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“Las Vegas, Harvey Weinstein, Spain: Your Thursday Evening Briefing” plus 41 more NYT

“Las Vegas, Harvey Weinstein, Spain: Your Thursday Evening Briefing” plus 41 more NYT

Las Vegas, Harvey Weinstein, Spain: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 03:05 PM PDT

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

Asia and Australia Edition: Las Vegas, Gun Control, North Korea: Your Friday Briefing

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 03:44 PM PDT

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

Las Vegas Shooting: N.R.A. Supports New Rules on ‘Bump Stock’ Devices

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 12:31 PM PDT

The gun lobby group on Thursday called for tougher rules on the kind of device used by the Las Vegas gunman to convert a weapon to fire rapidly.

As Bump Stock Demand Surges, Retailers Remove the Product From Websites

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 01:35 PM PDT

Although consumers clamored for the firearm attachment used by the Las Vegas gunman, Walmart and Cabela's stripped the item from their online stores.

Republicans Open to Banning ‘Bump Stocks’ Used in Massacre

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 06:22 AM PDT

After resisting any gun legislation for decades, Republican lawmakers say they will examine the kits used in Las Vegas to turn rifles into rapid-firing weapons.

Stephen Paddock Chased Gambling’s Payouts and Perks

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 10:42 AM PDT

Stephen Paddock was well known to casino hosts: He would sit at video poker machines for hours, often wagering more than $100 a hand, and sometimes winning tens of thousands.

Decades of Sexual Harassment Accusations Against Harvey Weinstein

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 03:21 PM PDT

An investigation by The New York Times found allegations stretching back to 1990 about Mr. Weinstein's treatment of women in Hollywood.

Harvey Weinstein Harassment Accusations: Reaction and Roundup

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:53 PM PDT

The women who spoke out publicly about the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein quickly won praise on Twitter for coming forward.

For Many on Puerto Rico, the Most Coveted Item is a Plane Ticket Out

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:38 PM PDT

With life on their island still badly disrupted two weeks after Hurricane Maria, thousands of Puerto Ricans are joining a rush to leave. Many of them say it will be for good.

Hurricane Damage in Puerto Rico Leads to Fears of Drug Shortages Nationwide

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 05:33 AM PDT

Two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, manufacturers are rushing to get their plants on the island back on line to avoid production problems.

White House Asks Congress for $29 Billion in Hurricane Aid

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 05:15 PM PDT

The administration asked lawmakers to approve more relief for Puerto Rico and other areas battered by hurricanes and to shore up the federal flood insurance program.

Trump Approves Broad Strategy on Iran, but No Decision Yet on Scrapping Nuclear Deal

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:37 PM PDT

President Trump has been expected to withdraw certification of the nuclear deal since he declared at the United Nations General Assembly that the agreement was "embarrassing to the United States."

News Analysis: For Tillerson, Diplomatic Breakthrough With Trump Proves Elusive

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 12:41 PM PDT

Even if he stays, the secretary of state has become a wounded figure, his credibility diminished by his rift with the president.

In Shift, Justice Dept. Says Law Doesn’t Bar Transgender Discrimination

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 03:21 PM PDT

The move was the Trump administration's latest contraction of the Obama-era approach to civil rights enforcement.

Op-Ed Contributor: Guns Aren’t a Bulwark Against Tyranny. The Rule of Law Is.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 11:21 AM PDT

Proponents of gun ownership argue that they are critical for self-defense and protection from government. Neither claim holds up.

Op-Ed Columnist: Repeal the Second Amendment

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 12:21 AM PDT

It sounds like political Mission Impossible. But it's the only meaningful way to stop the killing.

Op-Ed Contributor: The Resistance Is Hungry

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 12:21 AM PDT

Since Donald Trump's election, many have boycotted and protested. Me? I'm cooking.

Op-Ed Columnist: Trump’s Scandals, a List

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 05:09 AM PDT

It just keeps growing.

An Appraisal: Kazuo Ishiguro, a Nobel Winner Whose Characters Are Caught Between Worlds

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 11:31 AM PDT

In his disparate novels, Ishiguro is a uniter, a conferrer of calm, rather than a divider.

Deadly Ambush of Green Berets in Niger Belies a ‘Low-Risk’ Mission

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:49 PM PDT

The deaths of three Special Forces troops raised questions about how they assess threats, as well as about their oversight, Pentagon officials said.

In Targeting Political Groups, I.R.S. Crossed Party Lines

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:32 PM PDT

A federal watchdog investigating the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups said the agency also scrutinized liberal organizations.

