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.
In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza, a daunting effort for health workers.
How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients
Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.
Russians Bomb Kharkiv, Ukraine Says, After Russia Reports Wave of Attacks
Ukraine said Russia struck the country’s second-largest city with missiles and bombs. Russian state media and local officials earlier reported that Ukraine attacked power plants and refineries with drones.
Labor Day Travel Plans? What to Know About the Hotel Strike.
Though hotel chains say they’ll continue to operate normally, travelers could see disruptions as employees walked off the job in cities from Boston to Honolulu. Here’s what to know.
Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17
The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said.
Trump Tried to Humanize Himself. Better Luck Next Time.
At a Moms for Liberty event on Friday night, the former president passed up a pretty good opportunity.
The Undoing of New York Nightlife’s Lawyer King
Sal Strazzullo made a flashy career of representing minor celebrities and those in their orbit. His own affluence was a facade.
Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.
In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways.
What to Watch for in East German State Elections on Sunday
The prospect of a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in two state elections is only one of the problems for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Who Are the Biggest Donors to Trump and Harris?
In presidential politics, campaigns are powered by billionaires. Here is a look at the most influential givers.
Others Have Politicized Arlington, but Trump’s Approach Has No Precedent
Donald J. Trump isn’t the first candidate to run afoul of the ban on partisan activity in Arlington National Cemetery. But no one else has responded as hostilely as his campaign has.
Harris’s Team, With a Wink, Insists She’s an Underdog
Her campaign’s message that Democrats are losing, which she never voiced when President Biden was tanking the ticket, is an artful attempt to lower expectations.
Meandering? Off-Script? Trump Insists His ‘Weave’ Is Oratorical Genius.
Former President Donald J. Trump’s speeches often wander from topic to topic. He insists there is an art to stitching them all together.
With Russia on Its Doorstep, a Ukrainian Town Packs Its Bags
Ukraine gambled that its move into Russia would draw Moscow’s forces away from the town of Pokrovsk. It didn’t happen. And now resigned residents are evacuating daily.
Three Israeli Police Officers Killed in the West Bank
The officers were shot and killed in what the Israeli police said was a terrorist attack. The incident followed a rise in Palestinian and Israeli violence, as Israel’s military raids Palestinian cities.
Young Americans Can’t Keep Funding Boomers and Beyond
The U.S. government spending is too heavily lavished on its older people at the expense of its young.