Shelley Duvall: A Life in Pictures
With her gossamer frame and toothy smile, she was one of the biggest film stars of the 1970s.
Hotel Workers Fired After D’Vontaye Mitchell’s Death at Milwaukee Hyatt
D’Vontaye Mitchell, 43, died last month outside the hotel after he had been held down by security guards. His death is being investigated as a homicide.
Hattie Wiener, Sex-Positive ‘Oldest Cougar,’ Dies at 88
She was an evangelist for older women having sex with younger men, and the health benefits that she said came with it.
Plane Cabins Are Overheating Amid High Temperatures. Here’s What to Know
The U.S. Department of Transportation is still studying whether to set minimum standards for cabin temperatures.
Israeli Military Clears General Who Approved Fire on House With Hostages on Oct. 7
The military conceded that it had “failed in its mission” to protect an Israeli village from attack, but exonerated a general who oversaw the fighting there.
In ‘The Shining,’ Shelley Duvall Was a Perfect Gothic Heroine
Her performance was perhaps misunderstood at the time, just as the narrative surrounding her life would be later.
After France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads
The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here.
Trump’s Trials and The Republican Convention
As Donald Trump heads to the Republican convention, his criminal cases look a lot less threatening.
Biden Campaign Has Long Fed Softball Questions to Friendly Interviewers
A review of President Biden’s interviews shows he is often asked the same few questions in interviews. It’s not a coincidence.
June Is 13th Consecutive Month to Break Temperature Records
The burning of fossil fuels has created more frequent and more intense heat waves. Experts warn these heat waves are “the new normal.”
U.S. Uncovers Russian Plot to Assassinate C.E.O. of German Arms Maker
The company produces artillery shells and tanks that Ukraine has used in its war against Russia.
Have Potato Chips Reached Peak Price?
PepsiCo reports in its earnings that people are buying fewer salty snacks from its Frito-Lay brands. It’s not the only food company that is seeking to lure back consumers stung by high prices.
Three Legal Experts on a Shocking Supreme Court Term
Reflections on the remarkable end to the Supreme Court term.
What a Linguist Hears When Biden Speaks
Don’t fixate on a few shaggy phrases. There’s something bigger going on.
Pentagon to Dismantle Temporary Pier Built for Gaza Aid Operation
The $230 million short-notice project has struggled to overcome rough seas and other problems since it started in May.
Even the Best Tools to Fight Disinformation Are Not Enough
Researchers have learned plenty about misinformation and how it spreads. But they’re still struggling to figure out how to stop it.
NATO on the Edge: Biden Praises and Trump Denigrates a 75-Year Alliance
As leaders gathered in Washington to mark the anniversary of the organization, they heard starkly different messages from two American presidents on NATO’s future.
Inflation Cooled Further in June, Welcome News for the Fed and Consumers
The Consumer Price Index rose 3 percent in June from a year earlier and fell month-to-month, a sharper slowdown in inflation than economists had expected.
‘Inside Out 2’ Passes $1.25 Billion Mark and Pixar’s Biggest Movie Ever
The animated film about a young teenage girl and her complex emotions has passed the $1.25 billion mark globally and is expected to keep growing.
How to Watch Biden’s News Conference at the NATO Summit
President Biden will be under intense scrutiny when he takes questions from reporters at the end of a three-day NATO summit in Washington.