What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 4, 2024

Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.

Russian Strike’s Toll Rises to 10 as Zelensky Blames Air Defense Delay

President Volodymyr Zelensky did not refer to the United States but his words appeared to reflect frustration at a stalled American aid package.

Climate Change and ‘Last-chance Tourism’

Travelers are racing to see parts of the world that may soon vanish.

Germany Arrests 2 More Suspects in Hunt for Red Army Fugitives

Two men were in custody after a police raid in Berlin in connection with the longtime search for three of the militant group’s members, one of whom was caught last week.

The Sunday Read: ‘How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America’

He turned last year’s season of “Vanderpump Rules” into the best in reality TV’s history — and ruined his life in the process.

As Pakistan Installs a Prime Minister, the Road Ahead Looks Rocky

Parliament’s election of Shehbaz Sharif for a second term follows a month of political turmoil. The new government faces economic troubles and questions of legitimacy.

How to Grow Old Like Isabella Rossellini

“How do I fulfill the rest of my life? That question came to me very clearly at 45, and I didn’t have an answer.”

From Angels and Demons to Cars and Cellphones

A confusing debut at Alexander McQueen, but Rick Owens and Yohji Yamamoto prove originality is the best revenge.

Kremlin Seeks to Suppress Navalny’s Influence, in Death as in Life

The Russian authorities vilified the opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny with a viciousness that suggested he was more influential than Moscow would admit. Little has changed since he died.

Majority of Biden’s 2020 Voters Now Say He’s Too Old to Be Effective

A New York Times/Siena College poll revealed how much even his supporters worry about his age, intensifying what has become a grave threat to his re-election bid.

The I.R.S.’s Taxpayer Experience Officer Says Open Your Mail Already

Ken Corbin is fixing the phone lines — but those foreboding letters are staying the same.

Why ‘Fetal Personhood’ Is Roiling the Right

An Alabama decision on I.V.F. has put an uncompromising principle on a collision course with political reality.

Who Will Win Control of the House in 2024? California May Hold the Key.

While the state is solidly in the Democrats’ column for the presidential election, the winners in key districts could determine who runs Congress.

The Clippers Are Short on Championships, but Long on Logos

A rebranding effort is underway, yet again, for an N.B.A. franchise that has always struggled to find an identity.

In Texas, a ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Brawl for Control of the G.O.P.

Attorney General Ken Paxton is out for revenge. Gov. Greg Abbott wants private school vouchers. Both want to bring down incumbent Republicans in Tuesday’s primary and shift the state further to the right.

The ‘Dune’ Popcorn Bucket and the Golden Age of Movie Merch

The hilariously suggestive misfire is a reminder of the days when too-weird-to-be-true film mementos could be found in every kitchen cupboard.

Trump’s Allies Ramp Up Campaign Targeting Voter Rolls

Calling themselves investigators, activists are using new data tools and disputed legal theories to urge officials to drop voters from the rolls.

‘Spaceman’ Has an Identity Crisis. So Do Plenty of Sci-Fi Space Movies.

With the release of Adam Sandler’s odd, middling and expensive new Netflix film, a look at space movie misfires of the past and how history repeats itself.

In ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Zone of Interest,’ We Hear What We Are

Does morality have a sound? Both films use sonics and silence in contrast with images. The complex results raise questions about what makes us human.

Why Are Pants So Big (Again)?

And what the latest swing from skinny to wide tells us about ourselves.

Time to Pluck Around

Almost 30 years ago, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy inspired my barely there eyebrows. I didn’t think I would be tweezing them back into existence.

How a ‘Body Farm’ Might Help Tackle Fentanyl Abuse

The U.S. government brought Mexican coroners to America to learn how to detect fatal overdoses, hoping to show that fentanyl kills in Mexico, too.

A New Keith Haring Biography Draws the Most Complete Picture Yet

In his thoroughly researched “Radiant,” Brad Gooch considers the short, blazing life of the ’80s artist, activist and man about downtown.

It Just Got Easier to Visit a Vanishing Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?

“Last-chance tourists” are visiting the melting Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, in droves. A just-opened lift should make that easier. But some worry tourism is only making the problem worse.

An Australian Watchmaker Creates His Own Path

Reuben Schoots has been trying to build a business in a country that lacks a horological heritage. It hasn’t been easy, but he’s making progress.

An Ice Diver’s Story Leads to Watches

Johanna Nordblad and Isotope Watches now are working on a third series of timepieces for release later this year.

The Essential Women’s Watches

A selective, subjective guide to collecting feminine timepieces.

What Are Fashion Designers Doing Next? Creating Watches.

Several blue-chip watch brands are teaming up with female fashion designers to appeal to women.

France’s Biggest Literary Sensation Tells His Story — Again

“Change,” Édouard Louis’s latest work of autofiction, retraces his trajectory from abject poverty to life as a cultured Parisian.

An Amnesiac Pieces Together a Life From Strangers’ Stories

“Your Absence Is Darkness,” a novel by the Icelandic writer Jon Kalman Stefansson, is a complex history prompted by one man’s quest.

The Rubymar was carrying fertilizer that the U.S. says threatens the waterway.

China quiere liderar en IA, pero hay un detalle: depende de tecnología de EE. UU.

Los avances en la inteligencia artificial generativa tomaron desprevenidas a las empresas tecnológicas chinas. Las regulaciones de Pekín y una economía en recesión no están ayudando.

Aging Bridge Is a Flashpoint in Competitive Washington State House Race

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is running on fixing one of the busiest bridges in the region. Her far-right opponent calls it an “Antifa superhighway.”

Levi’s ya no quiere ser solo una marca de pantalones de mezclilla

Con una nueva directora ejecutiva, la famosa marca de jeans quiere convertirse en el referente de algo más que pantalones. Sus nuevas colecciones incluyen diversas prendas hechas con mezclilla.

The Connections Companion

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The Abandoned Luxury Towers That Graffiti Exposed

Skyscrapers in the heart of Los Angeles were a financial failure that many people had ignored — until graffiti artists tagged their windows.

Today’s Wordle Review

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‘I Dropped My Left Earbud Onto the Subway Platform at Times Square’

One more piece of plastic on the tracks, a morning routine and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

He Cursed at a Police Officer. Now He’s Caught in a Free Speech Fight.

A Buffalo lawyer yelled at a police officer and received a noise citation. He argues he was punished for what he said, not how loudly he said it.

Spelling Bee Forum

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‘Saturday Night Live’ Is Already Looking Toward the Election

In its opening sketch, “S.N.L.” offered a parody of a CNN political show.

Te decimos cómo gestionar tus suscripciones a las plataformas de ‘streaming’

Cancelar suscripciones a los servicios de emisión de video en continuo es sencillo. Lo difícil es acordarse.

Corrections: March 3, 2024

Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Lack of Plan for Governing Gaza Formed Backdrop to Deadly Convoy Chaos

Israel has no clear plan for governing Gaza. That is a particular problem in the north, where the fighting has ebbed, and where a deadly stampede occurred on Thursday around an aid convoy.

Vaccination Rates Dipped for Years. Now, There’s a Measles Outbreak in Britain.

After a national incident was declared in January, officials have been scrambling to address problematically low levels of immunization.

En esta temporada de la F1, todos los equipos luchan por la corona de Red Bull

Max Verstappen, piloto de Red Bull, estableció en 2023 el récord de victorias en una temporada: 19 en 22 carreras. Pero muchos creen que, con el reglamento actual, el equipo de Red Bull se verá limitado.

Quotation of the Day: Housing Plan Gets a Yes. Community Says No.

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Trump sweeps Haley in three states, doubling his delegate count.

Trump Makes Baseless Claims About Immigration and Voter Fraud

At rallies in North Carolina and Virginia, former President Donald J. Trump asserted without evidence that President Biden was urging migrants to enter the country and vote illegally in November.

Thousands Are Without Power in California and Nevada Amid Heavy Snowfall

Up to two feet of snow fell in some areas and combined with gusty winds as the risk of avalanches remained high.

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Videos Show Aftermath of Deadly Israeli Airstrike in Rafah

Gazan health authorities said that at least 11 people were killed and dozens were injured after an Israeli strike outside a hospital in Rafah, Gaza. The Israeli military said it had carried out a “precision strike” against “Islamic Jihad terrorists” near the hospital.

‘I Have You’: Firefighter Rescues Driver From Truck Dangling Off Bridge

For nearly an hour, the driver was trapped in a tractor-trailer leaning over the side of a Kentucky bridge until a firefighter lowered on a rope made a daring rescue.

Countdown

Hoang-Kim Vu’s puzzle grows in elegance from top to bottom.

An Israeli strike near a hospital in Rafah killed at least 11 people, Gaza health officials say.

Dozens of other displaced Palestinians who had been sheltering nearby were also injured, the officials said.

Israel Helped Organize Convoy That Ended in Disaster

It was one of four convoys put together by local Palestinian businessmen this week at the behest of Israeli officials, who promised to provide security.

Harris to Meet With Top Israeli Official as Truce Talks Continue

The vice president expects to discuss the urgency of a hostage deal and getting food and supplies to Palestinian civilians with a member of Netanyahu’s war cabinet.

Trump Dominates Michigan G.O.P. Convention Amid Party Turmoil

The former president won all 39 delegates against Nikki Haley during the caucus-style event in Grand Rapids.

University of Florida Eliminates All D.E.I.-Related Positions

The move complies with a state law that barred public universities from using government funds for initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Migration From South America Through the Perilous Darién Gap Resumes

On Friday, boat companies began operating in Colombia after a five-day pause, allowing migrants to once again make their way through the notorious jungle terrain and continue toward the U.S. border.

For Democrats Pining for an Alternative, Biden Team Has a Message: Get Over It

A new poll shows that nearly two in five Democrats say that the president should not be their nominee. But no one who matters to the president seems willing to suggest he step aside.

Thousands Are Without Power in California and Nevada Amid Heavy Snowfall

Up to two feet of snow fell in some areas and combined with gusty winds as the risk of avalanches remained high.

