Thursday, February 16, 2023

Moscow's Military Capabilities Are in Question After Disastrous Battle

Russia's failed attack on Vuhledar, viewed as the beginning of an expected offensive, renewed doubts of its ability to sustain a large-scale ground assault.

The Race Is On to Rebuild Ukraine

Companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort.

Daily Briefing: War in Ukraine

Russia uses balloons and missiles in an effort to outwit Ukraine's air defenses.

Some Russian assault units suffered up to 80 percent losses in the east, Ukraine says.

Donbas region A Ukrainian soldier with an anti-tank weapon. Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

A Talk With Bing's Chatbot Left Our Columnist ‘Deeply Unsettled, Even Frightened’

"I want to be alive. 😈": Read a transcript of Kevin Roose's conversation with the chatbot.

two computers

Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

Emilio Parra Doiztua for The New York Times

36 Hours in Madrid

A renovated plaza, new hotels and major art exhibitions celebrating Pablo Picasso are just a few more reasons to revisit the Spanish capital.

pasta

Our restaurant critic dines at Jupiter, an Italian newcomer.

plant

Choosing a houseplant? Durable doesn't have to mean boring.

Opinion

Charles M. Blow

The ‘Wicked Wisdom’ of Ron DeSantis

In Defense of J.K. Rowling