Olympic Marathon Course Is Toughest Ever for a Major Race
“Oh, my gosh,” one Olympian gasped when she got her first look at the hilly, demanding course. “This looks ridiculous.”
Every 4 Years, Timmy McCarthy Gives Ireland a Reason to Watch Basketball
While the Irish have no team in the Olympic tournament, Timmy McCarthy’s eccentric, enthusiastic commentary has earned him his own fervent fan base.
Willie Brown Says Trump’s Helicopter Crash Story Never Happened
In a news conference, the former president recounted a brush with death alongside Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor. A few aspects of the story don’t hold up to scrutiny.
In Multicultural Liverpool, Residents Rallied Against Hate
Liverpool has a long history of protest. Residents continued that tradition this week, delivering a resounding message to anti-immigrant rioters: Not here.
Three Rings, Two College Students and One Big Risk
Arya Singh let down her guard with Logan Mundy in a way she rarely did with others. Afterward, things became thrillingly normal.
Chi Chi Rodriguez, the Golf World’s Swashbuckling Champion, Dies at 88
He won eight PGA Tour tournaments and two senior majors — but it was his flair on the greens that made him one of the sport’s most popular players.
Trump Suggests That President Should Have a ‘Say’ in Interest Rates
Donald J. Trump said presidents should have input on interest rates, a comment likely to stoke fears that he could try to limit the Federal Reserve’s political independence.
Why Isn’t Kamala Harris Giving Interviews or Holding News Conferences?
Critics say the vice president has been too cautious with the press. Her supporters think it’s the right strategy at the right time.
Taylor Swift Fans Commiserate in Vienna After Concerts Are Canceled
Taylor Swift fans from around the world grappled with disappointment and fear after a terrorism plot derailed the Vienna dates of the Eras Tour.
Man Dies in Texas Lake During CrossFit Games Swimming Competition
Search-and-rescue teams were called after a participant in the event had not been seen in the water for some time.
‘The time has come,’ Biden, El-Sisi and Al-Thani say in a joint statement.
Israel Prepares for Expected Attacks by Iran and Hezbollah
Israel advised people to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told soldiers that Israel is “prepared for defense, as well as offense.”
ACLU Must Reinstate Employee Falsely Accused of Racist Language, Court Rules
The case put the legal group on the spot for taking positions on free speech and workers’ rights that seemed at odds with its mission.
House Republicans Pivot Scrutiny From Biden to Harris
Three months ahead of the election, congressional Republicans are moving to close a strategic gap.
Tim Walz and the Weird Politics of Free School Lunches
Another reminder that MAGA isn’t “populist.”
Trump and Harris Agreed to a September Debate
Also, Ukraine launched a surprise push into Russia. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
In a Surprise, Ukraine Advances on Russian Region of Kursk
The local government in the Russian region of Kursk declared a state of emergency as military analysts reported that Ukrainian forces had advanced several miles across the border.
Trump and Harris Have Agreed to Debate on Sept. 10, ABC Says
The ABC anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the candidates’ first face-to-face encounter since Kamala Harris entered the race.
46 Convictions Thrown Out After Detective Lies Under Oath
The office of the Queens district attorney, Melinda Katz, had reviewed the cases after the detective, James Donovan, pleaded guilty to perjury last year.
Trump Tries to Wrestle Back Attention at Mar-a-Lago News Conference
In an hourlong exchange with reporters, the former president criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for not doing the same, insulted her intelligence and boasted about the size of his rallies.