Missouri Republican Caucus Results

Get live election results and maps from the 2024 Missouri Republican caucus.

Videos Show U.S. Airdrop of Food Into Gaza

The move was part of an effort by the Biden administration to prevent a greater humanitarian disaster in the Palestinian territory.

‘Pretty Sickening’: Texas Ranchers Face Crippling Losses

Fires burning across the plains of Texas, Kansas and Nebraska have hit ranchers hard. Dry, windy weather threatens to make the fires worse.

Trump’s Support Among Latinos Grows, New Poll Shows

A New York Times/Siena College poll found President Biden losing support among Latino voters, who now account for nearly 15 percent of eligible voters, a record high.

The Face of The Times, and the Man Who Commissioned It

Tom Bodkin ordered up NYTCheltenham to replace a mélange of typefaces and sharpen the design of the newspaper.

Iris Apfel, a Full Life in Full Looks

The New York society figure, former interior designer and self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet” made dressing a delight.

Gaza convoy that ended in death was part of a plan to try to fill a void in aid distribution.

A Citrusy Salmon Recipe With the Salad Built Right In

Just add rice or potatoes (and maybe a chilled white wine).

Lives Ended in Gaza

Since the war started, more than 30,000 people have been killed during Israel’s bombardment and invasion. Here are some of their stories.

King Harald V of Norway Receives Temporary Pacemaker in Malaysia

Implanted after the monarch, 87, contracted an infection, the device is intended to aid in transporting him back to Norway, his royal house said.

Freight Cars Derail on Lehigh River in Pennsylvania After 3-Train Crash

Photos on social media showed two locomotives and several container cars derailed. No one was injured and no hazardous materials leaked, officials said.

U.S. Begins Airdrops of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Three Air Force cargo planes dropped 38,000 ready-to-eat meals in Gaza, but critics called that insufficient. A U.S. official said it was the beginning of a broader campaign.

Idaho Republican Caucus Results

Get live election results and maps from the 2024 Idaho Republican caucus.

A Fresh Look at a Sensational 1843 Murder Case and Its Fallout

In “The Witch of New York,” Alex Hortis revisits a Staten Island case that helped usher in a lurid new era of journalism.

Two Lives Intertwined, on Both Sides of the Camera

In “Double Click,” the writer Carol Kino explores the pioneering glamour of a famous fashion-photography pair.

Trump and Haley gird for Super Tuesday, while Republicans try to figure out Michigan.

Fifteen states will hold contests on Tuesday and a mutiny among Michigan Republicans has marred their presidential nominating convention.

An Analog Library of All the Lives I’ve Lived

What is lost when journaling moves into the cloud?

A.I. Is Making the Sexual Exploitation of Girls Even Worse

Parents, schools and our laws need to catch up to technology, fast.

The Big Questions Raised by Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Experts say the case against the start-up and its chief executive, Sam Altman, raises unusual legal issues that do not have a clear precedent.

Two Books About Lovable Unlikable People

Molly recommends a novel about a scornful teenager and a collection of interviews about a difficult filmmaker.

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Can he find his family a safe place to stay in Gaza?

The U.S. should focus on stopping Israeli obstruction of aid, not on airdrops, aid group says.

The Fires Sweeping Across Texas Offer a Terrifying Warning

We’re entering the clima incognita.

My Joe Biden Fantasy

Only in D.C. do you dream about the State of the Union.

The Unexpected Celebrity of Adam Schiff

Adam Schiff’s resistance to Trump has made him a Democratic hero in California, to the frustration of candidates further to the left.

The Justice of Israel’s War in Gaza Will Depend on How It Ends

How to think about the moral complexities in the Israel-Gaza war.

Israel, Gaza and Double Standards, Including Our Own

Sure, the West applies more scrutiny to Israel than to other countries, but that shouldn’t deflect from the catastrophe in Gaza.

What Happened to Lab-Grown Meat?

Readers discuss the viability of the flailing industry.

What You Need to Know for the 2024 Tax Season

There are tax breaks for electric car purchases, SALT workarounds, benefits for retirees and a new system for eligible taxpayers to file their returns.

Why We Can’t Stop Rushing

We know that happiness is to be found in taking our time and being present. How can we slow down?

Brian Mulroney Divided and Reshaped Canada Through Free Trade With the U.S.

The former prime minister, who died this week, brought dramatic changes, good and bad, to the country’s economy with the pact.

Por qué algunos colombianos llaman a sus madres ‘sumercé’

Dos siglos después de la independencia de España, muchos colombianos siguen usando en su vida diaria un honorífico usual en aquella época.

The Big Change Between the 2020 and 2024 Races: Biden Is Unpopular

Donald Trump has the largest national lead in an NYT poll since first running for president in 2015.

Cross-Tabs: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden, 48 percent to 44 percent, among the likely electorate.

Toplines: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide

Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll conducted Feb. 25-28, 2024.

Cross-Tabs: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide

Donald Trump leads Joe Biden, 48 percent to 43 percent, among registered voters.

The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit

Mr. Musk says in his complaint that the company’s technology is now so good that it must be made freely available to the public — and held back from Microsoft.

Why Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit Leans on A.I. Research From Microsoft

In his lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, Mr. Musk relies on a provocative paper from the start-up’s closest partner.

In Los Angeles, Even an Art Fair Is Really About the Parties

Ahead of the four-day Frieze Los Angeles art fair, partying at the Getty Villa and outbidding Dr. Dre in a roller rink turned auction house.

Voters Doubt Biden’s Leadership and Favor Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds

The share of voters who strongly disapprove of President Biden’s handling of his job has reached 47 percent, higher than in Times/Siena polls at any point in his presidency.

Barbie and Bella: Two Different Shades of Female Liberation

The Oscar best picture hopefuls “Barbie” and “Poor Things” look nothing alike, but their central characters go on similar journeys.

Scenes From the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas

The fire, which has burned over a million acres in the state’s Panhandle, is still largely uncontrolled. Here’s a look at the damage it has done so far.

Why Mainers Are Falling Hard for Heat Pumps

The percentage of households burning home heating oil is the highest in the country. Yet no other state is adopting climate-friendly heat pumps as fast.

Feeling Trapped, Swimming in Circles?

To get out of that dead-end job, you have to be relentless — and just get started.

It Was a Historically Wet February in L.A., and Winter’s Not Over Yet

Last month was the fourth-wettest February in the city’s recorded history.

Disgraced but Embraced: Pop Culture Pariahs Are Making Big Comebacks

Shane Gillis hosted “S.N.L.,” the show that rebuffed him. Ye topped the Billboard chart after making antisemitic remarks. Has the mainstream given up on banishing bad actors?

Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds

The Black share of the electorate had been on the rise for decades, but in some counties, a Supreme Court decision in 2013 changed that, according to a new analysis.

Tana French’s Moody, Mesmerizing New Thriller

“The Hunter,” set in western Ireland, is a sequel to 2020’s “The Searcher.”

‘I’m Matt.’ For Some Politicians, Addiction Battles Drive Policymaking.

Elected leaders in recovery are sharing their histories of drug abuse, fueled by worry over the epidemic that’s killing so many Americans.

What Is a Mortgage Servicer, and How Do You Avoid a Shady One?

Your mortgage lender can sell the servicing of your loan to a different company. You can’t stop that, but you can protect yourself.

When an Artist Dies, Who Owns Her Story?

The Cuban artist Ana Mendieta fell from a window of her 34th-floor apartment in 1985. Her family members have been fighting for control of her legacy ever since.

Why Some Colombians Call Their Mothers ‘Your Mercy’

Two centuries after independence from Spain, many Colombians still use “sumercé,” meaning “your mercy” as an everyday address.

Una cena familiar con mi esposa y mi novia

Aprender a amar a dos mujeres al mismo tiempo —una con alzhéimer— es un desafío y una bendición.

The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash

Is this how one of the world's greatest cities still deals with garbage? Here’s what will be required to take New York’s trash bags off the street.

The Core of the Tax Code Will Change, but We Don’t Know How

Important regulations expire at the end of next year, thwarting tax planning and creating a monumental fiscal challenge for Congress.

Composer, Uninterrupted: Christian Wolff at 90

Wolff, the last representative of the New York School that included John Cage and Morton Feldman, will celebrate his birthday with a concert at Judson Memorial Church.

At Flamenco Festival, Molting Into a New Idea of Spanish Dance

Olga Pericet’s “La Leona” and a dance panorama by Ballet Nacional de España look to the past, with an eye to recovery and invention.

In Powerful D.C. Ward, Democrats Move to Oust Councilman Over Crime Surge

The effort to recall Charles Allen, spearheaded by Democratic operatives who once backed him, reflects how a response to a rise in crime has cut across ideological lines.

University of Idaho Needs More Students. Should It Buy an Online School?

Ahead of an expected drop in enrollment, the institution is looking to buy the University of Phoenix, a for-profit school with a checkered past. Is it worth $550 million?

Sarayu Blue Is Pristine on ‘Expats’ but ‘Such a Little Weirdo’ IRL

Blue performs alongside Nicole Kidman in the Prime Video series, but when she’s not working, she said, “I genuinely love just sitting somewhere and getting lost in a daydream.”

The Breguet Name Means More Than Watches

A descendant of the founder, as well as the company itself, helped shape the aviation industry.

He Wanted a New Watch, but Ended Up Creating a Brand

Robert Kwok founded Beaufort Watches, one of only four such businesses now operating in New Zealand.

Putting New Life Into an Old Watch Name

The Illinois Watch Company, now far smaller than the original business, focuses on repairs, sales and its own timepiece designs.

Surf’s Up When It Comes to Women and Watches

Women’s competitive surfing has grown markedly in recent years, attracting support from brands such as Tudor and TAG Heuer.

On the Trail of the Denisovans

DNA has shown that the extinct humans thrived around the world, from chilly Siberia to high-altitude Tibet — perhaps even in the Pacific islands.

