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  1. Accessibility Initiatives Are Taking a Hit Across the Sciences Science, Today

    Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

  2. Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85 Obits, Yesterday

    Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”

  3. Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight Politics, Yesterday

    The senator worries that too many Democrats remain reluctant to shake up the system. But he does not regret defending Joseph R. Biden Jr. until the very end.

  4. How the Economy, Not the Culture Wars, Led to a Surprise Democratic Win in Iowa Editorial, Yesterday

    A focus on bread-and-butter issues, not the culture wars, helped an Iowa Democrat win in a red area. His playbook is now being used in Pennsylvania.

  5. Musk and His Millions Enter Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Politics, Yesterday

    Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent $1 million on canvassing operations supporting the conservative candidate in the race, his first election spending after the 2024 campaign.

  6. David Boren, an Oklahoma Eminence as Governor and Senator, Dies at 83 Obits, February 20

    A Democrat, he became a powerful voice on national intelligence in the Senate before leaving to become president of the University of Oklahoma.

  7. Delta ofrece 30.000 dólares a los pasajeros del avión que se volcó en Toronto En español, February 20

    La aerolínea dijo que había comunicado a los 76 pasajeros que viajaban en el avión que la oferta se hacía “sin condiciones”.

  8. Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto Business, February 20

    The airline said it told the 76 passengers who had been on the plane, which crashed and flipped over on Monday, that the offer came with “no strings attached.”

  9. A Long Journey Home: After 50 Years, Back on the Reservation National, February 20

    Leonard Peltier, the American Indian Movement activist, returned to North Dakota, where, under home confinement, he will serve the remainder of his life sentence for the murders of two F.B.I. agents.

  10. Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions, Following Abortion Rights Referendum National, February 19

    Abortion opponents had tried to block, or severely limit, the procedure, against the will of voters who in November enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

  11. Octogenarian Who Shot Teen in Kansas City Dies Days After Pleading Guilty U.S., February 19

    Andrew D. Lester, 86, was awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty last week to felony assault in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl.

  12. Trump Administration Moves to Fast-Track Hundreds of Fossil Fuel Projects Climate, February 19

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cited President Trump’s claim of a national energy emergency to speed up permits for new gas pipelines and other projects.

  13. $750,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Arizona and New Hampshire Real Estate, February 19

    A brick and stone house in Oklahoma City, a midcentury modern home in Tempe and a saltbox in Madison.

  14. The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself Magazine, February 19

    How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?

  15. Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Education Primary Election Results Interactive, February 19

    Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin primary election.

  16. Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for Minors National, February 18

    Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, had vetoed the bill, but the Republican-controlled Legislature overwhelmingly supported it, following the lead of other conservative states.

  17. What to Know About Leonard Peltier, Activist Released From Prison by Biden National, February 18

    Mr. Peltier’s murder conviction and two life sentences, stemming from a 1975 shootout with F.B.I. agents on a reservation, have been widely criticized.

  18. Lo que sabemos del avión de Delta que se volcó en Toronto En español, February 18

    La volcadura del vuelo procedente de Mineápolis se produjo entre fuertes vientos y nieve. De las 80 personas a bordo, 18 resultaron heridas.

  19. ‘Todos en el avión nos unimos’: pasajeros del vuelo de Delta en Toronto relatan el momento de la volcadura En español, February 18

    Se espera que las 80 personas a bordo sobrevivan. Dos pasajeros describieron cómo un descenso rutinario de pronto los puso de cabeza.

  20. Native American Activist Leonard Peltier Released From Prison National, February 18

    Mr. Peltier was convicted in the killing of two F.B.I. agents. An order from former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will allow him to serve his remaining time under home confinement.

  21. A Passenger Jet Flips and Burns, but This Time Tragedy Is Averted Express, February 18

    All 80 people aboard Delta Flight 4819 survived a crash landing at a windy and snowy Toronto airport.

  22. Passengers in Toronto Recount the Moments the Plane Crashed Express, February 18

    All 80 people on board are expected to survive. Two described finding themselves upside down after what had seemed like a routine descent.

  23. What We Know About the Toronto Plane Crash Express, February 18

    All 80 people aboard the Delta flight from Minneapolis clambered out of the plane, with 18 suffering injuries.

