Hamas Agrees to Meet With Mediators in Cairo Ahead of Cease-Fire Talks
Fighting has raged in Gaza even as the United States, Qatar and Egypt have pushed for a deal, with Israeli strikes overnight killing dozens, according to health officials in Gaza.
NASA Extends Boeing Starliner Astronauts’ Space Station Stay to 2025
Persistent concerns with the vehicle’s propulsion systems mean Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will return home next year in a SpaceX vehicle.
South Korean Beekeepers Find Meaning Working Near the DMZ
The heavily fortified area separating North and South Korea is home to a biodiverse landscape and is a place of deep meaning for nearby farmers whose bees can fly freely through it.
Hettie Jones, Poet and Author Who Nurtured the Beats, Dies at 90
She and her husband, LeRoi Jones, published works by their literary friends. After he left her and became Amiri Baraka, she found her own voice.
In Hawaii, a Sense of Alertness Without Panic Ahead of Tropical Storm Hone
Although the storm is not expected to pass directly over the Big Island, forecasters warned of threats including flooding and damaging winds.
Authorities Open Manslaughter Investigation in Italy Yacht Sinking
A prosecutor involved in the inquiry into the sinking said it was “plausible” that crimes were committed during the accident.
How Partisan Media Outlets Covered RFK Jr.’s Trump Endorsement
Conservative coverage of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to suspend his presidential campaign focused on the potential boon for the former president. Liberal outlets downplayed the impact it would have.
How College Campuses Are Trying to Manage Protests During an Election Year
University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.
Zelensky Independence Day Speech Praises Ukraine’s Russia Offensive
Although the cross-border offensive carries risks, it also paid dividends on Saturday with the first prisoner swap with Russia in several months.
The Theater Is Never Completely Dark
When my friend and collaborator died before our comedy show opened on Broadway, I mourned him from the stage.
Why Mpox Vaccines Aren’t Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need
Drugmakers have supplies ready to ship that are necessary to stop a potential pandemic. But W.H.O. regulations have slowed access.
Explosions Outside a France Synagogue Were a Terrorist Attack, Prosecutors Say
Politicians quickly condemned the attack, at a time when antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in France.
The N.F.L. May Soon Welcome a New Kind of Owner
At a meeting next week, team owners are expected to approve rules that would allow private equity firms to invest in their franchises.
Zelensky Independence Day Speech Praises Ukraine’s Russia Offensive
Although the cross-border offensive carries risks, it has been a rare recent battlefield success for Ukrainian troops and caught Moscow flat-footed.
Republicans Are Right: One Party is ‘Anti-Family and Anti-Kid’
When right-wingers pursue policies that mire children in poverty, it takes gall to preen about their family values.
Plan Beats No Plan
The candidates’ housing plans offer a window on how they would govern.
Daffy Donald, Turning Pea Green With Envy
Trump, who usually keeps others off-balance, is unbalanced by Kamala.
Wild Boars Are Wreaking Havoc in Scotland’s Countryside
Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.
Out of Season
Summer’s coming to a close soon. You’re still, to some extent, in control of how you spend the time.
Why Harris’s 2024 Campaign Feels Nothing Like Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Bid
The first-female-president energy of 2016 has been replaced by a more serious tone, with Democrats warning gravely of the new frontiers in the post-Roe era.