The international police organization has toughened oversight of its protocols, which autocrats have used to pursue dissidents. But the autocrats have adapted.

Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse Interpol, Despite Years of Fixes

Hong Kong residents are finding in Shenzhen, the mainland city next door, lower prices, better service and tasty cuisine.

Spicy Food and Dental Implants: Low Prices Lure Hong Kongers to China

Traders and strategists are thinking about all the ways that November’s election could alter the mood in markets.

Wall Street Is Already Placing Bets on the Biden-Trump Rematch

The wife of Russia’s most famous opposition leader long shunned the spotlight, but his death in prison may make that impossible. “I have no right to give up,” she said.

Wife, Protector and Now Political Heir: Yulia Navalnaya Rallies Russians

New satellites that orbit the Earth at very low altitudes may result in a world where nothing is really off limits.

When Eyes in the Sky Start Looking Right at You

Fleeing political persecution, a family hoped the United States would take them in. After the city evicted them, they questioned whether they should have come.

Their Asylum Case Seems Strong. But Instead of Hope, They Feel Despair.

Developers are transforming clusters of old homes into micro restaurants to cater to the needs of surrounding neighborhoods.

Culinary Hubs Put a Twist on Home Cooking

The company raised $7.3 billion over the last year, as the lure of artificial intelligence changes Silicon Valley deal-making.

Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-Ups

The bubbly host of a new TV food-and-travel series plays up the comedy, but her ascent has required navigating setbacks like the demise of “The Chew.”

For Carla Hall, It’s Been a Bumpy Climb to a ‘Top Chef’ Life

As the director of “Lisa Frankenstein,” she embraced a tale in which no one was concerned whether grief was palatable to others.

For Zelda Williams, Daughter of Robin, a Goth Zombie Comedy Is Cathartic

Food companies are talking about smaller price increases this year, good news for grocery shoppers, restaurant diners and the White House.

Will Food Prices Stop Rising Quickly? Many Companies Say Yes.

The decision, along with an order this month declining to block West Point’s admissions program, suggests that most justices are not eager to immediately explore the limits of its ruling from June.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

One of the most consequential scenes in video game history is being remade by the creators of Final Fantasy VII. Will they kill Aerith again?

The Shocking Death That Has Devastated Gamers for Decades

Jason Michael Webb, the show’s guest music director, said he wants audiences at the musical about Jelly Roll Morton to experience “a time period that does not exist anymore.”

‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ Returns, Bringing a Jazz Tale to a New Generation

The Conservative Partnership Institute has become a breeding ground for the next generation of Trump loyalists and an incubator for policies he might pursue. Its fast growth is raising questions.

A Nerve Center for the Right Wing Rises in Washington

It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals.

Volkswagen Leans on Electric Vehicles and Nostalgia to Grow in U.S.

The United States said the resolution could have disrupted its negotiations to free hostages and secure a temporary cease-fire, but its vote drew outcry from many diplomats and aid workers.

U.S. Vetoes Security Council Cease-Fire Resolution

A sci-fi mystery from Apple TV+ turns quantum physics into a dark fairy tale.

‘Constellation’ Review: Alice in Wonderspace

A cookbook for overlooked vegetables, mushroom candles for your dinner table and more food news.

The Wine Shop Millesima USA Doubles in Size for Its World-Class Selection

The natural foods entrepreneur hit upon a distinctively American style that matched the homey packaging of his products.

How Bob Moore, of Bob’s Red Mill, Got Grocery-Store Famous

The prodigious jazz singer came to embrace her inner pop star on a new album made with Visitante from Calle 13.

How Beyoncé Jolted the Cuban Singer Daymé Arocena Into a Fresh Era

Barbershops may be some of the last places where supporters of Donald J. Trump or President Biden can debate in real, messy life. A political reporter visited one in Las Vegas to understand the discourse.

Blending Into the Background at a Barbershop

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

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The essayist Leslie Jamison has become known for her careful balancing acts of self-exposure.

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Mike Pyle, who will leave the administration this month, helped broker agreement with Europe and other allies over clean energy, China and Russian sanctions.

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Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse Interpol, Despite Years of Fixes

Spicy Food and Dental Implants: Low Prices Lure Hong Kongers to China

Wall Street Is Already Placing Bets on the Biden-Trump Rematch

Wife, Protector and Now Political Heir: Yulia Navalnaya Rallies Russians

When Eyes in the Sky Start Looking Right at You

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