  24. Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant Washington, February 17

    Protesters opposing broad swaths of President Trump’s agenda took the streets across the country, including outside the U.S. Capitol.

  25. Like Bingo, but With Beef: Why Meat Raffles Are Blowing Up Metro, February 16

    Spinning the wheel to raise money for youth sports and, maybe, win a steak, sausage or bone-in pork butt.

  26. Visionary Artworks Plumb the Mysteries of Creativity Arts & Leisure, February 15

    The self-taught artist Abraham Lincoln Walker worked in his basement on phantasmagorical paintings, discovered by the art world more than 30 years after his death.

  27. Guilty Plea in Shooting of Black Teen Who Rang the Wrong Doorbell National, February 14

    Andrew D. Lester, a Kansas City resident in his 80s, was charged with felonies in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a teen who went to the wrong address.

  28. Cleveland Museum to Return Prized Bronze Thought Looted From Turkey Culture, February 14

    The museum dropped a legal effort to block the seizure of the statue by investigators who said the bronze, thought by some to be of Marcus Aurelius, had been stolen.

  29. Senator Tina Smith Won’t Run in 2026 as Democrats Face a Brutal Map Politics, February 13

    The Minnesota Democrat will leave her party defending another open seat as it confronts an uphill battle to retake the Senate. The move could also prompt a run from Gov. Tim Walz.

  30. Joann, the Fabric and Crafts Chain, Will Close 500 Stores Across U.S. Business, February 13

    The announcement came one month after the company’s second bankruptcy filing in less than a year.

  31. Illinois County to Pay $10 Million After Fatal Shooting of Black Woman Express, February 12

    A Sangamon County deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey, 36, last year, after she called to report a prowler outside her home in Springfield, Ill. The former deputy has been charged with murder.

  32. Democratic Power Broker in Illinois Is Convicted in Corruption Trial National, February 12

    Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery and conspiracy.

  33. $450,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Minnesota Real Estate, February 12

    A Craftsman bungalow in Colorado Springs, a ranch in Savannah and a Queen Anne Victorian in Minneapolis.

  34. How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit America’s Heartland Business, February 11

    The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.

  35. Trump Pardons Rod Blagojevich, the Former Illinois Governor National, February 11

    The pardon was the latest overture between the president and the former governor, who is still known in Chicago simply as “Blago.”

  36. Ramaswamy’s Celebrity and Trump Ties Give Him a Jump in Ohio Governor’s Race Politics, February 9

    Vivek Ramaswamy’s short and rocky tenure in Washington isn’t turning off Republican voters in his home state.

  37. Springfield, Ohio, Sues Neo-Nazi Group, Saying It Intimidated Haitians National, February 8

    In the lawsuit, the city states that people associated with the group made death threats last year against those who expressed support for Haitian residents.

  38. A Fishing Season That Lasts Just 17 Minutes Sunday Business, February 8

    Despite its brevity, the rush to spear giant sturgeon in Cheboygan, Mich., is important to the local economy.

  39. Fire Destroys Ohio Farm Building Holding Thousands of Chickens Express, February 7

    The facility in western Ohio was licensed to house about 280,000 young hens raised to lay eggs. The destruction came amid egg shortages linked to an avian influenza outbreak.

  40. San Francisco Is Latest City to Sue Trump Over Immigration Policies Washington, February 7

    Some local officials are pushing back against the federal government’s assertion that they must help ICE with its deportation campaign.

  41. Virginia McCaskey, 102, Owner and Stalwart of the Chicago Bears, Dies Obits, February 6

    The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer, George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983.

  42. Trump Administration Sues Illinois Leaders Over Immigration Enforcement National, February 6

    The suit asserts that sanctuary laws in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois have obstructed federal efforts to enforce immigration policy.

  43. Lawmakers in Minnesota Strike Deal, Ending Democrats’ Boycott National, February 6

    Democrats agreed to let a Republican take the speakership of the Minnesota House after a weekslong fight over control of the chamber.

  44. Second Victim Dies in Central Ohio Warehouse Shooting Express, February 5

    Officials said on Thursday that a second worker had died from injuries sustained in a shooting at a cosmetics warehouse in New Albany, Ohio. Four others were injured.

  45. Prosecutors Charge Man Said to Be Tied to Burglary of N.F.L. Quarterback Metro, February 4

    The home of Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was burglarized in December. The authorities said a man detained in Manhattan was part of a related fencing operation.

