From Pariah to Power: The Hindu Right’s 100-Year Quest to Reshape India
The far right juggernaut known as the R.S.S. and its most prominent member, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are remaking secular India as a Hindu-first society, pushing aside minorities.
5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhouse
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, known as the R.S.S., has survived bans and vilification to emerge as the force reshaping India’s secular republic into a Hindu nation.
What to Know About ISIS Terror Attacks
The terror group has lost its territorial stronghold, but it still orchestrates and inspires violence through affiliates across Africa and beyond.
Death Toll in UPS Plane Crash Rises to 15
Alain Rodriguez Colina, who was injured when a cargo plane crashed into his Kentucky workplace more than a month ago, died on Christmas Day.
California Prepares for More Rain After a Soggy Christmas
Officials warned that driving would remain hazardous across much of the state, with heavy rain still to fall in some places that broke records on Christmas Eve.
U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians
The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants.
Trump Administration Emphasizes Religion in Official Christmas Messages
Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution prohibits the establishment of an official state religion.
What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria
Before the strikes on Thursday, President Trump said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants.
Let Your Phone Go Gray
Julia Angwin turns her iPhone screen to gray and learns a lot about her relationship with her phone.
Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Who Scrutinizes Online Hate
Imran Ahmed, who runs an organization that chronicles disinformation, was among five Europeans the State Department had barred, claiming they promote censorship.
Robert Lindsey, Times Reporter and Reagan Ghostwriter, Dies at 90
The nonfiction spy thriller “The Falcon and the Snowman,” which became a film, grew out of his work as a journalist covering the West Coast for The Times.
That Old Classic Film in the Theater? It Might Be From This Man’s House.
The artifacts of 20th-century cinema are being preserved in museums, and in the care of private film collectors like Brian Darwas, who has hundreds of movie prints at his home.
No Power, No Heat, No Water: Odesa’s Days of Hell Under Russian Fire
The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure.
New York City Braces for Heavy Snow as Winter Storm Approaches
The region could see accumulations of up to 5 to 7 inches from late Friday into Saturday.
Trump Has a New Auto Loan Tax Break. Here’s Who Could Benefit.
Many Americans can take advantage of President Trump’s deduction on auto loan interest, but the tax break will provide only modest savings.
Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America
Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”
Prominent Leaders Amplify Disinformation About Brown University Shooting
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.
Why the Right Is Boycotting Havaianas Flip-Flops
For decades, Havaianas flip-flops have been a beloved global symbol of Brazilian culture, worn by millions of people each day. They are now ensnared in a political fight.
The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate Social Media and A.I.
New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.
Winner in Arkansas Takes $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot
A single ticket drawn Wednesday night won the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.
