Modi’s Hindu Nationalism Stokes Tension in Indian Diaspora

The killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, carried out by what Canada described as Indian government agents, occurred amid widening divisions in the diaspora.

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What I’m Reading: Apples, Private Actors and Marina Abramovic

A retrospective of the performance artist’s work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London captures boundaries being violently tested and redrawn.

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Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Crash in Illinois Leaves 5 Dead

A tanker carrying the toxic gas crashed and ruptured on Friday night, leading to an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius of Teutopolis, Ill., officials said.

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Most Authors of Major Superconductor Claim Seek Retraction

Eight of the 11 authors are asking to retract a paper on a room-temperature superconductor, but Ranga Dias, the physicist who led the research, continued to defend the findings.

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FDA Wants to Oversee Lab Tests It Says Put Patients ‘At Risk’

Genetic testing that reveals potential cancer risks or other maladies with no regulatory oversight is among the targets of the agency’s proposed review.

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A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested

Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore.

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Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

Lengthy and expanding walkouts by the United Automobile Workers union against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could strain a fragile supply chain.

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Yom Kippur Prayers Split Israelis in Tel Aviv

A confrontation in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur is part of a wider battle over the character of Israel as the government tries to weaken the judiciary.

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With Meta’s Quest 3, Mixed Reality Is Here. So Now What?

The new $500 headset lets people see the outside world while immersed in virtual reality. The benefits are to be determined.

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Lina Khan vs. Amazon

Why Lina Khan and the F.T.C. must prevail in their long-awaited lawsuit against Amazon.

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Target, Citing Theft, to Close Nine Stores

The retailer will close locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, saying its business had been hurt and the safety of employees and customers was at risk.

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For Amazon’s Andy Jassy, a Cleanup Job Just Got a Lot Bigger

The F.T.C. accused the internet giant of protecting an online retail monopoly and forcing higher prices onto consumers.

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Canadian Parliamentary Leader Quits After Honoring Ukrainian Who Fought for Nazis

Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, introduced a 98-year-old veteran of an SS unit as a ‘hero’ in front of Ukraine’s president.

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Hunter Biden Sues Giuliani for Spreading Information From Laptop

The president’s son accused Rudolph Giuliani of breaking California law about data privacy by disseminating personal messages from a computer he left at a repair shop in Delaware.

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Senate Leaders Need to Break With Menendez Now

His shame will taint them as well.

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Tickets to Theater on the Night Lincoln Was Shot Sell for $262,500.

Two bits of green paper for admission to Ford’s Theater on the night of Lincoln’s assassination were sold for $262,500.

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What Polling After the First Debate Tells Us About Round 2

Nikki Haley received a small lift, but another good performance Wednesday may simply splinter the opposition to Donald Trump.

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Online Marijuana Shops Make It Easy for Minors to Buy, Study Finds

Many online marijuana dispensaries do not enforce age limits on purchases and have other lax policies that enable minors to buy cannabis on the internet.

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Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Gets a Bigger Burst of Laser Energy

Researchers at the National Ignition Facility during a July firing of 192 lasers improved on a December result, but also ended up with duds in other experiments.

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A Mystery Species Was Discovered in Trafficked Pangolin Scales

Researchers believed there were eight species of the strange mammals. But a ninth was identified genetically, although no one knew it was a separate species in the wild.

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San Francisco Residents Tired of City’s Negative Reputation

San Francisco’s national reputation has plunged since the pandemic began, and many residents say they are frustrated by how their beloved city is being viewed.

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How TikTok Fueled the Tinned Fish Trend

As more grazers turn snacks into meals, canned seafood is gaining a foothold on those charcuterie boards, thanks in part to TikTok.

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AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany

Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen.

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A Happy Himalayan Kingdom Is Driving Its New York City Neighbors Nuts

An extraordinarily loud air-conditioner atop the Kingdom of Bhutan’s permanent mission to the United Nations has plagued a 43rd Street apartment building for years.

