At the U.S. Open, Hourly-Wage Ushers Corral the Well-Heeled Crowds
Since fans often must wait until breaks between games to enter, employees in blue shirts have the dicey task of holding them back for several excruciating minutes until play is paused.
Israel Strikes Schools Turned Shelters in Jabaliya, Gaza Medics Say
Israel said it had launched a “precise strike” against Hamas militants operating from two school compounds in northern Gaza, as the family of a slain American lashes out at Israel.
How Russia Found Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media
Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.
None of Trump’s Economic ‘Solutions’ Hold Any Water
Trump has only two answers to every problem: tariffs and mass deportation.
Georgia to Put School Shooting Suspect’s Parent on Trial, Testing a Novel Tactic
After four people were killed at Apalachee High School, prosecutors charged a student and his father, who officials say had given the boy the gun as a gift.
Why I Still Think Trump Will Win
Three reasons to doubt the Democrats’ chances.
Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters
The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of state’s office called one video “a stunt.”
Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam After Pounding Southern China
At least four people have died and thousands were evacuated after Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit northern Vietnam, brought powerful winds and torrential rains.
Can ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Change a Conservative Religious Culture?
A seemingly frothy reality show has a deeper conflict at its core.
Can the Business of Tennis Be Fixed?
In an interview with DealBook, the U.S.T.A. chief Lew Sherr discussed the U.S. Open’s record attendance, the prospect of a new tennis league, and fighting with pickleball for court space.
Hillary Clinton Debated Trump. Here’s Her Advice for Kamala Harris.
The 2016 Democratic nominee fell short to Donald Trump, but she had strong debate moments against him. In an interview, she offered some thoughts for Kamala Harris.
The Best Travel Is on Foot, Through Wilderness
On our public lands, nobody can pull rank on you. Except a bear.
Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?
Can Police Prevent a School Shooting If a Threat Is Not a Crime?
Officers are limited in their response to a possible threat of violence, but they are being trained to identify and monitor worrisome behavior earlier.
Inside the Trump-Harris Debate Prep: Method Acting, Insults, Tough Questions
Kamala Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel. Donald Trump is being peppered informally by aides. Both sides share the same belief about why the debate is so crucial.
Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump
Kamala Harris’s razor-sharp debate skills have powered her political ascent. Her success next week will turn on how well she adapts to an unpredictable rival.
New Mercury Images From BepiColombo Spacecraft Show Clear Views
BepiColombo, a joint European-Japanese mission, completed its latest flyby of Mercury, sending back a sneak peek of the cratered planet it will begin to orbit in 2026.
The Pivotal Decision That Led to a Resurgence of Polio
In 2016, the global health authorities removed a type of poliovirus from the oral vaccine. The virus caused a growing number of outbreaks and has now arrived in Gaza.
The American Dream Without a House? Believe It
As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence.
Meet the Team Climbing Trees in the Amazon to Better Understand Carbon Stores
A small team in a remote corner of Colombia is surveying every tree in an effort to better understand how much planet-warming carbon the Amazon actually stores.