Biden’s Polling Progress
The president has narrowed the gap with Donald Trump, but Trump still holds a small lead.
Assange Agrees to Plea Deal, and Israel-Lebanon Border Strikes Intensify
Plus, China’s extraordinary moon mission.
Today’s Teenagers Have Invented a Language That Captures the World Perfectly
Our kids’ lingo is not only better than any we used, it’s a useful window into the way they see the world.
Renée DiResta: We Are Losing the Battle Against Election Disinformation
Universities that cataloged election lies and disinformation are being targeted with the same tactics they sought to uncover.
Ahead of Biden-Trump Debate, Campaigns Grapple With Age and Image
President Biden’s toughest opponent may not be his predecessor. It is the cultural meaning, built up through centuries, that we assign to being old.
Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for a multipronged effort to reduce gun deaths, modeled on campaigns against smoking and traffic fatalities.
An Architect Couple Design Their Dream Home on Orcas Island
The small house in Washington was designed to sit lightly on the land: It touches the ground in only six places, and they didn’t cut down a single tree.
It’s Primary Day in New York. Here’s What to Know.
Representative Jamaal Bowman faces George Latimer in the state’s most-watched race, a costly contest that may speak to the Democratic Party’s direction.
Is New York Prepared for a Bird Flu Pandemic?
The health care system has stockpiles of medicine and has worked out “a lot of the kinks” since the Covid pandemic. But experts still have some concerns about a bird flu outbreak.
Wading Through Record Flooding in Iowa, a Husband Implored His Wife to Keep Going
Officials in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota reported widespread damage and continuing danger. A bridge collapsed on Sunday and a dam was at risk on Monday.
What to See on London Stages This Summer
British theater recommendations for visitors and residents of all ages — and inclinations.
Where Have All the Chinese I.P.O.s Gone?
Chinese companies’ stock market listings once flooded Wall Street. These days, China’s initial public offerings are in a drought.
Zelensky Removes Gen. Yurii Sodol Amid Criticism of Excessive Casualties
The announcement by Ukraine’s president on Monday came hours after a scathing social media post implicitly accused the general of “killing more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general.”
Scotland Yard Had Doubts About Will Lewis’ Cooperation
Will Lewis gave a “green light” to delete emails during a major journalism scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Parts of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Blocked by Judges
A part of the SAVE plan that would have cut monthly bills for millions of borrowers starting on July 1 was put on hold.
They Came to See Trump. First They Heard a Pitch to Buy Gold and Silver.
At a recent campaign speech, one of Donald Trump’s warm-up acts was a precious metals salesman being sued by federal regulators for fraud.
New Jersey Transit Service Disrupted for Third Time in Less Than a Week
Rush-hour commuters at Penn Station faced a shutdown of close to an hour, followed by extensive delays, after Amtrak investigated a report of a problem with overhead wires.
‘Is There Any Chance He Can Sit on a Camel?’ A Senator’s Wife Wanted to Know.
An aide to Senator Robert Menendez testified that she had been asked to consult with an Egyptian intelligence officer who had befriended Nadine Menendez.
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder, Agrees to Plead Guilty in Deal With U.S.
Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s.
Oakland’s Mayor Sheng Thao Had Enough Troubles. Then the FBI Came Knocking.
Sheng Thao was already facing a recall election as residents remain frustrated over crime and homelessness. She said on Monday that she had committed no crimes.