Empty Churches Are Being Turned Into Restaurants and Malls
With vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows, the architectural features of churches have become huge draws for business owners.
Piping Plovers’ Beach in Queens Draws Scrutiny
Every summer, a neighborhood in Queens loses its beach to piping plovers, an endangered shorebird. Some residents want it back.
How One Harlem Block Became a Symbol of Urban Despair and Hope
In a hub for drugs and disarray, some see New York at its worst. Others see a community doing its best to help.
Violent Protests Grip U.K. Cities in Wake of Southport Stabbing
Far-right groups and anti-immigration protesters have taken to the streets after a mass stabbing in the town of Southport was followed by a wave of disinformation about the identity of the attacker.
Why a Black-and-White Feminist Film Was Bigger Than ‘Barbie’ in Italy
“There’s Still Tomorrow” tells a story of a feminism that everyone can agree on and enjoy.
What Is Paris Like During the Olympics?
There are people walking around the world’s fashion capital with fluffy cockerels on their heads. This is not normal.
Tropical Storm Debby Forms, Bringing Flooding Threat to Florida
The storm is expected to bring significant amounts of rain to the Gulf Coast of Florida, and it is expected to make landfall as a hurricane by the end of the weekend.
St. Lucia and Dominica Win First-Ever Olympic Medals
Gold medals in track and field brought St. Lucia and Dominica into an exclusive club of nations. But for 66 other countries and territories, the wait for an Olympic medal goes on, and on, and on.
Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Acknowledges Long-Ago Affair
The relationship with a teacher at his children’s elementary school occurred when he was married to his first wife, years before he met Ms. Harris.
Ina Jaffe, Dogged and Award-Winning NPR Reporter, Dies at 75
Ms. Jaffe spent decades covering politics and aging in America, and she was the first editor of the NPR program “Weekend Edition Saturday.”
Trump Proposes Fox News Debate with Kamala Harris on Sept. 4
Mr. Trump said in a social media post that the previously scheduled presidential debate to be hosted by ABC News was “terminated” once President Biden dropped out of the race.
Many Voters Say Kamala Harris’s Race Is Not an Important Issue
Even as Trump plays up racial divisions, many Americans said they would rather not dwell on race or identity. “We can all see that you’re Black.”
Who Are the Far-Right Groups Behind the U.K. Riots?
After a deadly stabbing at a children’s event in northwestern England, an array of online influencers, anti-Muslim extremists and fascist groups have stoked unrest, experts say.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Takes a Harder Line Against Homeless Camps
Mayor London Breed has told city officials to issue citations and encourage homeless people to leave town by offering free bus tickets.
Inside the Russian Prisoner Swap: Long Johns, Forensics and a Bound Killer
The complex choreography caught some prisoners being freed in their robes and slippers, unaware of their fates, and required forensic experts to make positive identifications.
Boxer Imane Khelif Clinches Medal Amid Olympic Eligibility Fight
Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal.
Roaring Back After Crackdown, Bangladesh Protesters Demand Leader’s Ouster
The demonstrations appeared to be the largest yet, as a deadly crackdown seemed to have made many Bangladeshis even angrier and broadened the movement’s scope.
Josh Shapiro Faces Scrutiny Over Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Aide
The case has attracted renewed criticism now that Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, is on the short list to be Kamala Harris’s running mate.
Judge in Trump’s Federal Election Interference Case Sets Aug. 16 Hearing
The case was on hold during the appeals process, which culminated in a sweeping Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Now the judge must decide which acts in the indictment qualify.
Iran Arrests Dozens After Killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh
Iran has begun a sweeping investigation into the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, with its intensity a sign of how damaging and shocking the security failure was.