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  1. Against All Odds, a Vegas Theater Scene With a ‘Sense of the Wild West’ Arts & Leisure, Yesterday

    Local artists straddle aesthetic and artistic worlds in the land of mega-spectacles and oversize flash.

  2. In renaming Denali for McKinley, Trump invokes a presidential idol National, January 20

    The move is likely to face some pushback in Alaska, where the Alaska Native name has long been favored for the continent’s tallest mountain.

  3. Twelve Dudes and a Hype Tunnel: Scenes from the ‘Super Bowl for Excel Nerds’ Express, January 20

    At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air as 12 finance guys vied to be crowned the world’s best spreadsheeter.

  4. Highlights From the Microsoft Excel World Championship Video, January 20

    The event’s organizer hopes to turn competitive Excel into a popular e-sport where pros compete for million-dollar prizes and big-league glory. That’s still a ways off.

  5. ‘Angry and Frustrated’: Thousands Protest Trump Days Before His Inauguration National, January 18

    People nervous about the return of a Trump presidency demonstrated in Washington, D.C., New York and other cities to show support for women’s rights, racial justice and other causes.

  6. Biden Administration Creates Final Limits for Oil Drillers in Alaska Climate, January 16

    Republicans said they were seeking ways to quickly reverse the restrictions in the state’s North Slope region.

  7. 5 Vacations That Could Improve Your Sex Life Travel, January 16

    At these retreats in places like Costa Rica, California and the Berkshires, you’ll learn how to express your desires, enhance intimacy and build self-confidence.

  8. 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.

  9. Moving N.F.L. Playoff Game Out of Fire Area Is a Logistical Challenge Business, January 13

    Monday night’s game in Arizona between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings is the first time the league has relocated a postseason game since 1936.

  10. After a Naming Contest, Cardea Joins the Celestial Ranks as a Quasi-Moon Express, January 13

    The WNYC science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out.

  11. More Public Restrooms Are Sorely Needed Letters, January 12

    Readers offer solutions in New York and elsewhere. Also: A soldier’s moral trauma; doctors weighing patients; access to environmental data.

  12. What Happens When There Are Fewer Spaces to Park? Business, January 12

    Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.

  13. The Last House Standing Real Estate, January 11

    For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.

  14. Alec Baldwin Sues New Mexico Prosecutors Over Dismissed ‘Rust’ Case Culture, January 10

    Lawyers for the actor accused law enforcement officials of waging a “malicious prosecution” against him after the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer on a film set.

  15. Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers Travel, January 9

    The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.

  16. ‘Breaking Bad’ House Listed for $3.995 Million Real Estate, January 8

    The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said.

  17. Utah Wants the Supreme Court to Give It Land Owned by All Americans Op Ed, January 8

    Millions of acres could face largely unregulated exploitation.

  18. Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Dozens of Patients National, January 8

    The doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was accused of sexual misconduct by 41 male patients in one of the largest such cases in military history.

  19. Firefighter Is Killed After Roof Partly Collapses in Honolulu Blaze Express, January 7

    Five other people, including four firefighters, were taken to the hospital with injuries from the fire.

  20. I’m the Governor of Hawaii. I’ve Seen What Vaccine Skepticism Can Do. Op Ed, January 7

    Before I was governor of Hawaii, I saw how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.

  21. 52 Places to Go in 2025 Interactive, January 7

    Where will the new year take you? Kick-start your travel plans by selecting favorites from our annual list.

  22. Ex-Prosecutor Ordered Disbarred After Framing Colleague for Sexual Harassment Express, January 6

    The woman created fake text messages and changed her phone records to falsely implicate a male investigator in the Denver District Attorney’s Office, a judicial office ruled.

  23. Soldier’s Struggles Began Long Before Las Vegas Blast, Nurse Says National, January 4

    A Green Beret who had served several combat tours fatally shot himself in a Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel on New Year’s Day.

  24. Striking Patrollers Disrupt Season at Largest Ski Resort in U.S. Travel, January 4

    Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.

  25. Soldier in Tesla Blast Had PTSD and Feared U.S.‘Collapse,’ Officials Say National, January 3

    The police shared notes from a phone used by Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, who fatally shot himself inside a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.

  26. Soldier’s Bomb in Tesla Outside Trump Hotel Could Have Been More Lethal National, January 3

    Fellow soldiers say the Army sergeant who set off the explosion could have done far more harm. Investigators are trying to figure out why he didn’t.

  27. New Details Emerge in Cybertruck Explosion, but Motive Is Still Unclear National, January 3

    Officials said they used data from Tesla charging stations to chart the driver’s dayslong journey from Colorado to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

  28. Lo que sabemos sobre la explosión de la Cybertruck en Las Vegas En español, January 2

    Mientras continúan las investigaciones para determinar lo que ocasionó la explosión, las autoridades militares identificaron al conductor como un sargento mayor del ejército que estaba de permiso del servicio activo.

