Tracking severe storms across the South: At least 2 killed in Alabama

The threat of possible tornadoes, strong winds and hail in parts of Alabama and Mississippi persisted early Wednesday as a line of storms that loomed over the region for much of Tuesday is expected to weaken as it moves east.

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Deaths From Substance Abuse Rose Sharply Among Older Americans in 2020

In the pandemic’s first year, death rates linked to alcohol and drugs climbed among seniors as lockdowns and isolation spread.

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Herschel Walker described himself as living in Texas during a campaign speech. He's running for Senate in Georgia

Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, facing renewed and growing questions about his residency in the final week of the runoff campaign, described himself during a campaign speech in January as living in Texas and said he decided to run for Georgia's Senate seat while at his Texas "home," according to a CNN KFile review of his campaign speeches.

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In Georgia, Walker’s Pace in the Finish Worries Republican Allies

The Senate candidate’s performance in the final days of the runoff campaign has Republicans airing frustrations. But no one is counting him out yet.

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John le Carré’s Letters Show the Author at His Witty, Erudite and Pugilistic Best

“A Private Life,” a collection of correspondence spanning much of his life, offers a fresh look at his brilliance — and his contradictions

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The Willows Inn Closes After Abuse Allegations and Lawsuits

The world-famous restaurant on a Washington State island has been donated to a nonprofit, a year after a Times report on harassment and discrimination.

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Snap demands employees work in office 80% of the time starting early next year

Snapchat's parent company is asking workers to return to the office 80% of the time, or the equivalent of four days a week, beginning early next year, in the latest sign of tech employees receiving less flexibility nearly three years after the pandemic took hold and amid a wave of industry cost cutting.

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As Mauna Loa Erupts, Officials Warn of Air Hazards

Some residents chose to stay in a shelter after the volcanic eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii. There were no reports of mandatory evacuations.

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AMC Networks CEO steps down after less than three months

AMC Networks is looking for a new CEO.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Delay Broadway Closing After Sales Spike

Last week was the highest-grossing in the show’s 35-year history.

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The Latest on the FTX Crisis

The collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency companies, is still sending shock waves through the crypto world.

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Negative attack ads dominate airwaves in Georgia a week out from runoff between Warnock and Walker

Waves of bitter attack ads are dominating Georgia's airwaves as the runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker enters its final week.

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These Young Workers Are ‘Romanticizing’ the Return to Office

As many others chafe against employer mandates, creators on TikTok —  some new to the work force — are trying to show that the office can be fun.

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Bob Iger holds town hall for the first time since returning as Disney CEO

Bob Iger is returning to the Disney kingdom he reigned over for 15 years.

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How Would You Feel About a 100-Year-Old Doctor?

We should mandate periodic competency assessments for physicians after a certain age.

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First-time Black Friday shoppers share stories

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Did You Quit Your Job in the Last Year? We Want to Hear About It.

We are specifically interested in hearing from parents, people whose relationships were affected and those who quit because of burnout.

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How JCPenney plans to win back shoppers

Marc Rosen didn't flinch when he was offered the top job at JCPenney last year.

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Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs

President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation.

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Schiff says January 6 committee will decide what goes in the final report 'in a collaborative manner'

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who also sits on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, said Sunday that he doesn't believe the committee's upcoming report would focus almost entirely on Donald Trump.

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Roman Coins Thought for Centuries to Be Fakes Get a Fresh Appraisal

New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic.

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The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle

In New York City Ballet’s production this year, the children, most of them new to the show, are back to normal. Pint-size, that is.

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The 10 Best Books of 2022: An Event Announcing Our List

On Nov. 29 at The Times Center in New York City, Times readers are invited to be the first to find out which books we’ve selected as the year’s best.

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Frontier Airlines no longer has a customer service phone line

Customers who need flight information or want to make changes to travel plans can no longer call Frontier Airlines and speak to an agent, the company confirmed to CNN Saturday.

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Mexico’s World Cup History: An Unlucky Seven

El Tri has advanced out of the group stage in seven straight World Cups. It is only then that the problems start.

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This Country’s Top Judges Were All Foreigners. Now They’re Gone.

The president’s suspension of five jurists in the Pacific nation of Kiribati highlights the outsize role noncitizen judges play in the region.

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It’s Time, Again, for My Brother Kevin

We’re as close as ever but still far apart.

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One Last Public Party at the Jane Hotel

Patrons braved the cold to celebrate the final night the ballroom was open to the public before it becomes a private club.

