The government, its makeup in flux after the governing party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will shape Japan’s future nuclear policy.

Can Quake-Prone Japan Ever Embrace Nuclear Energy Again?

Mr. Penny is charged with manslaughter in the May 2023 killing of Jordan Neely, a homeless man menacing passengers in a subway car.

In Subway Chokehold Trial, Lawyers Spar Over Daniel Penny’s Chokehold

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

Can Axions Save the Universe?

From his home in Tennessee, the social media rabble-rouser Robby Starbuck is waging war on “woke” policies at places like Lowe’s and Ford. His timing is impeccable.

The Anti-D.E.I. Agitator That Big Companies Fear Most

Kamala Harris’s plans offer a bigger boost for the working class, but Donald Trump seems to be convincing voters.

Working-Class Voters Are Pivotal. Both Candidates Are Vying for Their Support.

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’

He was hounded by a fat-phobic press, but as Dawn Porter’s new documentary shows, he was a transformational presence from the start.

Luther Vandross and the Sound That Could Fill Hearts, or Break Them

Some collectors treat artworks like poker chips and flip work by young artists. That’s not Brian Donnelly. Now his finds star in a show.

KAWS, the Collector, Says, ‘I Don’t Feel Like Anything Is Mine.’

U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.

Storms and Strikes Take a Toll on Pre-election Jobs Report

The “Forrest Gump” stars were game to reunite with Robert Zemeckis for the technical experiment of “Here.” De-aging? A static camera? They weren’t fazed.

Tom Hanks and Robin Wright Open a New Box

Many rural Americans engage in cashless barter systems to get food and firewood for heating and cooking. They value self-sufficiency, making them wary of government intervention.

They Barter and Trade to Survive. How Will They Vote?

The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.

From A.I. to Musk’s Brain Chips, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

Weapons supplies are no longer Ukraine’s main disadvantage, American military officials say.

As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase

The gathering had nothing to do with the election. That didn’t stop conspiracy theorists from spreading falsehoods.

How Election Deniers Sank a Security Conference in Georgia

Public and private polling this cycle, as well as strategists in both parties, point to one of the tightest contests yet for the House majority, in races that stretch from California to Nebraska to Virginia.

The Fight for the House Is on a Knife’s Edge

Quotation of the Day for Friday, November 1, 2024.

Quote of the Day: Billionaires Make Bets on Control

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A record number of books were banned in districts across the country during the 2023-2024 school year, according to a free speech organization.

Books by Jodi Picoult, John Green and Stephen King Among the Most Banned in Schools

This month’s picks include female assassins, a quirky French thief and crooked cops.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This gorgeous David Tanis spread stars a sweet-tart radicchio salad, and a cheesy polenta bake with herby mushrooms.

This 3-Course Vegetarian Dinner Is Ready to Party

Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to undermine this year’s presidential race.

Disinformation Watchdogs Are Under Pressure. This Group Refuses to Stop.

The term refers to what we have internalized as the fair price for a product or service. It’s often out of sync with what things now actually cost.

When the Price of Your Burrito Clashes With Your ‘Reference Price’

Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.

‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas

“Martha,” from R.J. Cutler, argues that she was ahead of her time. But though she sits for a lengthy interview, this isn’t hagiography.

A Prickly Martha Stewart Makes for a Bracing Netflix Portrait

The transition from democracy to autocracy is a process, not an on-off switch.

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Can Quake-Prone Japan Ever Embrace Nuclear Energy Again?

In Subway Chokehold Trial, Lawyers Spar Over Daniel Penny’s Chokehold

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The Anti-D.E.I. Agitator That Big Companies Fear Most

Working-Class Voters Are Pivotal. Both Candidates Are Vying for Their Support.

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