  29. Car Rental App Turo Grew Quietly Before Ties to Wednesday’s Incidents Business, January 2

    Turo, which investigators say was used to acquire the vehicles involved in the attack in New Orleans and explosion in Las Vegas, was emerging as an alternative car-rental service.

  30. What We Know About the Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas National, January 2

    The F.B.I. says no connection has been found between the explosion outside a Trump Hotel and the truck attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans.

  31. Explosión de un Tesla Cybertruck frente al hotel Trump de Las Vegas: un muerto y al menos 7 personas heridas En español, January 2

    Las autoridades dijeron que creían que se trataba de “un incidente aislado”, pero aseguraron que todavía no descartaban una conexión con el atentado en Nueva Orleans.

  32. ‘War Zone Injuries’: New Year’s Fireworks Explosions Kill 3 in Honolulu Express, January 2

    A series of explosions caused by fireworks in a residential area left more than two dozen people with burns and other injuries, officials said.

  33. New Orleans Attack ‘Inspired by ISIS’, and a Cybertruck Explosion in Las Vegas Podcasts, January 2

    Plus, a breathalyzer test for marijuana?

  34. Trucks in New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion Were Rented Using the Same App National, January 2

    Renters of both vehicles had used Turo, a peer-to-peer app. Officials are investigating possible connections between the two cases.

  35. Vehicle Explodes Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Video, January 1

    A Tesla Cybertruck burst into flames, killing the driver and injuring at least seven people. The authorities said they found gas canisters, camp fuel canisters and firework mortars in the back of the truck.

  36. 1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Express, January 1

    At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. They said they believed it to be “an isolated incident,” but had not ruled out a connection to the attack in New Orleans.

  37. $1.3 Million Homes in Colorado, Illinois and Texas Real Estate, January 1

    A Queen Anne house in Denver, a top-floor condominium in Chicago and a ranch-style house in Austin.

  38. A Doping Feud Almost Cost Salt Lake City the Olympics. It Still Might. Washington, December 31

    A Justice Department investigation into whether antidoping authorities covered up positive tests for elite Chinese swimmers set off a power play to kill the inquiry.

  39. Here’s Where Northern Lights May Be Visible on New Year’s Eve Express, December 31

    The northern part of the country could see pink and red streaks in the skies this week, just in time for New Year’s Eve, according to NOAA.

  40. Fire-Friendly Weather Predicted for Parts of the High Plains and Southern California Weather, December 30

    Forecasters warned of a “critical” wildfire risk on Monday in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.

  41. $100 Million for One Square Mile: Deal to Protect Land in Grand Tetons National, December 30

    After years of negotiations and threats of development, Wyoming will sell a prized piece of land so that it can be preserved inside Grand Teton National Park.

  42. Warren Upton, Who Escaped Sinking Battleship in Pearl Harbor, Dies at 105 Express, December 29

    The last survivor of the U.S.S. Utah, he was a 22-year-old Navy radioman when Japanese forces attacked.

  43. Arizona’s Tiny Taipei: How a Taiwanese Chip Factory Seeded a Community Business, December 29

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund.

  44. Severe Weekend Weather Disrupts Holiday Travel National, December 28

    More than 9,000 flights were delayed on Saturday amid threats of rain, snow and tornadoes across the country.

  45. An Old Mining Town in Montana Finds New Gold in Film National, December 28

    There was a healthy dose of skepticism in Butte, Mont., when Hollywood producers began showing up to shoot their shows. Now, many say the industry’s arrival has been a boon for the city.

  46. Stowaway Caught on Delta Plane at Seattle Airport Express, December 28

    The person, who boarded the flight without a ticket, was detected as the plane was preparing to take off for Hawaii on Christmas Eve.

  47. Un cuerpo es encontrado en el hueco de las ruedas de un avión de United Airlines En español, December 26

    Se está investigando la muerte de una persona cuyo cuerpo fue hallado en un vuelo que salió de Chicago y aterrizó en Hawái el martes.

  48. Hace 12.000 años unos lobos ya se alimentaban como los perros En español, December 26

    Restos de animales desenterrados en Alaska dan pistas sobre cómo se domesticó a los lobos.

  49. How the Freedom Caucus Rose to Power in Wyoming National, December 26

    A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. Some lawmakers worry that the newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”

  50. 20 Years Ago a Tsunami Killed 230,000 People. We Can Do Better Now. Op Ed, December 26

    With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.

  51. Body Is Found in Wheel Well of United Airlines Plane After Landing Express, December 25

    The discovery came after the flight, which originated in Chicago, landed in Hawaii. The death is under investigation.

  52. In New Mexico, a Democratic Governor Wants to Get Tough on Crime National, December 25

    Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.

  53. The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs Science, December 24

    Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.

  54. Will Troubled Police Departments Escape Federal Accountability? National, December 24

    As time runs out for the Biden administration, cities like Minneapolis — where an investigation found abuse and racial discrimination — may avoid oversight.

  55. 5 Getaways for a Cozy Winter Escape Travel, December 24

    From Austria to Montana, we found a tempting array of hotels, resorts and other getaways for the perfect winter vacation.

