It’s All About the Grid

Billions of dollars in new U.S. funding won’t be enough

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Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony

The founder of the FTX crypto exchange was grilled by a federal prosecutor for a second day, just before both sides rested their case in the criminal fraud trial.

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This Town of Spiritualists Believes Death Does Not Exist

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Prosecutors End Flint Water Crisis Case Against Ex-Governor

Michigan prosecutors had charged former Gov. Rick Snyder with neglect of duty, but said appellate court rulings left them unable to pursue the case against him and 8 others.

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Tracing Treasures of Ancient Rome to a Village That Looted Its Own Heritage

Investigators say they have figured out how bronze statues from a shrine built 2,000 years ago in Asia Minor to venerate the emperors of Rome ended up in museums around the world.

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel.

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Joanna Merlin, Known for Her Work Both Onstage and Off, Dies at 92

Soon after appearing in the original Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” she began a new career as a prominent casting director.

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U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford

Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, and the United Automobile Workers union said they had reached a deal on a new contract similar to the one that the union reached with Ford.

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Mike Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

The former vice president said he would end his bid in a surprise announcement at a gathering of Jewish Republican donors. “It’s become clear to me that this is not my time,” he said.

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‘You Think of Dying at Any Time’

Gaza residents say Israeli airstrikes come mostly without warning and hit indiscriminately, leading to the feeling that death is imminent and inevitable.

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Trump Family Members Set to Testify at Civil Fraud Trial Next Week

Donald J. Trump’s two adult sons and daughter Ivanka are expected to take the witness stand starting on Wednesday. The former president is set to testify on Nov. 6.

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Hamas Has Stock of Food, Water and Fuel As Gazans Scrounge for It

Hamas has spent years stockpiling desperately needed fuel, food and medicine, as well as ammo and weapons, in the miles of tunnels it has carved out under Gaza.

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The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried

The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story.

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The Flatiron Building Will Be Converted Into Condos

The storied office building will receive a second life as home to roughly 40 residents, according to the owners.

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How Judges Restrain Trump: Gag Orders, Fines and Possible Jail Time

Courts have a variety of options to stop Donald J. Trump’s attacks on staff members and witnesses. The question is whether any of them will work.

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Justice Thomas’s R.V. Loan Was Forgiven, Senate Inquiry Finds

The justice failed to repay much, perhaps all, of the $267,230 loan. His benefactor wiped the slate clean, with ethical and potential tax consequences.

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California Slams San Francisco for ‘Egregious’ Barriers to Housing Construction

The city adopted a state-approved plan in January to build 82,000 new housing units in eight years. It’s already failing.

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This Is What Keeps My Eco-Anxiety in Check

The simple act of picking up trash, I’ve found, has an outsize effect on my worrying over climate change and ecological catastrophe.

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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Gets Driver’s License at 53

The former first minister, who resigned and quit as leader of the Scottish National Party before her arrest in June, said seeking a driver’s license at 53 had taken her out of her comfort zone.

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5 Takeaways from Argentina’s Election

Javier Milei, a libertarian economist often compared to Donald Trump, will face off against Sergio Massa, Argentina’s economy minister, in a runoff next month.

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Gavin Newsom Wants to Export California’s Climate Laws to the World

The Democratic governor is supercharging climate policy and eyeing a future White House run. But critics say some of his constituents could be left behind.

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Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans

Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress.

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What to Know About the 4 Food Additives Banned by California

The chemicals, found in everything from candy corn to sodas to tortillas, have been linked to a number of serious health issues.

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Nashville Chief’s Son Is Sought in Shooting of Two Officers

Chief John Drake of the Metropolitan Nashville Police confirmed that his estranged son, John C. Drake Jr., was the suspect in the shooting of two police officers in La Vergne, Tenn., on Saturday.

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A Fast and Easy Focaccia for Just a Bit of Baking

There’s something about putting together a dough, about measuring and kneading and waiting on a rise, that allows you to get out of your head.

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Peering Into A.I.’s Black Box, Who’s the Real Techno-Optimist? and Reading Ancient Scrolls With A.I.

New ways we’re understanding A.I. models, the musings of a billionaire venture capitalist, and the first word from an ancient scroll.

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How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?

After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses.

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Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show

It has been almost a year since his last women’s wear collection. Why? It’s an open book.

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Peering Into A.I.’s Black Box, Who’s the Real Techno-Optimist? and Reading Ancient Scrolls With A.I.

