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Mandisa Hundley, Gospel Singer Seen on ‘American Idol,’ Dies at 47
Her Christian-themed music made her a fan favorite on ‘Idol’ and won her a Grammy Award...
Americans’ New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat.
Many more people are jumping from one streaming subscription to another, a behavior that could have...
Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was...
In a Manhattan Court, a Jury Is Picked to Judge a President
Justice Juan M. Merchan warned against identifying the people who might judge Donald J. Trump, who...
School Board Cancels Gay Actor’s Anti-Bullying Talk Over His ‘Lifestyle’
Maulik Pancholy was scheduled to give a talk on anti-bullying at a Pennsylvania school next month....
Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States
Residents in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas and Nevada were unable to call the emergency...
Opinion | The Courage to Follow the Evidence on Transgender Care
Dr. Hilary Cass’s thoughtful medical review is a model for how we should address difficult issues.
Kennedy Clan Endorses Biden, in a Show of Force Against R.F.K. Jr.
Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia, rejecting one of their...
Opinion | Modi’s Temple of Lies
India’s many problems can’t be solved by his radical Hindu nationalism.
Dubai’s Extraordinary Flooding: Here’s What to Know
Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate change...
After Reports About Trump Jurors, Judge Demands Restraint From the Press
Some news reports have included details about jurors that had been aired in open court. One...
Deluge Batters U.A.E. and Oman, Killing 21
The heavy rains also flooded parts of Dubai International Airport, causing scores of flight delays and...
Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa
The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock...
Quick! Someone Get This Book a Doctor.
Inside the book conservation lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
How an Obscure Chinese Real Estate Start-Up Paved the Way to TikTok
Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance, its bumpy road...
How A.I. Tools Could Change India’s Elections
Avatars are addressing voters by name, in whichever of India’s many languages they speak. Experts see...
Opinion | The Kamala Harris Moment Has Arrived
With the issue of abortion rights, the vice president has hit her stride.
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural...
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile
When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know...
Nine People, Including an Airline Worker, Are Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist
The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada, the police...
A Little Bit of Dirt Is Good for You
Go on, grab a handful of soil or hike a muddy trail: It can benefit everything...
Faith Ringgold Perfectly Captured the Pitch of America’s Madness
Ringgold’s landmark career was long ignored by the art establishment. But she kept going, mixing the...
Israeli Artist Shuts Biennale Show, Urging Cease-Fire and Hostage Release
Ruth Patir, Israel’s representative at the Venice Biennale, says she won’t open her show in the...
Philharmonic Sidelines 2 Players It Tried to Fire for Misconduct
The New York Philharmonic said the musicians would not perform for now, after a magazine article...