Man Fatally Stabbed After Vogueing at a Brooklyn Gas Station

O’Shae Sibley, 28, was vogueing when men attacked him with gay slurs and told him to stop. A hate crimes task force is investigating.

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From flooding to heatwaves...US lives weather extremes

Arizona broke temperature records in July and the Northeast saw unprecedented levels of flooding.

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DeSantis Unveils Economic Plan Slamming ‘Failed Elites’

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida introduced a 10-point economic plan geared toward the blue-collar voters with whom he has struggled to resonate.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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ISIS Affiliate Claims Deadly Attack at Political Rally in Pakistan

The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing, which targeted a political rally near the border with Afghanistan, rose to at least 54 people, an official said.

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Metro rider captures water pounding inside train car

Winds of up to 80mph (128km/h) wreaked havoc in Washington DC as water poured into the local metro.

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The Lost Art of Fouling the Ball Off (on Purpose)

Spoiling difficult pitches to stay alive was equal parts strategy and party trick. The modern approach to hitting has left it behind.

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The Trombonist Hillary Simms Is Breaking Barriers

Hillary Simms is the first woman to become a member of the American Brass Quintet. She says the field needs more role models.

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Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

After becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next.

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Meat Warehouse Infested With Rodents Reaches Settlement with Prosecutors

Prosecutors reached a settlement with the operator of a meat and poultry warehouse that had been infested with rodents before it was shuttered.

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US nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti, says charity

The US State Department is aware of reports and is in 'regular contact' with Haitian authorities.

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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Flipping a Switch and Making Cancers Self-Destruct

Researchers at Stanford devised a strange new molecule that could lead to drugs that arm genes and make cancers work against themselves.

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New Jersey School to Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Suit Over Student’s Suicide

After Mallory Grossman took her own life at age 12, her parents accused her New Jersey school district of failing to respond to accusations of bullying.

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Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry

The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.

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Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Fuel Economy Rules

The proposal is designed to help speed the country’s transition to electric vehicles, one of the president’s signature efforts to fight climate change.

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Twitter Becomes X, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and Google’s Robotics Lab

X marks the spot where Twitter died.

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The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Mitch McConnell’s Senate Future Is in Doubt After Health Episode

The minority leader’s health episode at the Capitol has intensified talk about a possible succession, a prospect that his colleagues have not seriously grappled with for years.

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What’s in a Name? Musk/Twitter Edition

Bye-bye, blue bird. Hello, X. But why?

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Bronny James, Recovering From Cardiac Arrest, Goes Home From the Hospital

LeBron James Jr.’s release was one of several indications that things were returning to normal three days after he collapsed on a basketball court.

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Niger’s Detained President Vows to Save Democracy From Coup

The army chief declared his support for a group of mutineers that seized power on Wednesday. President Mohamed Bazoum and his allies insisted the coup could be reversed.

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Biden announces measures to tackle extreme heat

Multiple major US cities are under heat advisories which are expected to extend into the weekend.

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Even cacti struggle under extreme weather

The plants in Arizona are losing their limbs, collapsing and entirely transforming in shape.

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Sinead O’Connor Was Ireland’s Alternative Moral Compass

In any society, she would have been radical for a pop star. But in Ireland, she was revolutionary.

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Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10m over sexual harassment claims

Nevada gambling regulators were poised to approve a deal, where the billionaire admits no wrongdoing.

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Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say

In four new studies, researchers found complicated results from experiments on Facebook’s and Instagram’s algorithms, suggesting there was no silver bullet to fixing the platforms.

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Bo Goldman, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter, Dies at 90

He was a struggling writer when he won an Academy Award for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” He won another for “Melvin and Howard.”

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Stunning shelf cloud seen approaching Manhattan

A severe thunderstorm passed over New York City creating an extraordinary shelf cloud.

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Business Is Betting That Consumers Have Gotten Used to High Prices

Prices that go up don’t necessarily have to come down.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Johnny Lujack, a Star Quarterback at Notre Dame, Dies at 98

He took the Irish to three national championships in the 1940s, won the Heisman Trophy in 1947 and then had a stellar (if brief) stint with the Chicago Bears.

