Inside the Flawed Vetting Process That Led Gov. Hochul to Brian Benjamin
An initial 63-page background check revealed two red flags in Mr. Benjamin’s past, but it failed to turn up a subpoena issued to his political campaign.
Twitter Isn’t for Quitters
One thing that unites conservatives and liberals? No matter how loudly they denounce the social media platform, they don’t actually leave.
Abbott Threatens to Declare an ‘Invasion’ as Migrant Numbers Climb
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has pursued an expensive and unusual effort to harden the border. But after a year, there is little to show for it.
Ohio Republicans Embrace the Bombast Ahead of Senate Primary Election
The slugfest for the Republican nomination for Ohio’s open Senate seat has buried the brand of good-natured, country-club conservatism that was once a hallmark of the state.
Governments Tighten Grip on Global Food Stocks, Sending Prices Higher
Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will only exacerbate a global food crisis.
Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Across the U.S., but Most Are Mild
Hospitalizations remain low, partly a reflection of greater immunity in the population.
Instacart’s Pandemic Boom Is Fading
The grocery delivery start-up changed its leadership, slashed its valuation and shifted its strategy after sales slowed.
After a Tempest, Philip Guston Shines in a Show True to His Spirit
The long-delayed survey, now wrapped in the equivalent of caution tape, opens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It’s been a learning-curve climb for four venues.
‘Ten Percent,’ the British Version of ‘Call My Agent!,’ Won’t Be on Netflix
“Call My Agent!,” set at a Parisian talent agency, was a cult favorite during the pandemic. But the English-language adaptation will be on Sundance Now and AMC+.
Death of American Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family
Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine.