The sitcom’s revival was a topical hit, but the political pot-stirring — onscreen and off — overshadowed the show’s strengths.

It Was ‘Roseanne’ vs. ‘Roseanne,’ in a Polarizing Revival

Mr. Ryan’s fractious conference is a management problem for him, but now he is caught between conservatives and moderates on immigration, the special counsel and more.

Paul Ryan’s Hold on Speaker’s Job Is Tested by G.O.P. Infighting

Ms. Abrams is the first black woman in the U.S. to be a major party’s nominee for governor. A Democrat, Ms. Abrams will test just how much the state’s conservative politics are shifting.

Stacey Abrams Wins Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor, Making History

Mr. Murphy, the TV creator, and Ms. Mock, the transgender activist, discuss the new FX series about the vogue ball scene in ’80s New York.

Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock on ‘Pose,’ Diversity and Netflix

Iran’s long-range missile program was thought to be dormant, but researchers see evidence that it may have resumed.

Deep in the Desert, Iran Quietly Advances Missile Technology

A novice fossil hunter immerses himself in the local pastime in the town of Lyme Regis in southwest England, an area that sits on a 95-mile stretch of shoreline known as the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage site.

Searching for Dinosaurs in a Seaside English Town 

To comply with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, which goes into effect on May 25, internet companies have been updating their data policies. Here’s how you can benefit.

Getting a Flood of G.D.P.R.-Related Privacy Policy Updates? Read Them

Roth’s work had more rage, more wit, more lust, more talk, and more crosscurrents of thought and emotion than any writer of his time.

Philip Roth, a Born Spellbinder and Peerless Chronicler of Sex and Death

The subway’s new leader, Andy Byford, released a plan on Wednesday to save the subway, but politics could get in the way.

Ambitious Plan to Fix New York Subway Is Already Facing Obstacles

Somewhere in Robert Indiana’s home in Maine, there may exist an early version of his famous image — one that will startle his fans.

‘LOVE’ and Other Four-Letter Words

Owners voted to fine teams if their players do not stand during the national anthem, though players will be allowed to stay in the locker room if they choose.

Trump Supports N.F.L.’s New National Anthem Policy

The cases seek a verdict on “post truth” culture and on Mr. Jones, a Trump ally who reaps millions peddling bogus claims about an American tragedy.

Truth in a Post-Truth Era: Sandy Hook Families Sue Alex Jones, Conspiracy Theorist

Politicians accused of abusing their sexual partners have put the community’s practices in the news.

The Boundary Between Abuse and B.D.S.M.

Haifaa al-Mansour sees parallels between her own experience in a conservative society and the life of the 19th-century author of “Frankenstein.”

A Pioneering Saudi Director on Her New Film, ‘Mary Shelley’

Mr. Kushner’s F.B.I. background check had dragged on, fueling questions about whether the special counsel had found evidence that made him a security risk.

Jared Kushner Gets Security Clearance, Ending Swirl of Questions Over Delay

A federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Wednesday that President Trump’s practice of blocking Twitter users who criticize him is unconstitutional.

Trump’s Blocking of Twitter Users Is Unconstitutional, Judge Says

The wind farms have increasingly become mainstream sources of power in Northern Europe, but the United States has largely not pursued the technology.

Massachusetts Gains Foothold in Offshore Wind Power, Long Ignored in U.S.

The 19-year-old bedroom pop singer and songwriter is getting an early taste of fame — and the hardships that come with it.

Clairo’s ‘Pretty Girl’ Went Viral. Then She Had to Prove Herself.

A chant passed by word of mouth from Italian terraces to Portuguese ultras in a German subway to English fans ready to bring it to Ukraine, and a final against Real Madrid.

How an Italian Disco Hit Became Liverpool’s Champions League Anthem

In a wide-ranging conversation about the new season, cast members became emotional as they discussed accusations of sexual misconduct against Jeffrey Tambor.

‘Arrested Development’: We Sat Down With the Cast. It Got Raw.

Argentina and now Turkey have been forced to raise interest rates to defend their currencies from growing pressure on emerging markets.

Emerging Markets Are Worrying Investors, Again

Here is a sampling of reviews of the prolific author’s work, an essay he wrote and an interview he gave.

A Philip Roth Reader

BMW and Mercedes-Benz rebuffed Apple’s overtures for a self-driving car partnership, according to people familiar with the talks.

Apple, Spurned by Others, Signs Deal With Volkswagen for Driverless Cars

Annoyed with other people’s behavior, pets, and the way they look on the subway? Train now for your certificate to set everyone straight.

License to Interfere

Wherever you are, there’s likely a Bernstein at 100 concert, festival or performance near you. Here are some notable ones, and how to find one close to home.

May 23, 2018

Headlines from May 23, 2018

It Was ‘Roseanne’ vs. ‘Roseanne,’ in a Polarizing Revival

Paul Ryan’s Hold on Speaker’s Job Is Tested by G.O.P. Infighting

Stacey Abrams Wins Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor, Making History

Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock on ‘Pose,’ Diversity and Netflix

Deep in the Desert, Iran Quietly Advances Missile Technology

Billboard 200

beerbongs & bentleys

Beautiful Trauma

Die Lit

Voicenotes

The Greatest Showman

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