An exhibition at the Getty Museum reveals the Egyptian Book of the Dead, long relegated to a dark vault, in the light of day.

Now Showing, an Ancient Spell Book for the Dead

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Quotation of the Day: The Candy That Grew From Kernel to Icon

Sarah Weinman, who writes a monthly crime and mystery column for the Book Review, discussed her niche.

For One Writer, Crime Is a ‘Window’ Into Society

A story considered too dark for Broadway in its time is too much of a patchwork in ours.

‘I Can Get It for You Wholesale’ Review: Rag Trade Revival, Recut for Today

When my neighborhood changed around me, I decided to change it.

The Joy of Picking Up Other People’s Trash

Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

Corrections: Oct. 31, 2023

A.K. Blakemore’s novel “The Glutton” reimagines the life of an 18th-century sideshow performer who could eat almost anything.

The Man Who Was Always Hungry

If childhood obesity is an ‘epidemic,’ how far should doctors go to treat it?

Bariatric Surgery at 16

How a disappearing act became the default ending to so much human interaction.

Why Can’t We Give Up the Ghosting?

A former employee accused Mr. De Niro of gender discrimination and retaliation; his company accused her of improper spending and abusing her work privileges.

What to Know About Robert De Niro’s Trial Over a Workplace Dispute

Children who have had WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches should get a blood test, federal officials said. An investigation found that the purée had “extremely high concentrations of lead.”

Fruit Purée Pouches May Contain Lead, F.D.A. Warns Parents

“Be looking over your shoulder,” the man said in a voice mail message for Fani Willis, the Fulton County prosecutor who filed charges against former President Donald Trump.

Man Indicted Over Threats to D.A. and Sheriff in Trump’s Georgia Case

Treat yourself to Kathy Lowden and Erik Piepenburg’s terrifyingly fun collaboration debut.

Warning Signs

Can you place 8 of these memorable “Friends” moments in order?

Flashback TV Quiz: The One About Chandler

Competing against sizable U.S. incentives, Britain is choosing a less expensive route, winning some fans while exasperating others.

In Global Race to Offer Green Subsidies, U.K. Prefers Slow and Steady

Tuesday Briefing

An eclipse's shadow from space, India's astronaut capsule and a confused space telescope.

6 Great Space Images in October

The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation.

Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money

He received a Grammy nomination for Usher’s 2004 album “Confessions” and played on tracks by Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and many other major pop musicians.

Aaron Spears, Drummer for Usher and Other Stars, Dies at 47

This word has appeared in 51 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Word of the Day: plaintive

Stephen Colbert said he was surprised to learn that the former vice president had been running for the White House. “It hadn’t registered,” he said.

October 31, 2023

Headlines from October 31, 2023

Now Showing, an Ancient Spell Book for the Dead

Quotation of the Day: The Candy That Grew From Kernel to Icon

For One Writer, Crime Is a ‘Window’ Into Society

‘I Can Get It for You Wholesale’ Review: Rag Trade Revival, Recut for Today

The Joy of Picking Up Other People’s Trash

Billboard 200

Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Manana

For All The Dogs

The Name Chapter: Freefall

Zach Bryan

Set It Off

Historical Context for October 31, 2023