Its “Evil Empire” moniker, once a label favored by the company’s critics, has fallen by the wayside.

How Top-Valued Microsoft Has Avoided the Big Tech Backlash

In his latest, King tells the story of an institution where children with special powers are cultivated — but that’s just where the nightmare begins.

Stephen King Visits an ‘Institute,’ Where the Kids Who Enter Can’t Escape

The acclaimed film director will show his new paintings in his first solo exhibition in New York. And no, this is not a passing hobby.

Gus Van Sant’s Next Picture Will Be a Watercolor

There were many questions about why Mr. Trump suddenly scuttled talks with the Taliban just as they were nearing a conclusion.

After Trump Calls Off Talks, Afghanistan Braces for Violence

Lawmakers plan to examine claims that the president dangled pardons to aides and that his resorts illegally profited from government business.

Democrats to Broaden Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump to Corruption Accusations

While Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have all drawn attention to how they dominate markets, the reasons are as different as the companies.

How Each Big Tech Company May Be Targeted by Regulators

Nissan’s board of directors will meet on Monday as the company confronts increasing doubts about the future of its chief executive, Hiroto Saikawa.

Nissan Board Set to Meet as It Faces a Leadership Crisis

Groceries and companies in Europe are cooperating with consumers to reduce $680 billion in food waste each year. Food near expiration turns into bargains.

The World Wastes Tons of Food. A Grocery ‘Happy Hour’ Is One Answer.

She was plowing through the U.S. Open toward what seemed like a fitting victory. But the future she helped create caught up to her.

Serena Williams Lost, but Her Legacy Is Winning

Plus, YouTube promises to stop collecting data from children, and Apple unveils new iPhones.

The Week in Business: Walmart Takes a Stand on Gun Control, and Brexit Goes Off the Rails

Is it "woke-washing” or social progress? Inclusive commercials for men’s products draw praise and scorn as they turn away from the square-jawed stereotype.

Underwear Ads Lose the Macho: How Marketing Has Embraced Real Men

The comic strip, a newspaper staple since 1972, has a story line for the fall that will end with the death of a central character.

A ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Tragedy

As part of an investigative journalism program at the University of Southern California, a student found dozens of new sexual abuse allegations against a former campus doctor.

A School for Scandal Is a Haven for Student Journalists

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, September 8, 2019

Quotation of the Day: A Call to Have Massachusetts’ State Seal Lay Down Its Weapon

The carmaker is updating its familiar trademark at the same time it is beginning a push to make electric vehicles affordable to the masses.

Volkswagen Hopes Fresh Logo Signals an Emission-Free Future

The Stephen King adaptation opened to about $91 million in domestic sales this weekend, squelching all competition but falling short of its predecessor.

‘It Chapter Two’ Dominates Box Office

A 16-0 second-half lead went up in smoke, ruining all the good vibes provided by Le’Veon Bell in his first game in green.

The Jets of Old Manage to Step All Over a New Season

In one summer, Canada gained its first N.B.A. championship and its first Grand Slam singles title in tennis.

‘She the North’: Bianca Andreescu Joins the Raptors in Canadian Sports Lore

A serial provocateur and political assassin, Mr. Cummings is the architect of the British government’s scorched-earth policy on Brexit.

Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s Rasputin, Is Feeling the Heat of Brexit

“She Said,” by The New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, names some of the people who turned against the influential producer, as well as ones who helped cover up his alleged predation.

Previously Unknown Sources Come Forward in a New Book About Harvey Weinstein

A small problem on a warm Saturday evening, riding the M104 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

‘I Took a Folding Chair, a Book and a Glass of Wine Up to the Roof’

Ahead of the show’s final season premiere, David Simon and George Pelecanos talked about its abiding poignancy and the legacy of 42nd Street.

‘The Deuce’ Jumps Ahead to the ’80s and Sees the Future

Nitesh Tiwari’s follow-up to “Dangal” has a sweetly bland message and not much fizz.

‘Chhichhore’ Review: In Mumbai, Good Old-Fashioned Rules Days

JoAnne Akalaitis’s show at N.Y.U. Skirball assembles messenger speeches from Ancient Greek drama, with a nod to the present.

Review: In ‘Bad News!,’ an Evening of Show and Tell

Her loss to Bianca Andreescu on Saturday marked her fourth consecutive defeat in a Grand Slam final. For the moment, at least, she soldiers on.

As New Faces Emerge, Serena Williams Gets Acquainted With Failure

S. Rajasekar was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He collaborated with director Robert under the name Robert–Rajasekar.

September 8, 2019

Headlines from September 8, 2019

How Top-Valued Microsoft Has Avoided the Big Tech Backlash

Stephen King Visits an ‘Institute,’ Where the Kids Who Enter Can’t Escape

Gus Van Sant’s Next Picture Will Be a Watercolor

After Trump Calls Off Talks, Afghanistan Braces for Violence

Democrats to Broaden Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump to Corruption Accusations

Billboard 200

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So Much Fun

GINGER

Cuz I Love You

TM104: The Legend Of The Snowman

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for September 8, 2019