A Hulk Hogan-Jesse Ventura Grudge Match, in the Political Arena
Hogan supports Donald J. Trump. Mr. Ventura is backing Kamala Harris. But their beef is more complicated than that.
In Gaza, Israel’s Military Has Reached the End of the Line, U.S. Officials Say
Israel has severely set back Hamas but will never be able to completely eliminate the group, U.S. officials said.
NASA Is Still Deciding How to Bring Boeing Starliner Astronauts Home
After agency officials said last week that a decision was pending, they said on Wednesday that deliberations were still taking place.
Inflation Fell Below 3% for the First Time in Years
Also, U.S. officials say Israel’s military has achieved all it can in Gaza. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Foxconn Is Building an Electric Car Factory Next to Where It Makes iPhones
The Taiwanese company has built a manufacturing hub in Zhengzhou, China, for its star customer Apple, but it is starting almost from scratch in the auto business.
Mpox Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Risks
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an outbreak that has spread to more than a dozen African countries.
W.H.O. Declares Mpox Outbreak in African Countries a Global Emergency
The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.
Trump Gambles on Outside Groups to Finance Voter Outreach Efforts
New federal rules allow political candidates to coordinate their efforts to canvass for votes with outside groups like super PACs.
U.C.L.A. Can’t Let Protesters Block Jewish Students From Campus, Judge Says
The judge’s temporary ruling said that protests that prevent Jewish students from accessing parts of the campus violated religious freedom rights.
Harris’s Economic Plans: The Good, the Bad and the Unnecessary
There may be a political need to “fight inflation,” but economically the issue is over.
Hurricane Ernesto Knocks Out Power to Hundreds of Thousands in Puerto Rico
The island’s frail electrical system struggled as the storm passed on Wednesday.
Inflation Cools to 2.9%, Shoring Up Case for a Fed Rate Cut
The Consumer Price Index reading in July was the mildest year-over-year increase since 2021.
How Christian Conservatives Are Planning for the Next Battle, on I.V.F.
Republicans may be backing away from abortion, but these activists have a strategy, with or without Trump.
New York’s Promising Experiment in Making the Subways Safer
The city is trying to improve both its mental health system and its criminal justice process. Other cities are watching carefully.
Wealthy Nations Must Prioritize the Global Fight Against Mpox
The virus is back on the rise, potentially with a vengeance.
What Teachers Told Me About A.I. in School
Many students lean on the technology rather than wrestle with challenging tasks.
They All Got Mysterious Brain Diseases. They’re Fighting to Learn Why.
Doctors in Canada have identified dozens of patients with similar, unexplained symptoms — a scientific puzzle that has now become a political maelstrom.
California A.I. Bill Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley
California state senator Scott Wiener wants to stop the creation of dangerous A.I. But critics say he is jumping the gun.
These Modern Homesteaders Live Off the Grid, but They’re Extremely Online
In corners of the internet — and in wooded, undeveloped parts of the country — young men are documenting their efforts to to live off the land.
Want to Fix the Immigration Mess? Make It Easier to Come Here Legally.
People who wish to come to America in search of a better life deserve a fair shot.