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As Trump Prosecutions Move Forward, Threats and Concerns Increase

As criminal cases proceed against the former president, heated rhetoric and anger among his supporters have authorities worried about the risk of political dissent becoming deadly.

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Goulash Recipe

Lidey Heuck’s new recipe for goulash is a great use of old spices (hear us out).

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Newsom Vetoes Bill on Parental Support of Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases

The bill would have instructed judges in custody battles to weigh a parent’s support for a child’s gender identity. The governor’s veto breaks from his usual stance on transgender rights.

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The Joy of Reading on Trains

A rail journey is the perfect time to tackle your TBR

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On ‘Golden Bachelor,’ Looking for Love and a Pickleball Partner

The latest “Bachelor” spinoff stars singles who are 60 and older, a largely ignored demographic in the ever-growing world of dating shows.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Flirts With the Libertarian Party

Mr. Kennedy sat down with the party’s chair in July, a previously undisclosed meeting, as Democrats fret about a third party bid.

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U.S. Issues Final Rules to Keep Chip Funds Out of China

The rules, which aim to prevent chip makers from using new U.S. subsidies to benefit China, take into account the industry’s perspective.

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Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Post-Communist Pillar, Dies at 98

He served for 38 years in Parliament and, after being elected president at a critical moment in Italy’s fortunes, helped stabilize the country.

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New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied

The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it.

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G.O.P. Candidates Focus on China to Demonstrate Foreign Policy Credentials

The 2024 hopefuls are rolling out plans to counter Beijing, criticizing President Biden while largely sidestepping topics more divisive among Republican voters.

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Lina Lutfiawati Sentenced to 2 Years After Eating Pork on Camera

Lina Lutfiawati, an influencer from Indonesia, received a two-year sentence after a video of her eating pork rinds angered the nation’s ​​top Muslim clerics.

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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High

Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.

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Franzen, Grisham and Other Prominent Authors Sue OpenAI

The suit, filed with the Authors Guild, accuses the A.I. company of infringing on authors’ copyrights, claiming it used their books to train its ChatGPT chatbot.

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Here Are the Five Republicans Who Have Defied McCarthy on Spending

The defectors broke with their party to block a Pentagon spending bill from being debated in the House. Their stances reflect deep G.O.P. divisions pushing the government toward a shutdown.

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Ford Averts Auto Strike in Canada as UAW Talks in U.S. Inch Along

The United Auto Workers union is threatening to expand strikes on Friday if it does not make significant progress in talks with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

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U.A.W. Strikes at GM, Ford and Stellantis. Here’s What to Know.

The strike began on Sept. 15 at three plants, but could expand if contract talks remain bogged down.

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The Reach of Wildfire Smoke Is Going Global and Undoing Progress on Clean Air

In the United States, smoke from wildfires is undoing progress from the Clean Air Act. In poorer countries, the situation is even worse.

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Prince William Draws a Star-Struck Crowd Downtown

In New York a crowd draws a crowd, but when the prince showed up at least one tourist was “awe-struck.”

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The Run-Up Podcast: Share Your Questions About the 2024 Election

As primary season gets underway, “The Run-Up” podcast will begin answering listener questions in a new, recurring segment.

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Burberry Street Fashion Week Ad Sows Confusion in London

Tourists and Londoners alike were perplexed when the Bond Street tube station was temporarily renamed “Burberry Street” as part of a sponsorship deal with Transport for London.

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Who Was Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Canada Says India Was Behind His Killing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada accused Indian agents of involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia. Who was he?

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Jann Wenner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reign Ended in 20 Minutes

The day after the Rolling Stone co-founder made remarks widely criticized as racist and sexist in a Times interview, the Hall of Fame called an emergency vote and ousted him.

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Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues West Point Over Admissions Policy

The Supreme Court ruling barring race-conscious admissions at civilian colleges should apply to the U.S. Military Academy as well, the lawsuit argues.

