Trump Just Reminded Me of Why I’m Still a Neocon
By putting the interests of what Trump calls “peace” ahead of the interests of freedom, we are all-but guaranteeing that Ukraine will lose both.
A Pakistani Village Devastated by Flooding: ‘Like Death Visited Every Home’
At least 660 people have died in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since monsoon season began in late June, and 935 more have been injured.
M.T.A. Approves Major Contract to Expand the Second Avenue Subway Line
The contract, which will award nearly $2 billion to construction firms, funds crucial aspects of the latest phase of the long-awaited subway expansion into East Harlem.
Trump Hosts Zelensky and European Leaders
Also, Texas Democrats ended their walkout over redistricting. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Why Rip Currents From Hurricane Erin Are So Dangerous to the East Coast
Rip currents are the third leading cause of deaths from hurricanes, and they can happen on a sunny day hundreds of miles from the storm.
Terence Stamp’s Swinging, Smoldering Style
He helped redefine male beauty, ushering in the era of the cinematic bad boy.
Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say
Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.
Immigration Enforcement Takes Key Role in Trump’s D.C. Crime Crackdown
Immigrants who live and work in the city say they want violent crime lowered but fear that ICE efforts could make it worse.
Dealer Known as ‘Ketamine Queen’ to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Case
Jasveen Sangha will plead guilty to selling the ketamine that killed the “Friends” star, prosecutors said. She could face decades in prison.
Republican Bid to Help Trump Move Past Epstein Falls Flat
Republicans in Congress managed to recess for the summer without voting on the issue, but it has continued to dog them and awaits them when they return.
Did You Recently Buy a Used E.V.? We Want to Hear From You.
The prices of used electric cars have fallen sharply in recent months, making them a more attractive option.
Madison Avenue Is Starting to Love A.I.
Advertisers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to make their commercials.
As Trump’s Policies Take Hold, Springfield, Ohio, Loses Its Haitian Work Force
Springfield faced a crisis after Donald Trump falsely claimed Haitians were eating pets. Now his policies are driving out workers like Wilford Rinvil, who left for Canada.
Penn & Teller’s Secret to a 50-Year Partnership
As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But misdirection is also their love language.
What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life
The medical profession has clear rules and responsibilities. What about the chatbots?
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 U.S. Open
The tournament runs Aug. 24 to Sept. 7 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
Trump Wants to Let A.I. Run Wild. This Might Stop Him.
The president wants to unleash American artificial intelligence companies on the world, but Europe can still stand in his way.
A Centrist Surges in Bolivia as Voters Turn Away From Socialism
Rodrigo Paz, who had trailed in the polls, won the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, as decades of dominance by a leftist party neared an end.
All Russia Needs to Do Is Go Home
The meeting was a stark reminder of a simple truth: That the real barrier between President Trump and peace in Ukraine is Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky Calls for ‘Lasting’ Peace in Ukraine Ahead of Trump Meeting
Ahead of a meeting with President Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine noted that Russia’s 2014 seizure of Ukrainian land became “a springboard for a new attack.”