The NFL v. Kaepernick. Plus: Brexit and the hard border in Ireland, and a brief history of American presidential campaign announcements—and what they signal.
Where the now-declared national emergency goes from here. Plus Mike Pence snubs American allies in Warsaw, why Twitter is still pretty bad, and more
Why Amazon pulled the plug on its New York City HQ2 expansion. Plus what it’s like to go back to school after a shooting, Andrew McCabe on unsettling encounters with the president, and more
How some corporate landlords fleeced renters after the U.S. foreclosure crisis. Plus: Trump’s shutdown strategy this time around, Steven Soderbergh’s ‘crackpot theory’ on moviegoing, and more
Does it mean “clearing” the president? Does it mean one more spree of indictments, a devastating final report? Plus how global warming will turn NYC into Arkansas, phone apps that record your every (phone) move, and more
Grammy-night winners: Childish Gambino, who wasn't even there; Drake, who criticized the show; and Lady Gaga, who returned to her old-school performance antics. Plus: the women in science's footnotes
It’s not compromising Facebook photos destroying top Virginia Democrats. Plus Bernie Sanders is nearly ready to give it another go, U.S.-South Korea, remembering John Dingell, and more
Jeff Bezos accuses the National Enquirer of “extortion and blackmail.” Plus more on the Green New Deal, a way to slow mosquitoes, the man who survived 16 bullets, and more
Political speeches may be mostly performance, but the issues discussed touch many. Plus New York cracks down on restaurants serving food and drink containing CBD.
Political beliefs may derive from a biological propensity to feel physical disgust. Plus the day of the second State of the Union has finally come, and a city aiming to be the first in America to ban face-recognition technology
The Democrat Ralph Northam digs in his heels despite scandal. Plus from TheFacebook.com to Facebook in 15 years, Democrats get excited about taxes, shrinking Chinatowns, and more
The white exodus from the sport. Plus infrastructure woes, the case for another Brexit vote, and more
Michael Bloomberg builds up a powerful political operation. Plus the race to monetize a viral Instagram post, when Black English is misunderstood, and more
Record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest. Plus the lingering effects of the shutdown, Venezuela’s migrant crisis, and more
A FaceTime bug had allowed iPhone users to eavesdrop on some calls before they're answered. Plus why humans are less violent than apes, getting white Christians to address race, and more
But is a comprehensive U.S.-China trade pact impossible? Plus another hellish week for attempted Brexit-ing, an ex-Starbucks CEO contemplates a 2020 run as an independent, the best films at Sundance, and more
Federal workers will get paid again. Plus another Trump associate is indicted, ugly-food drama, what to read and watch this weekend, and more
Venezuela’s political turmoil is cascading. Plus the Estonian town that could spark a geopolitical crisis, where Amazon returns finally end up, and more
The director Bryan Singer has been trailed by accusations of sexual misconduct for decades. Plus questioning theories of extraterrestrial life, women’s restroom lines, hagfish slime, and more
At least 409,000 educators have gone on strike over the past year. Plus putting millions behind a push for 2020 Democrats to support impeachment, 2019 Oscar nominations, and more