‘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.
Switzerland Offers Reward for Ideas to Remove Old Bombs From Its Lakes
Switzerland is offering $58,000 in prize money for ideas to remove munitions from the depths, in case they start polluting. The catch: The cure can’t be worse than the problem.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Claim Responsibility for Tel Aviv Bombing
The two groups described the attack as a suicide bombing, but an Israeli statement did not. If confirmed, it would be the first suicide bombing in Israel in roughly eight years.
Scientists Seeking Life on Mars Heard a Signal That Hinted at the Future
In 1924, a radio receiver built for the battlefields of World War I tested the idea that humans were not alone in the solar system, heralding a century of searches for extraterrestrial life.
Hillary Clinton Rallies Democrats Behind Kamala Harris at DNC
Eight years after failing to smash the “highest and hardest glass ceiling” in politics, Hillary Clinton urged her party to make Kamala Harris the nation’s first female president.
Edgar Bronfman Jr. Submits Bid for Paramount
The offer by Edgar Bronfman Jr., the former head of Warner Music Group, comes days before a crucial deadline in the scramble to acquire control of Paramount.
Biden’s Lackluster Speech Is a Reminder That He Couldn’t Win
The country’s spirit has moved on.
Biden’s Lackluster Speech Is a Reminder That He Couldn’t Win
The country’s spirit has moved on.
Global Trade Needs a China Alternative. India Needs Better Ports.
Efforts to build new ports and expand existing docks could determine whether India emerges as a legitimate option for global factory production.
They Ran a Campaign in Hiding. Now They Wait.
The campaign officials for Venezuela’s opposition have sheltered in an Argentine diplomatic residence in Caracas for five months, watching the country’s turmoil from asylum.
Mexico’s Judges Vote to Strike, Opposing Overhaul of Legal System
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants judges elected, not appointed. Court workers have already walked out to protest his plan, which critics call a power grab.
Democrats and Labor Still Need Each Other
The Democratic Party’s future is tied to an economy that works not only for businesses, but for workers.
Steve Kerr Cheers on Harris and Walz, a Fellow Coach
The Golden State Warriors coach, well known for his liberal views, wove plenty of sports references into his paean to the Democratic ticket. He also teased Tim Walz a bit.
Hillary Clinton Finally Passes the Torch
“Progress is possible,” Clinton said, “but not guaranteed.”