August 8, 2016

To provide high-speed internet to remote areas, local power companies are borrowing techniques that were used to electrify towns in the United States nearly a century ago.

Corporations are turning to Apple’s products for their tight-knit hardware and software, advanced security and intuitive interfaces.

High-profile accusations have drawn new attention to sexual harassment and assault, but the risks of reporting incidents still discourage women from coming forward.

As Donald J. Trump continues his stream of outrageous and disquieting statements, journalists must grapple with how to cover him — and if, or when, to abandon the rules of traditional reporting.

The emperor spoke publicly for the first time about retiring, saying he feared it would become “more difficult” to fulfill his duties.

Far fewer cases in recent decades are going to jury trials, as prosecutors are increasingly negotiating plea deals, a trend that some say disrupts a foundation of the American justice system.

Warming temperatures can dry out northern peatlands, increasing the risk of fires that release thousands of years of stored carbon into the atmosphere.

Mr. Trump sought to move beyond a week of turmoil, turning his attention to the economy with a speech in which he cast himself as a president who could create new jobs.

The acquisition of Jet, the largest deal ever for an e-commerce company, is intended to help both companies compete with Amazon.

With their exuberance at several venues, fans of the Brazilian Olympians have surprised athletes and officials, especially in sports and at moments in which silence is valued.

New York City has commissioned a $370,000 engineering study of the bridge’s walking and biking promenade to address crowding.

A cascade of delayed and canceled flights on Monday was the latest example of how a failure in an airline’s system can have catastrophic effects.