An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.

The Brutality of Sugar: Debt, Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

In government and as an outsider, Kenneth Marcus has tried to douse what he says is rising bias against Jews. Some see a crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech.

The Man Who Helped Redefine Campus Antisemitism

Mickey Barreto’s five-year stay cost him only $200.57. Now it might cost him his freedom.

The Hotel Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave

To heal after a mass shooting, the Covenant School families have turned to therapy, faith, one another — and a lot of dogs.

The Dogs Helping the Covenant Children Find Their Way Back

For the few Israelis remaining in the evacuated zone along the northern border with Lebanon, the simmering conflict there has become intensely personal.

In Hezbollah’s Sights, a Stretch of Northern Israel Becomes a No-Go Zone

How did gender become a scary word? The theorist who got us talking about the subject has answers.

Judith Butler Thinks You’re Overreacting

Four years later, the shadow of the pandemic continues to play a profound role in voters’ pessimism and distrust amid a presidential rematch.

How a Pandemic Malaise Is Shaping American Politics

The Islamic State has long threatened to strike Russia for helping the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, stay in control.

Russia’s Battle With Extremists Has Simmered for Years

The violent attack on Moscow’s outskirts on Friday was a scene of chaos and terror. “You’re just running to figure out where else to run,” one attendee said.

Screams and Blank Stares of Shock: Horror at a Russian Concert

Quotation of the day for Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Quotation of the Day: 41 Days in a Bunker: ‘How Much Can One Person Endure?’

Jaime Tanner, The New York Times’s first accessibility visuals editor, wants to remove barriers to make sure readers with disabilities can engage with Times visual journalism.

An Editor Who Makes Times Visuals Accessible to All

A struggle for a position held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Avdiivka underlines how the conflict is increasingly being fought in close-quarter combat.

41 Days in a Bunker: How a Battle Raged on Ukraine’s Bloody Front Line

A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.

China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Frontline Island

A cabby takes the stage, gambling on a red balloon and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

‘I Got Into a Cab on a Rainy Night to Go See My Child’s Nanny in a Play’

The hedge-funder who loves a public crusade — and taking charge — is on to a new stage of his career: online warrior.

Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous. What Next?

Well aware of how difficult conception or carrying a baby to term can be, some couples who hope to exercise a bit of control over an unpredictable experience are opting to do in vitro fertilization first.

Choosing to Skip Sex and Go Straight to I.V.F.

In Lisa Ko’s adventurous novel “Memory Piece,” youthful exploration takes a dark turn for an artist, an activist and a web developer.

For Girlhood Friends, the Tech Revolution Is a Dividing Line

Contestants rushed through the streets with croissant-laden trays in a moment for the French capital to showcase its cafe culture ahead of the Summer Olympics.

Ready, Set, Garçon! Paris Waiters Race as Storied Contest Returns

The billionaire Wall Street financier is also a major investor in ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, which faces a possible ban in the United States.

Big Republican Donor Jeff Yass Owned Shares in Trump Media Merger Partner

Demography often determines what you believe.

When It Comes to Politics, Are Any of Us Really Thinking for Ourselves?

As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry about manufacturing overcapacity and plans for more exports.

China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan for Building Factories

The extraordinary comments on “Meet the Press” revealed tensions in NBC’s news divisions over Ronna McDaniel, who recently stepped down as head of the Republican National Committee.

Chuck Todd and ‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Object to NBC’s Hiring of Former R.N.C. Chair

Two politicians were arrested in the assassination of a rival, Marielle Franco, who was known for fighting corruption and police violence.

Police Say They’ve Cracked Rio de Janeiro’s Most Notorious Murder Mystery

Russian state media pushed the idea that Ukraine was the obvious culprit, but at least three of the four suspects charged on Sunday are from the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan.

In Russia, Fingers Point Anywhere but at ISIS for Concert Hall Attack

The militant group violently opposes the Taliban leaders of Afghanistan, where it is based. It is increasingly targeting foreign foes.

March 24, 2024

Headlines from March 24, 2024

The Brutality of Sugar: Debt, Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

The Man Who Helped Redefine Campus Antisemitism

The Hotel Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave

The Dogs Helping the Covenant Children Find Their Way Back

In Hezbollah’s Sights, a Stretch of Northern Israel Becomes a No-Go Zone

Billboard 200

Eternal Sunshine

One Thing At A Time

Stick Season

Vultures 1

SOS

Historical Context for March 24, 2024