The House panel is examining whether there is enough evidence to recommend that the Justice Department pursue cases against Donald J. Trump and others.

Jan. 6 Committee Weighs Possibility of Criminal Referrals

It depends on whether Jerome Powell at the Fed can pull a reverse Paul Volcker.

How the 2020s Economy Could Resemble the 1980s

A late-night target throughout his time in office, the former president remained a favorite subject, along with Covid’s ongoing impact and President Biden’s first year in the White House.

Best of Late Night in 2021: Trump’s Never-Ending Swan Song

Brands are flocking to the platform like never before, drawn by its more than 1 billion users and its algorithm, which can make an ad seem like just another video.

That Fun TikTok Video? It’s Actually an Ad.

The company showed that people would flock to an audio-only social media app. Can it fend off the imitators?

How the Copycats Came for Clubhouse

The president also sought to address the nation’s battered psyche, telling anxious Americans that “we should all be concerned about Omicron, but not panicked.”

Biden Bolsters Virus Fight, Offering Aid to Hospitals and Free Tests

Dollar-slice businesses, a staple of New York City’s dining scene, face an existential crisis as food prices rise at their fastest pace in decades.

The $1 Pizza Slice Becomes Inflation’s Latest Victim

With a “youth army,” a cathedral honoring the military and state media promoting patriotism, the government is preparing Russians for the possibility of a fight.

How the Kremlin Is Militarizing Russian Society

Districts say they don’t want to close classrooms again. But the latest wave in Covid-19 cases could challenge the rickety infrastructure that has kept schools running this year.

Are Schools Ready for the Next Big Surge?

About 150,000 babies are born each year in Nigeria with sickle cell, a deadly disease. Tens of thousands of them die annually before their fifth birthdays.

They Lost Three Daughters to Sickle Cell. Can They Save a Fourth?

Shows like “The Wonder Years,” “Swagger” and “Colin in Black and White” offered Black coming-of-age narratives that challenged longstanding TV stereotypes.

In 2021, Black Boyhood Got More Complex on TV

With the coronavirus crisis exacerbating longstanding budget woes, the San Antonio Symphony wants to cut pay and positions. Its musicians have gone on strike.

The Pandemic Struck Orchestras With Underlying Conditions Hard

Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, wanted to withdraw economic help slowly. Now, she might support a rate increase as soon as March.

Lingering Virus, Lasting Inflation: A Fed Official Explains Her Pivot

Saying they are overworked and underpaid, architects at a prominent New York firm want to unionize. Others could follow.

Architects Are the Latest White-Collar Workers to Confront Bosses

European businesses are demanding government help, again, as another virus surge is driving customers away.

Omicron Is Turning Europe’s Busy Season Silent

Phil Waldron, who owns a bar in Texas, is a case study in how pro-Trump fringe players managed to get a hearing for conspiracy theories at the highest level during the presidential transition.

A Retired Colonel’s Unlikely Role in Pushing Baseless Election Claims

The Alanis Morissette musical becomes the first big show to be felled by the resurgent coronavirus pandemic.

‘Jagged Little Pill’ to Close on Broadway, Citing Omicron

John Eligon, a correspondent for The Times, examined the obstacles of caring for children with sickle cell disease in developing nations.

Reporting on a Child’s Fight to Survive

Until last week, many Americans were worried about their holiday presents arriving on time. Now, rapid tests are at the top of their list.

All Anyone Wants for Christmas Is a Covid Test

A House committee sought briefings from search engines whose services might have been leveraged by the site, which has been linked to numerous deaths. Seven House members asked the Justice Department about avenues for investigation.

Lawmakers Urge Big Tech to ‘Mitigate Harm’ of Suicide Site and Seek Justice Inquiry

Nearly five months ago, federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against the founder of the electric truck company.

Nikola will pay $125 million to settle a securities fraud investigation.

The 1996 holiday album wasn’t a smash. But 25 years later, it tells a vivid story about the label’s aspirations — and its reality in the aftermath of a devastating series of events.

‘Christmas on Death Row’ and a Stormy Season for a Storied Rap Label

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Quotation of the Day: A Box of Cash, a Mystery Donor and a Big Boost for Some City College Students

Netflix’s new animated series is based on the popular video game ‘League of Legends,’ but the show’s creators added some ingredients of their own.

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Beats and the Universe of ‘Dune’: What ‘Arcane’ Is Made of

Science tells us the solution may lie in what we do for others, not ourselves.

December 21, 2021

Headlines from December 21, 2021

Jan. 6 Committee Weighs Possibility of Criminal Referrals

How the 2020s Economy Could Resemble the 1980s

Best of Late Night in 2021: Trump’s Never-Ending Swan Song

That Fun TikTok Video? It’s Actually an Ad.

How the Copycats Came for Clubhouse

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