Major publishers, media companies and theater chains are also in the business of poisoning the discourse.

You Don’t Need to Go to the Dark Web to Find Hateful Conspiracy Theories

The criticism escalated sharply after reports this week that an investigation into Mr. Zinke had been referred to the Justice Department, a potential prelude to a criminal investigation.

Ryan Zinke Faces Increased Ethics Scrutiny 

The beloved but battered Delacorte Theater where Shakespeare in the Park is staged will undergo an overhaul beginning in 2020.

A Restoration for Shakespeare’s Home in Central Park

India and the United States face deadlines in the coming days to decide disputes over trade and oil. The president is most interested in motorcycle tariffs.

In U.S.-India Trade, Trump Sees Only Harley-Davidson

Facebook has had a turbulent two years. But almost no one in tech thinks Mr. Zuckerberg, the social network’s chief executive, should step down from the company he built. 

How Mark Zuckerberg Became Too Big to Fail

The exiting German chancellor is celebrated as a rare source of European leadership. But many economists blame her for austerity that inflamed populism.

2 Views of Angela Merkel’s Legacy: Stoic Leadership, and Economic Malpractice

The insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act is still here, but Republican efforts to hobble the law have yielded new options, and some potential pitfalls, now that open enrollment has begun. 

It’s Obamacare Sign-Up Time: How to Untangle Coverage Choices

Mr. Cuomo, seeking a third term, has framed his agenda as a part of the fight against President Trump, heightening questions about his ambitions for 2020.

Andrew Cuomo Has Limitless Ambition. What’s He Going to Do With It?

The filing of federal charges could increase pressure on Goldman, the primary bond underwriter for the development fund at the center of the so-called 1MDB scandal.

Goldman Sachs Ensnarled in Vast 1MDB Fraud Scandal

Switzerland dominates wheelchair racing through prodigious financial support and a long tradition of mentorship. Now its current champions are hoping to groom the next ones.

A Swiss Powerhouse Races Into an Uncertain Future

Educated, prosperous whites repelled by Mr. Trump’s strident language on race and gender are turning away from Republicanism, a boon for Democrats.

Trump’s Nationalism Is Breaking Point for Some Suburban Voters, Risking G.O.P. Coalition

The Trump administration is convinced Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed will ride out the backlash over the killing, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Despite Stigma of Khashoggi Killing, Crown Prince Is Seen as Retaining Power

The artist has pushed well beyond his popular “Soundsuits,” and has opened a multidisciplinary space in Chicago to support community collaborations.

Nick Cave Uses His Capital to Help Aspiring Creators

The special counsel is investigating whether Mr. Stone, a self-described “dirty trickster,” knew in advance about email releases damaging to Hillary Clinton’s campaign or was merely hyping himself.

Roger Stone Sold Himself to Trump’s Campaign as a WikiLeaks Pipeline. Was He?

Following the money isn’t easy in the opaque world of venture capital.

Start-Ups Ask, ‘Are We Making Money for Saudi Arabia?’

Trying to shift the conversation from pipe bombs and the synagogue massacre, President Trump has fully embraced an anti-immigrant message that he hopes will motivate voters to support Republicans.

As Midterm Vote Nears, Trump Reprises a Favorite Message: Fear Immigrants

A man spent millions on an enormous plot of land near Reno. Now he wants to build a community based on the blockchain technology introduced by Bitcoin.

A Cryptocurrency Millionaire Wants to Build a Utopia in Nevada

The author of “Big Little Lies” has a new novel set in a wellness retreat with a group of strangers seeking escape and transformation.

Liane Moriarty’s Hollywood Angst: It’s Complicated

If you’re a single parent looking for family vacation options that don’t assume two adults, these cruises and travel agencies — among other destinations — are here to help.

Single Parents Need Vacations Too, and More Destinations Want Them to Visit

The “Today” co-anchor tries to bring her two children with her as often as possible when traveling, even if it sometimes means giving in to “Pirate Rules.”

For Savannah Guthrie, Family Comes First

Youth sports organizations are increasingly reporting scenarios in which parents yell, threaten or physically assault coaches, referees, players or other parents.

Why Sports Parents Sometimes Behave So Badly

New York offers city financing to encourage developers to build co-living projects that are below market rate.

Co-Living Goes Affordable

Sometimes it seems as if we’re living under a constant barrage of heavy news. But it isn’t all bad out there.

The Week in Good News: A Duck in Central Park, Rooftop Gardens, ‘Little Free Libraries’

The charges are the latest in a series of recent indictments that accuse Chinese companies and individuals of stealing valuable American technology.

Justice Department Charges Chinese Company With Espionage

Quotation of the Day for Thursday, November 1, 2018.

November 1, 2018

Headlines from November 1, 2018

You Don’t Need to Go to the Dark Web to Find Hateful Conspiracy Theories

Ryan Zinke Faces Increased Ethics Scrutiny

A Restoration for Shakespeare’s Home in Central Park

In U.S.-India Trade, Trump Sees Only Harley-Davidson

How Mark Zuckerberg Became Too Big to Fail

Billboard 200

A Star Is Born (Soundtrack)

Future & Juice WRLD Present... WRLD ON DRUGS

Anthem Of The Peaceful Army

Evolution

Tha Carter V

Historical Context for November 1, 2018