New ways we’re understanding A.I. models, the musings of a billionaire venture capitalist, and the first word from an ancient scroll.

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The Multimillion-Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry

The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment.

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In New Book, Romney Unloads on Fellow Republicans

The senator from Utah and 2012 presidential nominee is openly critical of the direction of his party. Here are some of his views on his colleagues and peers, past and present.

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Suspect in Subway Shoving Had Broken a Man’s Jaw Minutes Before

Officers were searching for the suspect, Sabir Jones, in Manhattan stations on Thursday. The woman he shoved was in critical condition.

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Ann Philbin, Who Remade L.A.’s Hammer Museum, to Step Down

In nearly 25 years at the helm, Philbin helped transform the museum and elevate its reputation, and left a mark on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles.

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The hope and hype of hydrogen

The most abundant element in the universe will play a crucial role in the green energy transition.

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Endangered Species Act to Lose 21 Species, but Not the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Officials held off on making a decision about the elusive bird, saying they still need to examine the evidence, including grainy video.

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Yellowstone Border Purchase Stops Gold Mine From Infringing on Bear Habitat

A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife.

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Buttery Roti, Velvety Avocado Pasta and Chewy Chow Fun

Carbs of all kinds for sandwiching, swiping and swirling.

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‘Big Jim’ and Babydog Go to Washington?

The debt-ridden, party-flipping governor of struggling West Virginia is running for the Senate. Is D.C. ready for Jim Justice (and his beloved bulldog)?

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In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes

Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power.

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Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?

Ian Graham helped transform Liverpool from a faded giant into soccer’s most cutting-edge club. Now he wants to do the same for everyone else.

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Llamas Are Loved in New England, as Pets, Guards and More

To owners in the Northeast, the animals can put on quite a show — and do a lot more.

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Get Ready for the ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse This Saturday

The moon will slip in front of the sun, leaving a fiery orange rim in the sky that will be visible for just a few minutes.

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A New Law Unites Northern Ireland — in Outrage

Catholics and Protestants alike say a commission created by the British Parliament to handle hundreds of sectarian crimes will do little to heal old wounds.

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Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in Sam Bankman-Fried Trial, Says He Made ‘Terrible Mistakes’

Mr. Bankman-Fried’s lawyers sought to poke holes in Ms. Ellison’s testimony, but her account remained largely consistent.

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What it would mean to treat Hamas like ISIS

The rules of war are quite explicit about what has to happen.

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Solar Eclipse 2023: When, Where and How to Watch

The so-called “ring of fire” will grace the skies of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday.

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Mary Lou Retton Crowdfunded Her Medical Debt, Like Many Thousands of Others

But unlike the Olympic gymnast, most people don’t raise enough money to cover their costs.

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Santos Faces New Expulsion Push by Onetime Allies: N.Y. Republicans

Six G.O.P. freshmen from New York said they would move to oust Representative George Santos amid new charges. But any vote faces a daunting threshold.

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How the Left Is Reacting to the Hamas Atrocities

Readers respond to columns by Bret Stephens and Thomas L. Friedman. Also: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy; gender inequality; Donald Trump’s harangues.

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Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’

In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she misled lenders at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request.

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Kevin Phillips, 82, Dies; Political Analyst Predicted G.O.P. Resurgence

A conservative mastermind of the race-based “Southern strategy,” he later, as a writer, had second thoughts after assessing income inequality under three Republican presidents.

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Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party Leader, Vows to Rebuild Britain Amid Protest

Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition, brushed off an unexpected onstage protest to make a pitch that his party could rebuild the country after 13 years of Conservative rule.

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Caroline Ellison Testifies Against Sam Bankman-Fried, Blaming Him for Crimes

Ms. Ellison, who also dated Mr. Bankman-Fried, is the government’s star witness in the criminal fraud trial of the founder of the FTX crypto exchange.

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The Big Nobel Prize Winners Were Short and Fast

The awards for physics and chemistry were a reminder that the most important processes in nature unfold on a scale divorced from everyday human affairs.

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A clash at the border between Israel and Lebanon adds to fears of a multi-front battle.

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Skeletons of 1918 Flu Victims Reveal Clues About Who Was Likely to Die

While a narrative emerged that the pandemic indiscriminately struck the young and healthy, new evidence suggests that frail young adults were most vulnerable.

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For Israelis, Scale of Tragedy Starts to Set In

The feeling of shock among Israelis over the attack by Hamas and the obvious intelligence failure that allowed it to happen is compounding the fear of what might yet be to come.