  46. Proposal Calls for Restoring Tulsa Massacre Neighborhood National, February 4

    If approved, the plan would provide cash payments, a new hospital and the potential returning of land to descendants of the victims.

  47. Mt. Rushmore and a Third Term: G.O.P. Lawmakers Rush to Flatter Trump Washington, February 4

    A competition of sorts has broken out to see who can be the most pro-Trump member of Congress.

  48. Republicans Cheer Trump Tariffs as Their Voters Brace for Pain Washington, February 3

    G.O.P. lawmakers, including those on the House Agriculture Committee, praised the plan for tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China despite the financial damage a trade war could unleash on American farmers.

  49. He Went to Jail for Stealing Someone’s Identity. But It Was His All Along. National, February 3

    A decades-long theft of a man’s identity raised questions about who gets believed in the justice system, and what happens when your name is taken.

  50. Rope-Skipping Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue Express, February 3

    David Fisher, a professional rope jumper and performer, was honored by Westfield, Ind., on Monday after using a jump rope to rescue a teenager who had fallen through an icy pond.

  51. Minneapolis Settles With Woman Who Says Derek Chauvin Knelt on Her Back National, February 2

    The $600,000 settlement is the latest in a series of lawsuits alleging excessive force by Mr. Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.

  52. Plane and Aircraft Tug Vehicle Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver Express, February 2

    The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.

  53. Old Prisons Are Being Converted Into Stylish Apartments (Really) Business, February 2

    The number of incarcerated people nationwide has declined, and almost 200 correctional facilities have closed in the past 20 years. The sites are being repurposed.

  54. Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion Kills 5-Year-Old Boy Express, February 2

    The boy was receiving medical treatment at a Michigan medical facility when the chamber exploded on Friday, the authorities said. His mother was also injured.

  55. Who Is Ken Martin, the New Leader of the D.N.C.? Politics, February 1

    Democrats elected a Midwesterner and behind-the-scenes operator to take charge of a party still reeling from defeat.

  56. The Truth About Democrats, According to Amy Klobuchar Editorial, February 1

    The Minnesota moderate has thoughts on how her party can move forward.

  57. How the D.C. Plane Crash Shattered Wichita’s Big Dreams of Skating and Flight National, February 1

    The city had tried for years to host the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and to get a direct flight to the northeast.

  58. Woman Pardoned in Jan. 6 Case Gets 10-Year Sentence in Drunken-Driving Death Express, January 31

    Prosecutors said the woman was intoxicated when she crashed into another car in Missouri, killing a passenger, on Jan. 5, 2022, a year after she joined the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol.

  59. Both American Airlines Pilots Were Longtime Fliers National, January 30

    Both the captain, Jonathan J. Campos, 34, and the co-pilot, Sam Lilley, 28, had been flying for years, according to family and friends.

  60. The January 30 Plane Crash Washington Dc live blog included one standalone post:
  61. Colisión aérea en Washington: a bordo iban patinadores de EE. UU. y Rusia En español, January 30

    Miembros de la comunidad estadounidense de patinaje artístico viajaban en el avión comercial que chocó con un helicóptero militar en las afueras de Washington. Regresaban de un campamento de patinaje en Kansas.

  62. Lo que sabemos sobre el choque de un helicóptero y un avión en Washington En español, January 30

    El vuelo 5342 de American Eagle se precipitó en el río Potomac tras colisionar con un helicóptero del ejército cuando se aproximaba al aeropuerto nacional Reagan.

  63. Buying a House Sight-Unseen Is Hard Enough. They Did It From 10 Time Zones Away. Interactive, January 30

    After a year of living in Japan, a couple returned to Columbus, Ohio, to find a new three-bedroom house. Would $400,000 be enough?

  64. U.S. and Russian Figure Skaters Among Passengers on Crashed Jet National, January 30

    Members of the U.S. figure skating community were traveling on the commercial jet that collided with a military helicopter outside Washington. They were returning from a training camp in Kansas.

  65. Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Crash Near Washington Video, January 30

    An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kan., plunged into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army aircraft.

  66. Every Crash Has Tragic Lesson, Says Pilot Famed for Hudson Landing Express, January 30

    Chesley B. Sullenberger III said though flying was safer than ever, Wednesday’s crash showed the need for constant vigilance and learning from past errors.

