Hollywood’s Message to Red States: Our Movies Are for You
After a period of openly using movies to display progressive values, studios seem to be heeding a message from many ticket buyers: Just entertain us.
How the Shock of Catastrophic Floods Is Changing Farming in Vermont
A growing cohort of young farmers is experimenting with ways to mitigate the impact of flooding and other extreme weather.
‘Maybe I’ve Gotten Worse’: Trump Makes Clear That Unity Is Over
At a rally in Minnesota on Saturday, former President Donald J. Trump once more escalated his attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, painting her as extreme and mocking her demeanor.
Trump, Appealing to Bitcoin Fans, Vows U.S. Will Be ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’
Donald Trump, speaking at a Bitcoin conference, told cryptocurrency holders that he would end the “persecution” of their industry.
At Least 12 Killed in Rocket Attack From Lebanon in Golan Heights
It was the deadliest single attack from across Israel’s northern border in months of hostilities. Israel blamed Hezbollah, which denied responsibility.
Firefighters Race to Contain Wildfires in California and Oregon
The fire in Northern California has burned more than 350,000 acres. In Oregon, firefighters were working to contain the Durkee fire, which has covered at least 288,000 acres.
JD Vance, an Unlikely Friendship and Why It Ended
His political views differed from a transgender classmate’s, but they forged a bond that lasted a decade — until Mr. Vance seemed to pivot, politically and personally.
As Park Fire Spreads in California, Some Residents Defy Evacuation Orders
In Butte County, Calif., some defied evacuation orders so they could protect their property from the fire that has quickly become the state’s largest this year.
California School Official Who Embezzled $16.7 Million Gets Nearly 6 Years in Prison
Jorge Armando Contreras used his position at a school district in Orange County to fund a luxurious lifestyle, prosecutors said.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Elon?
Linda Yaccarino, the C.E.O. of X, has worked hard to bring back advertisers and fix the platform’s business. But its owner, Elon Musk, is always one whim away from undoing her work.
Why Is It So Hard for Olympic Host Cities to Control Costs?
An Oxford study estimates that despite cost-cutting efforts, Paris is spending more than $1 billion above the Games’ historical median cost.
Three Members of the Nelons Gospel Group Are Killed in a Plane Crash
The band members were traveling on Friday to a performance when their plane crashed in Wyoming. Four others on board were killed.
Town Famous for Royal and Hollywood Guests Is Ravaged by Wildfires
Fast-moving fires have destroyed a third of the buildings in the picturesque town of Jasper, Alberta, and its national park. But the mayor hopes to rebuild.
Latino Leaders Set Aside Their Rocky Past With Kamala Harris on Immigration
Hispanic leaders and civil-rights groups are backing the vice president, despite their clashes with the Biden administration on border policy.
As Starvation Spreads in Sudan, Military Blocks Aid Trucks at Border
A country torn apart by civil war could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades, experts said.
‘All We Think of Is Him’: Putting Names and Faces to Bangladesh Carnage
The partial lifting of a communications blackout is providing a picture of the young victims of a brutal crackdown on protesters. Thousands of others have been swept into jails.
The Police Killing of Sonya Massey Argues for Alternatives to Reform
Until we narrow the scope of what police officers can do, we’ll continue to see officers bring violence into situations that don’t require it.
Kamala Harris and the Audacity of Desperation
With the surge of support for her candidacy, you can sense an effort to overcome divisions on the left and to recover the unity of 2020.
What to Know About Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy Positions
Here is what we know about the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s views on issues like migration and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
How Michael February, One of South Africa’s Best Surfers, Fell in Love With the Ocean
Michael February, a boundary-breaking surfer and the first Black South African on the World Surf League Championship Tour, embarks on a transformative journey.