The congressman and a former official in Florida sent money to the women using cash apps, receipts showed.

Justice Dept. Inquiry Into Matt Gaetz Said to Be Focused on Cash Paid to Women

The gain of 916,000 was the biggest since August, and unemployment fell to 6 percent. Barring a setback in fighting the virus, the outlook is bullish.

Strong U.S. Job Growth in March Fuels Optimism on Recovery

Alice Neel painted two neighborhood boys in her studio in the 1960s. Fifty years later, the mystery of what happened to the picture has been solved.

Two Brothers Posed for a Portrait. One Lived to See It in the Met.

Many states use color-coded tiers to signal coronavirus restrictions. Why are they all wildly different?

The Unmitigated Chaos of America’s Attempt at Color-Coded Covid Guidance

After the retailer filed for bankruptcy one couple was left with a warehouse full of abandoned mannequins and a hefty price tag to dispose of it.

The Ghosts of Brooks Brothers

Thousands of young migrants, most from Central America, are making their way to the border, many hoping to meet parents in the United States. But for those caught in Mexico, there is only near-certain deportation.

‘Mommy, I Have Bad News’: For Young Migrants, Mexico Can Be the End of the Road

Housing sales in New York City are finally picking up — along with deep discounts.

A Home Buyers’ Bonanza in Manhattan

FedEx and Nike are among those found to have avoided U.S. tax liability for three straight years.

No Federal Taxes for Dozens of Big, Profitable Companies

Eddie Bennett earned fame in the dugouts of the Major Leagues. He had almost slipped from memory when New Yorkers teamed up to honor his short, dramatic life.

How the Yankees’ Luckiest Batboy Ended Up in an Unmarked Grave

Ken Burns’s latest documentary, premiering Monday on PBS, traces the complicated connections between the person, the persona and the stories

Review: ‘Hemingway’ Is a Big Two-Hearted Reconsideration

After a year of working remotely, some employees are not keen to go back to the office, and, so far, employers are being receptive to their concerns.

Returning to the Office Sparks Anxiety and Dread for Some

Tired of housework and an unhappy marriage, a 56-year-old woman has been on a six-month jaunt across China that has challenged deep-rooted gender norms.

A Chinese ‘Auntie’ Went on a Solo Road Trip. Now, She’s a Feminist Icon.

As Americans buy more, they are expected to spur trade and investment and invigorate demand for German cars, Australian wine, Mexican auto parts and French fashions.

America’s Record-Setting Stimulus Could Power a Rebound in Other Countries

The veteran Korean star Yuh-Jung Youn has had a thriving career for five decades — all because of a choice she made when she failed her college entrance exam.

She Never Dreamed of Acting. Now She’s an Oscar Nominee for ‘Minari.’

The move served as a warning to Republicans in other states who are trying to restrict voting, and is likely to put new pressure on other organizations and corporations to consider pulling business out of Georgia.

M.L.B. Pulls All-Star Game From Georgia in Response to Voting Law

They should still wear masks but no quarantines are necessary, the agency said in new guidance that cited growing data about the effectiveness of the shots.

Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Travel With Low Risk, C.D.C. Says

The longest-serving officer on the Minneapolis police force said Mr. Chauvin had violated department policy when he knelt on George Floyd for more than nine minutes.

‘Totally Unnecessary’: Veteran Police Officer Rebukes Derek Chauvin’s Conduct

The holiday is about much more than a celebration of spring.

The Unsettling Power of Easter

It’s been a year — and many pots of beans — since Kai Wright abandoned his on-air studio in Manhattan. But the show has gone on.

How a Radio Host, Broadcasting Live From Home, Spends Sundays

The sales numbers, which cover the entire world, came a day after General Motors and Ford Motor reported that their U.S. sales were up modestly.

Tesla delivered 185,000 cars in the first quarter, twice as many as a year ago.

Looking for some big scares, but overwhelmed by choices? We have picks for you.

Stream These 5 Chilling New Horror Movies

Here are three examples of red wine from France, Italy and Chile.

When You Need a Wine Under $10

It is tempting to define a wine by the grapes that go into it, but grapes can have many expressions depending mostly on the intent of the producer.

Grenache Three Ways, and Over Many Decades

The discussions between the digital pin board company and the app that inspired the “VSCO girls” trend are ongoing.

Pinterest Is Said to Be in Talks to Acquire the Photo App VSCO

Quotation of the Day for Friday, April 2, 2021.

April 2, 2021

Headlines from April 2, 2021

Justice Dept. Inquiry Into Matt Gaetz Said to Be Focused on Cash Paid to Women

Strong U.S. Job Growth in March Fuels Optimism on Recovery

Two Brothers Posed for a Portrait. One Lived to See It in the Met.

The Unmitigated Chaos of America’s Attempt at Color-Coded Covid Guidance

The Ghosts of Brooks Brothers

Billboard 200

Justice

Chemtrails Over The Country Club

Dangerous: The Double Album

Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon

Future Nostalgia

Historical Context for April 2, 2021