A New-Look Circus Sends in the Clowns, but Loses the Face Paint.

As the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus hits the road for the first time in seven years, gone are the tigers, elephants and Pennywise-esque clowns.

It’s Me, Hi, I’m the Problem. I’m 33.

Meet the 1990 and 1991 babies, a massive microgeneration in lifelong competition for America’s economic resources, reshaping the world around them.

Blasphemy Is a Crime in Pakistan. Mobs Are Delivering the Verdicts.

Being convicted of the charge can bring a death sentence in the country. But simply being accused of disrespect toward Islam can also be enough to get a person killed.

Denis Villeneuve y Timothée Chalamet hablan de ‘Duna: Parte dos’

El director y protagonista de la secuela de la laureada ‘Duna’ conversan sobre las advertencias de la obra de Frank Herbert, así como de los hilarantes contenedores promocionales de palomitas.

As Trump’s Criminal Trial Approaches, He May Be His Own Worst Enemy

In civil cases, Donald J. Trump has ordered attorneys around from the defense table and insisted on testifying. The stakes will get higher March 25, when his first criminal case begins.

Big Labor Gamble: Push to Unionize Every U.S. Auto Plant

A looming election at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga could be pivotal in the United Automobile Workers’ effort to organize the entire industry.

How a Foodie and Business Promoter in Queens Spends His Sundays

Dirk McCall de Palomá starts his day with Diet Coke and ends with RuPaul. In between, he is bound to be trying a new restaurant in Queens.

The Connections Companion

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Today’s Wordle Review

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Spelling Bee Forum

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Reduflación: qué pasa en la economía cuando se encogen los comestibles

¿Has notado que los productos de alimentación son más pequeños? Te explicamos qué impacto tiene ese fenómeno en los datos sobre inflación.

Corrections: March 2, 2024

Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Surprisingly Weak Ukrainian Defenses Help Russian Advance

Ukraine only built a sparse, rudimentary defensive line outside Avdiivka. Russia is taking advantage.

How a Small-Time Soccer Team Draws a Crowd: With Its Activism

The Dublin club Bohemians has made support for social causes a crucial part of its identity. Critics say the hipsters have taken over, but the approach has attracted fans around the world.

South Korea Needs Foreign Workers, but Often Fails to Protect Them

Though a shrinking population makes imported labor vital, migrant workers routinely face predatory employers, inhumane conditions and other abuse.

Quotation of the Day: How Digital Tools Nabbed a 30-Year Fugitive

Quotation of the Day for Saturday, March 2, 2024.

They’re in Circulation

Natan Last rolls up with a heart-thumping themeless puzzle.

Newsom Faces Questions Over ‘Sausage Making’ in Wage Law

The California governor last year said a fast-food minimum wage law didn’t apply to Panera Bread because of the “nature of negotiation.” He changed course after a scathing report suggested otherwise.

Federal Regulators to Review Nonbinary Student’s Death in Oklahoma

The U.S. Department of Education said it had opened an investigation into whether a high school “failed to appropriately respond” to reports of harassment of Nex Benedict, who died a day after a fight in a school bathroom.

More Than a Thousand Mourners Pack Church to Honor Student Killed in Georgia

Laken Riley, whose death became enmeshed in the nation’s bitter debate over immigration, was remembered as a warm and caring woman who “shined so bright.”

Oregon Is Recriminalizing Drugs, Dealing Setback to Reform Movement

Oregon removed criminal penalties for possessing street drugs in 2020. But amid soaring overdose deaths, state lawmakers have voted to bring back some restrictions.

Iris Apfel, Eye-Catcher With a Kaleidoscopic Wardrobe, Dies at 102

She came to fame in the fashion world in her 80s and 90s, and her wildly eclectic closet of clothes formed a hit exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Many Iranians Boycott Vote, Despite Officials’ Pleas and Roses at Polls

Ordinary Iranians, fed up with a faltering economy and the government’s oppressive rules and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, heeded calls to stay home.

News Leaders Around the World Pledge Support for Journalists in Gaza

Leaders from The Associated Press, Reuters and others called for the safety of the Palestinian media workers doing the on-the-ground reporting.

Biden Unites With an Unlikely Ally to Champion Ukraine

In a visit to the White House by Italy’s far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, the president declared that “we have each other’s backs” and “we also have Ukraine’s back.”

Inside the E.P.A. Decision to Narrow Two Big Climate Rules

Michael Regan, the E.P.A. administrator, said the Biden administration would meet its climate goals despite tweaking regulations on automobiles and power plants

What Are the Largest Wildfires in U.S. History?

The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle is now one of the largest fires the country has faced. Here are five of the others.

2 Charged After Pouring Red Powder Over Case Holding U.S. Constitution

Two activists poured the powder over the protective case at the National Archives Museum last month to call attention to climate change, prosecutors said.

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Who Is Winnie Greco, the Adams Aide Whose Houses the F.B.I. Searched?

Federal agents descended on two properties owned by Ms. Greco, the mayor’s director of Asian affairs who traveled with him to China.

Can Donald Trump clinch the nomination next week?

We explain delegate math, polls and Super Tuesday.

Biden Can Do Better Than Airdropping Food to Gaza

He should instead insist that Israel let aid convoys help starving Palestinians.

Lisa Murkowski, a harsh Trump critic, becomes the first senator to endorse Haley.

Image Making for a National Audience

In their visits to the border, President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump were not just dressing for the cameras.

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, March 2, 2024

Can you sort 8 historical events?

Paramedic Sentenced to Five Years in Death of Elijah McClain

The case was a rare prosecution of medical personnel that stirred strong reaction from paramedics following the case.

In Rancho Cucamonga, a Team of Teenage Tax Slayers Helps Adults

At a high school in California, students help run a tax-return clinic. They get academic credit, breakfast burritos and life lessons.

A Change in Our Poll: We’re Keeping Respondents Who Drop Off the Call

Why the latest NYT/Siena College survey on Saturday will include those who started the survey but didn’t finish it.

Judge John Hodgman on What’s More Gross

Borrowing someone else’s deodorant or someone else’s toothbrush?

Witnesses of Aid Convoy Violence Describe Shooting, Panic and Desperation

“I saw people falling to the ground after being shot,” said one witness, “and others simply took the food items that were with them and continued running for their lives.”

Biden Said the U.S. Will Airdrop Supplies Into Gaza

Also, thousands attended Aleksei Navalny’s funeral in Moscow. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

For Navalny’s Followers, a ‘Surge of Inspiration’ at a Sad Event

Although the funeral of Aleksei Navalny seemed to underline Vladimir Putin’s dominance of Russia, it was also a day when pent-up dissent, and optimism, re-emerged, if only briefly.

4 Books That Inspired Oscar-Nominated Films

The Oscars are coming up, and several of the nominated films are based on books. Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, recommends a few of them.

Court Overturns Sentencing Enhancement Used in Jan. 6 Rioter Cases

The ruling could require many convicted rioters to be resentenced, but it may mean little in light of a broader Supreme Court decision due by June.

Boeing in Talks to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Struggling Supplier

Under pressure to improve safety, Boeing may reassume ownership of Spirit, which makes the bodies of the troubled 737 Max planes.

From a Funeral Image, the Textures of Faith and State in Russia

The opposition leader Aleksei Navalny called himself “a typical post-Soviet believer” of Russian Orthodox faith. But the institution of the church bound itself closely to President Vladimir V. Putin.

Biden and Trump Try to Score Points at a Political Hot Spot

In South Texas, President Biden and former President Donald Trump each emphasized the urgency of securing the U.S.-Mexico border, but took sharply different approaches.

DeSantis Vetoes Blanket Social Media Ban for Youths Under 16

The statute, passed by the Florida Legislature last week, would have required sites like TikTok and Instagram to deny accounts to underage users, even if their parents permitted them to do so.

The E.U. says it is sending more funding to U.N. agency for Gaza in the face of ‘terrible conditions.’

Every Rose at Navalny’s Funeral Was a Rebuke to Putin

Thousands of mourners across Russia braved Putin’s revenge to honor the spirit of resistance.

What’s Behind the Turmoil at New York Community Bank?

The lender’s shares plunged on Friday after it disclosed more losses and said it could not file its annual report on schedule.

Penn Trustees Meeting Is Cut Short After Students Protest Over War in Gaza

The meeting was abruptly adjourned about 10 minutes in after a demonstration by pro-Palestinian students protesting the university’s ties with Israel.

The Unspoken Challenge to Diversifying Publishing

Publishing efforts to diversify are likely in for a long haul.

How Should You Respond to a Friend’s Appalling Post?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to address a friend’s incendiary social media activity.

With So Many Flavors of Inflation, Which Should We Care About?

Here’s why the Fed has set its sights on “supercore” inflation.

Robert M. Young, Filmmaker Who Indulged His Wanderlust, Dies at 99

The subjects of his documentaries included Indigenous peoples, civil rights sit-ins and the war in Angola. His narrative films included “Extremities” and “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez.”

Six Takeaways From Hunter Biden’s Testimony

The president’s son insisted his father had nothing to do with his business deals, offered a blunt and unflattering account of his own conduct and said he did not know or could not remember key details.

Witnesses describe seeing people shot as Israeli soldiers fired toward crowds surging around aid convoy.

“I saw things I never ever thought I would see,” said a Palestinian who was in the crowd.

McConnell’s Early Decision to Step Aside Fuels G.O.P. Fight to Succeed Him

Contenders to be the new Republican leader have quickly begun making overtures to colleagues for a rare opening at the top of the G.O.P. hierarchy in the Senate.

Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches

She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.

Four Ways of Looking at Christian Nationalism

A popular catchphrase, an elusive definition.

Readers Respond: Will Reproductive Rights Unite Democrats in 2024?

“It may not be your issue, but it’s concerning to many of us.”

Nikki Haley is Trump’s last standing rival. Just don’t call her anti-Trump.

Texas Has Never Seen a Fire This Big. Here Is What We Know.