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Saluting in Solidarity

As employees in tech face layoffs, an emoji meets its moment.

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A Migrant’s Desperate Day Chasing Work at the World Cup

Qatar’s preparations for soccer’s biggest championship created years of jobs for foreign migrants. But now that’s it is here, the work has dried up.

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Meet the House Republicans Who Will Wield Power in the New Congress

The G.O.P. lawmakers in line to chair key committees have made it clear they will prioritize investigations of the Biden administration.

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Trump’s Latest Dinner Guest: Nick Fuentes, White Supremacist

The former president’s table for four at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday also included Kanye West, whose antisemitic statements have made him an entertainment-industry outcast.

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‘Goncharov’: The Fake Scorcese Film You Haven’t Seen — Or Have You?

Tumblr is obsessed with the mafia film “Goncharov.” The problem is it isn’t real.

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The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle

In New York City Ballet’s production this year, the children, most of them new to the show, are back to normal. Pint-size, that is.

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Vehicle driving the wrong way in Chicago causes high-speed crash, killing occupants

A car speeding down a Chicago street in the wrong direction Wednesday slammed into several other vehicles at an intersection, killing its two occupants and injuring 16 people, including seven children, police said.

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Iran’s Football Team Has Already Won

It doesn’t really matter what happens on the pitch.

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Couple's dream of adoption crushed

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Lawmakers Back Bill to Enshrine Abortion Rights in France’s Constitution

The bill, which developed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, may face opposition in France’s Senate and would have to be approved in a referendum.

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Evan Mock Is Having the Best Time

After a childhood of surfing and skateboarding on Oahu’s North Shore, the “Gossip Girl” star, party-circuit fixture and friend to many brands is making waves on the island of Manhattan.

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Crypto Firm FTX’s Ownership of a U.S. Bank Raises Questions

Through a subsidiary, FTX invested $11.5 million in the parent company of Farmington State Bank, which has a single branch and, until this year, just three employees.

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NFL Sends Sunday Ticket Talks With Apple and Google Into Overtime

Talks for Sunday Ticket are expected to spill into next year, as Apple faces increased competition from Google for the league’s last available TV rights.

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Rep. Mary Peltola seeks to thwart Sarah Palin's political comeback again as Alaska tabulates ranked choice voting results

Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, the Democrat who won a special election that sent her to Congress this summer, could once again thwart former Gov. Sarah Palin's bid for a political comeback on Wednesday.

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Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates Abortion Ban After Six Weeks of Pregnancy

The decision reverses a lower-court ruling last week that had said the ban was unconstitutional.

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Woman shoots attempted carjacker in head

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Honey Dijon Steps Up From Dance Music’s Underground

The D.J. and producer has been a force in house music for over two decades. Tapped by Beyoncé and Madonna, and releasing her own LP, her career is kicking into another gear.

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How One Jewish Group’s Tweet Surveillance Uncovered a Synagogue Plot

The Community Security Initiative of the UJA-Federation of New York sounded the alarm that set off the manhunt that ended in two arrests.

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Get ready for the most expensive holiday travel season ever

For travelers getting ready to make their first holiday trips since before the pandemic: prepare for sticker shock.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United Part Ways ‘By Mutual Agreement’

The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.

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Judge sets October 2023 trial for New York attorney general's $250 million lawsuit against Trump

A New York state judge set an October 2023 trial date for the New York attorney general's $250 million lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his eldest children and the Trump Organization, just as the presidential election gets underway.

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In Life and Music, Ned Rorem Was Unwaveringly Himself

This composer, diarist and reluctant pioneer of gay liberation has died. A critic remembers visiting him in his twilight.

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Driver Crashes Into Apple Store Outside Boston, Killing 1

The authorities did not say what caused the driver to smash into the store in Hingham, Mass. One doctor said there were “multiple patients with life-threatening and limb-threatening injuries.”

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The rising cost of Thanksgiving

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Prosecution Rests as Trump Company Trial Moves Faster Than Expected

In a sign of confidence, Manhattan prosecutors skipped a witness they had said they would call. The case could end as soon as next week.

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Child dies after being pulled from burning apartment

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The Chief Curators of MoMA and the Guggenheim on Leading Change

Ann Temkin of MoMA and Naomi Beckwith of the Guggenheim discuss how they’re rethinking business as usual — and why they have reason to be hopeful.

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Videos Suggest Captive Russian Soldiers Were Killed at Close Range

Videos circulating online and reported on by Russian state media have raised questions about whether Ukrainian soldiers committed a war crime.

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Twitter was already in disarray. Trump's return will only make it more chaotic

With his decision on Saturday to restore the personal Twitter account of former President Donald Trump nearly two years after it was permanently banned, Elon Musk could plunge Twitter deeper into chaos — and that may be the point.

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In Iraq’s Mountains, Iranian Opposition Fighters Feel the Squeeze

The armed groups, which have trained in the Kurdistan region for decades, face attacks from Iran and pressure from the Iraqi government to give up their weapons.

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Get ready for the most expensive holiday travel season ever

For travelers getting ready to make their first holiday trips since before the pandemic: prepare for sticker shock.

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Kyrie Irving’s Suspension is Lifted, Expected to Return to Nets

In his first news conference since his suspension began, Irving said he doesn’t stand for ‘anything close to hate speech or antisemitism.’

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Netanyahu’s Comeback Widens Divide Over Israel Among American Jews

Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted a political comeback with the backing of a far-right coalition that has stirred concerns among some over the direction Israel will take.

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Fireball Flashes Above Ontario and Parts of the U.S.

The bright meteor was the sixth object detected in space before striking Earth, the European Space Agency said.

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One person was injured when they were hit by a truck during a Christmas parade in Raleigh

At least one person was injured when a truck hit a pedestrian during a parade in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday morning, according to a Raleigh Police dispatcher.

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New Details Emerge in University of Idaho Killings: What We Know

The phone log of one victim showed a series of unanswered calls to her longtime boyfriend the night of the attack in Moscow, Idaho, her sister revealed. The police have not identified a suspect.

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Buffalo Emerges From a Monster Snowstorm, but More Is on the Way

The city is on track to break snowfall records set in 2014 with at least another six inches forecast to arrive Saturday night.

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$450,000 worth of cocaine seized from wheelchair wheels at JFK airport, customs officials say

A traveler at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport was arrested after $450,000 worth of cocaine was discovered hidden in the wheels of her wheelchair.

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Georgia Senate Rivals, With Little Time to Spare, Sprint Toward Runoff

Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock have only a few weeks to campaign, and Senate control is no longer at stake — which has both scrambled the race and left it largely unchanged.

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Mom helps daughter get tickets to see Taylor Swift

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Officers thought woman was drunk behind the wheel

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Rishi Sunak, With Elite Pedigree, Must Now Sell Britain on Austerity

The country’s new prime minister must now persuade ordinary Britons that they should support his government through a painful ordeal of tax increases, spending cuts and a recession.

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Inside Twitter as 'mass exodus' of staffers throws platform's future into uncertainty

Death is in the air on Twitter.

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How Drake Rescued the Long-Lost Art Carnival Luna Luna

In 1987, the Austrian artist André Heller debuted an avant-garde amusement park with works by Basquiat, Dalí and Haring. Its disappearance was a winding tale. Its return is even more bizarre.

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Brittney Griner Transferred to Penal Colony Outside Moscow, Lawyers Say

The W.N.B.A. star, who has been detained in Russia since February, is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge.

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Employee accused of profiting off parking violators

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A Small Town Librarian Spoke Against Censorship. Then the Dark Money Came for Her.

Now she’s fighting back.

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Porsche just turned its iconic Porsche 911 sports car into a jacked-up off-road beast

If you want to go off-road in Porsche, the German brand can offer you a couple of different SUVs for that. But if you want to take a 911 sports car off-road, Porsche has officially unveiled just the car for you.

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Dressing Wakanda

The Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter decodes her five favorite outfits.

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The Missile Hit on Poland Shows the Heightened Risk of Escalation

The hasty and sometimes inaccurate reaction from some countries to the fatal explosion in Poland was worrisome, but so is Russia’s nuclear temptation in Ukraine.

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Why irate Taylor Swift fans are stuck with Ticketmaster

Taylor Swift fans' outrage over Ticketmaster's service meltdown Tuesday has shined a spotlight on a common and recurring criticism about the ticketing company: There's practically no avoiding Ticketmaster if you want to attend an event.

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Xi Scolds Trudeau Over ‘Leaked’ Conversation in 40-Second Exchange

The exchange happened at the end of a summit where Mr. Xi has sought to steady China’s relations with the United States, Australia and other Western countries.

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Adventureland unveils new attractions

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Beneath Its Pink Cover, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Offers a Story About Power

The best-selling debut author Bonnie Garmus created Elizabeth Zott, a chemist battling a sexist 1950s establishment, as the role model she craved — and found that readers wanted the same.

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Poland Calls a Crisis Meeting After Grain Plant Explosion Near Ukraine Border

The plant lies just a few miles from the border with Ukraine, and the explosion reported there came on the same day that Russia launched a widespread missile attack on Ukraine.

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Four Stark Lessons From a Democratic Upset

What we can learn from Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s victory.

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Knife May Have Been Used to Kill 4 Idaho Students

The police said they did not have a suspect in custody, and were working to document the events that led to the deaths of four University of Idaho friends.

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations

Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.

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Trump Is Weak, but the G.O.P. Is Weaker

Republicans are paying the price for years of cowardice.

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Brain Stimulation Could Limit the Urge to Binge Eat, Study Says

A small study demonstrated that deep brain stimulation, used for people with Parkinson’s disease, can limit an urge to overeat.

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Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?

The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.

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Nova Scotia’s Race to Harness Tidal Power

The Bay of Fundy, between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, has one of the world’s most powerful tides. Now, engineers and scientists hope to finally turn it into a clean energy source.

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Beloved teacher not alone on his road to recovery

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Tech stocks have been crushed. What's next for the FAANGs?

The great bull run for tech stocks may finally be over.

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With Artemis, NASA Returns to the Moon This Week. Why Do We Feel Conflicted?

A retired NASA astronaut, former NASA leader and an astrobiologist discuss.

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Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Children for Joining Protests

Hundreds of minors have been detained for joining the demonstrations, and many others have died in the crackdown, according to Iranian lawyers and rights activists.

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Couple delivers baby on side of highway

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Puppies on Prozac: How to Handle Your Pet’s Anxiety

Veterinarians say they have seen an increasing number of pets experiencing mental distress. Here’s how to spot the signs.

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An Ode to Stacey Abrams

What she gave to Georgia and the country was so much larger than any one contest, hers included.

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While Abortion Rights Shrink in U.S., This Small Country Expanded Access

The West African nation of Benin adopted one of the continent’s most liberal laws on abortion last year after hearing testimony from gynecologists about women dying from illegal abortions.

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Zelensky calls the fighting in Donetsk ‘hell,’ a sobering view after the recapture of Kherson.

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Chili cook off to benefit first responders

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Jewish Delis in NYC

As the exhibit “‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’: The Jewish Deli” arrives in New York, Nikita Richardson dives into the evolving scene.

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Nursing Home Cited 7 Times by Inspectors Before Legionnaires’ Outbreak

But the Manhattan facility, Amsterdam Nursing Home, was far from the only home flagged in New York City for failing to take steps to prevent the spread of the airborne infection.

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At least $1 billion of client funds missing at failed crypto firm FTX, sources say

At least $1 billion of customer funds have vanished from collapsed crypto exchange FTX, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Trump sues January 6 committee, seeking to block subpoena for his testimony and documents

• Trump mounts anti-McConnell campaign as conservatives seek delay in leadership elections • Opinion: Lauren Boebert's unexpectedly tight race shows waning power of MAGA brand • As Trump looks to 2024, his divided family gathers for his daughter's wedding • The GOP blame game has begun

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Bouncing Your Way to Better Health

Trampolines aren’t just for kids. This exercise tool can be a low-impact boon for your cardiovascular fitness, pelvic floor strength and sense of balance

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More than 600 flights to and from Dallas delayed

All flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport are being held at their departure airports due to an earlier fire at the airport's fuel farm, the Federal Aviation Administration tells CNN.

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It’s Veterans Day. Where Have All the Veterans Gone?

New research finds an important benefit to Army enlistment.

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What's next for crypto as FTX collapse triggers 'Lehman moment'?

The stunning downfall of the FTX exchange, one of the biggest and most reputable players in the market for digital assets, is sparking alarm among people who own cryptocurrencies as investors run for cover.

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Paying for Climate Damage Isn’t Charity

They’re a down payment on a more stable future.

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US Customs and Border Protection commissioner asked to resign, source says

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asked US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus to resign this week, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

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Top Border Official Says He Was Asked to Resign

The commissioner, Chris Magnus, has refused to step down amid criticism over his agency’s lack of accountability.

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RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban

On Tuesday, the state’s voters overwhelmingly supported letting a two-year-old law take effect. The company’s lawsuit is viewed by anti-smoking advocates as a tactic that could keep menthol cigarettes on the market longer.

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Exclusive: Wendy's is selling its first-ever holiday Frosty

Wendy's is adding a holiday-themed Frosty to its menu for the first time ever.

