At Least 12 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, French Authorities Say
The French maritime authorities said that 65 people were picked up from the sea after their vessel encountered unspecified difficulties.
Former Volkswagen Chief Executive Faces Trial in Emissions Case
Nine years after the carmaker admitted to concealing emissions on a massive scale, Martin Winterkorn will be tried in a German court.
Harris’s Operation Will Put $24.5 Million Toward Down-Ballot Democrats
She is sending $10 million each to the House and Senate Democratic campaign arms, and another few million to help elect Democratic governors, state legislators and attorneys general.
From School Librarian to Activist: ‘The Hate Level and the Vitriol Is Unreal’
Amid a surge in book bans nationwide, the librarian Amanda Jones was targeted by vicious threats. So she decided to fight back.
John Podesta, Biden’s Top Climate Negotiator, to Visit China
John Podesta is expected to push for China to set more ambitious greenhouse gas targets.
Vance Championed 2017 Report on Families From Architects of Project 2025
JD Vance, as he was dipping his toe into politics, praised the Heritage Foundation report — 29 essays opposing abortion and seeking to instruct Americans on how to raise children — as “admirable.”
Developers Use Art to Attract Tourists and Increase Property Values
Artwork has been part of urban projects for decades, but a new push from developers looking for ways to drive foot traffic has created a boom for the art world.
As Israelis Push for Hostage Deal, Netanyahu Refuses to Change Course
In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course.
Pope Lands in Indonesia, Where Muslim-Christian Harmony Is Under Strain
Indonesia is proud of its religious diversity and its reputation for tolerance, but minorities, including Catholics, still face discrimination.
Lindsey Graham: How Trump Can Improve His Chances of Winning
The former president can win by talking up his successes.
Can Democrats Stop the ‘Tax Doom Loop’?
Democrats are tired of losing to Republicans on tax policy. They’re hoping to mount a comeback next year.
Inside Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Tax Plans
We cover the presidential candidates’ positions on taxation.
Netanyahu Unwavering on Cease-Fire, and Putin Visits Mongolia
Plus, battling mpox in Congo.
Don’t Flip Out Over Election Forecasts
Election forecasters and their predictive models in the presidential race are in the spotlight. Here’s how to understand this work better.
Kentanji Brown Jackson’s ‘The Lovely One’ Credits the Mentors in Her Journey: Review
The Supreme Court justice’s memoir is deeply personal and full of hope, and highlights a fairy-tale marriage to her college boyfriend.
How NAFTA Broke American Politics
Since its passage in 1993, the trade agreement has played an outsize role in presidential elections — which now often hinge on the three Rust Belt states it helped to hollow out.
When Property Investors Want Out, These Bargain Hunters Rush In
Investment firms are raising record sums for real estate secondary funds that cut private deals to buy assets from investors who can’t otherwise exit.
In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture
Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music.
OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Is Trying to Grow Up
The maker of ChatGPT is struggling to transform itself into a profit-driven company while satisfying worries about the safety of artificial intelligence.
This Couple Built Their Dream Home on the Russian River on a Budget
Getting there required buying something far worse than the typical fixer-upper: “It was like excavating in Pompeii.”