Swiss Authorities Say Sparklers Most Likely Caused New Year’s Fire An official said the sparklers were attached to bottles of champagne held too close to the ceiling. Forty people died and more than ...

U.S. stocks faded after the opening bell on Friday, as the Nasdaq clung to gains due to semiconductor strength and precious metals extended their rally. China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...