Jack Katz, Pioneer of the Graphic Novel, Is Dead at 97

The volumes were originally issued by the publishing arm of Comics & Comix, a retailer in…

Hey Babe, Let’s Meet for Steak, Crayons and … Jazz?

“Backgammon is the cruelest game — so much of it is based on luck,” said Joe…

George Lee, Trailblazing Chinese Ballet Dancer, Dies at 90

George Li was born on Feb. 18, 1935, in Hong Kong. His father, Alexander Li, was…

It’s Hard to Quit Zyn. The Reddit Bros Can Help.

“I threw a Zyn in as he was saying that,” Mr. Robertson said. “I was like,…

William L. Porter, Designer of Classic American Cars, Dies at 93

William L. Porter, a car designer who helped create the shapes of some of the most…

This Year’s Met Gala Raises the Most Money in Its History

The Met Gala has outdone itself, even before it’s begun. The annual gala at the Metropolitan…

I Prayed After My Friend Was Swept Away on a Lagos Beach

As part of “Believing,” The New York Times asked several writers to explore a significant moment…

100 Days of Trump Style

Amid the chaos of President Trump’s first 100 days — norms upended, tariffs levied and tariffs…

Young People Are Not As Happy As They Used to Be, Study Finds

The happiness curve is collapsing. For decades, research showed that the way people experienced happiness across…

Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Charlotte Ballet Director and Sinuous Dancer, Dies at 82

Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, a star dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet and an elegantly refined principal dancer…