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The New Plant Keepers

A cadre of creative types now cares for the hundreds of thousands of corporate plants in New York City, one leaf at a time.

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Sunday Calls for Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

With some lighter fare for the week: Priya Krishna’s new coconut saag, a French-y sous-chef salad and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

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Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building

At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration.

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A Dazzling Art Collection, Hiding in Plain Sight

New York City’s sprawling public health care system contains one of the largest public art collections in the country.

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Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms

Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski.

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Afghanistan Earthquakes Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say

Two 6.3-magnitude quakes were followed by several large aftershocks, devastating entire villages in the western part of the country.

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Hamas’s Control of Gaza Must End Now

Peace can soon follow, as it did after the Yom Kippur War.

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Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins

As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response.

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Teen Charged With Murder in Stabbing of 13-Year-Old on Staten Island Bus

The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was in custody after the killing, which occurred during an argument that the police said might have been gang-related.

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Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber

The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees.

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Strong U.S. Job Growth Shows Economy Is Defying Challenges

The labor market is providing solid income growth, even as inflated prices frustrate consumers.

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U.A.W., Citing Progress in Talks, Holds Off Expanding Strikes

The United Automobile Workers said on Friday it had secured an important concession from General Motors regarding the contracts of workers at battery factories.

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The M.T.A. Is No Longer Broke. Now It Must Make Riders Happy.

For as long as many New Yorkers can remember, the M.T.A. has needed more money. Now its budget is finally whole, and the pressure for good service is on.

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Pope Francis Warns on Climate Change

Naming and shaming the countries and industries he sees as bad actors.

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Trump Seeks Dismissal of Federal Election Case, Claiming Immunity

Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a judge to throw out charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that a president could not be criminally prosecuted for official acts.

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Jon Fosse Receives Nobel Prize in Literature

Long a favorite to receive the award, Fosse has found acclaim for work that explores mortality and religion, and radiates serenity.

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Protests to Egypt’s Presidential Elections Grow as Sisi Announces Campaign

Voters will chose a leader in December. It will likely be President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, though with the economy in dire straits, protests are gaining momentum.

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Disability Rights

The arguments focused on whether the activist, Deborah Laufer, has the right to sue a Maine hotel, even though she did not plan to stay there.

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Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low

Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.”

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Spotify Gave Subscribers Music and Podcasts. Next: Audiobooks.

A year after adding à la carte sales of audiobooks, Spotify is offering paying subscribers 15 hours of books a month.

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Greenland Indigenous Women Demand Compensation for Involuntary IUDs

A group of Indigenous women in Greenland say Danish doctors inserted intrauterine devices without their consent. They are now seeking damages from the Danish government.

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‘Elemental’ Morphs From Flop to Hit, Raising Questions Along the Way

The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release strategy.

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Here’s How Many Votes Kevin McCarthy Needs to Survive

The number will depend on how many House members show up to vote.

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Supreme Court Skeptical in That Could Hobble Consumer Watchdog

The justices heard a challenge to the way Congress funded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau but seemed persuaded that it was constitutional.

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UN Approves Kenya’s Mission to Stabilize Haiti

Kenyan security forces are expected to head to Haiti for a year to combat gang violence that has killed thousands.

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Ethnic Serbs in Northern Kosovo Feel ‘Trapped’ by Politics

A deadly gunfight in a Kosovar village raised worries that the troubled Balkan region would be plunged into another conflict, with confusion and fear running high among residents. “I’d like to know who runs this place,” a mechanic said.

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Horace Ové, Pioneering Black Filmmaker in Britain, Dies at 86

His feature-length film, “Pressure,” mapped the struggles of Black Britons in an era of unyielding racism. He was knighted in 2022.

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Book Review: ‘How to Say Babylon,’ by Safiya Sinclair

In “How to Say Babylon,” Safiya Sinclair recalls her ascetic Jamaican upbringing and the literature that opened up her world.

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How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change

Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing.

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Against the Wall, McCarthy Does the Right Thing

At the last possible moment, Kevin McCarthy earned some credit for keeping the government open. But not a lot of credit.

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In Poland, Supporters of Opposition March in Warsaw Ahead of Key Election

The fate of democracy and aid for Ukraine undergird the October vote, which will decide whether the governing Law and Justice party secures an unprecedented third term in a row.

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A Pretty Perfect Pollo Asado

Marinated all afternoon, placed on the grill an hour before sunset and served with warm tortillas, rice and beans, hot sauce and lime wedges.

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