Black and Hispanic Democrats Hold Firm for Biden, Eyeing Kamala Harris’s Future
The lawmakers, donors and voters who have been the most outspoken about keeping President Biden in the race are driven by a concern that ditching him could also mean bypassing his vice president.
A Tech Outage Caused Disruptions Worldwide
Also, Biden vowed to press on as more allies said he should quit. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
The Voices Young Conservatives Are Listening to Online
Thirty people ages 18 to 30 said they sought out individuals with strong opinions, especially those they see as outside the mainstream media.
Pacific Northwest Braces for a Blistering Heat Wave Over the Weekend
The heat index, an indicator of temperature and humidity, could reach triple digits, well above what is typical for the region.
CrowdStrike-Microsoft Outage: What Caused the IT Meltdown
Airlines, hospitals and people’s computers were affected after CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, sent out a flawed software update.
Houthis Launch Deadly Drone Strike on Tel Aviv, Evading Israel’s Defenses
At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a predawn attack on Friday. The Israeli military said it was investigating why it “did not identify it, attack it and intercept it.”
Tommy Robinson, Colorful Arkansas Sheriff and Congressman, Dies at 82
He gained national attention for his unorthodox approaches to policing in Little Rock and then went on to win three terms in the House of Representatives.
Houthis Claim Responsibility for Deadly Tel Aviv Explosion
An Israeli military official said the military was still investigating where the drone was launched from.
Funeral for Corey Comperatore, Man Slain at Trump Rally, to Be Held in Pennsylvania
Corey Comperatore’s funeral was held on Friday at the church where he was a longtime member.
Landlords Raise Rents Based on RealPage Software, Suits Say
Antitrust cases contend that use of RealPage’s algorithm, which lets property owners share private data, amounts to collusion.
In Paris, an Apartment With Views That Look Like Postcards
A design duo transformed part of a historic building into a home that foregrounds the city’s splendor.
The Bangladesh Protests, in Photos and Videos
Students, armed mainly with sticks, have been demonstrating for days against a quota system for government jobs they consider unfair. At least 17 people have died.
WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison
The Wall Street Journal reporter’s trial on espionage charges was widely viewed as a sham outside Russia. But the verdict could set the stage for a prisoner exchange.
What We Know About the Global Microsoft Outage
Airlines to banks to retailers were affected in many countries. Businesses are struggling to recover.
Spotted at the RNC: Melania Trump, and Many Faux Ear Bandages
As the Republican National Convention drew to a close, it painted a red, white and blue picture.
Fact-Checking the Immigration Chart That Trump Says ‘Saved My Life’
Donald J. Trump escaped an assassination attempt with only an ear wound after he turned to show a graphic, which he again highlighted at the R.N.C. But the facts on immigration are misleading.
Trump the Lion, or Trump the Lyin’?
After years on a self-mythologizing hero’s journey, the former president finally had a true story to tell.
The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.
The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.
What’s Left for France’s Left?
Two weeks ago a coalition of left-wing parties came first in the legislative elections. Now some wonder whether it will have any power at all.
Boat Fire off Haitian Coast Leaves At Least 40 Migrants Dead
The boat was carrying over 80 people and bound for Turks and Caicos. The disaster underscores Haiti’s gang-fueled crisis that has spurred many Haitians to leave.