor Dining Crackdown
Under new outdoor dining rules, inspectors are ticketing some restaurants and coffeehouses that have a few chairs or tables outside but no formal structures.
Trump Called for I.V.F. to Be Free. How Would That Work?
Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.
Why We Don’t Build Beautifully
How ideas and not economics changed the way our cities look.
Cambodia Celebrates the Return of Its ‘Gods’ After Years of Searching
Decades after they were looted, artifacts reclaimed from museums and collections around the world were welcomed home in a lavish ceremony and museum display.
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Stays Cool, Keeping a Rate Cut Imminent
Inflation remained cool in July, based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, keeping the Federal Reserve on track for rate cuts.
Gaza Debate Reopens Divisions Between Left-Wing Workers and Union Leaders
Last week’s Democratic National Convention surfaced differences over the war in Gaza that could widen fissures between labor activists and union officials.
Trump Should Be Scared — Very Scared — of Debating Kamala Harris
If she keeps her cool, he’ll surely lose his.
Landon Y. Jones, Who Made People a Star Among Magazines, Dies at 80
An unapologetic champion of the newsworthiness of celebrities, he also drew attention to teenage pregnancy and helped popularize the term “baby boomer.”
Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued
Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies.
Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Faces Major Hurdles
Starting Sunday, the Israeli military and Hamas will observe brief, staggered pauses in fighting to allow for 640,000 children to be vaccinated, officials said.
Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons
Staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates, with recent uprisings turning deadly.
Obesity Drug Wegovy Prevents Covid Deaths, Study Suggests
People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear.
Assessing the Harris-Walz Interview on CNN
Readers offer criticism, praise and a cabinet suggestion. Also: Pardon Trump; attacks on humanitarian aid workers; loser shouldn’t pay.
Inspectors Found Mold and Meat Residue at a Boar’s Head Plant. How Could This Happen?
It’s easy for people to complain about excessive regulation, but consumers shouldn’t forget how hard it is to keep mass-produced food safe.
The National Gallery: Donor’s Letter Found in Demolished Column
John Sainsbury disagreed with the design of his family’s namesake wing at London’s National Gallery. Three decades later, after his death, his critique rang anew.
A Vague, Vacuous TV Interview Didn’t Help Kamala Harris
There was too much fluff to lay to rest doubts about her readiness for the highest office.
Luigi Serafini’s Fantastical Milan Apartment
The artist and architect Luigi Serafini uses his Milanese apartment to explore his whims and surreal fantasies.
Kamala Harris’s TV Interview Was a Solid First Effort
The Democratic nominee did a solid job.
A $75 Million Animal Shelter Opened in Queens. It’s Already Overwhelmed.
The brand-new building was designed to hold 72 dogs. After only a month, it already has more than twice that.
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.