A Democracy With Everything but a Choice
A new analysis of American elections finds that in half of all races for partisan offices, a candidate runs unopposed. Democrats are the biggest no-shows.
Linda Sun, Former Hochul Aide, Charged as Chinese Agent
Linda Sun, who worked for both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was accused of using her position to benefit the Chinese government.
The Black List Helped Reshape Hollywood. Can It Change Publishing?
Almost 20 years after Franklin Leonard created the Black List, which has helped little-known screenwriters break into Hollywood, it is expanding into fiction.
Mexico’s Lower House of Congress Approves President’s Judicial Overhaul
The vote was the first step toward shifting the country to a system in which nearly every judge would be elected to office. The bill now moves to the Senate.
Slowdown Déjà Vu Rattles the Markets
Investors sent technology stocks and other assets tumbling on concerns that the U.S. economy could be headed for a hard landing.
Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria.
A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments.
Netflix Adds Disclaimer to Indian Show After Anger Over Hijacker Names
The series, based on a 1999 plane hijacking, prompted backlash on social media. Critics claimed it wrongly portrayed the Islamist hijackers as Hindus.
Who the Swing Voters Are
We analyze the voters who could decide the election.
N.Y. Official Accused of Aiding China, and Zelensky Plans Cabinet Shake-Up
Plus, robot taxis — with human helpers.
Trump’s Federal Election Case to Go Back Before a No-Nonsense Judge
If her record is any guide, Judge Tanya Chutkan will try to keep pretrial proceedings moving along after a lengthy hiatus and the Supreme Court’s decision granting former presidents broad immunity.
Poltava Strike Aftermath Drains Ukraine’s Seasoned Rescuers
Repeated air-raid alerts have punctuated the search through the rubble in Poltava, in eastern Ukraine, after an attack that killed more than 50 people.
How Trump Wins (and Harris and the Democrats Blow It)
The former president’s campaign comes down to the “five turbines of Trumpism.”
Cease-Fire Talks Present Tough Choices for Gazans Devastated by War
Some say they will reluctantly stomach a postwar Israeli military presence in the territory if that allows them to go home. Others worry about another long-term occupation.
As Groups Have Shifted, Has It Become a ‘Normal’ Election?
Unusual demographic patterns are fading, but there are still some differences from the 2020 race.
6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild
Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.
It’s Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry
The 16-hour trip between the two northern European cities is a festive summer ritual, with plenty of singing, gambling, limbo contests and maybe a bit too much to drink.
U.S. Market Slump Led by Nvidia Sparks Global Sell-Off
A sharp decline in major U.S. stock indexes, led by tech stocks like Nvidia, reverberated through Asia and Europe on Wednesday.
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing 7 in Lviv, Local Authorities Report
Russia attacked a number of cities a day after a devastating strike in the country’s east, Ukrainian officials said.
Pope Praises Indonesia’s ‘Delicate Balance’ Within Diversity
The pontiff said “mutual respect” was the key to harmony in the majority-Muslim country, where a pluralist tradition has been put to the test by extremist groups.
The View From the Nosebleeds at the U.S. Open: Not Too Shabby
It’s a long way to Row Z. But once you get there, there are advantages, tennis fans say.
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