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East Libya’s Leader Keeps Tight Control Over Flood Aid

Khalifa Hifter, who oversees a military dictatorship that rules the eastern half of the divided, oil-rich nation, is dominating the response to the disaster and could use it to further entrench his power.

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Raymond Moriyama, Designer of Humane Public Spaces, Dies at 93

His Japanese Canadian family was interned during World War II. That experience inspired him to create inviting buildings for all people.

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F-35 Jet Is Missing After Pilot Parachutes Free in South Carolina

The pilot, whose name has not been released, was taken to a medical center in the Charleston area, where he was stable.

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The Run-Up Podcast: Share Your Questions About the 2024 Election

As primary season gets underway, “The Run-Up” podcast will begin answering listener questions in a new, recurring segment.

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First Trial in the Death of Elijah McClain Expected to Begin: What to Know

The 23-year-old died days after an encounter with the police and paramedics in 2019, which prompted investigations and demand for change within the Aurora, Colo., police force.

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How a Lawsuit in N.J. Could Bring Aid in Dying to Millions

The plaintiffs want the state to drop its residency requirement. Oregon and Vermont have already done so.

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Relief Efforts in Libya Turn to Disease Prevention, as Hopes for Finding Survivors Dim

Thousands were killed after dams broke last week in the country’s northeast, displacing more than 40,000 people, and leaving survivors with a shortage of medical supplies and drinking water.

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Until 3183 A.D., The ‘Time Pyramid’ Is a Work in Progress

The “Time Pyramid” is being assembled slowly by the residents of a German town, who can scarcely imagine the world in which the artwork will be completed.

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Texas Attorney General Is Acquitted in Landmark Senate Trial

Senators voted largely on party lines against conviction of the attorney general, Ken Paxton, who had been impeached on charges of corruption and abuse of office.

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UAW Union and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis Resume Talks

The United Auto Workers said it had “reasonably productive conversations with Ford” but did not mention G.M. or Stellantis.

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Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol Physician, Gets Pulled Into Politics

Dr. Brian P. Monahan has been thrust into the center of a political controversy as Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, seeks to dismiss concerns about his age and health.

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What I’m Reading: Eclectic Edition

The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics.

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Is ‘Peak Woke’ Behind Us or Ahead?

What ideological policing looks like now and perhaps in the future.

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Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2016 Brussels Bombings

Three men, including one who is presumed dead, were sentenced to life in prison. The sentences arrived seven years after the deadliest terrorist assault in Belgium’s history.

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In Coastal Maine and Massachusetts, Girding for Hurricane Lee

People in Maine and Massachusetts, accustomed to powerful nor’easters if not hurricanes, dutifully prepared but appeared largely unfazed by the foul weather to come.

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As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions

Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do.

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China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue

General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.

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In This Auto Strike, the Workers Have the Higher Ground

The United Auto Workers have leverage and a solid case that’s likely to win them public favor.

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Bobby Schiffman, Guiding Force of the Apollo Theater, Dies at 94

Taking over for his father in 1961, he transformed a former vaudeville house in Harlem into a pre-eminent R&B showcase.

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To Understand Clean Energy Challenges, We Went to Uzbekistan

It’s facing many of the issues that will be on display at upcoming climate summits.

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A Court Settlement Puts the E.P.A. on Track to Regulate Pesticides More Strictly

A new court settlement will put the Environmental Protection Agency on track to regulate pesticides more tightly.

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E-Bike Trade-In Program Would Aim to Prevent Fires in NYC

The City Council is expected to approve a multi-million-dollar city program to try to get unsafe e-bikes and batteries off the streets.

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Judge Sets Rule for Trump on Secret Evidence in Documents Case

Judge Aileen Cannon’s order did not specify where the former president could discuss the classified material or directly address his request that it be at Mar-a-Lago.

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Spelling Bee Tips and Tricks

Two Games editors take you through the best ways to move up the ranks.

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Five Former Officers Indicted on Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case

The former Memphis officers, who already pleaded not guilty to state charges of second-degree murder, face new charges of civil rights offenses and witness tampering.

