Book Review: ‘Creation Lake,’ by Rachel Kushner
Already longlisted for the Booker Prize, Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” — set in rural France — stars a ruthless American secret agent.
In a Kyiv Classroom, Cries for Help From Children Scarred by War
“They are like a bleeding wound, and no one sees it,” a schoolteacher said of her pupils, many of whom have fled frontline areas or lost family members in the fighting.
Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran’s President Was Caused by Bad Weather, Report Says
Thick fog was a factor in the May crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, an armed forces investigation found. His death shook Iran at a strained moment for the country.
Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin Among 6 Hostages Killed in Gaza
One of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an American citizen.
The Lure of New York’s Secret Swimming Holes
Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, swimming holes offer relief from increasingly hot summers but also pose risks for adventure seekers.
In New York, Schools Are Reclaiming Roads for Recess
The city’s Open Streets program will allow schools to close 71 streets to traffic and open them for students to play without worrying about speeding cars.
The U.S. Open Is Busier Than Ever. Some Fans Are Not Happy About It.
As interest in tennis increases, so do the crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Record Rainfall Spoils Crops in China, Rattling Leaders
Some vegetables cost more than they have in five years. Top Chinese officials have made a point of showing that they’re doing something about it.
Trump Said Democrats Will Take Away Your Hamburgers. He’s the One Who Might.
His immigration policies would push meatpackers and processors to the breaking point — and perhaps crash the whole food system.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Defies Brazil Court Order to Block X
The satellite internet service controlled by Elon Musk is refusing to comply with a court order to block his social network, X, regulators said.
Antônio Meneses, Lyrical Brazilian Cellist, Is Dead at 66
He began playing as a child and quickly found success for his technical command and, as one critic put it, his “thoughtful elegance.”
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American Hostage Found Dead, Mourned Across U.S.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the hostages whose bodies were found on Saturday. Many remembered him as a gleeful and good-humored person — who later became a symbol of hope.
Will Our Hostage Son Be Next?
Our window to rescue the remaining hostages in Gaza is closing, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fastening the latch.
ESPN and ABC Go Dark on DirecTV in Feud With Disney
The outage struck on Sunday, cutting access for many DirecTV viewers to the U.S. Open tennis tournament on ABC.
Pork Chops and Politics: Tim Walz Gets Minnesota Homecoming at State Fair
The vice-presidential nominee got a brief respite from the campaign trail to visit the venue that helped propel him to online stardom.
Discovery of 6 Dead Hostages in Gaza Spurs Protest and Division in Israel
The Israeli military said Sunday that Hamas had killed the hostages before they were discovered by Israeli troops on Saturday.
East Germans Lean Toward Extremes in State Elections
The Alternative for Germany party was on course to win in Thuringia, according to projections, in what was seen as a worrying sign of the health of German democracy.
About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend
The union representing the workers, UNITE HERE, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled.
The Venezuelan City Devastated By Migration
About a quarter of the residents of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, have moved away — and more are expected to soon follow.
Man Sentenced for Harassing New Hampshire Public Radio Journalists
Tucker Cockerline was part of a group that prosecutors said vandalized the homes of a New Hampshire Public Radio reporter, her editor and her parents.