Massie Criticizes Johnson on Recess as He Tries to Force Epstein Files Vote
“I don’t know why it should be politically painful to be transparent,” Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, said on Sunday, referring to comments by Speaker Mike Johnson.
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
A mathematician by training, he acquired a devoted following with songs that set sardonic lyrics to music that was often maddeningly cheerful.
Joan Anderson, Unsung Heroine of Hula Hoop History, Dies at 101
Because of a deal made on a handshake in a parking lot, she was long left out of a famous toy’s story. When she was 94, a documentary changed that.
What Will It Cost to Renovate Trump’s ‘Free’ Air Force One? Don’t Ask.
To hide the cost of renovating the plane Qatar donated to President Trump, the Air Force appears to have tucked it inside an over-budget, behind-schedule nuclear modernization program.
‘1984’ Hasn’t Changed, but America Has
Some of the same titles and authors the C.I.A. sent east during the Cold War, including “1984,” are now deemed objectionable across the United States.
Alpha School, AI-Driven Education Founded in Austin, Is Coming to More Cities
At Austin’s Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day on academics, led by artificial intelligence tools. New Alpha schools are set to open in about a dozen cities this fall.
5 Money Mistakes That Can Put Retirement Farther Off
Even people with employee-sponsored retirement plans still find it difficult to save for the future when faced with present-day desires.
If I Don’t Post About My Vacation on Instagram, Did It Even Happen?
I know that craving the high of posting, of all those comments and hearts, is lame, but leaving is really hard.
Thailand and Cambodia Trade Fire Despite Cease-Fire Promises
President Trump said on Saturday that both countries had agreed to a halt in the fighting. But on Sunday morning, skirmishes erupted once more.
11 People Injured in Stabbing at a Michigan Walmart, Officials Say
One person was in custody after what the authorities said was a random attack at a store near Traverse City, Mich.
Right-Wing Influencers Say Ghislaine Maxwell Is Key to Unlocking Epstein Case
Some conservative influencers have celebrated the move to approach the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, but it comes with risks.
Drivers vs. Cyclists: A Battle for the Streets in Canada’s Largest City
Cyclists in Toronto are resisting a law that would have the city rip out miles of bike lanes, setting back efforts toward safer streets.
Illinois Man Convicted in Killing of Palestinian American Boy Dies in Custody
Joseph Czuba, who was convicted of killing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in 2023, died two months after a judge sentenced him to 53 years in prison. He was 73.
No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
Israel has long restricted aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population. On Saturday, the Israeli military announced new airdrops of aid.
Amid Growing Fury Over Gaza, Israel Says It Is Easing Aid Restrictions
As starvation rises in Gaza, prompting global outrage, Israel’s military said it would restart airborne aid delivery there and make land deliveries less dangerous.
A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals
Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of the defense secretary’s first six months on the job.
James Leprino, ‘Willy Wonka of Cheese’ Who Revolutionized Pizza, Dies at 87
He turned a small family grocery store into a mozzarella empire, producing most of the cheese for American pizza chains like Domino’s, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut.
Saving for College Once Felt Essential. Some Parents Are Rethinking Their Plans.
Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options.
Seven Charged in Child Abuse Ring Run From an Alabama Bunker, Officials Say
A sheriff called it the worst child abuse case he’d seen in his 33-year career. Victims as young as 3 are now in state care and getting medical, emotional and psychological support.
E.U. Cuts Aid to Ukraine Over Corruption Concerns
The $1.7 billion reduction capped a tough week for President Volodymyr Zelensky as he deals with Ukraine’s governance issues.