  56. Has Seattle’s ‘Belltown Hellcat’ Lost Its Fearsome Roar? National, December 24

    A modified Dodge Charger that blasted neighbors out of their sleep appears to have gone quiet, at least downtown, as its owner deals with legal problems.

  57. ‘Rust’ Prosecutor Withdraws Appeal of Alec Baldwin Case Culture, December 24

    The decision ends the criminal prosecution of the actor for the fatal shooting on a film set. During his trial, the judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against him.

  58. Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island Express, December 23

    Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.

  59. A Pro-Trump Group’s Risky Bet on Infrequent Voters Seems to Have Paid Off Politics, December 23

    Turning Point Action devoted much of its attention to less reliable voters. New data in Arizona showing a sizable Republican edge among them suggests that the strategy succeeded.

  60. Owners of Colorado Funeral Home Admit to Abusing Nearly 200 Corpses Express, November 24

    Jon and Carie Hallford pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after dozens of decaying bodies were found at their funeral home.

  61. An Idaho Health Department Is Barred From Offering Covid Shots Well, November 5

    Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

  62. The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race Editorial, October 15

    The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

  63. Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost Business, October 9

    Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.

  64. Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today Op Ed, August 4

    The justice talks about everything from his indictment of the regulatory state to the rights of Native Americans.

  65. ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens Weekend, July 25

    This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic.

  66. How Free School Meals Went Mainstream Headway, May 21

    Over the past decade, many more schools started to offer free meals to all children, regardless of family income.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud Express, April 15

    Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.

  70. How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado National, April 3

    A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.

  71. How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos Business, February 5

    Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.

  72. California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C. National, January 21

    Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

  73. Portland Teachers’ Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks National, November 27

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  74. In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear Insider, September 7

    Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

  75. For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error National, August 21

    Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

  76. Utah Fugitive Accused of Selling Fake Covid-19 Cure Is Arrested Express, August 15

    Gordon Hunter Petersen is accused of posing as a doctor and making at least $2 million selling a bogus Covid-19 cure.

  77. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? Business, August 4

    Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.4 percent as officials insist the economy must move away from its focus on gambling.

  78. Steph Catudal’s Memoir Is Actually Two Books Woven Together Book Review, June 15

    When her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer, the author was haunted by a long-ago loss — one she’d already written about.

  79. 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.

  80. Deaths Among Pregnant Women and New Mothers Rose Sharply During Pandemic Science, January 27

    The fatalities, occurring disproportionately among Native American and Black women, were linked not just to medical complications but also to homicides and accidents.

  81. Utah Plastic Surgeon Sold Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards for $50, U.S. Says Express, January 24

    Dr. Michael Kirk Moore and three of his associates were indicted this month in a scheme that federal prosecutors said lasted from May 2021 to September 2022.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. Companies Hoarding Workers Could Be Good News for the Economy Business, October 12

    Employers have been burned by a labor shortage. Will that make them act differently if the economy slows down?

  87. In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal Travel, September 1

    The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of new restaurants and art events reveals that recovery is well underway.

  88. School Is for Wasting Time and Money Op Ed, September 1

    I have deep doubts about the intellectual and social value of schooling.

  89. Revelry and Unease in Alaska as Cruises Return Travel, August 18

    Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have.”

  90. In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise Travel, August 11

    Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.

  91. ¿La naturaleza sanó durante la ‘antropausa’ pandémica? en Español, July 19

    La suspensión de actividades humanas por la covid ha sido una oportunidad para entender mejor cómo afectamos a otras especies del planeta.

  92. Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’? Science, July 16

    Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

  93. Hawaii, the last state with an indoor mask mandate for public schools, will make masks optional. National, July 13

    Masks will become optional in Hawaii’s schools when the new academic year starts on Aug. 1, as the state tries for “a more normal classroom experience this fall,” a state health official said.

  94. Denali National Park, in Alaska, reinstates an indoor mask mandate in the busy summer season. Travel, July 9

    As counties report elevated levels of transmission, national parks are once again requiring masks in gift shops, on tour buses and other indoor spaces.

  95. The major tourist draws of San Juan, and Miami-Dade and Honolulu counties, have become virus hot spots. Express, June 10

    “Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared as much as our patience for precautions has,” said one public health expert.

  96. Google Maps Workers Say They Can’t Afford the Trip Back to the Office Business, May 23

    The contract workers are resisting a plan to resume in-person work, citing health concerns and commuting costs.

  97. Thousands of Migrants Have Been Waiting for Months to Enter U.S. National, May 19

    People from around the world have been lingering on the border, awaiting the end of pandemic restrictions. Their fate remains one of the Biden administration’s biggest challenges on immigration.

  98. Your Monday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 16

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

  99. Business Travel Resumes, Though Not at Its Former Pace Business, May 15

    Domestic travel has returned faster than international. And some destinations like Las Vegas are rebounding more quickly than big cities like New York.

  100. Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. Science, May 8

    With inpatient psychiatric services in short supply, adolescents are spending days, even weeks, in hospital emergency departments awaiting the help they desperately need.