Fixing Social Security Is an Election Issue Nobody Talks About
A small tax increase would make the essential national retirement program secure for decades, our columnist says, but lawmakers would have to take action.
The Conviction of Donald J. Trump
He is the first U.S. president, current or former, to be a felon.
The Very Brief Life of a World-Class Cricket Stadium on Long Island
Built in 100 days for the Cricket World Cup, the stadium will host nine matches before it is dismantled.
The Weapons That Ukraine Might Use to Shoot Into Russia
Decisions by President Biden and others give Ukrainian forces several new options. But they’re still restricted in the use of Western missiles that could strike far inside Russia.
Taking the Fight to Russia: The West Weighs Ukraine’s Use of Its Weapons
More NATO allies are backing Kyiv’s pleas to allow its forces to conduct strikes in Russian territory with Western weapons.
Trump Rails Against Felony Conviction, and U.S. Shifts Ukraine Policy
Plus, a nail-biting Spelling Bee final.
Guilty
Donald J. Trump was convicted on all 34 counts in Manhattan. This is what it was like inside the courtroom.
‘North Korea: The People’s Paradise,’ by Tariq Zaidi
The photographer Tariq Zaidi captures everyday images of a hidden society at work and at play.
Five Years After Virginia Beach Shooting, ‘No One Is Getting Better’
The city will dedicate a memorial site on Friday. For some of the families who lost loved ones, the commemoration is a reminder of unanswered questions.
The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in AI Hype
OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove.
Trump’s Conviction Jolts 2024 Election, but Will It Influence the Outcome?
The political fallout is far from certain, but the verdict will test America’s traditions, legal institutions and ability to hold an election under historic partisan tension.
Google Eats Rocks, a Win for A.I. Interpretability and Safety Vibe Check
“Pass me the nontoxic glue and a couple of rocks, because it’s time to whip up a meal with Google’s new A.I. Overviews.”
Google Is Using A.I. to Answer Your Health Questions. Should You Trust It?
Experts say the new feature may offer dubious advice in response to personal health queries.
New Summer Thrillers
If your idea of a beach read involves murder, we’ve got you covered.
New Summer Romance Novels
Our columnist on sexy, swoony new releases.
New Mysteries for Summer
Jacqueline Winspear is retiring Maisie Dobbs, and Susan Elia MacNeal bids farewell to Maggie Hope.
Best New Historical Fiction
The days are long, but this summer’s bounty of historical fiction will remind you that the years are short.
In Colorado, an Ambitious New Highway Policy Is Not Building Them
The state has made it harder to widen highways, and transportation officials are turning their eyes to transit.
What Is Fair Housing?
There are laws to protect people from discrimination in buying, renting and living in their homes.
OPEC to Meet Amid Signs of Waning Influence on Oil Prices
Major producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, are set to gather virtually on Sunday. They are expected to maintain production cuts amid signs of a softening market.