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• Piles of debris and fast-moving water complicate rescue efforts along the Guadalupe River. In Hunt and Kerrville,
• Rescuers Race Against Time in Search for Texas Flood Survivors. Crews in helicopters and trucks, in horseback and on foot have saved hundreds of lives since the flooding began on Friday.
• A reservoir downstream from the flooding has room for the water, an expert says.
• Police Officer Shot Outside Immigration Detention Facility in Texas. Several armed people were taken into custody after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person outside the detention center, officials said.
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• ‘Tears My Heart to Pieces’: North Carolina Braces for Medicaid Cuts. President Trump’s domestic policy law jeopardizes plans to reopen one rural county’s hospital — and health coverage for hundreds of thousands of state residents.
• Nearly Half of America’s Murderers Get Away With It. Most crimes go unsolved, emboldening criminals and potentially leading to more violence.
• 7 Bodies Found at Site of California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion. The explosion, which left seven people missing, started a wildfire and forced some cities and counties to cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.
• Texas Flood Victims: What We Know. Young campers and a camp director were among at least 46 people who have died in the flooding in Central Texas.
• Scenes From Camp Mystic a Day After Deadly Floods in Texas. Hundreds of children at the camp were rescued from ravaging floods. Debris and tree limbs covered the campgrounds on Saturday.
• A Close Look at Camp Mystic. Many of the missing girls appeared to have been in cabins near the river.
• Woman Rescued After Flood Sweeps Her 20 Miles Down River. Rescuers found the woman clutching a tree in Center Point, Texas, on Friday after she was swept away from a campsite in Ingram.
• In the Idyllic Texas Hill Country, Flash Floods Have Long Been a Threat. The region is also known as “Flash Flood Alley,” because of its propensity for high levels of rainfall and the runoff on thin soil.
• In the idyllic Texas Hill Country, flash floods have long been a threat.
• U.S. Turns Eight Migrants Over to South Sudan, Ending Weeks of Legal Limbo. Courts blocked the handover after lawyers raised concerns of torture. Then the Supreme Court intervened to allow the Trump administration’s plan to move forward.
• Parts of Central Texas could get 10 more inches of rain on Saturday. The National Weather Service warned of “extremely dangerous” conditions, and urged people in some areas to seek higher ground immediately.
• Flooded Areas of Texas Could Get Several More Inches of Rain. The National Weather Service warned of “extremely dangerous” conditions on Saturday, and urged people in some areas to seek higher ground immediately.
• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke. In solo dissents this term, the justice accused the conservative majority of lawless bias. On the term’s last day, Justice Amy Coney Barrett fired back.
• Virginia Has Become a Hotbed for Immigration Arrests. Lawyers and advocates have theories as to why immigration arrests have accelerated in Virginia at a rate more than that of almost any other state.
• Under Trump’s Crackdown, a New Crop of Immigrant Rights Groups Rises. The latest networks of volunteers are hyperlocal and focused on responding to federal actions. As the crackdown becomes more intense, so could confrontations.
• Fourth of July Fireworks Light Up the Skies. People filled the National Mall in Washington to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday.
• The mother of two rescued campers relays their story.
• What to do if your loved one is missing or if you’ve been displaced. The Arcadia Live Center and Ingram Elementary School are serving as reunification centers, the authorities said.
• A Frantic Search for Flooding Survivors by Air, Water and Land. Hundreds of emergency personnel were searching for stranded people, using 14 helicopters, though crews were struggling to navigate flooded roads, officials said.
• A frantic search for survivors by air, water and land.
• The Girls Camp Where 20 Children Are Missing Is Nearly a Century Old. Camp Mystic, on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, has been operated by generations of the same family since the 1930s.
• Floods in the same part of Texas swept away 10 teenagers in July 1987.
• Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country. Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.
• We Want to Hear From You: Are You Frustrated by Census and Racial Categories? Americans are routinely asked to check off boxes about their race and ethnicity, but many say they do not see themselves reflected in the options.
• From Court to Congress to the Mideast, Trump Tallies His Wins. There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.
• Heavy Storms Cause Deadly Flooding and Evacuations in Texas. The authorities confirmed that people had died as a result of the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and urged those living near the river to seek higher ground immediately.
• 7 Voters on What They Love About America. (And what they don’t.)
• Search Begins for 7 Missing After Disaster at Fireworks Warehouse in California. The company indicated that multiple people died in the incident three days before the Fourth of July, but officials have not issued a determination.
• Immigration Agents Appear to Urinate in Public at a California School. School officials have demanded answers from federal agencies. It was the latest example of how locals have scrutinized the actions of immigration agents.