The Smokehouse Creek fire started on Monday. Since then, it has burned more than a million acres in the Panhandle, much of which is cattle country.

Tommy Orange on His ‘There There’ Sequel

The novelist talks about his new book, “Wandering Stars,” which offers a view of Native American history through one character’s family story.

A New York Apartment With a Garden in the Kitchen

When a couple took over a SoHo loft, they were attracted to its classic stripped-back look, but they also aspired to make it their own.

Major Snowstorm Descends Over Mountains Around Lake Tahoe

Meteorologists issued rare blizzard warnings as heavy snow halted travel and caused ski resorts and Yosemite National Park to close. The system also triggered a tornado.

Monica Lewinsky’s Reinvention as a Model

A new fashion campaign offered the White House intern turned activist, writer and producer yet another way to remake her image.

11 Essential Kim Gordon Songs

Hear her latest work and enduring classics from Sonic Youth and beyond.

What Elon Musk and Sam Altman Said About Each Other

Once united over the future of artificial intelligence, they have become increasingly estranged over the years.

Lawsuits Threaten to Delay Trump Media’s Merger

Lawsuits could stall Trump Media’s long-delayed merger, which would provide the social media company with cash to fund Donald J. Trump’s Truth Social.

Boy, 13, Is Killed Near His Brooklyn Home

The child, Troy Gill, had been walking home from a Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center when he was shot multiple times, a law enforcement official said.

The Funeral of Aleksei Navalny, in Photos

In a striking display of dissent, thousands gathered in Moscow to bid farewell to the Russian opposition leader on Friday.

U.S. Seeks to Boost Nuclear Power After Decades of Inertia

Measures moving through Congress to encourage new reactors are receiving broad bipartisan support, as lawmakers embrace a once-contentious technology.

Unemployment Casts a Shadow Over California’s Economy

Tech layoffs, fallout from Hollywood strikes and an uptick in rural joblessness challenge a state with one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.

C.D.C. Shortens Isolation Period for People With Covid

Americans with Covid or other respiratory infections may return to daily activities if they don’t have a fever and their symptoms are improving.

Biden Says U.S. Will Begin Aid Airdrops in Gaza

The president said that the United States would work with Jordan and other allies to deliver aid by air and that supplies could eventually be delivered by sea.

Günter Brus, Artist Who Shocked Postwar Austria, Dies at 85

A founder of a transgressive 1960s movement known as Viennese Actionism, he used his body as a canvas and blood and excrement as his materials.

Menendez Ally Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case and Agrees to Cooperate

Jose Uribe admitted providing a Mercedes-Benz for Senator Robert Menendez to “influence an official act.” Mr. Menendez has pleaded not guilty, as have his wife and two other co-defendants.

The Best of Late Night This Week

There was a glut of news this week for the hosts to discuss including developments in the Israel-Hamas war and Mitch McConnell saying he would step down from his position as leader of the Senate Republicans.

Tell Us About Your Pandemic Relationship Regrets

Some relationships that were fast-tracked by the pandemic are now marred by regrets. Did you move in together too soon? Got married mainly for the health insurance? We want to hear from you.

St. Vincent Channels Nine Inch Nails, and 11 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Cardi B, Mdou Moctar, T Bone Burnett and others.

The Big Number: $68,789

Investors are watching as the price of Bitcoin gets tantalizingly close to its previous record high.

¿Qué pasó con el convoy de alimentos en Gaza? Hay versiones encontradas

El ejército israelí y funcionarios gazatíes ofrecieron distintas versiones sobre una de las catástrofes más mortíferas conocidas en los casi cinco meses de guerra, en la que murieron cientos de civiles.

International Condemnations of Killings Near Gaza Aid Convoy Multiply

The British foreign secretary and the governments of India, South Africa and Brazil were among those denouncing the melee surrounding an aid convoy in northern Gaza that left scores of Palestinians dead.

Aleksei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader, Is Laid to Rest

Thousands of people turned out for Aleksei A. Navalny’s funeral in Moscow.

When the Stands Speak, the Premier League Should Listen

A few decisions against a handful of teams do not make the Premier League corrupt. But that doesn’t mean the fans’ grievances aren’t valid.

A Protest Against Biden Over the Gaza War

Readers discuss Arab American criticism of the president, reflected in the Michigan primary. Also: Politicians’ visits to the border; congressional gridlock.

Dry Winds Could Spread Texas Wildfires Over the Weekend

Some rain and snow slowed the spread on Friday of the biggest wildfire on record in state history, but warm, dry and windy conditions were forecast to return on Saturday.

Sept. 11 Judge Delays Retirement, Positioning Him to Decide Case-Turning Issues

The judge, Col. Matthew N. McCall, was initially expected to retire in April, a timetable that would have left it to a fifth judge in the case to make key decisions.

Trump Says Little on Gaza, and Nothing About What He’d Do Differently

Donald Trump’s approach to the bloody Mideast conflict reflects the anti-interventionist shift he has brought about in Republican politics — and his personal feelings about the Israeli prime minister.

Review: Shanghai’s Open Door to Jews, Remembered in Music

“Émigré,” a bland oratorio about brothers who flee to China to escape Nazi persecution, was given its American premiere by the New York Philharmonic.

Nancy Wallace, Fervent Savior of the Bronx River, Dies at 93

She helped transform a watery graveyard for automobiles, tires and appliances into an urban greenbelt for New York City and Westchester County.

Woman Found Guilty of Conspiring to Kill Jennifer Dulos in Connecticut

Michelle Troconis, the girlfriend of Ms. Dulos’s estranged husband, was found guilty of six counts related to her disappearance, in a case that captured national attention.

Support Is Growing for a Global Tax on Billionaires

If multiple countries pass the tax, then it would be harder for the superrich to play one government against another.

CVS and Walgreens Will Begin Selling Abortion Pills This Month

The pill mifepristone will be available with a prescription at pharmacy counters in a few states to start.

Entre el ajedrez y el chantaje: las nuevas amenazas nucleares de Vladimir Putin

El líder de Rusia sabe que sus oponentes, liderados por el presidente Joe Biden, son los que más temen una escalada del conflicto.

How Sean Ono Lennon Helped His Parents Send a Message

To keep their legacy relevant for a new generation, he worked on the short “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko.” Now it’s up for an Oscar.

I Left My Heart in San Francisco-Style Garlic Noodles

Kenji López-Alt’s buttery, unabashedly garlicky noodles are as easy to make as they are to devour.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

A troubled patient, a pumpkin-headed monster and a one-eyed madman are among the subjects in this month’s scary streaming picks.

How an Argument Resonates in ‘Anatomy of a Fall’

The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture. Triet is also nominated for best director.

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her Oscar-nominated film.

Trump and Haley face off in 19 contests in a week, starting on Saturday.

5 Cheap(ish) Things for Your Medicine Cabinet

You might not use them every day, but you'll need them eventually.

High Mortgage Rates Leave Biden Searching for Housing Relief

The president and his team are seeking ways to help Americans afford to rent and buy homes, as high borrowing costs dampen views of the economy.

This Small Island Has a Dark History

It’s 10 miles from France, but Alderney feels like a windswept remote haven. During World War II, Nazi atrocities happened on its soil.

Elon Musk demanda a OpenAI y Sam Altman por su relación con Microsoft

Musk dijo que la empresa de inteligencia artificial había priorizado la ganancia y los intereses comerciales en lugar del beneficio a la humanidad.

Intrigue, Ink and Drama Grip the Fountain Pen Community

A manufacturer reintroduced Dark Lilac, a limited-edition ink, to great fanfare. The only problem? The color had changed.

E.P.A. Sets New Rules to Limit Damage From Disasters at Chemical Facilities

The rules require facilities to explicitly address threats such as wildfires or flooding, including those linked to climate change.

Trump Lawyer Argues ‘Appearance of Impropriety’ Is Enough to Disqualify Prosecutor

Lawyers argued about whether the prosecutor Fani Willis has an untenable conflict of interest in the Georgia election case; her side called the disqualification effort “desperate.”

My Father, the Pakistani Elvis

Elvis personified everything American, what my dad wished to embody: charisma, rebellion and sex appeal.

Report Helps Answer the Question: Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?

The analysis found that former students at most colleges had an annual income higher than high school graduates a decade after enrollment.

On Covering the Arts in California

A conversation with Robin Pogrebin, a Los Angeles-based arts writer for The New York Times.

Why Elon Musk Is Taking OpenAI and Sam Altman to Court

The tech mogul wants to force the A.I. start-up to reveal its research to the public and prevent it from pursuing profits.

The One Way to Roast Every Kind of Vegetable

Commit this method to memory for caramelized and crisp yet tender vegetables all year long.

Kenya Signs Deal With Haiti to Send 1,000 Police to Caribbean

The two countries are pushing ahead with the plan despite criticism from Kenyan rights groups and opposition from a Kenyan court.

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for Violating the Company’s Principles

Musk said the prominent A.I. start-up had put profits and commercial interests ahead of seeking to benefit humanity.

Gaza Aid Declined Significantly in February

The deaths of dozens of people amid a rush for aid trucks in Gaza City showed the degree of hunger in the territory.

In a Land of Lavish Weddings, This Prenuptial Party Takes the Cake

A three-day pre-wedding ceremony for the son of one of India’s richest men raises the bar for extravagant festivity.

How Germany’s Most Wanted Criminal Hid in Plain Sight

Daniela Klette, a militant from the Red Army Faction, was on the run for decades. Yet with publicly available digital recognition tools, German police could probably have found her much sooner.

Republicans Who Like Putin

The Putin-friendly faction of the party is ascendant, while some of his biggest critics are retiring.

Buying Houses Before Finding Spouses

Single men traditionally get a head start in homeownership and reap the benefits faster, but single women are thinking creatively to close the gap.

Crowds Gather for Navalny’s Funeral, and Gazans Killed Near Aid Convoy

Plus, a federal court blocks a Texas border law.

