Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool
In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world’s top swimmers now scour data for even the smallest edge.
Germans Combat Climate Change With D.I.Y. Solar Panels
Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations.
An Olympics Scene Draws Scorn. Did It Really Parody ‘The Last Supper’?
Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided.
Edna O’Brien, Writer Who Gave Voice to Women’s Passions, Dies at 93
Her novels and short stories often explored the lives of willful women who loved men who were crass, unfaithful or already married.
Adams Blocks Law That Bans Solitary Confinement in New York Jails
Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in New York City jails and suspended parts of a law banning solitary confinement, a day before it was to take effect.
The Quiet Bond Kamala Harris Forged With Three V.P. Contenders
The vice president is considering several men who also served as state attorneys general. Those relationships could inform her crucial decision in the days ahead.
Decoding JD Vance’s Brand of Nationalism
What do conservatives mean when they say that America is not “an idea”? The answer is key to understanding the 2024 election.
From Believers to Bitcoin: 24 Hours in Trump’s Code-Switching Campaign
When Donald J. Trump tries to win over a crowd that is not inherently his own, the results can be awkward.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reverses Marvel’s Box Office Slump
The superhero sequel was on pace to collect about $200 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a record opening for an R-rated movie.
Robert Downey Jr. to Return to Marvel as Dr. Doom
The actor announced his return to Marvel’s superhero movie franchise five years after ending his long run as Iron Man.
Anguish in Golan Heights Village After Rocket Strike From Lebanon
A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon.
Edna O’Brien: An Appreciation
Her fiction delivered searing, candid portraits of Irish society through the prism of female friendship.
JD Vance Stumbles in His Debut, as Democrats Go on Offense
In the 12 days since Ohio’s junior senator was tapped as the future of Donald J. Trump’s movement, old comments and a chorus of derision have blunted any sense of invulnerability.
Negotiators Meet to Revive Push for Hostage Release and Cease-Fire in Gaza
The talks in Rome remain stuck over several key issues, including the extent to which Israeli troops should withdraw from Gaza, where tens of thousands were forced under Israeli orders to evacuate Sunday.
Israel Hits Lebanon in Overnight Strikes After Soccer Field Attack
Diplomats were scrambling to prevent a surge in fighting, officials said, after Israel retaliated for the rocket fire that killed at least 12 children and teenagers in an Israeli-controlled town.
Park Fire in California Grows to 350,000 Acres
The fire, the largest active blaze in the United States, was 12 percent contained on Sunday morning. It was expected to burn for several more weeks.
Reports of Voting Barriers Mar Venezuela’s Pivotal Election for President
Sunday’s vote could end a generation of control by Venezuela’s socialist party. It could also usher in a period of profound uncertainty.
US and Japan Strengthen Military Ties
The two governments said the moves were a response to growing aggression by China, whose rapid military buildup has many leaders worried.
The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?
Jill Biden, Jessica Chastain and Nick Jonas Toast Team U.S.A. in Paris
Athletes, actors, and journalists drank champagne and sampled from a raw bar at a party thrown by Ralph Lauren during the first weekend of the Paris Olympics.