Remembering a Deadline Single by the Sundown Kid

Every year as Rosh Hashana approaches, a longtime reporter thinks back to 1971 when he was running out of time and Ron Blomberg, the Yankees’ only Jewish player, came through.

Can Brown Noise Turn Off Your Brain?

There’s a spectrum of colorful sounds out there. Whether or not they will quiet your mind— or help you finish that daunting task — remains to be seen.

Eliud Kipchoge Smashes His Own Marathon World Record

Kipchoge ran the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:09. Tigist Assefa shocked the women’s field by running her second marathon in 2:15:38, a course record.

Whatever Happened to the Starter Home?

The economics of the housing market, and the local rules that shape it, have squeezed out entry-level homes.

Celebrities Are Just the Start of the Expanding ‘Jeopardy!’-verse

Despite the loss of the show’s longtime host, viewership has held mostly steady, emboldening a move to spinoffs and tournaments, including a revival of “Celebrity Jeopardy!”

Our Favorite Tools for a Tricked-Out Halloween

From superior pumpkin carving tools to candy buckets to vampire fangs, read our suggestions to help make this Halloween both safer and spookier.

Germany’s Chancellor Has ‘a Lot’ for Ukraine. But No Battle Tanks.

Military assistance to Kyiv has become something of a litmus test of Olaf Scholz’s ability to lead Europe through its most significant security crisis since World War II.

Video: Hundreds Are Detained in Russia Amid Protests

A human rights watchdog said at least 745 people were detained across Russia while protesting President Vladimir V. Putin’s “partial mobilization” policy, which could sweep 300,000 civilians into military service.

Opinion | I Don’t Need My Life to Be Remarkable

I’ve come to see the wisdom in not just seeking, but finding, joy in the mundane.

Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

You might think there's nothing new to learn about chocolate chip cookies, but this recipe by the baker and blogger Sarah Kieffer will prove you wonderfully wrong The easy trick of banging the pan a few times during baking, causing the cookies to "fall," produces rippled edges that shatter in your mouth and a center that is soft and full of chocolate Make sure to follow her instructions about freezing the dough and the size of the balls.

How a Hospital Chain Used a Poor Neighborhood to Turn Huge Profits

Bon Secours Mercy Health, a major nonprofit health system, used the poverty of Richmond Community Hospital’s patients to tap into a lucrative federal drug program.

Live Updates: Italy Votes in Pivotal Election for Europe

Opinion polls suggest that Italy’s next leader could be Giorgia Meloni, a far-right leader with post-Fascist roots. She would be the nation’s first female prime minister.

Wordle - A daily word game

Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.

Tropical Storm Ian Could Hit Florida as a Major Hurricane

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida declared a state of emergency for the entire state ahead of the storm, which is expected to strengthen and could develop into a major hurricane this week.

Sundance Liked Her Documentary on Terrorism, Until Muslim Critics Didn’t

The film festival gave Meg Smaker’s “Jihad Rehab” a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her approach.

Tropical Storm Gaston Expected to Weaken

Forecasters said the storm, which was expected to bring rain to the Azores, would likely be downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone on Monday.

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Review: Vietnam on the Rocks

Zac Efron plays a man trying to deliver brewskis to his Vietnam War buddies in Peter Farrelly’s film.

The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare

An argument at Arizona State’s multicultural center spiraled into a disaster for everyone involved. Who was to blame?

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Off Its East Coast

The exercise was Pyongyang’s first ballistic missile test in nearly four months and came days after the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan arrived in a South Korean port.

Taller Towers, Fewer Homes

New boutique condo towers, some with fewer apartments than the buildings they replace, are squandering high-density sites in Manhattan, urban planners say.