Its ebb and flow has long defined life along the California coast. Now, some scientists fear climate change is causing an ethereal companion to fade away.

The Elusive Future of San Francisco’s Fog

Ethereum, the most popular cryptocurrency platform, completed its much-anticipated switch to a more energy-efficient infrastructure.

Crypto’s Long-Awaited ‘Merge’ Reaches the Finish Line

Data mining plus streaming can target political ads household by household, largely unregulated.

This Ad’s for You (Not Your Neighbor)

The pharmaceutical industry finances about 75 percent of the agency’s drug division, through a controversial program that Congress must reauthorize by the end of this month.

F.D.A.’s Drug Industry Fees Fuel Concerns Over Influence

Inflation is less about pandemic and war surprises and more about economic momentum. That could make the solution more painful.

New Inflation Developments Are Rattling Markets and Economists. Here’s Why.

Many fans think it will. But it might end up creating some new problems.

Can ‘the Merge’ Save Crypto?

Federer, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, said injuries and surgeries had taken their toll on his body. His final competitive matches will be next week in London.

Roger Federer to Retire From Tennis: ‘He Made the Game Look So Easy’

They have been on the rise since the start of the year as the Federal Reserve has affirmed its commitment to tame soaring inflation.

Mortgage Rates Jump Above 6% for First Time Since 2008

Employees say the inflexibility of scheduling upended their personal lives. The companies say they maintained service while using fewer resources.

Workers Say Railroads’ Efficiency Push Became Too Much

On her new album, the singer fuses Stephen Sondheim’s emo register with a familiar coffeehouse folk sound.

Eleri Ward Captures the Longing at the Heart of Sondheim’s Work

Over the entrance to the Met are medallion portraits of white, male art heroes. Enter Hew Locke with a timely and pointed message about “Gilt” (or “Guilt”).

The Eyes Have It in Hew Locke’s Power-Challenging Show

Viola Davis leads a strong cast into battle in an epic from Gina Prince-Bythewood, inspired by real women warriors.

‘The Woman King’ Review: She Slays

Decisions to bus migrants to the vice president’s residence and to fly others to Martha’s Vineyard were the latest attempts to provoke outrage over record arrivals at the border.

With Faraway Migrant Drop-Offs, G.O.P. Governors Are Doubling Down

“Women Talking,” women fighting, a pair of Brendans and more: After Toronto, Venice and Telluride, here are the titles and performances in the conversation.

The Eight Film Festival Movies That Got the Biggest Awards Boost

The discordant messages of China’s president, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia suggested that despite an earlier pledge of “friendship,” Moscow does not have an unconditional ally in Beijing.

Putin Nods to Xi’s ‘Concerns,’ and the Limits of Their Cooperation

The Justice Department is planning to appeal, but the decision is likely to significantly delay its investigation into former President Donald J. Trump’s handling of government records.

Judge Keeps Block on Inquiry Into Mar-a-Lago Files and Names Special Master

Astead Herndon, who hosts “The Run-Up” podcast, discussed his approach to the show and why voters’ voices matter.

Searching for Common Ground in a Fractured Political Landscape

Your return on investment will be affected by where you live and the scope of your renovation project.

Is That Bathroom Remodel Worth It?

It’s a life force, with an uncertain future.

The Fog of San Francisco

Our TV critic recommends a sweet new farm show for children, a silly-spooky show for grown-ups and a terrific stand-up special.

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

The shipping giant warned of a $500 million revenue shortfall ahead of its quarterly financial results next week, hitting its stock price hard.

FedEx Slashes Earnings Forecast, Citing Slowdowns in Asia and Europe

Wael Sawan, who spent most of his career on the oil and gas side of Shell before moving recently to its liquefied natural gas and renewable energy unit, will take over Europe’s largest energy company.

Shell’s Chief Executive, Ben van Beurden, to Step Down

The agency is trying to motivate more people to come forward, through the promise of leniency or other benefits, to identify wrongdoing.

Justice Department seeks to entice companies to be better corporate citizens.

The ensemble Orlando Furioso was the highlight of a concert featuring Kate Soper’s new but brief work “HEX.”

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Partiful wants to be the go-to option for sending online invitations. Facebook events, we hardly knew ye.

September 15, 2022

Headlines from September 15, 2022

The Elusive Future of San Francisco’s Fog

Crypto’s Long-Awaited ‘Merge’ Reaches the Finish Line

This Ad’s for You (Not Your Neighbor)

F.D.A.’s Drug Industry Fees Fuel Concerns Over Influence

New Inflation Developments Are Rattling Markets and Economists. Here’s Why.

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