How Kamala Harris Is Already Changing the Face of Presidential Power
She has a unique challenge about what her race and gender mean together, which could reshape how Americans think about presidential power.
Rethinking Tourism With the Renewal of a Beloved Italian Path
Officials hope the reopening of the Via dell’Amore will be an opportunity to rethink tourism in Cinque Terre, getting visitors off the beaten path.
Sifan Hassan Wins Olympic Marathon, Testing Limits of Endurance
The Dutch Olympian added a victory in the longest race of the Games to her bronze medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. “What was I thinking?” she said afterward.
Biden Made Trump Bigger. Harris Makes Him Smaller.
Her campaign wants to be talked about and knows how to get people talking.
Schools Have a Tech Problem
We explore some of the tech challenges faced by educators.
To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris
If Trump loses, conservative Americans will have a chance to build something decent from the ruins of a party that was once a force for genuine good.
Katie Couric: Network Newscasts Need to Better Reflect America
In a year when America may see its first female president, we can’t have network newscasts that only feature male anchors.
After Cold Shoulders for Biden, Senate Democrats Wrap Their Arms Around Harris
The change at the top of the Democratic ticket has scrambled strategies for congressional candidates, Democrats and Republicans alike.
Tim Walz’s Long Relationship With China Defies Easy Stereotypes
Mr. Walz, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee, taught in China and has visited the country around 30 times. But he has also been critical of the Chinese government’s human rights record.
5 Takeaways From Kamala Harris’s First Week With Tim Walz
Lofty condemnations of Donald Trump have given way to mockery. A tough interview with a top journalist? That can wait. Above all, Democrats are in a surprising place: on offense.
Dirt, Daisy Alioto’s Newsletter, Is a ‘Container for Taste’
Daisy Alioto has big ambitions for her small media empire.
How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.
Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.
As Kenyan Police Force Deploys in Haiti, Gang Violence Shifts
Weeks after an international police force began arriving to take on gangs, armed groups are redirecting their campaign of terror outside the capital.
Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones
As the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.
Can Free Rent Revive Downtown San Francisco?
The city, which is among those most devastated in the country after the pandemic, is trying to lure businesses back with a free-rent period.
Israeli Strikes on Schools Pose a Life-or-Death Choice for Civilians
Schools in Gaza have taken in tens of thousands of people seeking safety. Israel, arguing that Hamas uses the shelters, has struck school grounds repeatedly.
Closing Ceremony of Paris Olympics Is Set to Cap a Triumphant Games
All sectors of society came together to achieve the nation’s dream for the Games. Success has shown that unity is possible, if often elusive.
Behind the Scenes of the ‘Treasure Hunt’ for Olympic History
Members of the Olympic Museum’s heritage acquisitions team fan out during the Games to get donations to put on display in Lausanne, Switzerland.
A Place Where It Snows All Summer
At a factory in western New York, the holiday décor brand Buffalo Snow has been manufacturing blizzards for almost 40 years.
Bari Weiss, Founder of The Free Press, Is Building a New Media Empire
The founder of The Free Press has built a new media empire by persuading audiences that she is a teller of dangerous truths.