They Spouted Hate Online. Then They Were Arrested.
As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.
China’s ‘Road Trip Auntie’ Is Ready for a New Milestone: Divorce
Su Min became an internet sensation for leaving behind an abusive husband to drive across China alone. Now she’s ending the marriage, but there will be a price.
A Standoff at Libya’s Central Bank Shows Cracks in Country’s Political Stability
The country has settled into a tense east-west divide, but turmoil around the central bank, which handles Libya’s oil riches, has worsened a fraying, fragile political setup.
Doug Emhoff, Poking Fun at Himself, Talks Up Kamala Harris
The second gentleman drew on his relationship with Kamala Harris in his speech at the Democratic convention, telling a story about a bumbling voice mail message he left her early on.
Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question
Also on Tuesday, Arizona’s Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a similar ballot measure. That means at least nine states will vote on whether to establish a constitutional right to abortion.
Lil Jon Performs ‘Turn Down for What’ at DNC, Representing Georgia
The rapper, representing Georgia, briefly stole the show in Chicago with a surprise performance during a lively yet symbolic vote. Vice President Kamala Harris is already the party’s nominee.
Bernie Throws a Curve Ball at Kamala
His list of policy promises puts her on the hot seat.
Convention Insider: Chuck Schumer Takes Chicago
Nearly 800 miles from home in Brooklyn, the Senate majority leader found friends galore at the convention.
Iranian Military Official Hints Strike on Israel May Be Delayed
The comments from an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps leader suggested that a widely feared regional conflict might be averted, at least for the moment.
What I Want a University President to Say About Campus Protests
A community of learners is guided by the spirit of inquiry.
Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben Affleck
The A-list couple, who married in 2022, had attempted to rekindle their romance after close to two decades.
How Section 230 Is Being Used Against Tech Giants Like Meta
A Massachusetts professor has filed a lawsuit against Meta using a novel interpretation of Section 230, a law known primarily for shielding social media companies from liability.
Judge Blocks F.T.C.’s Noncompete Rule
The Federal Trade Commission was deemed to lack the authority to bar companies from restricting their employees’ ability to go to work for rivals.
Woman Lost for 4 Days in Colorado Mountains Is Rescued
Gina Chase went camping with an organization that recommended participants fast and discouraged cellphones during a spiritual retreat, the authorities said.
Myron E. Ullman III, Executive Who Remade Macy’s and J.C. Penney, Dies at 77
As a leader behind many of the world’s best-known brands, he exuded operational know-how. He also displayed a rare humility, which helped drive his success.
Final Report on Maine Shootings Criticizes Gunman’s Army Supervisors
The report found that both local law enforcement and the Army Reserve failed to act on evidence that the gunman was dangerous before the shootings.
Eating Meat Is Linked With Type 2 Diabetes, New Studies Suggest
The research builds on previous findings connecting red and processed meats with Type 2 diabetes.
What Time Is Obama Speaking Tonight? See the Lineup for DNC Night 2
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are the headline speakers on Tuesday.
U.S. Push for Gaza Cease-Fire Falls Short on Key Points, Officials Say
Israeli and Hamas officials have downplayed the idea that a deal could be imminent, saying that mediators’ efforts have not resolved major disputes.
Waterspout Was Seen When the Bayesian Yacht Sank in Sicily. What Is It?
Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.