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DC Attorney General Alleges NFL Covered Up Commanders’ Wrongdoing

The civil complaint, filed against the N.F.L., Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Washington Commanders and the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, takes aim at the league’s investigation into workplace harassment.

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Man attacks, kidnaps woman over lottery ticket

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In France, an Outburst Is a Setback for the Far Right

For the first time, the National Rally is the main opposition party in Parliament. But can it use its new perch to convince voters it has changed?

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Tesla drivers will be able to make Zoom calls from their car

Tesla drivers will soon be able to take a video call directly from their vehicle's touchscreen dashboard, Zoom announced Tuesday.

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‘The Crown’ Review: Tempus Horribilis

The fifth season of the Netflix hit, with a new cast including Imelda Staunton as the queen, depicts the royal family at its lowest point.

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Ron DeSantis’s God Complex

The Florida governor’s resounding re-election will only feed his divine delusions.

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After Months of Silence, Chinese and U.S. Climate Envoys Briefly Speak

John Kerry, the top U.S. climate negotiator, has met at least three times with his Chinese counterpart at COP27. Their countries are the planet’s biggest polluters.

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Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ Review: A Frisky Experiment

The rappers’ collaborative album is loose and untethered, a frisky experiment that’s intermittently successful.

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Analysis: A dispirited nation worn down by crises votes today

A dispirited nation worn down by crises and economic anxieties votes Tuesday in an election that is more likely to cement its divides than promote unity.

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Covid Patients Coming Off Ventilators Can Take Weeks to Regain Consciousness

A new paper suggests that the combination of the virus and anesthesia plunges the brain into a prolonged state of quiet — like a freshwater turtle in winter.

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$2 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Los Angeles County, Lottery Said

The identity of the winner is not yet known, but the California Lottery said it had made its first billionaire. There was a delay in announcing the winning numbers, because of a security issue.

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Trump-linked SPAC stock goes bonkers ahead of midterms

Many political experts are predicting big Republican wins in the midterm elections that could give the GOP control of at least one, if not both, chambers of Congress. Investors have taken notice too.

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Daniel Barenboim, a Towering Maestro Held Back by Illness

The pianist and conductor turns 80 soon, but deteriorating health has kept him from the celebrations he had long planned.

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What Is Mastodon and Why Are People Leaving Twitter for It?

Since Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter, some of its users have migrated to Mastodon, an alternative social platform.

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A recession in the US is not a slam dunk, Goldman Sachs says

While investors, business leaders and some economic models continue to warn a recession is imminent, Wall Street's most powerful investment bank remains cautiously optimistic.

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Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Layoffs This Week

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, said last month that many “teams will stay flat or shrink over the next year” as his company faces economic challenges.

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Pennsylvania takes on outsized importance in fight for Senate control

No Senate race in the country has received as much money and attention as the hotly contested and at-times divisive contest between Republican Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania.

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20 Years of Roman and Williams Design: Hotels, Restaurants, Guild

Ask the founders of Roman and Williams, who for two decades have designed homes, hotels, restaurants, clubs, galleries, stores, furniture — even birdhouses — bathed in a luxe patina.

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How to Be Bored, and What You Can Learn From It

Figuring out the root cause of our lack of inspiration can help us make better choices in how we spend our time, experts say.

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Fact check: Biden's midterms pitch includes misleading claims

President Joe Biden has been back on the campaign trail, traveling in October and early November to deliver his pitch for electing Democrats in the midterm elections on Tuesday.

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Dancing Near the Edge of a Lost Democracy

Republicans have turned doubt about the 2020 election — and about the legitimacy of any elections they lose — into a test of faith.

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Workers vote against first unionizing effort at Home Depot

Workers at a Home Depot in Philadelphia overwhelmingly voted against becoming the first store in the chain to be represented by a union.

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Twitter Said to Delay Changes to Check Mark Badges Until After Midterms

Users and employees had raised concerns that Elon Musk’s plan to give check marks to those who paid a monthly fee could be misused to sow discord.

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Ex-worker charged with abusing students

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Letitia James Makes Famous Enemies. Will That Win Her an Election?

The New York attorney general has taken on Donald Trump and the N.R.A. Her little-known opponent hopes that will help his chances.

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Surveillance plane helping take fentanyl pills off the streets faces extinction

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who also serves as a pilot in the Air National Guard, is sounding the alarm about plans to cut funding for a little-known military surveillance aircraft that law enforcement officials tell CNN is an essential tool for dismantling drug trafficking organizations and has helped them take tens of thousands of illegal fentanyl pills off the streets last month alone.

