The singer was convicted of federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges for a decades-long scheme to recruit women and underage girls for sex. Once one of the biggest names in popular music, he ...
Man Who Blackmailed Girls to Send Explicit Images Is Sentenced to 20 Years
Joshua Henry Punt, 39, posed online as a teenager and preyed on girls ranging in age from 12 to 16 in states across the country, the federal authorities said.
Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push
The automaker and a supplier will spend $11.4 billion on three battery factories and a truck plant, creating 11,000 jobs.
Republicans Block Government Funding, Refusing to Lift Debt Limit
Senate Republicans opposed legislation to avert a government shutdown and prevent a debt default at a critical moment for Democrats’ domestic agenda. By Emily Cochrane WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans ...
A.C.L.U. Apologizes for Tweet That Altered Quote by Justice Ginsburg
The organization acknowledged that changing references from women to people was a mistake — albeit a well-intentioned one.
Luis Felber Has Never Seen ‘Girls’
The British-Peruvian musician, who is now married to Lena Dunham, talks music, “conscious drinking” and his new relationship.
Facebook Delays Instagram App for Users Under the Age of 13
The social media giant said it still wanted to build a child-focused Instagram product but would postpone the plans in the face of criticism.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Inspired by a short story by Emma Braslavsky, the German-language film “I’m Your Man” is a cool and clever sci-fi love story. Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Peach stone (three letters). P.
American Siblings Barred From Leaving China for 3 Years Return to U.S.
Their release coincided with an agreement on Friday that cleared the way for a senior executive of Huawei Technologies, the Chinese telecommunications giant, to return to China.
A top F.D.A. official moved on Monday to take over the agency’s vaccines office.
Two leaders of the office had publicly questioned whether the general population needed coronavirus booster shots and recently announced plans to retire.