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Ohio Will Vote on Abortion Rights

Backers of a proposal to establish a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution submitted enough valid signatures to put the question on the November ballot.

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Hollywood prop shop struggles amidst strikes

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.

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Justice Department Sues Texas Over Floating Barrier in Rio Grande

The suit was the first direct challenge by the Biden administration to Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security program, Operation Lone Star.

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Kylian Mbappé Is Target of Record Offer From Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal

Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League made a bid to Paris St.-Germain to acquire the French striker in what would be the most expensive soccer transfer in history.

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How the Indigo Girls Brought Barbie ‘Closer to Fine’

A 1989 song about soul searching has maintained cultural relevance for three decades, but the band has also long been the target of homophobic jokes. Fans are savoring a moment of vindication.

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Timed Teaser: Where did Matty Healy cause controversy?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Macron’s Lesson After Riots? France Needs Order ‘at Every Level’

President Emmanuel Macron of France had outlined 100 days to move past protests over his pension reform, but rioting set off by a fatal police shooting jolted the country once more.

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How Modelo Beat Bud Light After a Decade of Transformation

A decade before Bud Light faced a conservative-led boycott over a transgender influencer, Modelo Especial was on track to take the No. 1 spot.

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Are Google and Meta to Blame for the Racist Massacre in Buffalo?

Two new lawsuits filed by the victims’ families are the most recent attempt to hold social media companies responsible when men steeped in violent ideologies on those platforms open fire.

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Barbie movie wins box office battle in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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Tony Bennett’s Commitment to Civil Rights

The singer witnessed racism in the military and in the music industry, experiences that informed his decision to join the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965.

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The Best Baguette Recipe Is the One You Make Yourself

No need to fly to Paris for these baguettes. Four ingredients and an oven are all you need for boulangerie-style bread.

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The Steep Cost of Ron DeSantis’s Vaccine Turnabout

Once a vaccine advocate, the Florida governor lost his enthusiasm for the shot before the Delta wave sent Covid hospitalizations and deaths soaring. It’s a grim chapter he now leaves out of his rosy retelling of his pandemic response.

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Huge Protest March Reaches Jerusalem After 5-Day Trek From Tel Aviv

Tens of thousands of protesters reached Jerusalem on Saturday, some having walked 40 miles from Tel Aviv. The march highlighted the depth of opposition to a government plan to restrain the judiciary.

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Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, July 15-21

If you succeeded in getting this week’s toughest word, don’t be shy — feel free to trumpet it.

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The Question After Every Mass Shooting: How Much Do We Deserve to Know?

A court in Nashville may decide whether releasing the musings of a killer could help prevent future losses, despite adding to survivors’ pain.

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Can This Man Fix France’s Women’s Team?

Hervé Renard has led two men’s teams to the World Cup. But in taking over his country’s talented but troubled women’s squad, he may have his toughest job yet.

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Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation

Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination. Some fled in their bathing suits.

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Michael Cohen settles legal fee dispute with Trump Organization

Donald Trump's former lawyer had alleged the organisation owed him millions in unpaid legal fees.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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F.B.I. Botched Query on Senator Even as Its Adherence to Wiretap Program Rules Rose

A newly declassified court ruling about a warrantless surveillance law is likely to add to a debate over whether, or how, Congress should extend it.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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What to Read to Understand the Unrest in France

Severe protests have roiled France in recent weeks, after a police officer fatally shot a French teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent in a suburb of Paris. The demonstrations fit a longstanding pattern.

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Senator releases FBI source's claim of Biden bribes from Ukraine

The FBI deemed the informant "highly credible", but top Republicans concede the claim is unverified.

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Jane Fonda on Hollywood strike: 'Risk being recreated by AI'

The actress said the average actor and support staff had to be able to make a living.

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Senate Panel Approves New Supreme Court Ethics Rules With Dim Prospects

Republicans accused Democrats of trying to undermine the Supreme Court with the measure and vowed to block it from advancing in the Senate, making it highly unlikely to become law.

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Travis King's mother speaks about her son

In her first statement to media, the US soldier's mother voiced concern for her son in North Korea.

