Industries Turn Freedom of Information Requests on Their Critics
Corporations, lobbyists and interest groups are increasingly using public records laws as weapons in dealing with academic work they do not like.
4 Takeaways From the Trump-Era Plunge in Corporate Penalties
The Times examined financial penalties imposed on banks and big companies in the Trump and Obama administrations. The difference is in the billions of dollars.
Trump’s Expected Meeting With Putin to Be Delayed
President Trump said on Monday that he would not meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia during a visit to Paris this weekend.
Twitter Says It Is Ready for the Midterms, but Rogue Accounts Aren’t Letting Up
On the eve of the midterm elections, Twitter — like other social media companies — is still struggling to combat misinformation.
William J. Murtagh, Lion of Historic Preservation, Dies at 95
Trained in architecture, he became the first “keeper” of the National Register of Historic Places, created teaching programs and wrote a leading text book.
Cancer Society Executive Resigns Amid Upset Over Corporate Partnerships
The American Cancer Society’s fund-raising alliances with Herbalife and others have stirred concerns, and influenced the departure of its chief medical officer.
Justices Seem to Support Virginia’s Uranium Mining Ban
The case concerns a clash between a federal law that oversees uranium production and a state moratorium that by its terms addresses only extraction.
Trump Suggests Ad With False Claim Has Been ‘Effective’
President Trump responded to a reporter’s question about whether a controversial midterm campaign ad focusing on immigration was offensive, saying that “a lot of things are offensive.”
6 Types of Misinformation to Beware of on Election Day. (And What to Do if You Spot Them.)
Be careful of rumors and hoaxes about the voting and polling places. Here are some tips for spotting and avoiding false information.
A Centrist and a Liberal Test Florida, and Democrats Everywhere Watch Closely
Senator Bill Nelson seeks re-election as a moderate, while Andrew Gillum runs for governor as an unabashed progressive. Presidential hopefuls will take notice.
How to Throw an Election Night Party, if You Dare
You probably know the basics of how to throw a party. Here are some ideas on how to make an election watch party better, or at least weirder.
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