Francisco Pinto Balsemão, 88, Dies; Portuguese Prime Minister and Press Champion

In the wake of a revolution, he helped found a leading political party and tried to conciliate warring left and right factions, although his success was limited.

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Rutgers Fraternity Is Closed After Student Is Injured in Hazing Episode

The Alpha Sigma Phi national organization permanently shut down its Rutgers chapter after concluding that hazing had occurred when a student was critically hurt this month.

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Kamala Harris Suggests She Is Considering Another Presidential Run

Ms. Harris, in an interview with the BBC, gave her strongest indication yet that she was thinking about making another bid for the Oval Office.

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Exxon Sues California Over New Climate Disclosure Laws

The oil giant said requirements that companies calculate new details about greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks violate Exxon’s free speech rights.

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Timothy Mellon Is Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops During Shutdown

Timothy Mellon is a billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump.

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‘It’s Got to Be an Inside Job’: Jewelry Thieves Weigh In on Louvre Heist

Was it the heist of the century or a master class in incompetence by the museum? Some prominent former jewelry thieves have plenty to say about the audacious break-in at the Louvre.

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Pope Leo’s Permission for Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Gives Traditionalists Hope

Pope Francis greatly limited the use of the traditional Latin Mass, believing it sowed division. Traditionalist Catholics are hoping Pope Leo charts a different path.

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Starring in Videos Is No Longer a Job Just for the Social Media Team

Companies from Delta Air Lines to Portillo’s are asking all sorts of employees, sometimes through formal programs, to help build the brand.

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Being In an N.B.A. Player’s Entourage Is Fun. Now, It Can Be a Gambling Edge, Too.

The federal indictments against N.B.A. players and others for illegal betting exposed a new wrinkle in the way old friends can benefit from their access to an athlete.

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As Vance Takes on a Forceful New Role, His Positions Are Shifting

Vice President JD Vance has found himself defending or promoting positions that he once opposed, even as recently as the campaign.

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