Trump Continues Delaying VP Pick Announcement Amid Biden Debate Fallout
Donald J. Trump has not named a running mate this week. He appears eager to avoid stepping on the controversy swirling around President Biden in the debate’s aftermath.
Do the Right Thing, Joe
The Supreme Court’s immunity decision makes it even more important that Trump have a vigorous opponent.
Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
FDA Approves Donanemab, Eli Lilly’s New Drug for Early Alzheimer’s
The drug, Kisunla, made by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks.
Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law
The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers.
A Seismic Supreme Court Decision
Here’s how the end of the Chevron doctrine could affect climate regulation.
Your Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card Is Ready, Sir
The Nixonian theory of presidential power is now enshrined as constitutional law.
Israeli Generals, Low on Munitions, Want a Truce in Gaza
Israel’s military leadership wants a cease-fire with Hamas in case a bigger war breaks out in Lebanon, security officials say. It has also concluded that a truce would be the swiftest way to free hostages.
U.N. Panel Adds to Chorus Calling for Release of Evan Gershkovich
The U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions said the Wall Street Journal reporter was being punished for covering the war in Ukraine.
Student Loan Borrowers Owe $1.6 Trillion. Nearly Half Aren’t Paying.
Millions of people are overdue on their federal loans or still have them paused — and court rulings keep upending collection efforts.
The Many Challenges at Guantánamo Bay, Encapsulated in One Case
The sentencing trial of an insurgent commander put a spotlight on the state of affairs at the wartime prison.
Auto Sales Grew Slightly in Second Quarter
High interest rates, economic uncertainty and a cyberattack appear to have dampened sales in the three months between April and June.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Visits Ukraine
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, who has resisted European military and financial aid for Ukraine, met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
Why Beryl Is a Bad Sign for This Year’s Hurricane Season
The storm grew very quickly after it formed, reflecting hot ocean conditions that could bring more dangerous hurricanes.
Why We Still Want to Hear Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ 200 Years Later
Beethoven’s aspirational vision of unity and peace can be applied to virtually any situation or place. The music makes sure of that.
June Leaf, Artist Who Explored the Female Form, Dies at 94
Womanly power was a recurring theme of her work, expressed in idiosyncratic sculpture and paintings that did not align with prevailing trends.
Jill Biden Is Vogue’s Cover Star
During the most challenging period of President Biden’s re-election bid, the first lady appears on the cover of a high-fashion bible.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Gun Cases on High-Powered Rifles and Disarming Felons
The court, which issued two major decisions on guns in the term that ended Monday, does not seem ready to return to the subject.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn
The law, meant to shield minors from sexual materials on the internet by requiring adults to prove they are at least 18, was challenged on First Amendment grounds.
A Fractured Supreme Court’s Decisions Remade America in 2024
Amid signs of dysfunction and disarray, Chief Justice John Roberts reasserted his authority, while the influence of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito waned.