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Decongestant in Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work, Panel Says

The agency now must decide whether products containing the ingredient, like some Sudafed and NyQuil products, should no longer be sold.

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Massachusetts City Declares Emergency After Flash Flooding

“It’s every part of the city,” said the mayor of Leominster, in the central part of the state. “It’s basements, roofs, cars, everywhere.”

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Dianne Feinstein Battle Over Her Late Husband’s Fortune Heads to Mediation

Senator Dianne Feinstein, 90, and her daughter are locked in a dispute with her late husband’s family over how to manage the assets of his vast estate.

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The 50th Anniversary of the Chile Coup in Photos

Gen. Augusto Pinochet led the violent overthrow of the socialist government of Salvador Allende, seizing power for nearly 17 years. Here is a selection of photographs from the coup and its aftermath.

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Rubiales Quits, but Women’s Soccer in Spain Is Still Troubled

After the resignation of the country’s soccer chief, recriminations, accusations and an inquiry remain.

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Covid Hero or ‘Lockdown Ron’? DeSantis and Trump Renew Pandemic Politics

The Florida governor has recently highlighted his state’s response to the coronavirus in hopes of striking some distance from Donald Trump.

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Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem

Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.

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Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba

Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s cloud division.

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He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den

His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”

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A Long Walk on Prince Edward Island

On Prince Edward Island, in eastern Canada, a writer finds her rhythm, along with equal parts solitude and camaraderie, as she treks from inn to inn on part of a new 435-mile trail.

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Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93

He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein.

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Watching ‘Barbie’ and Thinking About Death

A summer blockbuster left a Times columnist uncomfortable. A new play about art under totalitarianism helped her understand why.

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The U.S. Open Men’s Singles We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev

Novak Djokovic will be playing for his 24th Grand Slam title. Daniil Medvedev will be conjuring his 2021 Open outcome.

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Rescuers Blast Open Passages to Extract Sick American From Cave in Turkey

Mark Dickey, an American, became ill 3,400 feet underground in a cave in Turkey. International crews have gathered to help, but it will take time to carry him out.

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Columbia to Dissolve Lucy Calkins’ Reading and Writing Project

Lucy Calkins ran a beloved — and criticized — center at Teachers College for four decades. It is being dissolved.

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Biden Cracks Down on Drilling and Mining

In the months since President Biden approved the Willow drilling project, his administration has curtailed fossil fuel activities on millions of acres of public land and in federal waters.

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Pelosi Suggests Sexism Is Behind Calls for Feinstein to Step Aside

The longtime Democratic leader, who has served in the House for close to four decades, also left the door open to running again.

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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. But Not as You Knew It.

The lingerie brand introduces a feature-length film meant to be the final piece of its reinvention.

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Fani Willis Sharply Rebukes House Republican Investigating Her

The prosecutor, Fani T. Willis, accused Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio of trying to obstruct her prosecution of the racketeering case against Donald J. Trump and his allies.

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Jury Begins to Deliberate in Navarro’s Contempt of Congress Trial

In dispute is whether Peter Navarro’s decision to ignore a subpoena from lawmakers amounted to a willful defiance of Congress, or a simple misunderstanding.

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Neglect in New Jersey Nursing Homes Violated Veterans’ Rights, U.S. Says

A Justice Department report detailed mismanagement in the state facilities that led to continuing failures in basic care and a rash of deaths during the Covid pandemic.

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Teenager’s Death Has Paqui Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ Under Scrutiny

Harris Wolobah, a 14-year-old in Worcester, Mass., died after he ate a Paqui brand tortilla chip dusted with two of the world’s hottest peppers, his mother said.

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In Mexico, Drug Trade Flourished With the Help of the State

An article sheds light on a notorious cold case.

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As Manhunt for Fugitive Continues, Fear Settles in on Pennsylvania Suburb

As the search for a convicted murderer continues, a mixture of fear and unease has settled over the community outside Philadelphia where he escaped and is believed to be hiding.