Biden, Trump and a Split Screen at the Texas Border

The president and his likely election opponent visited the political hot spot on the same day and gave dueling speeches.

Eurozone Inflation, at 2.6%, Continues to Ease

Prices in the countries that use the euro trended downward in February. But the European Central Bank remains cautious about lowering interest rates.

En México, la contienda presidencial se perfila hacia una victoria aplastante

Claudia Sheinbaum, la protegida del presidente de México, mantiene una amplia ventaja en las encuestas. Pero para muchos en México, sigue siendo un misterio.

Gemini’s Culture War, Kara Swisher Burns Us and SCOTUS Takes Up Content Moderation

We finally invited someone on the podcast who is meaner to Casey than Kevin is.

6 New Paperbacks to Read This Week

This week's selection includes titles by Mona Simpson, Joseph Earl Thomas, Jojo Moyes and more.

Jewish Students Describe Facing Antisemitism on Campus to Members of Congress

At a discussion led by a House panel, students criticized their universities for not cracking down on antisemitism. An antiwar group pointed out that Muslim and Arab students are facing harassment, too.

The New York Times News Quiz, Mar. 1, 2024

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.

How to Spot Hearing Loss as You Age

It’s critical to recognize the signs, experts say.

Rural Voters Aren’t the Enemy

Despite the warnings of a new book, rural voters should be considered part of the solution, not just the problem.

‘Dark Secrets,’ ‘Psychological Warfare,’ and Cocaine

A New York City housewife speaks about a new lawsuit against Andy Cohen and Bravo in which she alleges all of these things (and more) created a “rotted workplace culture.”

New Music for Your Weekend

Journeys to outer space, inner space and Nebraska.

The Democrat Showing Biden How It’s Done

Gretchen Whitmer knows that abortion could decide the presidential race.

‘Who TF Did I Marry?!?’ Rings in TikTok’s Midlife Crisis Era

Reesa Teesa’s 50-part drama about her marriage — one she says was built on lies about mortgages, car payments and a bad knee — is made for TikTok’s middle-aged users.

Why Mexico’s Ruling Party Candidate Is Already Dominating the Presidential Race

Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma.

Daddy Longlegs Have Been Hiding Extra Eyes From Us

The arachnids, which are not spiders, were thought to have only two eyes, compared with many more on spiders.

Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in February

Take a look at major residential real estate listings and sales, including Kathy Hilton's Hamptons home.

If You Had $1 Billion to Give Away, What Charity Would You Support?

What causes do you support — with either your money or your time and effort?

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in March

An Adam Sandler drama and a new series from the creators of “Game of Thrones” highlight the new offerings this month.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, Disney+, Hulu, Max and More in March

A “Road House” remake, and the satires “Palm Royale” and “The Regime” start streaming.

‘Dune’ Fans, Here’s a Documentary That Will Blow Your Mind

‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ chronicles a director’s determination to film his vision of the saga, one that would have included Mick Jagger and Gloria Swanson.

Is This Motherly Love or Something ‘Toxic’?

Are you a “boy mom”? A parental debate heats up.

The Pro-Life Movement Had a Plan Post-Roe. The G.O.P. Didn’t.

The hosts disagree on where America’s abortion debate is headed.

How to Support Someone Who Has Lost a Pet

The death of an animal companion can be every bit as devastating as other types of loss.

Why More American Weapons Will Soon Be Made Outside America

With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia.

The Wars in Ukraine and Gaza Have Changed. America’s Policy Hasn’t.

Richard Haass on why America’s strategy on both Ukraine and Israel is untenable, and what he thinks should be the north star.

Shrinkflation 101: The Economics of Smaller Groceries

Have you noticed your grocery products shrinking? Here’s how that gets counted — and what gets missed — in inflation data.

How Bad Can It Get for Hollywood?

It’s time to find out what the film industry’s new normal looks like.

Judge Makes No Immediate Decision on Timing of Trump Documents Trial

Judge Aileen Cannon previously indicated that she would push back the start of the proceeding from the initially planned date in May. Prosecutors want to begin in July, and the former president in August.

Developers Got Backing for Affordable Housing. Then the Neighborhood Found Out.

The push from an affluent community in South Carolina to kill a plan for 60 subsidized apartments brought into public view how hard it is to give low-income families access to opportunity-rich neighborhoods.

Moral Hazard Has No Place in Addiction Treatment

Though moral hazard is a powerful concept for thinking about risk in economics, it’s a flawed approach to designing drug policy.

I Don’t Have Enough for a Down Payment. Can I Still Buy a House?

If lack of a cash is keeping you from buying a house, you may have options.

As of Today, Half of New York City’s Trash Must Go in Bins

Businesses, which the sanitation commissioner said create 50 percent of the city’s garbage, will now all be required to use curbside containers.

A Writer’s To-Do List: Learn History. Learn Chinese. Learn to Draw Comics.

Tessa Hulls’s “Feeding Ghosts” chronicles how China’s history shaped her family. But first, she had to tackle some basics.

Murder and Magic Realism: A Rising Literary Star Mines China’s Rust Belt

In gritty tales from China’s northeast, Shuang Xuetao chronicles a traumatic chapter of Chinese history with fresh resonance today: the mass layoffs that afflicted the region in the 1990s.

Israel Is Falling Into an Abyss

Will exhaustion and despair lead to some kind of resolution for Palestinians and Israelis?

The Ugly History at the Root of the Border Standoff

Republicans are using an old battle cry to defend razor wire.

Tommy Tune Lists a Penthouse on the Far East Side

The celebrated Broadway performer, director and choreographer is asking $2.3 million for the apartment at 414 East 52nd Street, one of two he owns in the same co-op complex.

John Schu’s Novel-in-Verse Lets a Boy Speak About Anorexia

“Louder Than Hunger” joins a very small shelf of novels and memoirs that address eating disorders from a male point of view.

This Season, Mix Texture and Transparency

See-through elements bring a playful edge to glossy materials.

Meet One of America’s Most Elusive Artists

Joan Jonas’s maximalist, category-defying work combines video, performance, folklore, sculpture and ecology. At 87, she still has no intention of simplifying anything.

The ‘Griselda’ Creator’s Miami

Eric Newman, who created the Netflix show “Narcos” and produced his new show with Sofia Vergara, shares his love for a lesser-known side of the South Florida playground.

Meet the Artist Delighting Amsterdam

Thanks to a street artist named Frank “Frankey” de Ruwe, a wander through the Dutch capital may lead to a playful discovery or two.

Can Either Party Hold It Together Until November?

Three new books look at the tensions — left, center, right and further right — in the Democratic and Republican parties.

He Wants Oil Money Off Campus. She’s Funded by Exxon. They’re Friends.

The two friends, both climate researchers, recently spent hours confronting the choices that will shape their careers, and the world. Their ideas are very different.

How Contemporary Artists Are Taking Papier-Mâché Out of the Classroom

A new wave of self-taught craftspeople are using the medium to make playful, thought-provoking works.

An Architect Builds Toward the Future on Mexico’s Border

With her library, senior center, markets and sports complexes, Fernanda Canales is bringing a sense of community, beauty and safety to underserved towns.

New Architecture Around Every Corner of Mexico

Here are five projects that show the range of SEDATU’s civic building on a small scale.

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Comedy Gold

In the audiobook oral history “Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of ‘Airplane!,’” a cast of dozens fondly revisits a now-classic film.

Thousands Turn Out for Navalny’s Funeral in Moscow

The police presence appeared heavy for the service. Some attendees shouted, “No to war” and “Russia will be free” as they marched to the cemetery where the opposition leader was to be buried.

Celebrating Classic Australian Picture Books

Stories about distinctive wildlife, Aboriginal mythology and idyllic Australian childhoods.

5 Things to Do This Weekend

A selection of entertainment highlights this weekend, including the second installment of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” series.

There’s a New (Old) It Girl in Paris

In her debut, Chemena Kamali revives the Chloé Girl.

Cease-Fire Demand Grows Amid Questions Around Gaza Aid Convoy Deaths

The Israeli military and Gazan officials have offered diverging accounts of one of the deadliest known disasters involving civilians in the nearly five-month war.

Israeli military videos provide a limited view of what happened at a deadly scene in Gaza.

College Dorm Decorations Become a Front in the Campus Free Speech Wars

Barnard College is requiring students to strip decorations from their dorm doors in the wake of protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

What to Know About Trump’s Cash as He Faces Penalties of $537 Million

Donald J. Trump and his lawyers have bragged in public about his cash hoard. Court papers tell a different story.

Lo que come en un día una experta en nutrición

Le preguntamos a una dietista y profesora de nutrición cómo mantiene hábitos saludables sin estresarse por la comida.

¿Cómo eliminar la ‘piel de gallina’ de mis brazos y piernas?

La queratosis pilaris es una afección cutánea muy frecuente. Lo bueno es que se puede controlar fácilmente en casa.

Behind Columns

What do you think this image is communicating?

Inside the Massive Repair Shops Where Subway Cars Go for a Makeover

An in-depth look at the process that overhauls every single wheel, motor, brake, axel, wire and door on every car in the New York City system.

The Connections Companion

In case you need some puzzle help.

Today’s Wordle Review

In case you need some puzzle help.

Spelling Bee Forum

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.

Anticipating Cuts, Rural Schools Look to Upcoming N.Y. Budget With Dread

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget would slash state aid for about half of all school districts in New York, but small, rural districts could bear the biggest burden.

Word of the Day: throng

This word has appeared in 109 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Stephen Colbert Declares the Supreme Court Unconstitutional

Aggravated by the latest delay in Donald Trump’s election subversion trial, Colbert unleashed “the power vested in me as a late-night host” against the court.

I.D.F. Videos Add to Confusion Over Gazans Killed at Aid Site

The Israeli military released a heavily edited video to deflect blame, but the footage did little to clear up what led to mass casualties as people crowded around food aid trucks in northern Gaza.

Friday Briefing

Gazans are killed near an aid convoy.

¿Cómo llegó un puré de manzana contaminado con plomo a las tiendas en EE. UU.?

Los registros indican que es probable que la canela del puré se haya contaminado con plomo al ser triturada en un molino de especias en Ecuador. La FDA no hizo pruebas para esta toxina.

La tortuosa trayectoria de Aaron Bushnell, el aviador que se inmoló en protesta contra Israel

El especialista en operaciones de defensa cibernética que se prendió fuego para protestar por la matanza de palestinos por parte de Israel, había abandonado una comunidad cristiana aislada para incorporarse a la Fuerza Aérea.

Quotation of the Day: Brutalist Oasis Lacks Bustle, but Residents Love It That Way

Quotation of the Day for Friday, March 1, 2024.

Corrections: March 1, 2024

Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, March 1, 2024.

An Unexpected Matchmaker and a Trip to Costco Sealed the Deal

Ilana Maier and Scott Berlin first connected via email while working on a campaign. Sparks flew when they met in person during a snack run.

A Secret Crush and a Not-So-Obvious First Date Leads to Romance

Talia Bernstein and Kristen Zublin became friends after meeting at an improv class in Los Angeles, but their relationship shifted after Ms. Bernstein invited Ms. Zublin over for homemade pizza.

Hey, Stranger, Here’s My Heart

Perhaps what’s making me sick is not the lack of love I have received but the love I have ceased to give.

How Their Corporate Speak Turned Into a Language of Love

Andrew McCaskill was happy to provide career advice when Marcus Johnson reached out, but he was also hoping for something more.

She Spent Her Birthday at an Airbnb, and Never Left

As Angie Lucas floated on a raft in the pool at Dennis Weisse’s home, she recalled thinking, “I wish I could live here.” Her wish came true.

Pro-Palestinian Rally Becomes Mass Subway Ride to Confront Kathy Hochul

After a rally at Union Square in Manhattan, hundreds of demonstrators flooded a subway platform, took a train downtown and marched to a restaurant where the governor of New York was to speak.

Former M.I.T. Student Pleads Guilty in 2021 Killing of Yale Student

Qinxuan Pan, 32, evaded law enforcement for three months before his arrest. He could face 35 years in prison for the killing of Kevin Jiang.

Judge Awards $6.2 Million to New Zealand Volcano Victims

Dozens of tourists and guides were killed or injured when a volcanic island erupted in 2019. The disaster was ruled to be a violation of New Zealand’s workplace safety rules.

Variety: Split Decisions

Fred Piscop’s puzzle makes solvers strategize.

The Works of Many Conductors

Julian Xiao opens our solving weekend with a challenging Friday puzzle.

Judge Fines Ex-Fox News Reporter for Not Revealing Sources

The journalist, Catherine Herridge, had reported on an F.B.I. investigation of a scientist’s Chinese ties. She was held in contempt of court.

‘This Is for Gaza’: George Galloway, Leftist Firebrand, Wins U.K. Seat

As the Mideast conflict reverberates through British politics, the politician with a history of inflammatory statements about Israel won a special election in northern England.

How the Biden-Trump Border Visits Revealed a Deeper Divide

Their approaches to immigration represent a test of voters’ appetite for the messiness of democracy, pitting the president’s belief in legislating against his rival’s pledge to be a “Day 1” dictator.

Columbia Official Is Accused of Plagiarizing Dissertation From Wikipedia

A complaint said the official, who oversees diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Columbia’s medical school, also copied work from at least 28 other authors.

Fire in Bangladeshi Shopping Mall Kills Dozens

Officials said the multistory fire broke out just before 10 p.m. on Thursday. The blaze left dozens injured, many in critical condition.

Deadly Bangladesh Fire Breaks Out at Mall

Firefighters rescued people from the charred seven-story building in the capital of Dhaka.

Ferguson, Mo., Agrees to Pay $4.5 Million to Settle ‘Debtors’ Prison’ Suit

A federal judge gave the settlement preliminarily approval nearly a decade after a class-action lawsuit accused the city of wrongfully jailing plaintiffs for traffic tickets and other minor offenses.

What We Know About the Deaths Near the Gaza Aid Convoy

Mapping the area where scores of people were killed and injured as a convoy of trucks tried to deliver aid to northern Gaza.

New York Community Bank Reports $2.4 Billion More in Losses as C.E.O. Resigns

The lender said its earnings were far weaker than it had earlier stated, and it disclosed the discovery of “material weaknesses” in its internal controls.

S.E.C. Is Investigating OpenAI Over Its Board’s Actions

The U.S. regulator opened its inquiry after the board unexpectedly fired the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman, in November.

How Cable News Handled Biden and Trump at the Southern Border

Fox News and CNN aired both men’s remarks in full; MSNBC carried neither one live.

Katie Britt to Deliver Republican Response to Biden’s State of the Union

The Alabama senator, the youngest Republican woman to be elected to the Senate, is viewed as a rising star in an aging, male-dominated party, and as a contrast to President Biden, who is nearly four decades older.

Dibujar aves cambia tu forma de verlos

Los lectores del Times se animaron a captar a mano las imágenes de los pájaros que han observado en las últimas semanas. He aquí algunos de sus dibujos.

After Six Seasons, Viewers Have an Answer: No, Love Is Not Blind

The hit Netflix dating show seems to prove that looks matter as much as ever.

As Hungry Gazans Crowd an Aid Convoy, a Crush of Bodies, Israeli Gunshots and a Deadly Toll

Palestinian and Israeli officials offered differing accounts of a deadly scene in northern Gaza, in which local health officials said more than 100 people were killed.

The G.O.P. Returns to Its Bad Old Self

Donald Trump didn’t remake the Republican Party. He merely restored the pessimistic, isolationist version from decades ago.

Who Really Stands With American Workers?

On economics, Donald Trump is just Mitch McConnell with tariffs.

Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister Who Led Canada Into NAFTA, Dies at 84

He signed the historic free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico but was shadowed by scandal.

Artist Featured in ‘Erotic Carnival’ Ad Campaign Sues Museum of Sex

Julia Sinelnikova says the museum plastered an image of a kiss with a girlfriend all over New York, including on the subways, without seeking consent.

Many Killed and Injured During Gaza Aid Delivery

The Palestinian News Agency reported that Israeli forces had fired at thousands waiting for aid in Gaza City, while Israeli officials said Gazans were trampled and ran over by aid trucks, and that soldiers fired warning shots in the air.

Biden Urged Trump to Join Him in Cracking Down on the Border

Also, Putin threatened nuclear war over NATO intervention. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

‘We built 571 miles of border wall, much more than I promised I’d build.’

When Vast Wildfires Become ‘Normal’

Fire is an eternal feature of the American landscape, but the feature has been growing much larger and more menacing in recent years.

“Now the United States is being overrun by the Biden migrant crime. It’s a new form of vicious violation to our country.”

Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bills in a Race to Protect I.V.F.

Republicans in the State House and Senate on Thursday showed overwhelming support for legislation shielding I.V.F. providers.

“Because of Joe Biden’s policies — and the more than eight million people who have crossed the border — the United States is being invaded.”

Jack Teixeira Expected to Plead Guilty in Leak of Trove of Secrets

Airman Teixeira is accused of posting national defense information and classified documents to a gaming chat group and has been in custody since being arrested in the spring.

Unauthorized border crossings dipped in January, but are still at record levels.

Man Who Smoked Marijuana in Senate Office on Jan. 6 Sentenced to Prison

Brandon Craig Fellows was among the mob that stormed the Capitol, a jury found. He gained a measure of notoriety by smoking a joint in a Democratic senator’s office.

Richard Abath, Guard at Center of Boston Art Museum Heist, Dies at 57

His decision to let in two robbers disguised as police officers enabled the greatest art theft in history — a crime that remains unsolved today.

Jacqueline Woodson’s Books Leap Off the Page, at BAM

A dance performance of “The Other Side” and a musical adaptation of “Show Way” head to the Brooklyn stage for young audiences.

Waiting on Supreme Court, States Go It Alone in Trump Ballot Cases

An Illinois judge’s decision to disqualify Donald J. Trump from the primary ballot injected chaos into early voting and added urgency for a federal resolution.

Canadá pedirá visa a los mexicanos ante el aumento de solicitantes de asilo

El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, señaló que su gobierno respetaba la decisión, pero afirmó que el país vecino podría haber buscado “otras alternativas”.

After Deadly Fires, New York Tries Public E-Bike Charging Hubs

Delivery workers will test five outdoor charging stations in Manhattan and Brooklyn in a new city pilot program.

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Disney Heirs Line Up Against Activist Investors

Nine grandchildren of Walt and Roy Disney expressed support for Bob Iger and the company’s board, and criticized Nelson Peltz and others circling Disney.

Former U.S. Ambassador Accused of Being Cuban Agent Signals Guilty Plea

Manuel Rocha was charged in December with acting as an agent of a foreign government and defrauding the United States, in a case involving one of the biggest national security breaches in years.

E.P.A. to Exempt Existing Gas Plants From Tough New Rules, for Now.

The delay reflects opposition from industry leaders and some swing state Democrats.

9 New Books We Recommend This Week

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Growing lawlessness has kept northern Gaza increasingly cut off from aid.

U.S. Plans to Deport Mexican Man Acquitted in Kathryn Steinle Case

The 2015 killing of Ms. Steinle on a San Francisco pier brought national attention to illegal immigration and sanctuary cities.

A Delay Strategy That Seems to Be Working

The Supreme Court’s decision to weigh immunity claims means a trial on election interference charges can’t start for months.

New Nuclear Threats From Putin, Timed for a Moment of Anxiety

Repeated threats by President Vladimir Putin of Russia to make use of nuclear weapons have become the background theme of the war in Ukraine, often timed for maximum effect.

What Students Are Saying About Parents’ Responsibility for the Harmful Actions of Their Children

A jury convicted a mother for a mass shooting carried out by her child. We asked students if they thought the verdict was an important precedent or a dangerous one.

Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, C.D.C. Says

Spikes of fatalities linked to drinking that began with the Covid pandemic were not an anomaly. An estimated 178,000 people died in 2021 from similar causes.

Three Excellent Reasons to Dine in Bushwick Right Now

You’ll find the cuisine of Réunion, Northern Thailand and Uruguay in just a few blocks.

What to Watch This Weekend: TV’s Juiciest, Glitziest Sports Show

The new season of “Formula 1: Drive to Survive,” which has spawned a legion of imitators, is available now on Netflix.

2 Scientists in Canada Passed On Secrets to China, Investigations Find

After a prolonged Parliamentary debate, details about two microbiology researchers who were found to have shared secrets with China have been released.

Trump Asks for August Trial Date in Classified Documents Case

After previously seeking to have the proceeding postponed until after the election, the former president’s lawyers unexpectedly said he could live with a date over the summer.

In Gaza, Desperate Palestinians are Killed While Hungry

Systematically denied food by Israel, scores of Gazans were shot or trampled during a scramble over aid trucks.

Friday Briefing: Many Killed in Gaza as Israelis Open Fire

Plus Donald Trump’s delay tactics paid off.

F.B.I. Searches Houses Owned by Adams’s Asian Affairs Adviser

Federal agents descended on two properties owned by the adviser, Winnie Greco, who was a prominent fund-raiser for Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign.

McConnell Ends an Era for Himself, His Party and the Senate

The forces of change in Republican politics caught up to the longtime Senate leader, but he won’t be exiting the stage just yet.

U.S. views on Israel are far more divided than a poll cited by Netanyahu suggests.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has touted a poll indicating the American public strongly backs Israel, but Americans’ views are far more divided, results from leading pollsters show.

Pace of Supreme Court Immunity Case Shadowed by Looming Election

In an ordinary case, the justices’ decision to hear arguments in April might seem a sober compromise. But the electoral calendar and Donald J. Trump’s hope for delays prompt questions.

Black English Doesn’t Have to Be Just for Black People

Switching in and out of different modes of speech is our natural approach to language.

Men Are From Mercury, Women Are From Neptune

Why the sexes are moving farther apart, socially and politically

Immigration and the southern border have been central to Trump’s political identity.

As he runs for a second term this year, Donald Trump has sharpened his anti-immigration rhetoric.

China logró producir autos eléctricos baratos. EE. UU. tiene que intentarlo también

¿Realmente queremos que Estados Unidos se convierta en un páramo automovilístico de coches sobrevaluados, caros y que consumen mucha gasolina?

Brownsville residents say their city does not have a border crisis.

Oprah to Leave WeightWatchers Board

The company announced the departure of its most famous spokeswoman in a corporate filing that sent the stock into a tailspin.

The Farming Conundrum

Agriculture is a big contributor to climate change — is there a path to reinvention?

Canada Restores Visa Requirement for Mexican Visitors

The immigration minister said Mexico had not done enough to address the surge of asylum seekers arriving in Canada.

Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Former President of Tanzania, Dies at 98

Handpicked by his socialist predecessor, Julius K. Nyerere, he took a different path and was credited with reforms, among them permitting the sale of mobile phones.

Ramona Fradon, Longtime Force in the World of Comic Books, Dies at 97

One of the first women to work steadily in the field, she was best known for creating art for the superheroes Aquaman and Metamorpho.

Intensa ventisca en California: se esperan tormentas de nieve

Por segundo año consecutivo, se espera que la zona del lago Tahoe comience el mes de marzo enterrada en nieve en polvo, profunda, y barrida por el viento.

What is Biden thinking of doing at the border?

The Trump Immunity Case Before the Supreme Court: Justice Delayed?

Readers bemoan the justices’ decision to hear the case and urge a quick ruling. Also: A gift to a medical school; gender identity; the loss of a herbarium.

A witness said he saw people with gunshot wounds and sacks of flour covered in blood.

Congress Clears Stopgap Bill to Head Off Shutdown, With Key Issues Unresolved

The latest temporary spending measure buys Congress a week to finalize details of a deal on half of government spending, and another three weeks to negotiate and pass the other half.

Trump Should Lose. But the Supreme Court Should Still Clarify Immunity.

The justices should develop a narrow presidential immunity in criminal cases.

Court Rulings Give States New Power to Protect Groundwater

In the space of a few weeks, judges in Idaho, Nevada and Montana have altered the landscape for conserving dwindling aquifers.

Calls for a Boycott Roil Iran’s Parliamentary Elections

Voters enraged by a violent crackdown on protesters and disaffected by the failure of elections to yield substantive changes are vowing to make a statement by staying home during Friday’s elections.

Trump Is Unlike Any Other Criminal Defendant

That’s why the Supreme Court should not have delayed his federal criminal case.

Two Israeli Men Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say

It was another sign of escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank since Hamas’s attack on Oct. 7.

With Richard Lewis, Kvetching Was Charismatic

The comedian gave his Jewish neurotic persona a nervy cool even as he threw his whole body into his comedy.

Backlogs at immigration courts highlight the difficulties in fixing the system.

What is Mubi? A Streaming Alternative to Netflix, Hulu and More.

We highlight one of the lesser-known places to discover great movies.

To Find Great Values in Italian Wine, Look to Abruzzo

A new generation of exacting growers and winemakers has brought vitality to an Italian region known for its cheap wines.

La política detrás del duelo fronterizo entre Trump y Biden

El jueves, en actos separados a lo largo de la frontera en Texas, el presidente Joe Biden y Donald Trump presentarán objetivos opuestos y mensajes enfrentados.

M.T.A. Workers, Upset Over Subway Safety, Disrupt Morning Service

The disruption followed an overnight slashing attack that wounded a conductor, and comes amid persistent complaints from workers.

Biden takes an opportunity to shift from defense to offense on the border.

After three years under fire for record illegal migration on his watch, the president blames his predecessor for preventing action to secure the southwestern border.

Forbidden No More: ‘Forbidden Broadway,’ Scrappy Spoof, Bound for Broadway

The long-running parody show, which has been staged in New York and on tour, will open this summer at the Hayes Theater.

Film Club: ‘To Become a Lion’

A martial arts master traces the evolution of lion dancing. What can we learn from this physical and spiritual art?

Trustworthy Recipes for False Spring

Eat as if it’s already April: spring minestrone with kale and pasta, crispy rice with dill and runny eggs, and hot and sour seared tofu with snap peas.

R.S.V. Vaccines May Slightly Increase Risk of Rare Neurological Condition

Federal health officials presented data hinting at a link to Guillain-Barré syndrome, but said the connection was still uncertain.

8 Objects Too Good to Miss at the Outsider Art Fair

A Beat poet’s self-portrait, a 1930s circus poster, Georgia Russell’s three-foot dolls — these are some of the singular finds at this busy Manhattan fair.

Review: The Met Opera’s ‘Turandot’ Returns With a Strong Debut

In a revival of Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production, the conductor Oksana Lyniv led a performance that transcended the gilded stage dressing.

Norovirus Cases Rise in the U.S.

The virus, which leads to nausea and vomiting, is spreading. Here’s how to stay safe.

Nikki Haley blasts Biden and Trump for ‘photo ops’ at the border.

Ms. Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, is trying to make hay on the border issue after a string of losses in the Republican primary.

Pat Steir’s Blue Period

The painter discusses her latest work, her previous career in the New York City welfare department and why she tries to make a brushstroke every day.

Nikki Haley Is Actually Winning

She’s not running against Trump. She’s using him to launder her image.

Texts Show Witness Readily Helped Build a Case to Disqualify Trump Prosecutors

Terrence Bradley was a reluctant witness in court, but text messages show he was eager to help an effort to disqualify Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney.

Federal Judge Blocks Sweeping New Immigration Law in Texas

The ruling halts implementation of a law that would allow police officers to arrest and expel migrants, a victory for the federal government in its clash with Texas over immigration powers.

What John Singer Sargent Saw

At a retrospective of his portraits in London, where the American expatriate fled after creating a scandal in Paris, clothes offer both armor and self-expression.

Biden Says Gaza Shooting Will Complicate Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks

The president had hoped an agreement could be reached by Monday. That now seems unlikely, he said.

Kari Lake Blasts Border ‘Invasion’ Alongside Top Senate Republican in Arizona

John Barrasso of Wyoming joined Ms. Lake for a packed day of events in Phoenix. The pair criticized President Biden’s handling of the border crisis.

The Risks of Representing Reality Stars Like Tom Sandoval

Publicists who work with “unscripted” people say it presents several challenges.

Cast Album Roundup: ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Parade,’ ‘Camelot’ and More

Recordings of Broadway musicals are often better than the shows they preserve. Here’s a ranking of last year’s crop, with samples and bonus tracks.

La ausencia de la princesa de Gales causa preocupación y rumores

La decisión del príncipe Guillermo de faltar a una aparición prevista esta semana, alegando un asunto personal no revelado, alimentó especulaciones disparatadas en internet sobre la salud de su esposa.

Richard Lewis and Larry David, Best Frenemies Forever

The two comics were born three days apart in the same Brooklyn hospital, and their paths never stopped crossing. They became the best of friends — in their own way.

Is Your Landlord Overcharging You? This TikTok Shows How to Find Out.

In a popular video, Carla Badami, a Manhattan resident, described how she got $6,000 back from her landlord and her rent reduced by about $400. Then state officials got swamped with inquiries.

Guy Alexandre, Transplant Surgeon Who Redefined Death, Dies at 89

His willingness to remove kidneys from brain-dead patients increased the organs’ viability while challenging the line between living and dead.

Visiting the U.S. border has become a potent form of political theater.

The 2,000-mile frontier has become a symbol in American politics as the debate over immigration grows increasingly polarized.

Inflation: The Sound of Silence

The economics-nerd consensus is not to worry about the January numbers.

A Complexly Flavored (but Weeknight-Friendly) Vegan Curry

Meera Sodha’s easy recipe combines tender cauliflower, buttery cashews, sweet peas and warming spices for a five-star, reader-favorite dinner.

