critic’s pickA follow-up to the startling and divisive “Nanette” is just as startling and probably just as divisive.ImageHannah Gadsby in her new one-woman show, “Douglas,” which opened Thursday at the Daryl Roth Theater.CreditCreditSara Krulwich/The New York TimesJul 26, 2019Hannah Gadsby: DouglasNYT Critic's PickOff Broadway, Stand Up Comedy, Play, Solo PerformanceClosing Date: Aug 24, 2019Daryl Roth…
The Justice Department has approved T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint, removing a major hurdle in combining the No. 3 and No. 4 wireless companies. The approval came after the two companies agreed to sell off parts of their businesses to the pay-TV operator Dish, which would create a fourth major wireless player. Read more: Here's what…
EXTREME HEAT is ruinous to productivity, particularly if you are a criminal. Several American police forces posted messages to their social-media accounts last weekend declaring a moratorium on crime. “It is just too hot to be outside committing crimes,” wrote the Park Forest Police Department in Illinois, on its Facebook page. In some cases, it…
ImageThe model and actress Alicia Arden.CreditCreditRozette Rago for The New York TimesIn May 1997, Alicia Arden, a model in California, was introduced to a man who identified himself as a talent scout for Victoria’s Secret. He invited her to his Santa Monica hotel room to audition for the brand’s catalog. When she arrived, Ms. Arden…
Facebook cofounder Chris Hughes has been meeting with the US government about breaking up Facebook, according to The New York Times.Hughes has become an outspoken advocate for antitrust action against his former employer, arguing it's too powerful.Hughes attended the meetings with two other advocates pushing for antitrust proceedings, according to the report.The US Federal Trade…
Our weekly podcast on the science and technology making the newsUnder Satya Nadella, Microsoft has reclaimed its crown as the world’s most valuable listed company. What can other firms learn from its reboot? Also, Reshma Shetty, cofounder of Gingko Bioworks, explains the potential of synthetic biology to harness—and transform—the power of nature. And, British ethicists…
VideoPresident Trump criticized Robert S. Mueller III after the former special counsel spoke to Congress about his report and his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.CreditCreditPete Marovich for The New York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump declared himself vindicated by Wednesday’s congressional appearance of Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, calling it a…
Tesla released its second-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.The company's earnings per share and total revenue missed Wall Street expectations by a wide margin. Follow Tesla's stock price in real time here. Tesla on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings that fell far short of Wall Street's expectations, sending the company's stock price down as much as 10%,…
Our weekly podcast on the markets, the economy and the world of businessA FEW RESILIENT countries and sectors have helped cushion the effects of a trade and manufacturing slowdown in the euro zone. But can that continue? Also, Tyler Cowen, an economist and blogger, stands up for big business. And, it’s all in the small…
Washington MemoImageThe former special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, has vowed to adhere strictly to the words of his report, making it unlikely that he will serve as the dramatic accuser President Trump’s critics yearn to see.CreditCreditAnna Moneymaker/The New York TimesWASHINGTON — After all the swearing at, finally comes the swearing in. When Robert S.…
