Home » » “Live Briefing: Hurricane Irma, Churning Over Dominican Republic, Heads Toward Turks and Caicos” plus 40 more NYT

“Live Briefing: Hurricane Irma, Churning Over Dominican Republic, Heads Toward Turks and Caicos” plus 40 more NYT

“Live Briefing: Hurricane Irma, Churning Over Dominican Republic, Heads Toward Turks and Caicos” plus 40 more NYT

Live Briefing: Hurricane Irma, Churning Over Dominican Republic, Heads Toward Turks and Caicos

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:11 PM PDT

The death toll is at least seven, and nearly 70 percent of households in Puerto Rico are without power.

Hurricane Irma Pummels Caribbean Islands

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 08:59 AM PDT

One of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded has caused damage on several islands, including Barbuda, Anguilla and St. Martin.

Hurricane Irma: The Damage So Far and What’s Next

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:34 PM PDT

A guide to coverage of the Category 5 storm, which is advancing through the Caribbean and heading toward Florida.

Puerto Rico’s Finances Add to Vulnerability in Hurricane

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 05:12 PM PDT

With the island having effectively declared bankruptcy, its infrastructure reflects years of neglect, and the storm could be a new economic blow.

Why Hurricane Irma Could Hurt, a Lot: Much Lies in Harm’s Way

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:24 AM PDT

South Florida has grown at a breathtaking pace, making big storms potentially more dangerous and costly.

After Andrew, Florida Changed Its Approach to Hurricanes

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 08:10 AM PDT

In South Florida, Hurricane Andrew remains a benchmark that few have forgotten. The storm changed how Florida prepared for high winds and lashing rains.

The Destruction Hurricane Irma Caused in the Caribbean

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 12:37 PM PDT

Images show the extent of the devastation in the eastern Caribbean islands directly in the path of Hurricane Irma.

Caribbean, Florida, Patriots: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:15 PM PDT

Here's what you need to know at the end of the day.

Asia and Australia Edition: Hurricane Irma, North Korea, Amazon: Your Friday Briefing

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 01:50 PM PDT

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

California Today: California Today: Why College Football Is King in the San Joaquin Valley

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:44 AM PDT

Thursday: Fresno State's dedicated fans, violence in Sacramento, and the California Highway Patrol's dad jokes.

Equifax Says Cyberattack May Have Affected 143 Million Customers

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:34 PM PDT

Criminals gained access to certain files in the company's system from mid-May to July, according to an investigation by Equifax.

The Fake Americans Russia Created to Influence the Election

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:45 AM PDT

Posing as ordinary citizens on Facebook and building "warlists" of Twitter accounts, suspected Russian agents intervened last year in the American democratic process.

Trump Jr. Says He Wanted Russian Dirt to Determine Clinton’s ‘Fitness’ for Office

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 10:50 AM PDT

Investigators believe the president's son is crucial to understanding a June 2016 meeting between the Trump inner circle and a Kremlin-connected lawyer.

Trump Reaches Out to Make More Deals With Congressional Democrats

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 12:04 PM PDT

President Trump continued to wage peace with the opposition party, calling party leaders in hopes of finding more areas of agreement.

Senate Votes to Raise Debt Limit and Approves $15 Billion in Hurricane Relief

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:55 PM PDT

The Republican-led chamber reluctantly approved the new debt ceiling after the surprising deal reached by President Trump and the Democratic leadership on Wednesday.

News Analysis: To Allies’ Chagrin, Trump Swerves Left

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 07:29 PM PDT

Republican congressional leaders went into an Oval Office meeting on spending plans expecting a photo-op and walked away shellshocked.

Graydon Carter to End 25-Year Run as Vanity Fair’s Editor

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:09 PM PDT

When he steps down in December, Mr. Carter will leave the role that established him as a celebrity in his own right and a ringmaster of the glittery spheres of Hollywood, Washington and Manhattan media.

Amazon Is Planning a Second Headquarters With 50,000 Jobs

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 09:28 AM PDT

The online retail giant said it is seeking a location in North America for a new complex that would cost as much as $5 billion to build and operate.

Where It’s Made: Crayola Crayons

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Kick off the school year by taking a colorful 360 tour of the Crayola factory in Pennsylvania. See how crayons are shaped, sorted, labeled and packaged.

Paul Ryan on Taxes, DACA and Trump’s Deal With Democrats

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:12 AM PDT

During an interview with The New York Times at the inaugural TimesTalk D.C., Speaker Paul D. Ryan discussed his plan to pass tax reform legislation by the end of the year.

