Democrats Divided Over Biden, and Israeli Strike Hits School Shelter
Plus, Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” trial begins.
The Democrats Backing Biden Despite Campaign Troubles
Many seem to be falling in line behind President Biden even as polling showed his campaign to be in trouble.
Driving Apps Like Google Maps Drive Me Crazy
Programmed to find the fastest route without consideration of literally anything else, driving apps endanger and infuriate us on a remarkably regular basis.
FEMA Imposes Building Rules to Reduce Flood Damage
New restrictions are meant to reduce damage during floods. The rules were first proposed in 2016, then the Trump administration scrapped them.
Trump’s V.P. Reveal May Be This Week. Or Not.
Donald J. Trump’s monthslong search for a running mate, orchestrated to feed speculation and attention, is nearing an end, but questions of who, and when, remain.
A Late Play by the Biden Campaign: Running Out the Clock
Time is on President Biden’s side. Every day that he defies pressure to end his re-election campaign, replacing him becomes harder for Democrats.
Defund the Police? Decriminalize Drugs? I Call These ‘Luxury Beliefs.’
On my journey from foster care to Yale, I developed a concept I call luxury beliefs.
The Stunning Lavender Bloom of Central Spain
By welcoming visitors with glorious scents and a natural beauty that rivals Provence in France, the annual lavender harvest has revitalized the medieval town of Brihuega.
Britain Has Huge Clean Energy Ambitions, but Are They Realistic?
Analysts warn that the Labour Party’s proposals are unlikely to be cheap and could come at the cost of jobs in the oil and gas industry.
Samsung Union Workers Launch Indefinite Strike
The tech giant’s largest union escalated its dispute with management after failing to reach an agreement over pay and working policies.
Late Night Finds Democrats Still Ridin’ for Biden
“People waited all day for white smoke to emerge from the capital, signaling a new leader,” Jimmy Fallon joked after Congressional Democrats met in Washington on Tuesday.
Jake Sullivan: You Can Count on a Strong NATO
The U.S. national security adviser argues that America’s allies in NATO are pulling their weight and paying their fair share of the costs of a common defense.
French Elections Show Battle for Europe’s Political Soul
A coarsening of public discourse and contempt for mainstream parties have politicians on both sides denouncing what they say are extreme positions by their opponents, analysts say.
Why Venezuelans Abroad Can’t Vote in Their Country’s Presidential Election
Many Venezuelans who left their homeland oppose the country’s autocratic president, but strict requirements will prevent most from voting in a closely watched election.
Defeated by A.I., a Legend in the Board Game Go Warns: Get Ready for What’s Next
Lee Saedol was one of the world’s top Go players, and his shocking loss to an A.I. opponent was a harbinger of a new, unsettling era. “It may not be a happy ending,” he says.
As NATO Summit Convenes, Leaders Worry About Biden’s Uncertain Future
A summit meant to convey confidence in the newly expanded alliance opened with a dazzling celebration and no mention of President Biden’s political peril.
Ukraine’s President Pleads for More Weapons With Fewer Restrictions
“America doesn’t shy away from its friends,” Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech in Washington as leaders gathered in the city for a NATO summit.
Biden, on Call With Mayors, Works to Shore Up Democratic Support
Speaking to nearly 200 Democratic mayors, the president again acknowledged he had a poor first debate and took softball questions about his campaign and second-term agenda.
Metal Thieves Are Stripping America’s Cities
Across the country, copper and other valuable materials have been stolen from streetlights, statues and even gravesites, costing millions to repair.
U.S. Marshal Shoots Man in Attempted Carjacking Near Sotomayor’s Home
The marshal was sitting in an unmarked federal vehicle near the Supreme Court justice’s home when a man approached the vehicle and pointed a handgun at him through the driver’s side window.