Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on Their Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’
Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on Their Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’
Summary: The stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf talk with the show’s director, Joe Mantello, about the exhilaration of collaborating and the trap of sentimentality.
Review: ‘Persepolis,’ by Marjane Satrapi
Review: ‘Persepolis,’ by Marjane Satrapi
Summary: A memoir and a history of Iran’s turbulent 20th-century politics, one comic strip frame at a time.
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
Summary: When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?
Late Night Reacts to Another Reality Star Wooing Voters
Late Night Reacts to Another Reality Star Wooing Voters
Summary: Michael Kosta wasn’t impressed to see that the L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt “got a second-season pickup” after Tuesday’s midterms.
Who’s Excited for SpaceX’s I.P.O.? Space Nerds.
Who’s Excited for SpaceX’s I.P.O.? Space Nerds.
Summary: Few are as delighted by the pending market debut as the vibrant community of space enthusiasts who want to push discovery of the final frontier.
The U.S.-Qatar Domination of Gas Left the World Dangerously Exposed
The U.S.-Qatar Domination of Gas Left the World Dangerously Exposed
Summary: Before the war, the global market for liquefied natural gas was increasingly commanded by just two countries, one of which has now been hobbled.
Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup
Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup
Summary: Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.
John Bolton Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty Over Classified Information
John Bolton Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty Over Classified Information
Summary: The former Trump national security adviser plans to plead guilty to a count of illegal retention of classified information, which could result in a fine and possibly prison time of up to five years.
Colombia’s Yellow World Cup Jersey, Once a Symbol of Unity, Becomes a Political Statement
Colombia’s Yellow World Cup Jersey, Once a Symbol of Unity, Becomes a Political Statement
Summary: A presidential candidate endorsed by President Trump has been accused by some Colombians of co-opting their beloved national team’s yellow soccer jersey.
Inside SpaceX’s Rockets-to-Riches I.P.O. Plan
Inside SpaceX’s Rockets-to-Riches I.P.O. Plan
Summary: The latest prospectus by Elon Musk’s company underscores its confidence in its planned market debut. But skeptics see reasons for concern.
With His New Museum, Obama Offers a Trip to a Parallel America
With His New Museum, Obama Offers a Trip to a Parallel America
Summary: The presidential center that opens this month seems out of step with the zeitgeist of the moment and produces emotional reactions among the discontented of the Trump era.
Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up
Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up
Summary: As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.
Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?
Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?
Summary: A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed.
Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear and Doubt in Congolese Town
Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear and Doubt in Congolese Town
Summary: Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese Town
Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General
Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General
Summary: Todd Blanche has been serving as the acting attorney general. A formal nomination to the post would be the president’s latest move to place loyalists in top government jobs.
The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?
The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?
Summary: As Republicans break up majority-Black House districts, Democrats must decide whether to preserve seats concentrated in urban areas or push them into white suburbs to target G.O.P. seats.
Trump’s Arch Project to Face Questions and Criticism at Planning Meeting
Trump’s Arch Project to Face Questions and Criticism at Planning Meeting
Summary: The National Capital Planning Commission received nearly 1,700 comments about President Trump’s plans to build a 250-foot arch in the nation’s capital. Almost all opposed the idea.
American Farms Rely More Than Ever on the Troubled H-2A Visa Program
American Farms Rely More Than Ever on the Troubled H-2A Visa Program
Summary: The Trump administration is allowing in more agricultural guest workers under the H-2A program, but preventing abuses is proving difficult.
Songwriter David Baerwald Shares an Unspeakable Family Secret in ‘The Fire Agent’
Songwriter David Baerwald Shares an Unspeakable Family Secret in ‘The Fire Agent’
Summary: In “The Fire Agent,” the musician David Baerwald bases his debut novel on the shadowy life of his German-Jewish grandfather: an aristocrat, a soldier, a Buddhist and a spy.
Melinda French Gates: Women, We Deserve Better Than This
Melinda French Gates: Women, We Deserve Better Than This
Summary: Too many women walk out of their doctors’ office with no diagnosis, no treatment and no plan.
Grow, Hair, Grow
Summary: You spend your whole childhood trying to look different from your dad, only to wake up and see his forehead in the mirror.
Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Summary: Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.
Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses
Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses
Summary: The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israelis off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.
Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX, Is the Company’s Steady Hand
Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX, Is the Company’s Steady Hand
Summary: Gwynne Shotwell, the president and chief operating officer, is the adult-in-the-room foil to Mr. Musk as SpaceX prepares for a blockbuster initial public offering.
Look Closely
Summary: Seeing protests through a camera lens.
G.O.P. Defectors Break With Trump Over War, and SpaceX Set for Largest I.P.O. Ever
G.O.P. Defectors Break With Trump Over War, and SpaceX Set for Largest I.P.O. Ever
Summary: Plus, could streetlights be making your allergies worse?
Why Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Has to Fight for Her Job
Why Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Has to Fight for Her Job
Summary: Ms. Bass, a Democrat, has had a roller-coaster first term. She now faces the first runoff since 2005 for an incumbent mayor in the city.
‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School
‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School
Summary: Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.
