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Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold

The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.

Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies

Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was a fantasy and evolution could only be explained by natural selection.

Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired

The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy advocates’ proposed changes, all of which were defeated.

VW Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union

The Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga is set to become the first unionized auto factory in the South not owned by one of Detroit’s Big Three.

Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare?

As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable.

The Crookie Delights Paris

Stéphane Louvard married one of his signature croissants with a chocolate chip cookie to come up with the “crookie.” After a slow start, his creation took off after it became a TikTok phenomenon.

Max Azzarello’s Path to Setting Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Began in Florida

Friends of Max Azzarello, who set himself on fire outside Donald J. Trump’s trial, said he was a caring person whose paranoia had led him down a dark path.

Final Jurors for Trump Hush Money Trial Selected as Case Races On

Just after the last selections of alternate jurors were made, a man set himself on fire outside the courthouse, horrifying onlookers. But the case was not delayed.

Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Could Use an Editor: Review

Over 16 songs (and a second LP), the pop superstar litigates her recent romances. But the themes, and familiar sonic backdrops, generate diminishing returns.

An explosion damages a military base in Iraq used by an Iran-backed armed group.

It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.

Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right

If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?

USC Cancels Jon M. Chu and Billie Jean King as Featured Guests for Graduation

Jon M. Chu, the director of “Crazy Rich Asians,” and Billie Jean King were set to be among the featured guests.

Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms

Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was never confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may require a reassessment.

In Trump Trial, Press Coverage of Jurors Draws Partisan Reactions

Journalists covering the trial face a tricky balancing act: inform the public while keeping its participants out of harm’s way.

Israel’s Strike on Iran: A Limited Attack but a Potentially Big Signal

Israel hit a strategic city with carefully measured force, but made the point that it could strike at a center of Iran’s nuclear program.

Columbia University Protests Over Gaza War Continue and Spread to Other Campuses

The campus chapter of a faculty organization said it would “fight to reclaim our university.” Students were undeterred by the crackdown on their protest.

Liberal Democrats Urge ‘No’ Vote on Israel Aid to Pressure Biden on Gaza

Progressives in the House who oppose unfettered military aid to Israel are pressing their colleagues to vote against the $26 billion bill, which is likely to pass, to send a message to President Biden.

Inside the Courtroom, Trump Is Trapped With His Past

He was forced to listen to much of the damage he has caused.

Day 4 of Trump’s Criminal Hush-Money Trial: Key Takeaways

A full jury is seated, a horrifying incident shocks the court and opening statements are set to begin on Monday.

Taylor Swift Lyrics: Who’s Mentioned on ‘Tortured Poets Department?

Ex-boyfriends may be alluded to. Travis Kelce, too, fans believe. And some actual poets.

R.F.K. Jr. Raises New Uncertainty for Biden in Michigan

Mr. Kennedy’s success in landing on the battleground state’s ballot guarantees that he will shape the race this November. Both parties are racing to define him.

Stock Market Set for Longest Losing Streak in Months

A rally at the start of the year has given way to worries on Wall Street about economics and geopolitics.

Gaza Is Biden’s War Now

The president didn’t start the war in the Middle East. But now it could define his campaign — and his legacy.

Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of

Whereas an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W. socialism.

Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes

Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage.

A Vicious Dog Attack Upends an Elite Westchester Farm

At a farm tied to Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where a meal costs around $400, two dogs killed a poodle and seriously injured its owner. Now the dogs face a possible death sentence.

Dave McCormick, GOP Senate Candidate, Says He Grew Up on a Family Farm. Not Exactly.

David McCormick has often spoken about his modest upbringing on a farm in Pennsylvania. A close look at his past tells a different story.

Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?

Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.

In Mexico, the Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups.