Xi Jinping enhanced China’s sway in the world by lending money for infrastructure. Now he’s collecting debts and rethinking his signature aid initiative.

China Invested $1 Trillion to Gain Global Influence. Can That Go On?

In his 15 years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has been seen as risk-averse, avoiding open-ended military engagements and peace initiatives.

Netanyahu Opted for Limited Strikes in the Past. This Is His First All-Out War.

Emmanuel Thingue spent 30 years shaping the look and feel of New York City’s most charming public spaces.

For 30 Years, This Grown-Up’s Office Was the Playground

Dozens of parking lots have opened across the country for working people who can afford a car but not rent.

I Live in My Car

The artist brings an energy to painting that reverberates through his exuberant yet sobering survey at the Whitney Museum.

Henry Taylor’s ‘B Side’ Is Full of Grade-A Paintings

Retailers are expanding their own private-label food and beverage offerings, attracting customers looking for less expensive options.

Those Doritos Too Expensive? More Stores Offer Their Own Alternatives.

Homebuilders are responding to rising interest rates with an innovation: a small house in the traditionally spacious exurbs.

A Higher Monthly Payment, but Less Square Footage

The further limits on shipments could cripple Beijing’s A.I. ambitions and dampen revenues for U.S. chip makers, analysts said.

U.S. Tightens China’s Access to Advanced Chips for Artificial Intelligence

The use of hostages’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts to livestream attacks and issue death threats is a new tactic, experts said.

Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts to Spread Terror

As an early fan of the W.N.B.A. team, the musician saw the squad lose four championship series. This week, she returned courtside to cheer another attempt.

Joan Jett Loves the New York Liberty. The Feeling Is Mutual.

Ukrainian forces attacked two key Russian air bases behind enemy lines on Tuesday, using American-made long-range missiles known as ATACMS, a U.S. official said.

Ukraine Uses Powerful American-Supplied Missiles for First Time

Twenty Republicans refused to support the hard-right Ohio Republican, leaving him without a majority as the party infighting stretched into a third week.

Jordan Falls Short as Republican Speaker Fight Continues

It took 17 years, but Joshua Ramus is lifting off. “He’s really inflexible,” said Rem Koolhaas, “which in certain conditions is extremely useful.”

Architecture’s ‘Young Savior’ Rebooted After the Bottom Fell Out

As the bookstore chain mounts a comeback, it’s breaking a cardinal rule of corporate branding and store design: consistency.

Barnes & Noble Sets Itself Free

The men’s soccer team at Yeshiva University was having a strong season, maybe its best ever. Then came the news from Israel.

Shaken by War, a Jewish College’s Soccer Team Finds Solace on the Field

Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.

Middle East War Adds to Surge in International Arms Sales

The superstar talks about finding her recording voice again, getting Stevie Wonder (and Tyga) to appear on her holiday album and still finding the love for her hits.

Cher on Her First Christmas LP, a New Beau and 25 Years of ‘Believe’

Caecilians are the first amphibians known to pass on their microbiomes to their offspring.

These Amphibians Have a Taste for Their Mom’s Skin

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Quotation of the Day: Hope Battles Despair for Families of the Missing

El Times distributes news from the Spanish-speaking world. It also attracts learners of the language.

A Spanish-Language Newsletter for the Fluent and the Curious

Developers are combining new strategies with state and federal funds to turn decayed power plants once considered a blemish into potential assets for economic growth.

As Coal Plants Shutter, a Chance to Redevelop ‘the Gates of Hell’

Best Buy recently said it would end DVD sales after the holiday season, and Netflix already shuttered its disc rentals. What does that mean for audiences?

‘Crossroads,’ Britney Spears and the Journey to Watch a DVD in 2023

Prosecutors had submitted the gun used in the fatal shooting on the “Rust” film set for further analysis after dismissing a criminal case against Mr. Baldwin in April.

Grand Jury Will Consider New Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin

Podcasts that capitalize on comedian friendships are fine. But, as “Too Far” and Bobbi Althoff show, conflict and drama can be even funnier.

It’s Like Eavesdropping on Two Friends … Who Secretly Hate Each Other

Three members of a California family admitted to roles in a ring that shipped stolen catalytic converters, which contain lucrative precious metals, to New Jersey, prosecutors said.

October 17, 2023

Headlines from October 17, 2023

China Invested $1 Trillion to Gain Global Influence. Can That Go On?

Netanyahu Opted for Limited Strikes in the Past. This Is His First All-Out War.

For 30 Years, This Grown-Up’s Office Was the Playground

I Live in My Car

Henry Taylor’s ‘B Side’ Is Full of Grade-A Paintings

Billboard 200

One Thing At A Time

Nostalgia

Guts

Autumn Variations

Zach Bryan

Historical Context for October 17, 2023