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Stanford head to resign after data manipulation probe

He did not personally falsify data, but co-authored research with "serious flaws", an inquiry finds.

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Health Insures Deny Medical Care for the Poor at High Rates, Report Says

Investigators found that major companies overseeing Medicaid patients’ health care frequently rejected doctors’ requests for approval of treatments and procedures.

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Tropical Storm Calvin: Hawaii braces for flash flooding and mudslides

Flash flooding, dangerous surf and mudslides are possible, the National Weather Service warns.

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Judge Rebukes New York City on Handling of Jails as Mayor Protests

The comments from Judge Laura Taylor Swain came after the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan called for the jails to be taken over by an outside authority.

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US heatwave sees hospitals use body-bag ice treatment

Hospitals see an influx of patients suffering extreme effects as heat hits 37C (110F) in Phoenix.

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Why Is British Inflation so High?

Why is British inflation so high?

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Russia Halts Participation in Ukraine Grain Deal

Moscow, which has repeatedly complained that the U.N.-brokered agreement is one-sided in Ukraine’s favor, said it could return to the deal if its demands were met.

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Watch a parking lot fill with water in seconds in flash flood

A security camera caught the moment a parking lot in Ludlow, Vermont filled with flood water.

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Taylor Swift Now Has More No. 1 Albums Than Any Woman in History

The pop superstar’s “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” debuts at No. 1 this week as the year’s biggest new album, and three of her other titles also made the Top 10.

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Students, What Questions About Paying for College Can We Answer?

We hope to tackle some essential queries — but we need your help.

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Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It?

The Federal Reserve chair spent the early pandemic bemoaning the loss a strong job market. It roared back — and now its fate is in his hands.

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'Massive' search on for children swept away by Pennsylvania floods

A nine-month-old boy and his two-year-old sister were swept away as their family drove to a barbecue.

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Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover

Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.

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As Iraq Tries to Chill Critics, Its Newest Target Is Social Media

New regulations on “degrading content” are part of a broader campaign to silence independent voices.

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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.

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Fruit Salad Recipe

Tossing summer melons and berries with lime juice — and some sugar that’s been massaged with the zest — makes for a salad that’s delightful, not depressing.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Banana Republic Wants to Outfit Your Home, Too

Responding to a volatile market for work clothes, the retailer hopes that selling home goods will help stabilize its business.

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Andy Cruz, Amateur Legend, to Find Out if Pro Boxing Fits

Cruz left Cuba to chase his dream to be a professional boxer (and be paid like one). His first fight, against Juan Carlos Burgos, should help him learn how he compares with other contenders.

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With a Centrist Manifesto, No Labels Pushes Its Presidential Bid Forward

The bipartisan group, facing enormous opposition from Democrats, hopes a new policy document will advance its political cause — and possible third-party White House run.

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Help! My Boss Won’t Stop Using ChatGPT

Kevin and Casey answer your questions.

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The Year Is Half Over. Here Are the Books You Might Have Missed.

A look back at 2023’s buzziest titles so far.

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Iowa Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law

Gov. Kim Reynolds had vowed to approve the ban, which was being challenged in court as she signed it.

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Biden Switches Up His Big-Money Operation Ahead of 2024

The president and his advisers are elevating a new super PAC, Future Forward, as their leading outside group to rake in cash from his wealthiest benefactors.

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‘10 Seconds’: Outrage Follows Acquittal in Italy Abuse Case

A court in Rome said it had decided to acquit a janitor accused of improperly touching a student in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students.

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How Economists Got the Inflation Debate Wrong (on Both Sides)

Were we all equally wrong, or were some more equal than others?

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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CBP Was Created With a Terrorism Focus. Now It Must Also Care for Migrants.

Customs and Border Protection was set up after 9/11 amid the fight against terrorism. Its responsibilities have ballooned with the influx of asylum-seeking migrants crossing the southern border.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Democrats, It’s OK to Talk About Hunter Biden

In fact, it’s necessary — and so is being honest about his father.

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Twitter Shows, Again, the Failure of the New Right’s Theory of Power

How to take something that has flaws — and break it completely.

