‘Kings of Their Own Ocean’ Review: The Trouble With Tuna
Established to restore populations of bluefin tuna, an oceanic border divides the Atlantic into radically different fishing zones.
‘History’s Angel’ Review: Dreaming of an India for All
In Anjum Hasan’s novel, a mild-mannered Delhi teacher turns to history to understand an increasingly perilous present.
‘Schoenberg’ Review: Hard to Like, Impossible to Ignore
The composer created barbed, difficult music based on revolutionary ideas. Appreciating its power takes practice.
Mysteries: ‘The Man in the Corduroy Suit’ by James Wolff
Plus Alexander McCall Smith’s ‘The Private Life of Spies and the Exquisite Art of Getting Even’ and Jonathan Payne’s ‘Citizen Orlov.’
Five Best: Books on the Changing World Order
Selected by Samuel Ramani, the author, most recently, of ‘Putin’s War on Ukraine: Russia’s Campaign for Global Counter-Revolution.’
Judge Sets May 2024 Trial Date for Trump’s Documents Case
A federal judge rejected the former president’s efforts to delay the trial over his handling of classified documents until after the 2024 […]
‘Rumors Flying Around’ About UFOs Prompt Push for Release of Files
Senators say a JFK-style declassification effort will help address the public’s concerns about aerial phenomena.
Wind Power Without Giant Turbines? Some Startups Are Thinking Smaller and Quieter.
Advocates say new technologies can extend wind power to new areas, and avoid some of the public resistance.
New Jersey Sues Federal Government Over New York’s Congestion Tolls
The lawsuit could upend plans by New York to raise money for the subway system by charging congestion tolls on people who […]
Correction
The name of the Ciudadanos party was misspelled.
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Tony Bennett, the smooth crooner who bridged genres and generations, has died
U.S. Bans Students From China’s Military-Linked Universities. Japan Welcomes Them.
Tokyo cites the importance of free intellectual and scientific exchanges, while some warn it could open the door to academic espionage.