Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Pop Crooner, Is Dead at 82
A late-1960s throwback to the days of clean-cut teen idols — he called himself “the missing link” — he rode his gymnastic vocal range to a string of hits.
Pilot Tried To Avoid Turtle in Deadly North Carolina Plane Crash
One other person on board was killed in the June 3 crash in North Carolina and another passenger was severely injured.
Gratitude, Not Envy, Can Save America
Americans experience massive amounts of envy. It has led us to think we lack something, even as our prosperity soars.
Barbra Streisand on the Duets That Define Her: ‘I Like Drama’
With a new album due next week that pairs her with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Laufey, Sam Smith and more, the singer looks back at her prized collaborations.
Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme, an Unlikely Muse for Chefs, Turns 20
Twenty years after its debut, Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme has inspired a legion of dupes with its endlessly adaptable format.
Candidates’ Shift on Crime Turned the New York Mayor’s Race Upside Down
With “defund the police” still in New Yorkers’ ears, getting traction in the mayor’s race was complicated.
A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power
China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.
Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil
Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.
Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Control of California National Guard in L.A.
A panel rejected a lower-court’s finding that it was likely illegal for President Trump to use state troops to protect immigration agents from protests.
Man Is Charged With Trying to Kidnap Memphis Mayor, Police Say
The 25-year-old man told the police that he had gone to the home of Mayor Paul Young to confront him about crime. The police later found a stun gun, rope and duct tape in the man’s car, they said.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announces Its 2025 List
A Peruvian spot took No. 1, while five U.S. chefs kept places on the list.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants anuncia su lista de 2025
Perú, España, México y Dinamarca ocupan los primeros cinco lugares de la lista.
Trump Buys Himself Time, and Opens Up Some New Options
While President Trump appears to be offering one more off ramp to the Iranians, he also is bolstering his own military options.
Karen Read Acquittal Exposes Flaws in Police Practices, Supporters and Critics Say
Both sides agreed that the investigation into the death of Ms. Read’s boyfriend, a Boston police officer, was flawed and plagued by unethical and unprofessional conduct.
Boy, 15, Survives Lightning Strike in Central Park, Police Say
The boy was standing under a tree when lightning hit and an electrical current transferred to a chain necklace around his neck, a law enforcement official said.
U.S. Spy Agencies Assess Iran Remains Undecided on Building a Bomb
U.S. intelligence officials said Iran was likely to pivot toward producing a nuclear weapon if the U.S. attacked a main uranium enrichment site, or if Israel killed its supreme leader.
Police Investigate Threats to Mamdani in Mayoral Race’s Final Days
Voice mail messages promising violence against Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, came as attacks on politicians, judges and other government officials have skyrocketed.
Bear Whose Head Was Stuck for Two Years Is Freed
An unwelcome plastic collar was removed from around the neck of a 2-year-old bear.
Marijuana’s Links to Heart Attack and Stroke Are Becoming Clearer
The evidence is stacking up that the drug is associated with a greater likelihood of heart problems.
The Supreme Court’s Blindness to Transgender Reality
The retrenchment on transgender rights is fueled by fear: fear of the future, fear of unfamiliar concepts, fear of not knowing one’s child.