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Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest

Cities like Phoenix, Arizona and El Paso, Texas may see unusually long stretch of intense heat.

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Huw Edwards Identified as Anchor Suspended by the BBC

The wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime.

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Buffalo shooting victims sue social media platforms and gun distributors

Attorney Ben Crump said the lawsuit targets those who he alleges helped the gunman "load that gun".

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The G.O.P. Backed Gal Luft on Hunter Biden Claims. Now He’s Indicted.

Gal Luft, promoted by House Republicans as possessing evidence of corruption by the Biden family, was charged by federal prosecutors with lobbying and sanctions violations and with brokering arms deals with China and Iran.

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When Climate Change Hits Home

A dispatch from the flooded house of our new lead writer.

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Amazon Union Group, Challenging Christian Smalls, Seeks Vote

A split over the stewardship of the union’s high-profile president, Christian Smalls, has led a rival faction to file a lawsuit seeking an election.

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Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald after hazing claims

A former player alleges sexualised hazing rituals at Northwestern, leading to the coach's dismissal.

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Who Employs Your Doctor? Increasingly, a Private Equity Firm.

A new study finds that private equity firms own more than half of all specialists in certain U.S. markets.

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Amazon Union Group Challenging Christian Smalls Seeks Vote

A split over the stewardship of the union’s high-profile president, Christian Smalls, has led a rival faction to file a lawsuit seeking an election.

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Aretha Franklin's sons head to trial over her million-dollar estate

Five years after the Queen of Soul died without a known will, her heirs are in court over her estate.

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Dramatic rescue captured as deadly floods sweep north-east

Severe storms left 13 million Americans are under flood watches and warnings.

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Putin Held Meeting With Prigozhin Kremlin Says

President Vladimir V. Putin held a three-hour meeting with

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Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the New Normal.

Around the United States, dangerous floods, heat and storms are happening more frequently.

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David Weiss Rebuts I.R.S. Officials Account of Request in Hunter Biden Case

David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, said he never asked to be named a special counsel, disputing testimony to a House panel.

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Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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The Tennis Pilgrimage to the Wimbledon Queue

Thousands are waiting, even camping out, in rainy England for a chance to see one Wimbledon match. For some, it is an annual ritual, a pilgrimage for the love of tennis.

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Overdue Book Is Returned to a Library After Nearly 120 Years

The book was checked out in 1904 or 1905, according to the director of the New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts.

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Substance Abuse Is Climbing Among Seniors

Many aging baby boomers have long histories with drugs, cannabis and alcohol. “The field wasn’t ready for that,” said one expert.

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How to Make a Perfect Cacio e Pepe Every Time

Julia Moskin’s adapted Roscioli recipe features a clever trick that ensures a silky emulsified sauce.

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Iowa Republicans Set the Date for the Partys Caucuses and Its Early

The state party will hold a nominating contest in January, the earliest it has been held in recent campaign cycles.

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Fresh Masa Is Key to the Best Tortillas (and Gorditas and Tetelas)

This cornerstone of Mexican cuisine infuses so many dishes with depth and verve.

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The Fourth Turning Enters Pop Culture

“The Fourth Turning” was a curiosity when it was published in the 1990s. Its influence has grown since then, and a sequel is on the way.

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Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas

Wembanyama had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns his new team.

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Megan Rapinoe: USA midfielder to retire from football at end of NWSL season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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Transgender Care Ban Allowed to Take Effect in Tennessee Appeals Panel Says

The ruling on Saturday is the first time a federal court has allowed a law banning transition care to fully go into effect, amid a flurry of legal challenges across the country.

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Twitter Sues Law Firm Over $90 Million Payment in Elon Musk Deal

The lawsuit targeted Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a well-known Wall Street law firm, for “unjust enrichment” related to Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter.

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Giuliani Should Lose His Law License in D.C. Bar Panel Says

The recommendation for disbarment of Rudolph W. Giuliani followed a hearing where evidence was presented that he had improperly sought to help Donald J. Trump overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Watch: Customers ignore a robber in Atlanta nail salon

A robbery attempt took a turn when patrons and staff chose not to engage with the robber's demands.

