The Speech Biden Never Wanted to Give
“Thank you, Joe!’’ the crowd members chanted to a tearful president for his lifetime of public service. But they were also thanking him for not running again.
In Chicago, Biden and Harris Enact a Cast Change Onstage
The first night of the convention introduced the party’s new protagonist, and gave the old one a curtain call.
Why Amtrak’s System Keeps Breaking Down: It’s 100 Years Old
An explosion at a substation in June caused just one in a series of disruptions along the Northeast Corridor this summer. Upgrades would come at enormous cost and take more than a decade.
Highlights From Night 1 of the DNC, With Speeches From Biden and Clinton
Speeches by President Biden and Hillary Clinton symbolized how Democrats are moving on from the old guard that has led their party for decades.
Biden Will Pass Torch to Harris in Democratic National Convention Speech
In a 52-minute speech, President Biden made the case that Vice President Kamala Harris is the best person to carry on his legacy.
Search Resumes for Mike Lynch and 5 Others Lost in Yacht Sinking
Divers have been searching the hull of the Bayesian for passengers including the British entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Witnesses said it was hit by a waterspout during a storm off Sicily.
Late Night Congratulates Biden for Staying Up So Late
When the president finally took the stage at the Democratic convention, “the cheers were so loud that even Biden could hear them,” Jimmy Fallon said.
Hit Chinese Video Game, ‘Wukong’ Seeks to Curb ‘Negative Discourse’
Black Myth: Wukong tried to forbid influential overseas streamers from discussing “feminist propaganda,” Covid-19 and China’s video game industry policies.
What Polls Are Telling Us as Democrats Convene in Chicago
Trump better move fast to define Harris.
Kamala Harris Isn’t Bluffing
So far in the 2024 election, the party known for aversion to risk has been making better risk-management decisions.
How Biden Changed His Party
We explore three ways the president has shaped the Democratic Party.
‘There Was a Whole Lot of Sass for a Gathering of Democrats’: The Best and Worst Moments From Night 1 of the Convention
What our columnists and contributors thought of speeches from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden on the event’s first night.
Biden Passes Torch to Harris, and Blinken Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire
Plus, the legacy of the talk show pioneer Phil Donahue.
‘This Is a Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party’
The split between Democratic voters and the party over Israel is deep and has been widening for decades. One election won’t change that.
NO2 Emissions in Can Undo Some Benefits of City Trees, Study Finds
A chemical reaction involving emissions from cars and buildings can negate their environmental benefits. New research shows what big cities can do about it.
The Bitter Fight Over the Meaning of ‘Genocide’
Debates over how to describe conflicts in Gaza, Myanmar and elsewhere are channeling a controversy as old as the word itself.
Barcelona Confronts Mass Tourism
This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest.
War Is Draining Ukraine’s Male-Dominated Work Force. Enter the Women.
More and more women are replacing men mobilized in the army. But there are not enough of them to make up for the labor shortage affecting the economy.
A Recipe for Rødgrød Med Fløde, a Danish Berry Pudding That Tastes Like Summertime
Rødgrød med fløde takes Mette Hay, a co-founder of the home goods company Hay, back to her grandparents’ garden.
Search Resumes for Passengers of Yacht That Sank Off Palermo, Italy
Divers have been searching the hull of the Bayesian for passengers including the British entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Witnesses said it was hit by a waterspout during a sudden storm.