Soho Waiters Race Keeps London Servers on Their Toes
Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers.
Pacific Northwest Faces Critical Fire Risk as Wildfires Burn
More than half a million people were under fire danger warnings on Sunday as a heat wave hit the region and several large blazes burned in Oregon.
Kamala Harris or Bust
The only conversation the Democrats need to be having now is about how to line up behind their vice president.
After a Shaky Start, Harris Is Suddenly on Brink of Leading Democratic Ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris got off to a rocky start in office. She is now at the heart of a political drama that could make her the first woman of color to become a major party presidential nominee.
Joe Biden’s Extraordinary Example of Dropping Out
It’s hard to grasp the historical rarity, emotional agony and fundamental humility of what the president just did.
Kamala Harris or Bust
The only conversation the Democrats need to be having now is how to line up behind their Vice President.
Israel Intercepts Missile Fired From Yemen as Conflict With Houthis Continues
The missile launch suggested that the Yemen-based Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran, would keep up its attacks despite Israeli airstrikes on a port it controls.
Biden Drops Out of Race, Scrambling the Campaign for the White House
The president’s withdrawal under pressure from fellow Democrats cleared the way for a new nominee to take on former President Donald J. Trump in the fall. He quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
How 2 Wandering Cows Started a Culture War in an Upstate Town
When Hornee and Blackee strayed from their pasture, they set off a chaotic chain of events involving death threats, chicken rustlers and Joaquin Phoenix. The town of Newfane, N.Y., hasn’t been the same since.
On the Trail With Trump, Vance Shows He Knows His Place: Offstage, Mostly
JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, was a mere warm-up act to Donald J. Trump at their first joint rally.
Tadej Pogacar Wins the Tour de France for the Third Time
Pogacar won his third Tour, beating his rival Jonas Vingegaard by 6:17 after a final time trial victory in Nice on Sunday.
The Scale and Scope of Biden’s Sacrifice
This is an extraordinary moment in American history.
How Will Democrats Replace Biden at the Top of the Presidential Ticket?
The president cleared the way for a successor. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, but there could still be a contest to determine who the nominee will be.
Biden and Georgia Are Waging a Fight Over Medicaid and the Future of Obamacare
A fierce battle with Georgia over a Medicaid experiment with stricter enrollment underscores the vast divide between parties over how to cover lower-income Americans.
The Billionaire Criminal Who Secretly Profited Off Jack Ma’s Deals
Confidential documents show that Xiao Jianhua, a corrupt investor tied to China’s political elite, backed the country’s most successful and revered entrepreneur.
Israeli Strike on Yemeni Port Will Harm Civilians, Not Houthis, Experts Say
Israel’s counterattack on the Houthis, which set a vital Yemeni port ablaze, will do little to deter the militia, Yemeni and international experts said.
Roasted Salmon and More Recipes
Cook whatever you want to cook, however you want to cook it, without judgment.
China Shows Few Signs of Tilting Economy Toward Consumers in New Plan
The Communist Party rebuffed calls from economists to shift away from investment-led growth and toward consumer spending.
Bangladesh Sharply Cuts Quota System That Sparked Protest
A court ruling has sharply reduced a quota system for filling government jobs, after protests over the issue turned violent and were brutally suppressed.
I Was a White House Doctor. Presidents Should Have to Take Cognitive Tests.
We need to rethink how we assess and evaluate physical and mental fitness for the presidency.