  67. What We Know About the Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington Express, January 30

    Sixty-seven people were believed to have died after an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River.

  68. Democrat Appears to Flip Iowa State Senate Seat in a Boost for the Party National, January 29

    Republicans still have large legislative majorities in Iowa, but a Democrat’s apparent win in a solidly conservative area buoyed that party at a moment of uncertainty.

  69. Buttigieg Says Maybe, Whitmer Says No Way to Michigan Senate Race Politics, January 29

    The suddenly open seat in a top-tier battleground has several Michigan politicians taking a serious look.

  70. Sundance Made Park City the It Town. Not Anymore. Business, January 29

    After holding the event for 40 years in the Utah ski town, organizers plan to take it elsewhere starting in 2027.

  71. Kansas Is Dealing With Major Tuberculosis Outbreak Express, January 28

    State health officials said that dozens of people in the Kansas City, Kan., area have the disease, which has drawn a federal response.

  72. Oklahoma Moves to Require Schools to Ask Students’ Immigration Status National, January 28

    The rule would not block undocumented students from enrolling, but it would supply the Trump administration with information to aid immigration enforcement.

  73. States Will Sue to Block Trump’s Freeze on Federal Grants U.S., January 28

    A coalition of states, including New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, are expected to file the challenge later on Tuesday in the Southern District of New York.

  74. Senator Gary Peters, Michigan Democrat, Says He Won’t Run Again in 2026 Politics, January 28

    His decision makes the Senate map even tougher for Democrats: They will need to defend an open seat in a battleground state that President Trump carried in 2024. And Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ruled out a run.

  75. Man Pardoned in Jan. 6 Riot Is Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy During Traffic Stop Washington, January 27

    The police said that Matthew W. Huttle, 42, of Hobart, Ind., who was sentenced to six months for his role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, resisted arrest after he was stopped in Indiana on Sunday.

  76. El gobierno de Trump comienza las detenciones de migrantes en Chicago En español, January 27

    No estaba clara la cantidad de detenciones realizadas por las autoridades federales. Funcionarios estatales, incluido el gobernador de Illinois, dijeron que no se les avisó con anticipación del operativo.

  77. One of 2025’s Biggest Battles Over Abortion Rights Has Already Begun Politics, January 27

    A contest for control of Wisconsin’s top court may be even nastier and more expensive than its bitter 2023 predecessor, with the fate of an 1849 abortion ban and other policies at stake.

  78. E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees. Business, January 27

    States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.

  79. Trump Administration Begins Immigration Arrests in Chicago Washington, January 26

    The number of arrests there was uncertain. Illinois officials, including the governor, said they had not been given advance notice.

  80. How Redistricting Helped Republicans Win the House Politics, January 26

    A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.

  81. As Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants Are Racked With Fear Dining, January 25

    In Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and other cities, chefs and owners are worried for their workers and their businesses.

  82. Reports of Immigration Agents at Chicago School Set Off Fear, but Are Proved False National, January 25

    The agents turned out to be unrelated to immigration, officials said hours later. They were from the Secret Service, investigating a threat.

  83. Court Sides With Democrats in Fight Over Control of Minnesota House National, January 25

    Minnesota’s top court ruled that Republicans had overstepped their authority by conducting business in the Legislature even as Democrats boycotted the session.

  84. Appeals Court Upholds Injunction on Iowa’s State-Level Immigration Enforcement Law National, January 24

    A lower court had blocked the Republican-backed law that made it a state crime to enter Iowa after being deported or denied entry to the United States.

  85. Supreme Court to Hear Oklahoma Religious Charter School Case National, January 24

    The proposal to create the nation’s first religious charter school paid for by taxpayer funds could move the line between church and state in education.

  86. What Los Angeles Could Learn From Great Fires of the Past Upshot, January 24

    Rebuilding can be a chance to rethink things.

  87. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  88. Stratford-Upon-Lake-Michigan: Royal Shakespeare Company Plays Chicago Culture, November 23

    With less touring, it’s been a while since all the world has been its stage, but the troupe is working with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater — where it has family ties.

  89. Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick? Washington, November 13

    The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden’s immigration policies.

