Netherlands Poised to Impose Partial Lockdown
The country is experiencing rising case numbers amid a fourth wave of infections. Here’s the latest Covid news.
For Some South Africans, de Klerk Missed Chances for True Reconciliation
The last white president of South Africa helped bring an end to the apartheid regime, but for many citizens, he never went far enough to disavow it. He left a video apologizing.
The 2021 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
We invite you to take a look at this year’s winners.
Black Farmworkers Say They Lost Jobs to Foreigners Who Were Paid More
Longtime field laborers in the Mississippi Delta said in a lawsuit that they were asked to train white guest workers from South Africa before losing their jobs to them.
Hong Kong’s M+ Museum Is Finally Open. It’s Already in Danger.
The museum, billed as Asia’s premier art institution, faced construction delays and personnel problems. Now it faces its greatest challenge: the threat of censorship.
Yemenis in Brooklyn Reclaim High-End Coffee
Second-generation Yemeni entrepreneurs in Brooklyn want to reclaim their role as the purveyors of the original specialty coffee.
Hong Kong Broadcaster’s Swift Turn From Maverick Voice to Official Mouthpiece
RTHK has often set the news agenda with its aggressive coverage of the city. But a Beijing clampdown has changed that, with pro-China coverage filling the void.
What Bosses Really Think About the Future of the Office
C.E.O.s are eager for employees to return — and afraid of alienating those who have grown accustomed to working from home.
Zephyr Teachout Will Run for New York Attorney General
The law professor, a darling of New York’s left wing, wants to be attorney general.
Will the Britney Spears Conservatorship End Today?
A hearing in Los Angeles probate court on Friday could mark the final chapter of a 13-year saga for the singer. Here’s what is at stake.