Cada vez menos personas utilizan condones. Y los casos de VIH aumentan

A algunos expertos les preocupa que la atención prestada a la medicación preventiva haya acelerado el descenso del uso del preservativo. Los hispanos están entre los grupos más vulnerables.

Vaccines Didn’t Turn Back Mpox, Study Finds. People Did.

Behavior change among gay and bisexual men was more important than shots in curbing the spread, researchers concluded.

Nursing Home Staffing Shortages and Other Problems Persist, U.S. Report Says

Infection control lapses, severe staffing shortages and lowering vaccination rates have continued to plague many facilities beyond the pandemic.

Climate Change Is Raising Texas’ Already High Wildfire Risks

The Smokehouse Creek fire is a sign of more to come. Property insurers in Texas are already responding.

Why a Small Special Election in Rochdale, England, Has Big Chaos Vibes

Voters are going to the polls in a district near Manchester to choose a new member of Parliament, and the leading candidate is a fedora-wearing leftist firebrand.

Palestinian leaders condemn the deaths of civilians gathered for food aid.

Five Things the Designer Yoon Wishes She’d Made

The Tokyo-based co-founder of Ambush on the artworks and ideas she'd like to be able to claim as her own.

René Pollesch, Provocative Force in German Theater, Dies at 61

His avant-garde work, short on character and plot but long on verbal high jinks, could be irreverent, even goofy, but it was always intellectually serious.

Por qué el 29 de febrero es un asunto de planeación de fiestas

Judah Levine, destacado investigador del tiempo, explica cómo se inventó esta fecha para evitar que las festividades principales chocaran.

An uptick of arrivals in Brownsville reinforces the challenge of securing the border.

Eagle Pass has been at the epicenter of the migrant crisis.

In Dual Border Visits, Biden and Trump Try to Score Points at a Political Hot Spot

President Biden dared former President Donald J. Trump to “join me” in tightening security, while Mr. Trump blamed Mr. Biden for the country’s broken immigration system.

Republican Lawmakers Berate Austin for Secrecy Surrounding His Illness

“I take full responsibility,” the defense secretary told committee members asking why he did not immediately tell the White House about his hospitalization.

The U.S. Economy Is Surpassing Expectations. Immigration Is One Reason.

Immigrants aided the pandemic recovery and may be crucial to future needs. The challenge is processing newcomers and getting them where the jobs are.

¿Entiendes a los pájaros? Ponte a prueba con estos cantos y llamadas

Tal vez los gorjeos te suenen todos igual, pero cada ave transmite distintos mensajes, algunos de ellos dirigidos a otras especies.

London Police at Fault for Hiring Officer Who Killed Sarah Everard, Inquiry Finds

Troubling information about the past of the man who killed Sarah Everard in 2021, a case that shook Britain, should have prevented him from joining the force, a long-awaited report said.

Opposition Leader in Chad Is Killed in a Shootout Months Before Elections

Yaya Dillo, who was expected to run for president in May, was killed along with many others in a gun battle in the capital, the national prosecutor said.

Gazan authorities say that more than 100 people were killed and hundreds injured.

Blizzard Is Forecast to Bring ‘Life-Threatening’ Conditions to California

For the second year in a row, the Greater Lake Tahoe area is expected to begin March buried in deep, powdery, windswept snow.

How Does a Day Job Affect an Artist’s Work? This Exhibition Has an Idea

Plus: an installation in an Indian palace, a farm shop in upstate New York — and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Homes for Sale in New York State

This week’s properties are in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Tarrytown, N.Y.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Manhattan Valley, Hell’s Kitchen and Spuyten Duyvil.

A.I. Frenzy Complicates Efforts to Keep Power-Hungry Data Sites Green

Artificial intelligence’s booming growth is radically reshaping an already red-hot data center market, raising questions about whether these sites can be operated sustainably.

Alone on the Ocean, With 400,000 Friends

As Cole Brauer speeds to the finish of a solo race around the world, she is using Instagram to blow up sailing’s elitist image.

The Best, Most California Movies

The water-wars thriller “Chinatown” was recommended most by readers.

Pentagon Weighs New Plan to Ship Weapons to Ukraine Quickly

A short-term measure carries political and military risks as the Biden administration considers whether to tap into U.S. stockpiles again.

A Key Inflation Measure Moderated in January

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure continued to cool on an annual basis, even as a key monthly gauge nudged higher.

Unpacking the Investigations Into OpenAI

The high-flying A.I. start-up and its C.E.O. are under regulatory scrutiny, and that could stall their ambitions.

A far-right Israeli minister will no longer oversee security at a major mosque, officials say.

The U.N.’s top rights official condemns the ‘brutality’ of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

‘Shayda’ Review: Finding Refuge in Community

This stirring film from Noora Niasari follows an Iranian woman and her daughter living in a women’s shelter in Australia.

Three Great Documentaries to Stream

A broken family, a family remembered and a family’s generation-spanning struggles are at the heart of this month’s picks.

Researchers Dispute Claim That Ancient Whale Was Heaviest Animal Ever

A new study argues that Perucetus, an ancient whale species, was certainly big, but not as big as today’s blue whales.

‘Problemista’ Review: Craven New World

The first feature film from the writer and comedian Julio Torres is a social problem drama with the frippery of a Michel Gondry romance.

‘Amelia’s Children’ Review: Mommy Weirdest

A villa in Portugal introduces two New Yorkers to more than long-lost family in this comically sick horror movie.

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now

Collections of works written and performed by Nathalie Joachim and Philip Glass, and a recording of Handel’s “Alcina,” are among the highlights.

Biden’s Energy Balancing Act

The last few years have been great for energy production. You won’t hear the president bragging about it.

Se retiran pomadas oftálmicas por riesgo de infección

Los productos se retiraron por falta de garantía de esterilidad en las instalaciones donde las fabrican. El año pasado hubo una advertencia similar con distintas marcas de colirio.

Pennsylvania Plans Task Force to Combat Election Disruptions

The federal-state joint effort will aim to “combat misinformation, safeguard the rights of every citizen and ensure this election is safe, secure, free and fair,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said.

Putin Says West Risks Nuclear Conflict if It Intervenes More in Ukraine

“We also have weapons that can strike targets on their territory,” Mr. Putin said in an annual speech. “Do they not understand this?”

A Biden-Trump Border Showdown, and Mitch McConnell’s Exit

Plus, Trump gets what he wants: a trial delay.

How Poisoned Applesauce Found Its Way to Kids

Hundreds of American children were poisoned after a lead-tainted product sailed through gaps in the food-safety system.

Russia Took the City. Now It’s Coming for Their Villages.

Ukrainian farmers and miners and their families who live to the west of the recently captured Avdiivka are poised to flee in the face of a Russian onslaught.

5 Convicts Familiar With Navalny’s Prison Confirm Hellish Conditions

The brutal cold, revolting food and beatings aren’t the worst part of being imprisoned at IK3, where Aleksei Navalny died. Rather, it’s being inside a system meant to break the human spirit.

In Ancient Bones, a Reminder That Northern Ireland’s Ghosts Are Never Far

When skeletal remains surfaced in Northern Ireland last year, the discovery was shaded with a discomforting question: Was this an archaeological site, or a crime scene?

Texas Wildfires Burn Through the Heart of Cattle Country, Upending Lives

A state known for its wide open spaces has now seen more than a million acres of them burned in the largest wildfire on record in Texas history, with two confirmed deaths.

Death Toll in Gaza Passes 30,000

The official toll of the war is staggering — roughly one person killed for every 73 Palestinians in Gaza — though experts say it is likely an undercount.

La ‘ruta de lujo’ hacia EE. UU. para los migrantes africanos

El principal aeropuerto de Colombia se ha convertido en un punto central para los migrantes que van hacia Estados Unidos en grandes cantidades. Algunos han estado varados por semanas o fueron regresados a la fuerza.

U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.

On the Arizona Border, Even a Slow Day Is Busy

Illegal crossings have dropped in the last month, but the migrant crisis still defines life on the border, where many are skeptical that Biden or Trump can help.

This TikTok Series May Be the ‘Beowulf’ of Our Time

Epic, multipart tales are a tradition that extends beyond social media, transcending culture and time.

For Suspect in U. of Georgia Killing, an Obscure Trail Across States

After leaving Venezuela, he entered the U.S. through Texas and stopped in New York before living in Georgia.

Biden Calls Chinese Electric Vehicles a Security Threat

The president ordered an investigation into auto technology that could track U.S. drivers, part of a broader effort to stop E.V. and other smart-car imports from China.

Stream These 8 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in March

Star-led titles including Jerry Seinfeld’s animated feature, a James Brown biopic and a Steve Martin-Meryl Streep rom-com are leaving the streaming service. Watch them while you can.

He Tested His $450,000 Budget All Over New York: Would It Be Williamsburg, Hell’s Kitchen or the South Bronx?

For his first home purchase, a resourceful renter stockpiled a down payment and looked for the ideal spot to invest it.

Let’s Thank the Alabama Supreme Court

Its decision that embryos are people offers a warning of the future toward which America may be heading.

N.Y.P.D. Misconduct Settlements Cost $500 Million Over 6 Years

A Legal Aid Society analysis found that New York City paid nearly $115 million in settlements last year alone.

MAGA Thinks the Game Is Rigged. Will They Play?

At CPAC, some Trump supporters embrace early voting and other tactics they long decried.

The World Building of an Oscar-Nominated Production Designer

How Jack Fisk makes movies come alive.

C.I.A. Violently Cut Off 9/11 Suspect When He Tried to Talk About Attacks

In the aftermath of the attacks, interrogators were determined to get Khalid Shaikh Mohammed to discuss Al Qaeda’s future plans, a psychologist testified.

What Is Your Reaction to Nex Benedict’s Death?

The news of a nonbinary 16-year-old’s death has renewed scrutiny over Oklahoma’s strict gender policies. What do you think?