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Colorado Lawsuit Seeks to Keep Trump Off Ballots Under 14th Amendment

The amendment says anyone who “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” against the Constitution after taking an oath to defend it is ineligible to hold office, and a long-shot effort to employ it is growing.

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Workers Plow Through Great Wall of China, Leaving a Hole

The pair, a 38-year-old man and 55-year-old woman, used an excavator to widen an existing gap and make a shortcut, the authorities said.

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Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival

The director premiered his 50th film, “Coup de Chance.” It won over critics but not protesters, who asked organizers to “turn the spotlight off of rapists.”

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George Santos and Prosecutors Discuss ‘Paths Forward’ as New Evidence Looms

Representative George Santos and federal prosecutors asked to postpone a status conference to continue discussions on “possible paths forward” in his fraud case.

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Burning Man Aftermath: Local Sheriff Says Festival’s ‘Principles’ Were Ignored

In the aftermath, a local sheriff complained that festivalgoers were not living up to their core principles of community, responsibility and “leaving no trace.” Now comes the cleanup.

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A Painting Looted at Least Once, From Hitler, Is on the Block

Some experts believe this 17th-century work now up for sale was originally stolen by the Nazis, but no clues to its prewar owner have turned up in years of searching.

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He’s Wanted in a 1970 Bombing. The F.B.I. Aged His Photo to Seek Tips.

The suspect, Leo F. Burt, has evaded capture since the anti-Vietnam War bombing at the University of Wisconsin, which was considered the largest act of domestic terrorism at the time.

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Telluride Film Festival Goes On, Despite Anxiety Over Strikes

The festival opened this weekend with fewer stars, who were wary of breaking union rules about promoting films while two strikes have shut down much of Hollywood.

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Kim Jong-un and Putin Plan to Meet in Russia to Discuss Weapons

Russia seeks more weaponry for its war in Ukraine, and a North Korean delegation recently traveled to Russia by train to plan for Mr. Kim’s visit this month, officials say.

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Clean Energy Projects Are Booming Everywhere. Except in Poor Nations.

A big obstacle is the lack of loans, a subject of intense disagreement between richer and poorer countries. But in Congo, a hard-fought solar investment shows a possible path forward.

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A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan

A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom.

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In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media.

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Florida’s Congressional Map Illegally Hurt Black Voters, Judge Rules

Under the ruling, Florida is forbidden to use the map in the 2024 election, and state legislators are required to draw a new one. But the decision can be appealed.

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How Some Iranian Americans View Education and Financial Success

Many Iranian Americans say their families place a high premium on education — sometimes at the expense of early financial independence — potentially complicating their financial futures.

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‘Jamaica Mistaica’: Jimmy Buffett Song Inspired After Plane Sprayed by Gunfire

In 1996, the police in Jamaica mistook Buffett for a drug smuggler after he landed his seaplane with the singer Bono and others on board and opened fire on it.

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A Ship That Sank in 1881 Is Found Nearly Intact in Lake Michigan

Trinidad, built in 1867, was part of the lucrative grain trade on the Great Lakes. Its remarkably intact wreckage, which included stacks of dishes, was just discovered.

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Bill Richardson, Champion of Americans Held Overseas, Dies at 75

After serving in Congress and as governor of New Mexico, he practiced quasi-public diplomacy, working to secure the release of people he believed were being wrongfully detained.

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Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?

Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness.

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Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Still at Large Outside Philadelphia

Hundreds of law officers were searching for a Brazilian national who escaped from prison two weeks after being convicted of first-degree murder.

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Pope’s Remarks on ‘Reactionary’ U.S. Catholics Rankle, and Resonate

Where Francis sees rigid ideology replacing faith in the conservative American Catholic hierarchy, his critics see a struggle to preserve traditions and teachings they saw as settled.

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Ruby Franke, Parenting Advice YouTuber, Arrested on Suspicion of Child Abuse

Ruby Franke, a Utah mother known for chronicling her strict parenting style, was arrested after police responded to a malnourished child asking for help.

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