A scandal involving the president’s spouse has become a major issue for his party ahead of a crucial parliamentary election.

The First Lady and the Dior Pouch: A Political Crisis Grips South Korea

Dr. Woodson’s house, the birthplace of the annual month, was a hub of scholarship, bringing together generations of intellectuals, writers and activists.

The Home of Carter G. Woodson, the Man Behind Black History Month

Realistic-looking shampoo bottles and seltzer cans are popping up on videos from digital creators on TikTok and YouTube in a new form of old advertising.

A.I. Fuels a New Era of Product Placement

The actor and writer will star alongside Donald Glover in a series reboot of the 2005 action comedy that combines marital strife with espionage.

Maya Erskine, of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ Thinks She Would Make a Good Spy

Even as fewer teens are being prosecuted, the state is not providing enough intervention, rehabilitation and other help.

‘Shame on Us’: How Maine Struggles to Handle Troubled Youth

After a nearly two-year ban, a legal ruling brought bullfights back to La Plaza México in Mexico City. But the fight continues after a federal judge again stopped the events.

Bullfighting Returns to Its Largest Arena. A Fight Over Its Future Goes On.

Meteorologists and climate scientists are increasingly having to combat misinformation cycles on social media.

When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside

Top European leaders coordinated to get the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, to agree to the 50-billion-euro plan aimed at keeping Ukraine’s economy afloat during the war with Russia.

How a Game of Good Cop-Bad Cop Sealed the E.U. Ukraine Fund Deal

For decades, the author of “In the Night Kitchen” and “The Nutshell Library” fortified himself with art and words.

How Maurice Sendak Lived With His Own Wild Things

To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.

Apple Has a New Plan for Its App Store. Many Developers Hate It.

Small dogs with prominent noses live longer than bigger, flat-faced canines, a new study suggests.

The Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose

The order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition the president needs to be re-elected.

Biden Orders Sanctions on 4 Israelis Over West Bank Violence

A meditation on mortality and renewal, “The Following Evening” presents mirror images of two married pairs of theater makers.

Whose Last Show Is It, Anyway?

President Biden has begun to accuse stores of overcharging shoppers, as food costs remain a burden for consumers and a political problem for the president.

Biden Takes Aim at Grocery Chains Over Food Prices

The tech giant introduced the Rufus chatbot. It has lagged behind others on introducing consumer-facing generative artificial intelligence.

Amazon Enters Chatbot Fray With Shopping Tool

As the retail industry continues to transform, Jordyn Holman, a reporter for the Business desk at The New York Times, describes what changes may be in store for consumers.

A Retail Reporter Takes Stock of Her Beat

Baby boomers who are now empty nesters own twice as many large homes as millennials with children.

Millennials Have the Children, but Boomers Have the Houses

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been at the center of far-right fury and conspiracy theories. One reporter dived deep into the fringe and the fray — with some help from his stepdaughter.

A Political Reporter’s Descent Into Swiftiedom

Our TV critic recommends a Nicole Kidman-led family drama in which no one’s quite sure where home really is.

What to Watch This Weekend: Come Home to ‘Expats’

A young woman booked her first big trip, a Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian, but missed the boat when her flight was delayed. Since she bought the cruise line’s own travel protection plan, why is she stuck with the bill?

Help! I Missed a Cruise and the Cruise Line’s Own Travel Insurance Won’t Pay.

Vague comments about possible future rate cuts were all that central bankers gave the markets. Patience will be difficult at this tricky moment, our columnist says.

The Fed Is Taking It Slow. But the Markets Want More.

When scrutinizing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce or Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, some body language experts’ only credential is an internet connection.

Is It Real Love? With Celebrities, Many Think They Can Tell by Looking.

Price pressures eased in January, resuming a downward trend after a jump in December.

Eurozone Inflation Dips at Start of Year

Company insolvencies hit a three-decade high, with businesses under pressure from high debts, prices and interest rates. The Bank of England held rates steady on Thursday.

The Squeeze on British Businesses Is Not Letting Up Soon

The molecules that silence a woman’s second X chromosome can confuse the immune system, a new study suggests.

February 1, 2024

Headlines from February 1, 2024

The First Lady and the Dior Pouch: A Political Crisis Grips South Korea

The Home of Carter G. Woodson, the Man Behind Black History Month

A.I. Fuels a New Era of Product Placement

Maya Erskine, of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ Thinks She Would Make a Good Spy

‘Shame on Us’: How Maine Struggles to Handle Troubled Youth

Billboard 200

American Dream

One Thing At A Time

For All The Dogs

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