Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84

He won the Daytona 500 four times, but his fistfight with Bobby Allison at a televised race “put NASCAR on the nationwide map.”

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her.

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Can Stony Brook University Balance Equity and Ambition?

Stony Brook University, one of two state schools designated as flagships, has aggressively fund-raised and recruited students.

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A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to fete their evening-wear collaboration.

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Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases

Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States in September.

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Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision

Donald Trump’s former fixer had sought an early end to court supervision after his 2018 campaign finance conviction. He enlisted the help of Google Bard.

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East Palestine Residents Still Waiting for Biden Visit

The White House has said that Mr. Biden still plans to visit the site of a toxic derailment in February. But his absence feels like disrespect to many people in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Chess Federation Fines Player Over Her ‘Sports Shoes’

The Dutch chess player, who received an official warning, said she did not intend to violate the dress code when she wore her canvas Burberry sneakers at a chess championship in Uzbekistan.

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Share the Random Act of Kindness You Saw While Traveling

Travel can be a gift that connects us in ways that surpass language barriers and cultural differences. At this time of year, in the spirit of gratitude, we want to hear your stories.

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Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

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National Association of Realtors Loses Its Grip on Real Estate Industry

The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits and sexual harassment allegations, and real estate agents are now looking for alternatives.

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Amp Fiddler, Versatile Keyboardist, Singer and Mentor, Dies at 65

A mainstay of Detroit’s soul, funk and electronic music scenes, he also offered guidance to young hip-hop and electronic music aspirants, notably J Dilla.

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Public Letter Defends Depardieu After Assault Allegations

In a public letter, dozens of actors, directors and other celebrities said he was the victim of a “lynching,” as he faces allegations of sex crimes.

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After Nashville School Shooting, Parents Push for Gun Control Action

A group of parents reeling from a mass shooting at their children’s private Christian school believed no one was in a better position to persuade the G.O.P. to enact limited gun control.

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Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.

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Upper West Side Friends Remain Close After Near-Eviction

At 86, Sheila Sullivan remains the star of her own show, with Tina Dupuy as her enthusiastic sidekick.

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In Campus Protests Over Gaza, Echoes of Outcry Over Vietnam

The war in Vietnam ignited a protest movement that helped define a generation. Is the war between Israel and Hamas doing the same thing?

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Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, a Gift to Whoever’s in Charge of Breakfast

“Stop what you are doing and MAKE THIS.”

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Claudine Gay Turmoil Forces Harvard’s Secretive ‘Corporation’ Into Spotlight

Harvard’s powerful board has backed its president and said little else, yet a member privately said “generational change” may be needed.

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‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

The director’s portrait of the Italian racecar impresario roars to life on the road, but home is a torment. Adam Driver stars with Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley.

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When Social Security Becomes a Debt Collector

Every year, the agency tries to claw back billions in overpaid benefits — including from children who are unaware their parents collected money on their behalf.

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Sofia Boutella Talks ‘Rebel Moon’ and Madonna

Often playing a baddie in action films, she wasn’t sure she was ready to star. As a veteran dancer, she rather liked being an apprentice.

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Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Pad Thai Diplomacy at MoMA PS1

The artist’s midcareer survey at MoMA PS1 demonstrates the impotence of contemporary art to heal social ills.

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A Timeline of Claudine Gay as Harvard’s President

On the job for less than six months, Dr. Gay has come under criticism over the Middle East war and her academic record.

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DeSantis Says Trump’s Indictments ‘Sucked Out All the Oxygen’ From Primary

Ron DeSantis seemed to acknowledge that the former president’s legal woes were making it harder for his rivals to break through in the Republican primary.

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Giuliani Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Rudolph Giuliani filed papers in federal bankruptcy court in New York, listing debts including big legal fees, unpaid taxes and the $148 million a jury ordered him to pay two Georgia election workers.

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Bellevue Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program Is Under NY State Scrutiny

The Health Dept. is looking into the public hospital’s use of unlicensed technicians during some bariatric surgeries.

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Wildfires, Flooding, Upheavals: Travel in 2023

For many travelers and local residents who rely on tourism dollars, this year was an ‘annus horribilis,’ with disasters, upheavals and unparalleled weather events devastating top travel destinations across the globe.

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What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels

Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone?

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Tenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time

The museum has shared the stories of immigrants and migrants who lived in New York City in the 19th and 20th centuries for nearly four decades. For the first time, a Black family’s apartment will be included.

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Three Canapé Recipes for Your Next Holiday Party

Yann Nury shares his recipes for three festive hors d’oeuvres: caviar tater tots, grilled-cheese wedges and beef tartare bites.

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Cord Jefferson on ‘American Fiction’

The Emmy-winning writer and former journalist drew on personal experience for his feature debut, a layered sendup of race and hypocrisy in the book and film worlds.

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Snakes, Spores and Sewage: Life in the N.Y.C. Neighborhood ‘the Hole’

The small neighborhood on the border of Brooklyn and Queens has a colorful history but an uncertain future because of climate change.

