New York Times

We explore why it could take a long time to fix — and what policymakers are doing about it.

Gov. Tim Walz completed his transformation from a little-known governor to a leading party figure with his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. As he gave the most consequential address of his career, attendees made clear that they had quickly become familiar with his life story, including his background as a former high school football coach. “We’re down a field goal,” he said. “But we’re on offense, and we’ve got the ball.”

We assessed some of the vice president’s talking points about her opponent.

His tone was warm, relaxed, conversational and uplifting.

“Fan Week” draws thousands during the qualifying rounds of the tournament, no tickets necessary. You still have to pay for the cocktails, of course.

The Ukrainians must defend a critical front in their country’s east, including the city of Pokrovsk, while trying to press forward in western Russia.

The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in Sweden raised concerns about a wider outbreak.

Extended families, hospital staff and volunteers are stepping in to care for Gaza’s many newly orphaned children, some of whom are injured, traumatized and haunted by memories of their parents.

Her convention address on Thursday will tell the story of her middle-class upbringing, cast the 2024 race as the future versus the past and appeal to patriotism.

Plus, the Mennonites making the Amazon home.

The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at her own hospital has brought up, once again, uncomfortable truths about a country that wants to be a global leader.

Gains among women are one example of her distinctive mark on the race.

Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, will deliver remarks as inflation cools and growth holds up — but as labor market weakening threatens to interrupt the soft landing.

Oklahoma’s schools superintendent announced in June that every teacher in the state would be expected to teach the Bible. As schools open, there’s little evidence they have changed their curriculums or teaching.

At the box office 25 years ago, hits like “Runaway Bride,” “The Sixth Sense” and “Bowfinger” hint at the abundance that overwhelmed a young critic.

On Wall Street, claims that a president is responsible for the fate of the stock market are largely dismissed as bluster.

After an investigation that ran in The New York Times, the industry is edging toward change. But companies in western India are reluctant to abandon an abusive labor system.

Scientists in Brazil identified marine worms that made at least some trace fossil burrows called Bifungites.

As the end of summer approaches, a roundup of al fresco gatherings and tips for hosting your own.

On Day 3, Gov. Tim Walz sought to rid the Democrats of their elite image. But another star was Oprah Winfrey, who mesmerized the crowd with an appeal for common sense and decency.