In Tracy Letts’s new play, a tedious City Council meeting cracks open to reveal the secret record of what happened in Big Cherry.

Review: ‘The Minutes,’ an Official History of American Horror

The country’s lockdowns have trapped truck drivers on highways, halted production lines and forced some importers to source goods from outside China.

China’s Economic Trends Hint at Cost of Zero Covid Strategy

Ford’s chief executive is about to introduce an electric F-150 pickup truck that could determine whether the automaker can survive and thrive in an industry dominated by Tesla.

Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla

In her memoir, “Out of the Corner,” the “Dirty Dancing” star opens up about rhinoplasty gone wrong, the implosion of her career and why she’s telling her story now.

Don’t Call Her ‘Baby.’ At 62, Jennifer Grey Is Taking the Lead.

More than ever it has become deadly to be homeless in America, especially for men in their 50s and 60s.

A Rising Tally of Lonely Deaths on the Streets

Financing the next generation of green energy technologies means larger investments and getting venture capitalists to turn their attention away from “fast money.”

The Next Hurdle in Europe’s Energy Transition: Being More Enticing Than NFTs

Mary Gundel loved managing a store in Tampa, Fla. But when she detailed its challenges on social media, the company — and fellow employees — took notice.

How a Dollar General Employee Went Viral on TikTok

They’re Some of Hollywood’s Top Publicists. Just Don’t Ask Them Why.

Russia’s invasion complicated well-laid plans. But, despite the odds, Ukraine will present work at the international art showcase in Venice.

Rushing Against War, and Time, Ukraine Makes It to the Biennale

While Vladimir Putin boasts that Russia is holding up under Western sanctions, his central bank chief and the mayor of Moscow warned that the worst was yet to come.

Bleak assessments of the Russian economy clash with Putin’s rosy claims.

“There’s no way I could ever be in denial of what is happening,” said the conductor Gavriel Heine, a fixture at the prestigious Russian theater.

Citing Ukraine War, an American Resigns From Russia’s Mariinsky

Around the world, national churches, parishes and even families are reassessing relations with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, who has encouraged Russia’s aggression.

Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful

The nation’s largest airlines dropped the requirement within hours of the ruling, but New York’s M.T.A. said its passengers must still wear a mask for now.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Mask Mandate for Planes and Public Transit

Fifteen months after they tried and failed to overturn the 2020 election, the same group of lawyers and associates is continuing efforts to “decertify” the vote, feeding a false narrative.

Trump Allies Continue Legal Drive to Erase His Loss, Stoking Election Doubts

In Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., established Afghan restaurateurs are reaching out to help refugees fleeing the return of the Taliban.

They Fled Afghanistan for America. Now They Feed the Newest Arrivals.

The president of Ukraine and a top national security aide said the Russian offensive, anticipated for weeks, had finally begun after a Russian missile barrage that included the first deadly strike on the western city of Lviv.

Ukraine Says Russia Begins Assault in the East After Raining Missiles Nationwide

The heart of the roster — Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green — is back in the N.B.A. playoffs, a world away from the team’s soul in Oakland.

Golden State’s Playoff Reappearance Doesn’t Quite Feel Like Old Times

Former lovers reconnect, litigating the past and present, in this drama from Mari Walker.

‘See You Then’ Review: The More Things Stay the Same

Since 2008, the blog has explored the ins and outs of intimate apparel with a fervor that has earned its creator, Cora Harrington, a considerable following.

The Lingerie Addict Says Goodbye

Quotation of the Day for Monday, April 18, 2022.

Quotation of the Day: Fighting for the Right to Wear Their Identity

AMC’s “Breaking Bad” prequel begins its final season. And a documentary about a 1992 tribute concert for Freddie Mercury airs on the CW.

What’s on TV This Week: ‘Better Call Saul’ and a Freddie Mercury Tribute

When your ceilings are high but your square footage is limited, a loft bed may be the solution you’re after.

Shopping for Loft Beds

Janet Mavec, a jewelry designer inspired by her farm and gardens, now sells dark chocolate bars infused with her lemon verbena.

Give the Gift of Herbaceous Dark Chocolate

Idan Chabasov, known for his baroque creations on Instagram, will discuss and demonstrate challah-making at the Streicker Center.

Attend a Talk With ‘the Challah Prince’

The scarf company Echo has reissued several old designs, including one of mushrooms on a 35-inch silk square.

April 18, 2022

Headlines from April 18, 2022

Review: ‘The Minutes,’ an Official History of American Horror

China’s Economic Trends Hint at Cost of Zero Covid Strategy

Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla

Don’t Call Her ‘Baby.’ At 62, Jennifer Grey Is Taking the Lead.

A Rising Tally of Lonely Deaths on the Streets

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Unlimited Love

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Encanto

Dangerous: The Double Album

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Historical Context for April 18, 2022