The Russian authorities canceled a festival in St. Petersburg, branding it “Satanist,” as part of a larger assault on anything viewed as a Western influence.

In New York City, there are about 600 food pantries scattered across the five boroughs and at least 90 percent are run by either a religious organization or a nonprofit connected to a place of worship.

The literary titan is still publishing books, and still pushing envelopes, at 83. But you will not see him in the United States anytime soon.

Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.

As food assistance funding runs out, Times reporters want to hear from people who rely on it, or who work to help feed people in their community.