Revenues Down and Stock Battered as Data Firm Faces Scrutiny
MultiPlan has helped big health insurers make billions by reducing reimbursements for medical bills, but its business model is now being questioned.
Protesters in Kenya are Waving the Flag, Against the Law
Kenya has strict rules about displaying the flag. But some people have been wearing and waving them, and draping them on coffins, as a symbol of resistance.
Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Are Changing.
On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country must begin following new practices on how commissions are paid. It will change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.
Dave Eggers Reviews Two Picture Books About Giants
Two dreamlike picture books explore the ennui particular to the colossus.
In San Francisco, Local News Is Seeing a Resurgence
The city has become a hothouse for experimentation in local news. Could it serve as a model for the rest of the country?
Hezbollah Weighs Risks of Backlash at Home in War With Israel
The militant group has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the assassination of a commander. But if that leads to an all-out war, Lebanon may turn against it.
Ancient Egyptian Scribes Suffered Ergonomic Injuries
The scriveners of ancient Egypt were more than papyrus pushers, but they suffered many of the same repetitive ailments as desk jockeys today, a new study suggests.
Giant Panda in Hong Kong Gives Birth to Twins
Ying Ying is the oldest panda on record to give birth for the first time. Also unusual: her cubs were naturally conceived, a rarity for the vulnerable species.
Late Night Tackles Trump’s Tic Tac Show and Tell
“That is not an example of inflation; it’s just two different sizes of breath mints,” Desi Lydic said on Thursday’s “The Daily Show.”
An English Shepherd Dog Went Blind. Now She’s Helping Other Pups Avoid Her Fate.
Shola, who assisted with search-and-rescue operations in the U.K., has moved to her second act: saving other English Shepherds from blindness.
Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse
As the popular dance show grew into an international juggernaut, some of the group’s young performers paid a steep price.
Four Arrested in Killing of ‘General Hospital’ Actor
The police said they arrested three men on murder charges in the fatal May 25 shooting of Johnny Wactor, 37, in Los Angeles. A fourth person was also charged.
Secret Service Pulls From Biden’s Protective Team to Guard Trump
In the aftermath of an assassination attempt last month, the agency has shifted members of President Biden’s protective team to the Trump campaign.
Yulia Navalnaya Disputes Russian Report on Cause of Husband’s Death
The Russian authorities said Aleksei A. Navalny had died of a grab bag of diseases, including heart arrhythmia triggered by hypertension.
Matthew Perry’s Assistant and Doctors Charged With Getting Him Ketamine
Five people have been charged with a conspiracy to distribute the powerful anesthetic that led to the death of the “Friends” star. Three of them are pleading guilty.
Trump Made $300,000 for Endorsing Bible, Financial Disclosure Shows
Donald J. Trump also listed $100 million in liabilities over judgments he owes in civil cases, and over $1 million in crypto holdings as he courts the industry for his campaign.
Plan to Build Thousands of Apartments Will Transform the East Bronx
The New York City Council approved a rezoning plan that will produce nearly 7,000 housing units, some of which will be offered at below-market rents, near four new commuter rail stations.
Eric Adams and His Campaign Receive Subpoenas in Federal Investigation
A new round of federal grand jury subpoenas in the investigation of Mayor Eric Adams and his 2021 fund-raising seeks a wide range of information.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, but Hopes Are Muted Amid Fears of Wider War
Negotiators met in Qatar for the latest round of negotiations on a deal that would end the fighting and perhaps reduce escalating regional tensions, but Hamas did not send representatives.
Boston Harbor Has a Rare New Resident: a Whale
Boston officials said the young humpback, which has been seen around Boston Harbor for weeks, is likely feasting on baitfish.