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It’s (nearly) fall: Which plants can you bring inside?

September 23, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

Each species has particular overwintering requirements, and they may not match conditions you can provide. But Schrader suggested some strategies to try — and offered some tough love (gulp!) on...

An actor’s widow, accepting her fate

September 23, 2020 at 12:10 p.m.

Nick Cordero was a Broadway performer who stood out, not just because he was 6 feet 5 inches tall but also because he managed to charm castmates even while playing...

Climate disruption is now locked in. The next moves will be crucial.

September 23, 2020 at 12:01 p.m.

America is now under siege by climate change in ways that scientists have warned about for years. But there is a second part to their admonition: Decades of growing crisis...

This island has no bridges. Can it survive with no ferries?

September 23, 2020 at 11:54 a.m.

Unless you have a kayak, there are only two ways on and off Shelter Island. As they have since the 19th century, the full-time residents on the small island at...

Cruise ships can’t sail, but the vessels are still a draw

September 23, 2020 at 11:36 a.m.

Avid European cruise ship fans, who would normally be traveling around the world this time of year but have had their expeditions canceled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,...

We made wildfire an enemy for 110 years. It could have been an ally.

September 23, 2020 at 11:01 a.m.

The basic idea of prescribed fire — preempting huge, destructive fires with more modest, beneficial ones — had a counterintuitive subtlety that was no match for painting fire as the...

The flight goes nowhere. And it’s sold out.

September 22, 2020 at 11:34 a.m.

At a time when most people are stuck at home and unable to travel, and the global airline industry has been decimated by the pandemic, flights that take off and...

A new ship’s mission: Let the deep sea be seen

September 22, 2020 at 11:24 a.m.

Ray Dalio, 71, sees his glistening, high-tech ship as a superstar not only of oceanic research but also of video production, nature television shows and livestreaming events that will open...

Cam Newton is not quite automatic at the goal line. The New England Patriots' new quarterback was lined up on the 1-yard line, trailing by 5 with just seconds to play, and everyone knew he was going to run. He already had 397 passing yards, 47 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the game, and he had his team on the verge of a shocking comeback on the road in Seattle. But on this day, Superman met his kryptonite in the form of defensive end L.J. Collier, who shot into the backfield, upended Newton, and saved the day for the Seahawks, who won, 35-30. It won't come as much consolation for Newton, but he's already tied for the sixth most rushing touchdowns in a season by a Patriots quarterback with four.

What we learned from Week 2 of the NFL season

September 21, 2020 at 12:47 p.m.

After Week 1 was defined by huge upsets, some order has been restored to the NFL this week with 14 of 15 favorites prevailing leading into Monday night's game in...

For women, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg brings a particular grief

September 21, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.

It was the loss of an elder stateswoman of feminism, a powerhouse octogenarian who had become an unlikely icon to women of all ages, and especially the millennial set. For...

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