Black Sororities and Fraternities Line Up Behind Kamala Harris
A united “Divine Nine” could be a formidable political advantage as the vice president, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, looks to shore up the Democratic base. She’ll address another Black sorority on Wednesday.
Planet Sets Record for Hottest Day Twice in a Row
Researchers with the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said Sunday was Earth’s hottest day. Then it happened again on Monday.
How Kamala Harris Changes the Race
In some ways, the new matchup figures to be strangely familiar.
Molly Nilsson’s Synth-Pop Puts Politics Front and Center
She is her own manager, books her own tours and has never had a publicist. And her latest album features a song about communism in the style of Madonna’s “Vogue.”
Kamala Harris and Some Democrats to Skip Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
A boycott by some Democrats of the Israeli prime minister’s speech will highlight the deep anger within the party’s base about his conduct of the war against Hamas.
You Can Buy Meat Grown in a Lab in This Country
Singapore, which subsists on imported food, is looking to secure its future with new ways of feeding its people.
New Zealand Abuse in Care Report Speaks of ‘National Catastrophe’
The head of a six-year investigation into mistreatment in orphanages, mental health institutions and elsewhere said it found an “unthinkable national catastrophe” unfolding over decades.
Attacking Kamala Harris for Not Having Kids Will Backfire
Being a parent doesn’t make you a better politician.
Mediterranean Drought Forces a Hard Choice: Who Gets the Water?
Parts of southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.
The Secret to Great Korean BBQ Is Not What You Think
There’s no magic ingredient. You just need the right preparation.
From Online Drug Lord to Crypto Entrepreneur, Blake Benthall Is Back in Business
After Blake Benthall was arrested for running Silk Road 2.0, the infamous illegal drug bazaar, things didn’t go the way you might expect.
Not Afraid of Sharks? Well, Now They’re on Cocaine.
Researchers have confirmed the presence of cocaine in sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, though questions remain about the effects of the drug.
Donald Trump’s Lies, Debunked by Data
A demonstration of the many ways the ex-president bends the truth, in charts.
Paris, City of Light and Shadows, Is Redrawn for the Olympics
The Games will usher visitors through France’s history, with events at the Grand Palais and Versailles. But, as host, Paris is also becoming a new city.
The Harris-______ Campaign
We cover the four leading vice-presidential contenders.
Harris Hits Campaign Trail, and Netanyahu Heads to Congress
Plus, U.S. to host 2034 Winter Olympics.
Meet the Woman Leading Venezuela’s Opposition to Maduro
Spurned by the country’s authoritarian president and even her own colleagues in the opposition, María Corina Machado has built the most significant voter mobilization since Hugo Chávez.
The Fashion Industry Is Having a Meltdown Amid Rampant Gossip
Between designer-less brands and rampant gossip, fashion is having a meltdown. And it’s not because of the heat.
A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean More of the Same on A.I. Regulation
The presumptive Democratic nominee has won concessions from Big Tech leaders on A.I., but she hasn’t successfully pushed Congress to regulate.
Trump’s 2024 Convention Speech Had More Falsehoods Than His 2016 One
A comparison of former President Donald J. Trump’s addresses before the Republican National Convention in 2016 and 2024 demonstrates how his relationship to the truth has changed.