Tom Jernstedt, an Architect of March Madness, Dies at 75
A former backup college quarterback, he helped transform the N.C.A.A. mens basketball tournament into one of the biggest events in sports. Read more...
Paul McCartney album review McCartney III is homespun
Last weekend, Paul McCartney re-entered the chart at No 39 with Wonderful Christmastime. It's not his best song, or even his hundredth-best. Read more...
An Ancient Form of European Money Bronze Rings, Ribs and Blades
Because the objects had a standardized weight, scientists suggest they were a form of currency used some 3,500 years ago. Read more...
Jessica Davies
An article on 12 January 2010 about the murder trial of Jessica Davies - in which she was found guilty of stabbing Olivier Mugnier to death in her Paris flat - said that she had joined him in smoking cannabis on the night of the murder. In fact tests for cannabis after her arrest proved negative. Read more...
Love Letter Can a Strained Marriage Survive Confinement?
And, how a flawed first impression led to an epic first date. Read more...
After Much Different Bubble Stays, Rangers and Islanders Start New Year
The Rangers lost in the play-in round, while the Islanders reached their first conference finals since the early 1990s. Both teams have reason for excitement as they open the 2021 against each other. Read more...
Money CAN buy you happiness People's wellbeing continues to improve the wealthier they become
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania looked at the link between wealth and wellbeing, and found that feelings of wellbeing at any given moment improve with increasing income. Read more...
Nakamura Wins Tata Steel Chess Tournament
In one of the finest performances ever by an American, Hikaru Nakamura finished ahead of the worlds top four players, including Viswanathan Anand, the world champion. Read more...
Navalny Attacked by Putin Allies After Russia Protests
A stark shift by the government shows its uncertainty as Aleksei A. Navalnys dramatic return gives disgruntled Russians a clear leader to rally around. Read more...
U.S. Vaccine Supply What to Know
Can President Biden really boost production? Why are governors trying to buy directly from Pfizer? And when will supply exceed demand? Read more...
How They Proposed
Here are some of the stories of how couples, most of whom submitted their announcement information to The New York Times last year, agreed to marry each other. Read more...
Covid EU Double-dip recession in eurozone 'increasingly inevitable'
The slowdown in Eurozone business activities intensified in January as the pandemic continued to batter the economy, a key survey showed on Friday. Read more...
Juventus 'target double swoop for Bayern Munich pair Corentin Tolisso and Joshua Zirkzee'
Andrea Pirlo's side have identified Bayern Munich duo Corentin Tolisso and Joshua Zirkzee as potential 2021 new signings in a bid to boost their underperforming squad. Read more...
Its Turkeys Move
In a letter, the European Chess Union has said that the Turkish Chess Federation can bid on hosting the European Womens Championship, but it will not automatically restore its right to host the event after the Turkish Federation dropped it a month ago. Read more...
Navalny Attacked by Putin Allies After Russia Protests
A stark shift by the government shows its uncertainty as Aleksei A. Navalnys dramatic return gives disgruntled Russians a clear leader to rally around. Read more...
Bars and Gyms and Salons Are Open in Brazil. But Not Schools.
Were facing an educational catastrophe. Read more...
3 dead, several injured in Madrid as explosion rocks Spanish capital
At least three people were killed and several injured Wednesday in an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak in the heart of the Spanish capital, Madrid, according to the city's mayor. Read more...
Texas Hires Alabama39;s Steve Sarkisian as Coach
The move came several hours after the university announced it had fired Tom Herman, whose contract dictates a hefty buyout. Read more...