An Old Scam With a New Twist If you have gotten a message from someone who claims to have dirt on you — and shows off, as proof, a password you’ve previously used — here’s what happened. Read More…

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You Neighborhood-watch networks are on the rise, even though crime is not. Here’s how to put the data into perspective. Read More…

On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate Miriam Jordan, who covers immigration for The Times, says that migrants crossing the border often use WhatsApp and that Google Translate can break the ice. Read More…

House Democrat Demands Six Years of Trump Tax Returns From I.R.S. The House Ways and Means Committee chairman, using an obscure provision in the tax code, formally demanded President Trump’s personal and business tax returns, most likely starting a momentous fight. Read More…

Staying Plugged In (for Hundreds of Miles) on the Campaign Trail With midterm elections looming and candidates exploiting more tools to reach voters directly, Sydney Ember, a politics reporter, makes sure her phone stays charged. Read More…

Gillibrand Discloses 2018 Taxes, Pushing 2020 Rivals to Follow Suit Senator Kirsten Gillibrand disclosed earning $218,000 in 2018 through her salary and a book deal, and urged rival Democrats to reveal their finances. Read More…

I.R.S. Memo Undercuts Mnuchin on Withholding Trump’s Tax Returns A draft legal memo written by agency staff members said the president must use executive privilege to block congressional requests. Read More…

What Students Are Saying About: Controversial Murals, ‘Senioritis’ and a 17-Foot Python Teenage comments in response to our recent writing prompts — and an invitation to join the ongoing conversation. Read More…

Freezing Credit Will Now Be Free. Here’s Why You Should Go for It. A year after the Equifax security breach, most people have not frozen their credit records. Consumer advocates recommend freezes to foil identity theft. Read More…