Pope’s Reported Use of Slur Causes “Whiplash” for Gay Catholics and Supporters
Pope Francis, noted for his outreach to gay Catholics, has been described as using an offensive Italian expression for gay men twice in recent weeks.
South Africa Re-elects Ramaphosa, but Coalition Is Fragile
A new government led by the African National Congress gave Cyril Ramaphosa another term as president, though he faces challenges in Parliament.
Another Summer to Remember? For Germany: So Far, So Great.
A 5-1 thrashing of Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024 was a good omen for a host nation in search of one.
The American Who Built a Supersized Japanese Aerie From Abandoned Parts
Decades after arriving in Japan as a Latter-day Saints missionary, an American C.E.O. collected decaying treasures across the country, including a decommissioned Buddhist temple, and contrived a fantasy.
Supreme Court Rules Against Migrants in Dispute Over Deportation Hearing Notices
A majority of the justices found that the government had fulfilled its duty to tell immigrants about their court dates, even when the information was incomplete.
Johnny Canales, Tejano Music Singer and TV Host, Dies
He was known for booking new acts on his program, including Selena Quintanilla, who performed on his show in 1985 in what was one of her first live TV performances.
Trump’s Anti-Vaccine Problem
The anti-vax sentiment coursing through his die-hards shows how Trump takes his cues from his base.
Why Trump Will Win This Oklahoma County
In Cimarron County, Okla., the voters and the community have a lot more going on than just adherence to Trump.
The Supreme Court Rejected the Ban on Bump Stocks
Plus, advice for dads, from dads.
The Bump Stock Ban Stemmed From a Horrific Mass Shooting
A gunman used bump stocks to help kill 60 people at a concert in Las Vegas in 2017, leading to wide political agreement that they should be prohibited.
Chinese Swimmers Had Previous Positive Tests for Banned Drug
Three athletes who failed drug tests before the 2021 Olympics had tested positive for a powerful steroid several years earlier. They were not suspended in either incident.
How Jeff Bezos Is Trying to Fix The Washington Post
The Amazon founder has expressed his support to Will Lewis, the C.E.O., who has faced widespread criticism this month.
Boeing’s Titanium Problem Reveals the Risks of Outsourcing
It often means lower quality, more errors and more cover-ups.
At the G7, Biden Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Gaza War
The president was miffed when, expecting to talk about a security pact with Ukraine, he was asked for updates on the Gaza cease-fire plan.
Nancy Mace Settles Her Score With Kevin McCarthy
She wins the spotlight she loves, but what will she do with it?
Kate Middleton Gives Update on Cancer and Plans to Attend Trooping Colour
In a message to the public, Catherine said she would attend King Charles’s birthday parade this weekend and wrote candidly about “knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”
‘The Apprentice:’ Why You May Never See the New Trump Movie
Hollywood shouldn’t pre-emptively capitulate to the MAGA movement.
El Nino Ends and La Niña Is Coming. What Does That Mean for Weather?
The NOAA Climate Prediction Center announced an end to the El Niño climate phenomenon on Thursday, and predicted that La Niña could start as early as next month.
Trump Once Promised to Revive Coal. Now, He Rarely Mentions It.
In earlier races for the White House, he pledged to get miners back to work. Now, political and economic realities have shifted.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Title IX Rules in 4 States
The ruling was the first salvo in a national legal battle over the new regulations, which extend stronger protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students.