U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’
Ethan Guo, a content creator, said that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base since June. The authorities had said he landed there without permission.
Bessent Has Yet to Fully Divest Assets, Raising Concern at Ethics Agency
The Treasury secretary has been slow to shed assets, including farmland, posing potential conflicts of interest.
Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Agent With Sandwich in D.C.
A video showed a man repeatedly calling a group of officers “fascists” before throwing a sub sandwich at one.
Why Economists Are Worried About Trump’s B.L.S. Changes
Most of us just accept that government economic data is the best possible estimate of the economy. That could change, and that would be bad for all of us.
Trump Administration Plan to Oversee Smithsonian Exhibits Draws Criticism From Historians
The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.
Some Democrats Panicked Over Mamdani. Obama Called Him.
Obamaworld seems interested in understanding Zohran Mamdani’s sudden rise to prominence.
Top Iranian Official Visits Lebanon as Hezbollah Bucks Calls to Disarm
The visit by Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, came as the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group that has long been Tehran’s most powerful regional ally.
In ‘And Just Like That …’ a Craven Era Took Its Revenge on Youth and Hope and Fun
Every generation gets the “Sex and the City” version it deserves.
Homeless and Burning in Phoenix, America’s Hottest City
As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.
How Scientists Use Drones to Tag Sperm Whales
A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.
Gaza Plan Stokes Tension Between Israel’s Military Chief and Government
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.
What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza
Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, explains the dire choices that many Gazans face, as Israel faces growing condemnation over the crisis.
Trump Will Discuss Ukraine With European Leaders Ahead of Putin Meeting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several allies will host the president for a video call, the latest in a summer-long effort to hold ranks in supporting Ukraine.
Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Chattanooga
The mayor of Hamilton County, Tenn., declared a state of emergency as rescue crews pulled people out of submerged cars and homes.
Trump to Meet Putin at U.S. Military Base in Anchorage
The American and Russian presidents will meet face to face at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on Friday, according to a White House official.
Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador
A collection of U.S. reports on human rights offenses trimmed or omitted past language on violations in El Salvador, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Israel, all seen as partners by President Trump.
Fact-Checking Trump’s False and Misleading Claims About Crime in D.C.
The president cited a number of false and misleading claims about homicides and youth crime in the nation’s capital.
What A.I. Really Means for Learning
A.I. is fueling a ‘poverty of imagination.’ Here’s how we can fix it.
New Video Shows Uvalde School Chief Trying to Negotiate With Gunman
The video, part of a trove of materials that authorities had refused to release, shows the minutes in which a commander tried to talk to a gunman barricaded in a room with dozens of children.
Six Convicted in 2017 Fire That Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala Group Home
The girls were locked in a classroom in a government-run group home for at-risk youth. The officials were charged with child abuse, dereliction of duty, manslaughter and other counts.
