From “Great Balls of Fire” to “Over the Rainbow,” whether the songs were brash or tearful, Jerry Lee Lewis was indomitable.

Jerry Lee Lewis: Listen to 10 Songs From a Rock ’n’ Roll Pioneer

Once-buzzy start-ups had held out against the new reality that the good times are over. No longer.

Silicon Valley’s Unbridled Euphoria Runs Into Economic Reality

On a wide array of issues like abortion, taxes, race and judges, President Biden’s opportunities would shrink as Republicans vow to dismantle much of his legislative accomplishments.

Biden’s Agenda Hangs in the Balance if Republicans Take Congress

In Portland, Ore., vehicle thefts have soared, and the police say they are focused on other crimes. Now victims are helping each other track down their own cars.

An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car

New York City joins a handful of states in requiring employers to disclose salary ranges for openings. The goal is to narrow disparities.

New Laws Force Honesty About Pay. Companies Are Catching Up.

In the southern Kherson region, Ukraine now has the advantage in range and precision guidance of artillery, rockets and drones, erasing what had been a critical Russian asset.

With Western Weapons, Ukraine Is Turning the Tables in an Artillery War

The Russian move jeopardized a rare case of wartime coordination aimed at lowering global food prices and combating hunger.

Russia Withdraws From Grain Deal After Drone Attack on Black Sea Fleet

Quotation of the Day for Friday, October 28, 2022.

Quotation of the Day: British Equality Agency Tells Schools They Can’t Ban Afro Hairstyles

Q: I’ve been renting an apartment in a doorman co-op building in Manhattan for almost two years. My lease expires soon, and as per co-op board policy, it cannot be renewed. (The board already rejected my lease extension request). My landlord, the owner of the unit, lives abroad and she does not want to sell the apartment. So, we have been discussing another option: I continue to rent from her under the table after my lease expires. What do you think about this idea? What is the worst case scenario? Is it a risk worth taking?

Is It Worth the Risk to Sublet an Apartment Illegally?

Andrew Ousley, a classical music and hamburger devotee, will often run in the park or eat at Raoul’s, a nostalgic favorite.

How a Producer of Concerts in Crypts and Catacombs Spends His Sundays

The When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas brought emo fans from all over the world to one destination. But when weather got in the way, they mourned together.

Emo Fans Were Not OK

An admissions system that made sense as reparations has survived as something much more self-serving.

Affirmative Action Has Become a Strange Monster

Gruesome Republicans are writing our national horror story.

The Pelosis and a Haunted America

Quotation of the Day for Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Quotation of the Day: Scarred by War, Ukraine’s Children Face Challenging Path Forward

An employee with a chronic condition can be held accountable at work. But it should be about their performance apart from their illness.

Accommodation Is Not a Shield From Criticism

Only a few years ago, a Halloween party meant arrest. Now, a government-sponsored “horror weekend” means sold-out costume shops and scary clowns. “Saudi is changing,” said a young man going as a wizard.

Saudi Halloween: Once-Banned Holiday Now Haunted by Masked Monsters

Commutes are still painful, readers say. And it’s hard to give up the joys of working from home. But many of those who have gone back to the office say they like it.

Forget Free Coffee. What Matters Is if Workers Feel Returning Is Worth It.

The term, which has slipped into the vernacular, refers to workers who will keep their jobs as opposed to those who will be laid off.

‘Go Forward’

Ousted from the prime minister’s office 16 months ago, Benjamin Netanyahu, the leading candidate, is out to prove his political obituaries were premature.

Another Israeli Election Looms, and a Familiar Face Plans a Comeback

Houston got off to an early 5-0 lead but watched it evaporate. Realmuto tied the game with a double in the fifth and put his team ahead to stay with a homer in the 10th.

Realmuto’s Homer Gives Phillies Shocking Win in Extra Innings

Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae made landfall early Saturday and was expected to continue bringing strong winds and torrential rain to large areas of the country through the weekend.

At Least 45 Dead as Flooding and Landslides Hit the Philippines

She worked with Alfred Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, Frank Capra and John Ford, and she was known for her deft touch, particularly with action movies.

Overlooked No More: Dorothy Spencer, Film Editor Sought Out by Big Directors

Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday in an election between two political heavyweights that could have global repercussions.

Bolsonaro vs. Lula: Brazil Faces a Stark Choice With Huge Stakes

Yasuhiro Makoshi, 70, is a fixture of New York’s food and running scenes. On Nov. 6, he’ll be running his 36th New York City Marathon, his first as a visitor.

The Most Recognizable New York Marathoner Returns Home

The vote comes after a long and ugly campaign that pits two major political figures against each other in race that has tested the country’s democracy.

October 29, 2022

Headlines from October 29, 2022

Jerry Lee Lewis: Listen to 10 Songs From a Rock ’n’ Roll Pioneer

Silicon Valley’s Unbridled Euphoria Runs Into Economic Reality

Biden’s Agenda Hangs in the Balance if Republicans Take Congress

An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car

New Laws Force Honesty About Pay. Companies Are Catching Up.

Billboard 200

It's Only Me

Un Verano Sin Ti

Return Of The Dream Canteen

Dangerous: The Double Album

The Highlights

Historical Context for October 29, 2022