House Passes Budget Blueprint, Taking Step Toward Tax Overhaul

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:49 PM PDT

The approval of the budget blueprint is critical to Republicans' hopes of remaking the tax code even if Democrats are unified in opposition.

Spanish Court Moves to Pre-empt Catalan Independence Declaration

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 08:56 AM PDT

The country's constitutional court blocked a session of the regional Parliament scheduled to take place on Monday.

Payday Lending Faces Tough New Restrictions by Consumer Agency

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:08 PM PDT

New rules announced Thursday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could largely eliminate short-term, high-interest loans to working-class Americans.

Why Some Scars From the Recession May Never Vanish

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 01:26 PM PDT

The downturn wiped out jobs that haven't come back, a worrying sign for future recessions. But economists aren't certain even a strong economy will solve the problem.

Iraq Claims Victory in ISIS’ Last Urban Stronghold

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 09:43 AM PDT

With the fall of Hawija, the militants' foothold has been reduced to a shrinking area along the Euphrates River in Iraq and substantial territory across the border in Syria.

Minsk Journal: How Europe’s Last Dictatorship Became a Tech Hub

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 07:40 AM PDT

Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is home to more than 30,000 tech workers, and many of them are creating mobile apps used across the world.

Edward Heath Would Have Faced Sex Abuse Inquiry, Say U.K. Police

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 09:57 AM PDT

The police said their investigation did not draw any conclusions about "the likely guilt or innocence" of the former prime minister, who died in 2005.

Ai Weiwei, Once and Future New Yorker, Barnstorms Through the Boroughs

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 12:52 PM PDT

With the refugee crisis on his mind, and the city as backdrop, the media-minded dissident is building 300 public art installations.

On Baseball: M.L.B. Spoiler Alert: Here’s What Will Happen in the Playoffs

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 08:24 AM PDT

Tyler Kepner takes a look into his crystal ball to see how each series might play out.

The Culture Issue: Letters of Recommendation: ‘Twin Peaks,’ Screaming Karaoke and More

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:00 AM PDT

Six writers on their favorite cultural experiences of 2017.

How to Get and Keep a Bartender’s Attention

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 08:15 AM PDT

How should I tip? What's the best way to order a drink? How can I get the bartender's attention without being obnoxious?

7 Fall Foliage Destinations Offering More Than Just Pretty Leaves

Posted: 29 Sep 2017 09:45 AM PDT

Eight destinations spanning the continental United States that offer pretty trees — and a lot more to fill up a perfect autumn weekend trip.

Are You a Hair-Twirler, Nail-Biter or Knuckle-Cracker?

Posted: 15 Sep 2017 07:29 AM PDT

Almost everybody has some kind of tic, and the degree to which you engage in them is a barometer of your peace of mind.

Pink Quietly Became Pop Royalty. Here’s How She Made It Last.

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 07:31 AM PDT

Nearly 20 years after her debut, she's never faded away. Instead, she's steadily sold music, has had four No. 1 hits and now a new album, "Beautiful Trauma."

Art Review: MoMA Plunges Headfirst Into Fashion

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 06:32 AM PDT

With its first exhibition since 1944 on clothing design, the Museum of Modern Art gives the Met's Costume Institute some healthy competition.

Fiction: In ‘Manhattan Beach,’ Jennifer Egan Sets a Crime Story on the Waterfront

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 02:00 AM PDT

A missing father, an underworld boss and a female diver at the Brooklyn Naval Yards anchor the Pulitzer winner's first novel since "A Visit From the Goon Squad."

By the Book: Roz Chast: By the Book

Posted: 05 Oct 2017 02:00 AM PDT

The author of, most recently, "Going Into Town," enjoys listening to audiobooks while working on a craft project like embroidering: "My idea of a really good time."

Trilobites: Slow and Steady, a Tortoise Is Winning Its Race With Extinction

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 02:05 AM PDT

The Burmese Star Tortoise was called functionally extinct by ecologists, but a captive breeding program in Myanmar has saved it, a study says.

Saunas May Be Good for Blood Pressure

Posted: 03 Oct 2017 01:58 PM PDT

A Finnish study suggests that regular sauna visits can reduce the risk for high blood pressure.

Tech We’re Using: Documenting Sports With Tech, or It Didn’t Happen

Posted: 04 Oct 2017 08:03 PM PDT

John Branch, a sports reporter for The Times, tells how tech has transformed sports into an industry with a culture of immediacy and visual documentation.

Hiking Mountains, Gladly, With a Marine Turned Fund Manager

Posted: 02 Oct 2017 04:20 PM PDT

Wesley R. Gray, the quantitative investing guru who wants to "get rid of the human," gets dozens of financial professionals to trek miles for time with him.

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