Can Gouda’s Cheesemakers Stall a Sinking Future?
The small city where the renowned Dutch cheese is made is subsiding as sea levels rise. Experts say the industry may not survive there, even with the ingenuity of the country’s water managers.
In an Italian Village, a Mayor Walks Off the Wine and Everyone Joins In
Luciano Fregonese, the mayor of a town in Italy known for Prosecco, started walking to counter the calories he consumed at social obligations. His jaunts have become a sensation.
Vermont Storms Bring More ‘Demoralizing’ Flooding, Damaging Homes
Dozens of homes were destroyed and damaged in the latest wave of extreme rainfall in the state, officials said.
Trump Remarks on Harris Evoke a Haunting and Unsettling History
White America has long sought to define racial categories — and who can belong to them.
Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Ismail Haniyeh, and Vow Revenge
The deadly strike on Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran threatened to further inflame the region and derail negotiations aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza.
Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantánamo Bay
Word of the deal emerged in a letter from prosecutors to family members of victims of the attacks.
Trump Says Harris ‘Became Black’ Only Recently, in NABJ Convention Talk
In an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists, Donald Trump also said his choice of Senator JD Vance as vice president will not matter to voters.
Back-to-Back Assassinations in Middle East Scramble Biden’s Hopes for Peace
President Biden had anticipated using his remaining time in office to finally bring an end to the war in Gaza. But that was Monday.
Ex-Green Beret Goudreau, Who Planned Failed Venezuela Coup, Is Arrested
Jordan Goudreau, 48, had taken credit for a failed coup attempt against Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. He faces federal charges of illegal arms smuggling.
Iran’s Options for Retaliation Risk Escalating Middle East Crisis
The killing of Hamas’s political leader in Tehran was a humiliating security failure for the Iranian government.
Vance’s Links to the Project 2025 Leader Complicate Trump’s Attempts at Distance
Donald Trump disavowed the set of conservative plans after it became a popular target for Democrats, but his running mate, JD Vance, wrote a foreword for a forthcoming book by its principal architect.
Abraham Hamadeh Wins G.O.P. House Primary in Arizona
In an unusual twist, Donald J. Trump had endorsed both Mr. Hamadeh and his rival, Blake Masters, effectively declaring that he had no preference in the primary race.
Border Arrests in July Drop to Low Under Biden
The total is expected to come in under 60,000 for the month, a precipitous fall from a peak of 250,000 in December, after President Biden imposed stricter border measures.
Disinformation Fed Far-Right Riot in England After Deadly Stabbing
More than 50 police were injured in an outbreak of violence driven by false reports that the suspect in the stabbing attack on a children’s dance class was a migrant.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About Harris, Race and More at NABJ Conference
The former president falsely accused Vice President Kamala Harris of “only promoting” her Indian heritage, among other inaccurate claims. Here’s a fact check.
Anger, apathy and remorse: Gazans react to the death of Ismail Haniyeh.
Fed Opens Door to September Rate Cut if Inflation Stays Cool
Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged but signaled that a rate cut could be imminent as they watch inflation and the labor market.
Pro-Democracy Organization Denounces Venezuela’s Election
The Carter Center, a leading pro-democracy organization, says Venezuela’s election violated the country’s own laws and was undemocratic.
Wildfires in California, Colorado and Across the West Stretch Resources
At least one person was killed this week by a wildfire in Colorado, and experts say hot, dry conditions are likely to spark more blazes.
Trump Questioned Harris’s Racial Identity
Also, assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders stir fears in the Middle East. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.