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War in Sudan Was Inevitable

The world has failed Sudan. This isn’t the first time.

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Titan Submersible Operator OceanGate Suspends Operations

The company made the announcement weeks after a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic presumably imploded, killing five people.

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Valentino Balenciaga and Chanel Make the Case for Couture

Valentino and Balenciaga make the case that sometimes the most spectacular clothes are the hardest to recognize — and replicate. Chanel takes it easy.

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Canadian farmer fined for thumbs-up emoji

A judge has ruled the Saskatchewan farmer's expression of assent amounts to a digital signature.

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When Did the U.S. Become a Democracy?

Until fairly recently, that would have seemed like a peculiar question. But many experts on American history and political science say U.S. democracy is relatively young.

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Fed Officials Were Wary About Slow Inflation Progress at June Meeting

Federal Reserve officials are debating how high to raise interest rates to fully wrangle inflation. The debate was in focus at their meeting last month.

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Drone show displays light up the sky on Fourth of July

Some cities are ditching traditional fireworks, citing fire threats and environmental concerns.

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How A.I. Is Influencing Astrology

A new machine furthers a technology company’s aims at providing astrological readings using artificial intelligence.

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Stumping on July 4 Trumps Rivals Pitch Themselves to Early-State Voters

Donald J. Trump loomed large over the campaign trail, even though he was among the few G.O.P. contenders who stayed away from it.

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Carlos Alcaraz Has Been Studying the Grass Court Masters. That Means Andy Murray.

On a day many matches were rained out at the All England Club, Alcaraz displayed his continued improvement on grass, and what he has learned from Murray.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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West Bank City of Jenin Has Long Ties to Palestinian Armed Struggle

In the northern reaches of the occupied West Bank, near the boundary with Israel, Jenin and its refugee camp have nurtured an ethos of defiance.

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Secret Service Examining How Suspected Cocaine Ended Up at the White House

An initial test of the white powdery substance found inside the White House on Sunday evening showed it was cocaine. President Biden and his family were away when it was discovered.

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U.S. Ambassador to Russia Allowed to Meet With Detained WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Evan Gershkovich has been held at Moscow’s notorious Lefortovo Prison since late March on accusations of espionage that the United States and his employer vehemently reject.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Go Birding With The Times This Summer

Shifts in bird populations can be a sign of a changing climate. This summer, help scientists learn about the birds in your area.

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An Ultramarathoners Struggle Against Borderline Personality Disorder

Nickademus de la Rosa, an ultrarunning prodigy who has run across Death Valley and the Alps, is taking a pause from the sport as he copes with borderline personality disorder.

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Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students

Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.

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Chicago and NASCAR an Odd Couple With High Hopes Take It to the Streets

The city and the sport, whose partnership was doubted by many, became acquainted on a soggy weekend downtown. The reviews were mixed.

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John Early and His Dizzying New Special Now More Than Ever

In his new Max special, “Now More Than Ever,” the comedian mixes cringe comedy and cabaret to dizzying effect.

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Neutrinos Detection Builds a Ghostly Map of the Milky Way

Astronomers for the first time detected neutrinos that originated within our local galaxy using a new technique.

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Large Crack in Roller Coaster Beam Prompts Its Shutdown

A visitor to the North Carolina amusement park recorded a crack in a pillar of the ride, Fury 325, which is billed as one of the tallest of its kind.

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A Savory Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby Drizzled With Honey and Lemon

Yewande Komolafe’s new recipe cooks up in a flash and disappears just as fast.

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John Roberts Republican Statesman

The chief justice behaves like a kind of G.O.P. president we haven’t had.

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Moving Away From Flood Risks but Not Far

A new study offers insights into how and where Americans are moving to escape climate dangers.

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How Are New Yorkers Handling the Costs of Child Care?

The New York Times is interested in exploring how New York City residents are navigating the costs and challenges of care.

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U.S. Foreign Policy Veteran Says Real Danger Is Here in America

Richard N. Haass says the most serious threat to global security is the United States.

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2 Leading Theories of Consciousness Square Off

Scientists revealed the results of experiments testing how our brains give rise to conscious thought — and ended a 25-year-old bet.

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