Ryan Says Trump Cut Deal With Democrats to Avoid Partisan Fight Over Hurricanes Aid

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 08:53 AM PDT

Speaker Paul D. Ryan said he understood President Trump's motivation for making a spending a deal with Democrats, but remained skeptical of the plan.

The Awakening of Colin Kaepernick

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 01:59 PM PDT

In college, Kaepernick began a journey that led him to his position as one of the most prominent, if divisive, social activists in sports.

They Thought the Monsoons Were Calm. Then Came the Deadly Floods.

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 12:39 PM PDT

Despite hard experience with monsoons, many in northern India say no warning came when the floodwaters started coursing last month. Now, the death toll is rising.

Attacked by Rotten Tomatoes

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:39 PM PDT

Hollywood says the website and its increasingly ubiquitous Tomatometer scores are hurting ticket sales. The site's editors say they are simply helping moviegoers.

It’s 10 P.M. Do You Know What Apps Your Children Are Using?

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 12:55 PM PDT

A brief primer on the apps, and their minefields, keeping teens and tweens glued to their phones.

Betsy DeVos Says She Will Rewrite Rules on Campus Sex Assault

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:32 PM PDT

The education secretary said in a speech that the Obama administration had gone too far and had forced colleges to deprive accused students of their rights.

For Teachers Working Through DACA, a Bittersweet Start to the School Year

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 06:22 AM PDT

When the Trump Administration canceled the program allowing them to hold their jobs, immigrants with teaching licenses suddenly faced an uncertain future.

Opening Arguments in Menendez Trial Focus on the Meaning of Friendship

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 04:00 PM PDT

The opening statements of the federal corruption case of Senator Robert Menendez centered on the question: What constitutes a permissible friendship with a politician?

U.S. Seeks U.N. Consent to Interdict North Korean Ships

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 07:16 PM PDT

The measure would fall short of a full blockade of the kind used in the Cuban missile crisis, but could set the stage for conflicts at sea.

Airstrikes on Syrian Military Sites Renew Focus on Chemical Weapons

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 01:56 PM PDT

The Syrian site was said to produce precision missiles and chemical weapons, which Syria had agreed to give up in 2013.

Montana Battles Wildfires Amid a Severe Drought

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:06 PM PDT

The fire season was extreme this year in Montana, and it is not over yet. Thousands of people have been evacuated, and two firefighters have died.

Trilobites: Why Bats Crash Into Buildings

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 11:00 AM PDT

Smooth, vertical plates — like those in skyscrapers and other human structures — can fool bats into thinking they are flying in open air, according to a new study.

Harvey and Irma, Married 75 Years, Marvel at the Storms Bearing Their Names

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:39 PM PDT

Harvey and Irma Schluter are 104 and 92 years old. Never before have two storms bearing their names followed each other.

On Pro Football: The No Fun League Tries to Loosen Up

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

In an effort to shed its reputation, the N.F.L. has instituted more lenient celebration rules. What will the players come up with?

Trilobites: Starting Fires to Unearth How Neanderthals Made Glue

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 08:03 AM PDT

Some 200,000 years ago, Neanderthals used tar to attach handles to tools and weapons. Archaeologists performed experiments to show how they could have made this adhesive.

Global Health: Infectious Mosquitoes Are Turning Up in New Regions

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 02:00 AM PDT

From Southern California to the South Pacific, reports of nonnative species are rising.

Explosion at Indiana Post Office Injures One

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 08:02 AM PDT

The F.B.I., which is leading the investigation, said that it had not yet determined whether the blast was an act of terrorism.

Ruby Chocolate Wants a Place at the Table With Dark, Milk and White

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 03:36 AM PDT

The Swiss company Barry Callebaut says it will market the pink confection to hedonistic young people. At least one chocolate expert is skeptical.

The Pour: From an Undervalued Region in France, New Energy, New Inspiration and Great Wines

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 01:14 PM PDT

A younger generation of winemakers has created reasons to care about Cahors.

U2 Offers ‘Songs of Experience’ to a World That’s on Fire

Posted: 06 Sep 2017 06:01 AM PDT

After putting the band's new album on pause to absorb the "shock" of the elections, the group is returning with songs that present joy as defiance.

One Nation Under a Movie Theater? It’s a Myth.

Posted: 07 Sep 2017 07:00 AM PDT

Hollywood wants us to think that its films are for everyone, but our critics say that was never true. Still, they see a way forward.