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NYC Marathon Guide 2022: Start Times, Route, and More

Everything you need to know about the five-borough race.

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Grocery prices are soaring. But this food favorite is getting cheaper

There's at least one item in the grocery store that is getting less expensive: avocados.

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YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.

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Brushing Teeth: Is It Better Before Breakfast or After?

It’s a hotly debated question in dentistry.

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A gunshot was fired into a family home of a House candidate in North Carolina last month, injuring no one, police say

At least one gunshot was fired last month into the North Carolina home of a US House candidate's parents, injuring no one, according to police and the candidate, who referenced the incident on Twitter Thursday.

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Biden was 'expressing solidarity' when he said 'we're going to free Iran,' White House says

President Joe Biden was "expressing solidarity" with protesters when he said at a campaign event late Thursday that "we're going to free Iran," a White House spokesman clarified on Friday.

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Twitter’s Advertisers Pull Back as Layoffs Sweep Through Company

Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, acknowledged that ad spending on the platform had slumped. He blamed the drop on pressure from activists.

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When Twitter Is ‘Free,’ We Pay With Our Privacy

Elon Musk is not the worst thing about Twitter.

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Troubled Loner? Political Terrorist? Both? It’s Often Hard to Say

The attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband has raised questions about the role of demonizing political speech in violent acts, not for the first time.

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Food pantries break single-day record of customers

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Amazon will pause corporate hiring for months

Amazon is pressing pause on corporate hiring and expects to keep the policy in place for months, in the latest sign that even the biggest tech companies are rethinking staffing in an uncertain economic climate.

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Trump Files a Lawsuit Against New York’s Attorney General

The case, filed in Florida, seeks to stop Letitia James’s lawsuit in New York and includes Mr. Trump’s signature rhetoric. His legal advisers are split on the wisdom of filing it.

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Mortgage rates dip back below 7%

Mortgage rates fell this week after surpassing 7% for the first time in 20 years last week.

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On Uvalde’s Day of the Dead, a Night to Remember

In memory of the 21 victims of a deadly school shooting, a night of candles, music and poignant mementos was a chance to set grieving aside and celebrate the short lives lost.

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Hurricane Lisa Heads for Belize: Live Map

The storm grew to hurricane strength on Wednesday. It had prompted hurricane and tropical storm warnings in parts of Belize, Guatemala and Mexico.

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A Group Raised Money to Push Adams’s Agenda. Much of It Went to One Man.

A political action committee has given more money to its founder and his charter school than to candidates aligned with Mayor Eric Adams.

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Top Democrat Grills Capitol Police About Lawmaker Protection After Pelosi Attack

Representative Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California and the chairwoman of the Administration Committee, raised questions in a lengthy letter to J. Thomas Manger, the Capitol Police chief.

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In Texas, a Battle for Hispanic Voters Moves to the Cities

Republicans are vying for Latino voters not just along the border but also in the state’s growing cities, historically a bulwark for Democrats.

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Maersk CEO says shipping slowdown is signaling a recession

The spike in shipping rates since the onset of the pandemic has been a huge boon for Maersk. But the Danish shipping giant is warning its business will have to endure tougher times soon.

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Trump Lawyer Expressed Worry Over False Claims of Election Fraud

John Eastman also suggested in a newly disclosed batch of emails that getting the case in front of Justice Clarence Thomas would be the most likely route to delaying certification of the 2020 results in Georgia.

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2 Newark Police Officers Shot by Gunman on Rooftop, Official Says

One officer was shot in the neck and the other one was shot in the leg by a person firing a long gun, according to a state assemblyman.

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Why America's job market hasn't imploded

Despite a stock-market bounce in October that gave the Dow its biggest monthly gain in more than 45 years, economists are warning that there's a very real danger of recession in the United States. Mortgage rates are at their highest levels since 2002, consumer spending and business investment is falling and the Federal Reserve is fighting persistent inflation with higher interest rates.

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How to Stay Safe During a Crowded Event

While tragedies such as the deaths of 151 people at a Halloween event in Seoul are rare, anyone attending a big gathering should keep these safety tips in mind, experts say.

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Don't worry, you can still get a great return on these inflation-protected bonds

There are few places to keep your cash these days that can protect your money from inflation. And while you might have missed an opportunity to get a nearly 10% interest rate on ultra safe government I Bonds, you can still get a high rate that will keep pace with rising prices.

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Trump’s Republican Foes Campaign for Democrats and Independents

Led by Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, they are pushing to thwart a comeback of the ex-president’s political movement.

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