In a Biopic of Robbie Williams, the Star Is a CGI Monkey.
The director Michael Gracey hopes Americans will finally get the British hitmaker, who’s depicted warts, fur and all in “Better Man,” debuting at the Telluride Film Festival.
At Pennsylvania Rally, Trump Tries to Explain Arlington Cemetery Clash
At two events on Friday, the former president insisted that he had not been seeking publicity at the military cemetery on Monday and defended his campaign’s actions.
Gaza Faces Polio Threat After 11 Months of War
Starting Sunday, the Israeli military and Hamas will observe brief, staggered pauses in fighting to allow 640,000 Gazan children to be vaccinated, U.N. officials said.
Misdated Mail-In Ballots Should Still Count, Pennsylvania Court Rules
The state court found that throwing out otherwise eligible ballots because they were undated or had the wrong date on the outer envelope would violate the State Constitution.
What to Know About Putin’s Planned Visit to Mongolia Amid ICC Arrest Warrant
The Russian president will travel to Mongolia, a member of the International Criminal Court, which issued a warrant for his arrest in 2023.
Zelensky Dismisses the Head of the Air Force Days After F-16 Crash
The Ukrainian president gave no reason, but there are indications that friendly fire may have brought down the jet, a Western official said.
Black Enrollment Drops at 2 Elite Colleges Post-Affirmative Action
Amherst College and Tufts University saw drops in the number of Black students after a Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action. At other schools, the picture is murkier.
The Best Books About Politics (According to You)
Here’s what we’re turning to for clarity and perspective on our current political moment.
Harris Makes Careful Use of Biden on the Campaign Trail
The president will mostly be deployed to the vital swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as the vice president seeks to define a separate political identity.
F.B.I. Releases Redacted Report on Havana Syndrome
Some current and former officials have said the 2019 F.B.I. analysis sowed doubt within the C.I.A. and parts of the Trump administration about the root causes of the ailments.
How I Improved My Tainted Reputation With Chatbots
When I set out to improve my tainted reputation with chatbots, I discovered a new world of A.I. manipulation.
Columbia’s Antisemitism Task Force Finds ‘Urgent Need’ for Change
The group, which had previously resisted defining “antisemitism,” issued a definition, and called on the university to institute anti-bias training and revamp its systems for handling complaints.
Maduro Appears to Send Two Foreign Members of Ukraine’s Military to Face Trial in Russia
Two Colombian soldiers who had fought for Ukraine are now under arrest in Moscow. They wound up there after stopping over in Venezuela, which apparently extradited them.
What to Know About Listeria and the Deli Meats Linked to Outbreak
Health officials say 57 people have been hospitalized in a listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats.
Florida Family Spent $6 Million on Fake Warhols, Lawsuit Claims
The family sued a Miami gallery, accusing it of going to elaborate lengths to pass off forged artworks as authentic Andy Warhols; the art dealer denied the allegations.
Maryland Supreme Court Orders Redo of Hearing in Adnan Syed Murder Conviction
The court upheld an appellate court’s decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Mr. Syed. The case was the focus of the podcast “Serial.”
Conservatives Are Fighting Over Ronald Reagan’s Legacy
That bodes poorly for the G.O.P.’s future.
Turbine Blades Have Piled Up in Landfills. A Solution May Be Coming.
Wind power has a waste problem that has been difficult to solve. Turbine blades made from a new plant-based material could make them recyclable.
Trump to Speak at Moms for Liberty Convention
Last year, the former president told the group it was time to “liberate our children from the Marxist lunatics and perverts” in education. Does that message still resonate with voters?
Who’s Backing Out? Partisan Media Outlets Weigh in on the Debate Over the Debate
Conservative publications claim Vice President Kamala Harris is looking for reasons to back out of the debate. Liberal sites say it is former President Donald Trump who is seeking excuses to withdraw.