  90. Another Trump Acolyte Finds Himself in Big Trouble Op Ed, September 23

    The Mark Robinson story is yet another case of self-declared morality being at variance with actual behavior.

  91. House Republicans Pivot to Attacking Walz With Subpoena Over a Nonprofit’s Fraud Washington, September 4

    The move was the latest sign that House Republicans were moving from investigating and attacking President Biden to taking aim at the new Democratic ticket.

  92. Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Drunk Dial Followed by Sporadic G-Chats ’ Styles, September 3

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

  93. Ohio Mother Killed Trying to Stop a Carjacking With Her Son Inside National, July 14

    The woman, 29, was struck by her own vehicle after the suspects began driving away, the police said.

  94. Chicago Is Tired of Waiting for Trains, and Thinks It Knows Who’s to Blame National, May 22

    The Chicago City Council is seeking the public transit chief’s ouster as the system wrestles with financial woes, sluggish service and crime complaints since the pandemic.

  95. How Gun Violence Spread Across One American City National, May 20

    Columbus, Ohio, had only about 100 homicides a year. Then came a pandemic surge. With more guns and looser laws, can the city find its way back to the old normal?

  96. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  97. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  98. The April 18 Trump Biden Election live blog included one standalone post:
  99. Los problemas de calidad de Boeing en 4 claves En español, March 28

    Sus empleados afirmaron que las dificultades de la empresa que fabrica aviones no son nuevas, pero que se agravaron durante la pandemia, cuando perdió a miles de sus trabajadores más experimentados.

  100. 4 Takeaways About Boeing’s Quality Problems Business, March 28

    The company’s issues date back years, employees said, and were compounded by the pandemic, when it lost thousands of experienced workers.

  101. We Were Friends for Years. Trump Tore Us Apart. Op Ed, February 4

    Politics drive a wedge between even the longest of friends.

  102. Covid Hero or ‘Lockdown Ron’? DeSantis and Trump Renew Pandemic Politics Politics, September 10

    The Florida governor has recently highlighted his state’s response to the coronavirus in hopes of striking some distance from Donald Trump.

  103. Woman Is Sentenced for Stealing Dead Baby’s Identity and $1.5 Million Express, August 9

    The Ohio woman, Ava Misseldine, used the identity of a baby who died in 1979 to obtain fake IDs. She was sentenced to six years in prison.

  104. A Crisis in America’s Theaters Leaves Prestigious Stages Dark Culture, July 23

    As they struggle to recover after the pandemic, regional theaters are staging fewer shows, giving fewer performances, laying off staff and, in some cases, closing.

  105. ‘The Risk Is Staggering,’ Report Says of Disease From U.S. Animal Industries Science, July 6

    The nation uses an enormous number of animals for commercial purposes, and regulations do not adequately protect against outbreaks, experts concluded.

  106. Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials’ Contacts With Social Media Sites Business, July 4

    The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.

  107. How Safe Is Your Office Air? There’s One Way to Find Out. Science, June 29

    An architecture and design firm in New York installed indoor air sensors during the pandemic. Then the wildfires hit.

  108. Open-Armed Chicago Feels the Strains of a Migrant Influx National, May 10

    Asylum seekers are pouring in at a fraught moment, when Chicago is changing mayors, its shelters are full, and a pandemic-driven restriction at the southern border is expected to end.

  109. Understanding the Red State Death Trip Op Ed, April 3

    Politics probably explain America’s poor life expectancy.

  110. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  111. Covid Worsened a Health Crisis Among Pregnant Women Science, March 16

    In 2021, deaths of pregnant women soared by 40 percent in the United States, according to new government figures. Here’s how one family coped after the virus threatened a pregnant mother.

  112. It Would Be Foolish to Ignore What Just Happened in Chicago Op Ed, March 6

    Democratic candidates everywhere should be paying attention to the miserable showing of Lori Lightfoot in the mayoral primary.

  113. Why Chicago’s Mayoral Election Matters, Even if You Don’t Live in Chicago National, February 28

    America’s cities increasingly face similar problems, particularly worries about crime and hangovers from the pandemic. That’s why the mayor’s election in Chicago on Tuesday is about more than Chicago.

  114. The February 28 Student Loans Supreme Court live blog included one standalone post:
  115. Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan U.S., February 28

    The administration faced a conservative court that has insisted that government initiatives with major political and economic consequences be clearly authorized by Congress.