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Jeff Koons Killed Her Review

The decision by an arts journal to allow the famous artist to veto a historian’s essay about his work created “a chilling effect on the critical culture,” a journalism expert said.

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In Puerto Rico, Finding a Way Back to ‘Perfect Beach’

On the spectacular northern coast of Puerto Rico, a writer’s favorite stretch of golden sand beckoned, but getting there legally would take some creativity.

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Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud

The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power.

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A Shock for Many Retirees: Social Security Benefits Can Be Taxed

When older Americans earn above a certain income level, they are often taken aback to find they owe federal income taxes on their benefits.

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Ask These 11 Money Questions Before Moving In With Your Partner

What would you do if you won the lottery? How do we stop having this same fight about money? And much more.

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Street Style at Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week

Welcome to Miami, where sidewalks seem like catwalks when the art world arrives for annual fairs in December.

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Alvin Ailey Presents Premieres by Garner and Roxas-Dobrish

As part of its New York City Center season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presents premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish.

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NOAA’s Arctic Report Card for 2023

Observations from researchers and residents, published annually in a report by NOAA, reveal a region grappling with rapid change.

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Revisits His ‘Illusion of Suffering’ on Broadway

The “Appropriate” playwright has teamed up with the actors Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll and the director Lila Neugebauer for the play’s Broadway debut. “Everybody onstage is a political statement,” he says.

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Harvard President’s Future Uncertain as Board Convenes

Claudine Gay, the university’s president, received support from the faculty, including a group of Black faculty members who urged Harvard’s leadership to defend her.

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Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Is Immune From Prosecution

The request was unusual in two ways: Jack Smith asked the justices to rule before an appeals court acted, and he urged them to move with exceptional speed.

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Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Misses Court Date, Raising Alarm Among Supporters

The Russian opposition leader had been scheduled to appear before a district court via a video link on Monday. His spokeswoman said his allies had not heard from him for more than five days.

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Cozy Retreats for a Winter Getaway

Not everyone wants to rocket down a mountain on skis. But hot chocolate by a warm fire in a snug inn is another story. Here are six hotels in snowy settings.

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Chicken on Bread in Sauce in a Skillet

Elemental comfort cooking.

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Pennsylvania Governor and Senator Denounce Antisemitism at Rally

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senator Bob Casey joined a rally in a show of solidarity with Jews after the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s president.

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In Los Angeles, the ‘Coroner to the Stars’ Has the Last Word

There is no medical examiner’s office in the world like the one in Los Angeles County, where investigations of sudden celebrity deaths come with the territory.

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Migrant Children Are a Crisis for the U.S. Coast Guard

When detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at sea, even children fleeing violence have no right to asylum — and often face an uncertain fate.

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Frustrated by Washington, Pro-Palestinian Activists Take Their Fight to City Hall

Cease-fire activists hope that city council resolutions will send a message to the White House. One problem: local officials have little power.

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Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.

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Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024 Is Peach Fuzz

Will it catch fire the way millennial pink did?

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A ‘Green Glacier’ Is Dismantling the Great Plains

The spare but overpowering landscape celebrated by Willa Cather is one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet.

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Flute

The flute is one of the more overlooked instruments in jazz, but it’s been making an impact on improvised music for more than 50 years. Let 10 experts take you on a guided tour.

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Sean Combs Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003 in Lawsuit

In the complaint, an unnamed woman says she was flown from the Detroit area to New York on a private plane and gang-raped in a recording studio. Mr. Combs denied the allegations.

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‘Modern Love Podcast’: I Married My Subway Crush

Zoe Fishman had a strong feeling that the man she nicknamed her “subway crush” was the love of her life. But what she couldn’t predict was the devastating way she would lose him.

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Platform Sells Artists’ Pieces You Won’t Find at Art Basel

Jewelry, puzzles and hoodies are just some items that have been sold on Platform since the online retailer of artworks and prints started offering artist-designed products.

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Cremas, Coquito and Other Holiday Rum-Based Drinks

For many in the islands, it’s not the Christmas season without cremas, coquito and other milky rum-based drinks.

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The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading

The Book Review’s daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023.

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The Insurrection Act Has to Go

The Insurrection Act is deeply flawed, and the possibility of a second Trump presidency makes its defects terrifyingly clear.

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We Aren’t Failing Trans Kids by Giving Them the Freedom to Choose

The panic over transgender children is driven by the fear that they’ll regret transitioning. But freedom to make mistakes is core to being human.

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The Longer This Cake Soaks, the Better It Is

The faint bitterness of Thai tea gets absorbed into tres leches, checking the sweetness, so it’s just enough.

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Is Sean Combs’s Empire at Risk After Sexual Assault Suits?

The music mogul has been celebrated as a transformative force in hip-hop, but fallout from new accusations of abuse has impacted some business relationships and his legacy.

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The 10 Best Books of 2023

The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s standout fiction and nonfiction.

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Thief in Australia Steals Truck With 10,000 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

A woman thought she was stealing a van. She got thousands of doughnuts as well.

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