  116. Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head Business, February 9

    The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.

  117. The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped. Real Estate, January 24

    Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.

  118. 3 Relatives Get Life in Prison for Killing Security Guard Over Mask Dispute Express, January 20

    The three people were sentenced to life in prison without parole in the fatal shooting of a Flint, Mich., security guard in 2020.

  119. How a Sprawling Hospital Chain Ignited Its Own Staffing Crisis Business, December 15

    Ascension, one of the country’s largest health systems, spent years cutting jobs, leaving it flat-footed when the pandemic hit.

  120. How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’ Op Ed, November 30

    What seemed like a transitory step to avoid infection has become a major force driving the future direction of urban America.

  121. Vanished in the Pacific Interactive, November 28

    Driven by Covid chaos, online disinformation and a YouTube guru, two Americans went looking for solace on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean. They found a different fate.

  122. ‘Bad Axe’ Review: A Pandemic Family Portrait Weekend, November 17

    The filmmaker David Siev chronicles his family’s struggle to keep their Michigan restaurant afloat through the pandemic in this hermetic documentary.

  123. Following Up on America’s Downtowns Insider, October 30

    A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

  124. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  125. Justice Dept. Charges 48 in Brazen Pandemic Aid Fraud in Minnesota Washington, September 20

    The defendants were charged with stealing $240 million intended to feed children, in what appears to be the largest theft so far from a pandemic-era program.

  126. Two Men Convicted in Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor National, August 23

    The trial came months after a different federal jury did not return any convictions in the case, one of the country’s highest-profile domestic terror prosecutions.

  127. How This Economic Moment Rewrites the Rules Business, August 6

    Jobs aplenty. Sizzling demand. If the United States is headed into a recession, it is taking an unusual route, with many markers of a boom.

  128. Pelosi in Taiwan: Sharp Views All Around Letters, August 3

    The House speaker’s visit is reviewed, pro and con. Also: The Kansas abortion vote; OB-GYNs; coal miners; rich and poor friends; single-issue voters.

  129. Trump Pick for Michigan Governor, Tudor Dixon, Dodges Question About 2020 Politics, August 1

    The Republican hopeful has called the 2020 election stolen. But she sidestepped questions during an appearance on Fox News just two days after receiving the former president’s endorsement.

  130. What Remote Work Debate? They’ve Been Back at the Office for a While. Business, August 1

    Cubicles are largely empty in downtown San Francisco and Midtown Manhattan, but workers in America’s midsize and small cities are back to their commutes.

  131. Covid. A Coma. A Stroke. José Parlá Returns From the Edge. Culture, July 31

    After a lengthy recovery, the artist comes back with the most vigorous work he’s made: “It took me a really long time to understand what had happened to me.”

  132. Officials Aren’t Sounding the Alarm on Covid N Y T Now, July 18

    As the BA.5 subvariant drives a spike, many public health leaders aren’t cracking down

  133. The Business Lunch May Be Going Out of Business Dining, July 11

    As remote work persists and business deals are sealed online, many upscale restaurants that catered to the nation’s downtown office crowd are canceling the meal.

  134. As Some Office Workers Return, Happy Hour Sees a Wobbly Comeback Business, June 17

    Even as companies struggle to coax employees back to the office, some bars report that their after-work crowds are nearing prepandemic levels.

  135. Your Thursday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, June 9

    Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

  136. From the South Side to the Loop, Chicago’s Innovative Spirit Thrives Travel, June 9

    Theater, art and music are flourishing, and on the culinary scene, a 13-course Filipino tasting menu and a sleek Black-owned winery in Bronzeville are just a few of the city’s new offerings.

  137. Why Many College Students Are Struggling Letters, May 23

    Readers discuss the current malaise among many college students. Also: The Oklahoma abortion ban; stopping gun violence; remote work and the climate.

  138. The Michigan Mink Mystery: How Did an Interspecies Outbreak Unfold? Science, May 22

    The puzzling coronavirus cases highlight ongoing surveillance challenges and blind spots.

  139. Lincoln College to Close, Hurt by Pandemic and Ransomware Attack Express, May 9

    The predominantly Black college in Illinois will cease operations Friday after 157 years, having failed to raise millions to recover from the pandemic and a cyberattack that originated in Iran.