• Who Loses in the Republican Policy Bill? Congressional Republicans just passed President Trump’s sprawling domestic policy bill that extends and expands tax cuts and spending on defense and deportations, while slashing Medicaid, food benefits and clean energy initiatives. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, gives an overview.
• What the Republicans’ New Policy Bill Means for Higher Education. Social work majors might struggle to get student loans. University endowments would be more heavily taxed. But students in some training programs would become eligible for Pell Grants.
• Cruise Ship Passenger Is Missing After Going for a Hike in Alaska. The woman, a doctor from Kentucky, was last spotted on security footage while leaving a building at the top stop of a tramway in Juneau.
• Congress Passes a National School Voucher Program. The plan, part of the Republican domestic policy bill, includes all but the wealthiest families. But states must opt in, which could limit its reach.
• Suspect in Minnesota Assassination Ordered to Stay in Jail Until Federal Trial. The man faces federal and state murder charges over shootings that killed a state lawmaker and her husband and wounded another couple. He told a judge he was “looking forward to court.”
• What’s It Like to Run a U.S. City Now? Watch What 16 Mayors Said. The New York Times interviewed 16 U.S. mayors about President Trump, immigration and their lives outside City Hall.
• Man Is Charged With Creating ‘Hit List’ of Public Officials. Noah Lamb, 24, was accused of playing a “central role” in a white supremacist group’s creation of a list of assassination targets, including a U.S. senator and a federal judge.
• See How Each House Member Voted on the President’s Policy Bill. The House voted 218 to 214 to pass President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package.
• They Planned Parties and Salsa Music for July 4th. ICE Raids Made Them Think Twice. Some communities in the Los Angeles region canceled events over fears of immigration raids, as Latinos grapple with how, and whether, to celebrate Independence Day.
• 4 Dead and 14 Injured in Chicago Drive-By Shooting. An unknown number of people fired into a crowd from a vehicle in the River North neighborhood, the police said.
• After Mamdani Mania, the Next Democratic Test Comes to Tucson. Adelita Grijalva remains heavily favored to win the House seat of her late father, Raúl Grijalva, but youthful challengers and tired voters are asking why change is so hard for Democrats.
• 42 Years After She Vanished, a Man She Was Seeing Is Charged in Her Murder. Teresa Peroni was last seen on July 4, 1983, in Selma, Ore. DNA testing confirmed that a skull found in 1997 was hers.
• Madre Fire Expands to 35,000 Acres, Becoming California’s Largest This Year. The blaze is burning in a desolate area of San Luis Obispo County, but its smoke has spread to two nearby counties.
• Sean Combs’s Lawyers Celebrate His Acquittal. Lawyers said Sean “Diddy” Combs was thankful to have avoided a possible life sentence. The jury found the hip-hop mogul guilty of lesser charges of transporting prostitutes.
• Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking but Found Guilty on Lesser Charges. Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul who built a business empire around his personal brand, was convicted on Wednesday of transporting prostitutes to participate in his drug-fueled sex marathons, but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, the most serious charges against him. Julia Jacobs, a New York Times culture reporter, explains the verdict.
• Chicago Suburb Will Buy Pope Leo XIV’s Boyhood Home. Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, grappling with a deficit and potholes, could afford it.
• Teens Guilty of Bullying Could Lose Drivers’ Licenses Under Tennessee Law. Supporters hope the law will deter young people from bullying. Critics questioned whether it would actually make teenagers think twice about their behavior.
• The Serial Killer Expert Who Taught the Idaho Killer Shares Her Story. Dr. Katherine Ramsland was Bryan Kohberger’s professor before he moved to the Pacific Northwest, where he is expected to plead guilty to killing four University of Idaho students.
• Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republican prosecutors in Wisconsin said they intended to enforce the old law.
• Fireworks Warehouse Explodes in Northern California. The cause of the explosion in Esparto, Calif., remained unclear. There were no initial reports of injuries.
• Inside the Surprise Idaho Murders Plea Deal That Left Some Families Fuming. After two and a half years of legal wrangling, prosecutors and lawyers for the defendant, Bryan Kohberger, reached a deal just weeks before his trial was set to begin.
• Former Criminology Student Is Set to Plead Guilty in Idaho Murders. Bryan Kohberger, now 30, was charged in the 2022 murders that shook the University of Idaho. In exchange, he would avoid a possible death penalty.
• Trump’s Finances Were Shaky. Then He Began to Capitalize on His Comeback. Contrary to the president’s assertions, records filed in a fraud case against him suggest that his riches were not the product of a steady and strong empire.
• Downtown Housing Could Rise in California Cities, but Barriers Remain. After scaling back a landmark environmental law, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders are hoping for a construction boom.
• Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation. The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.
• Penn Agrees to Limit Participation of Transgender Athletes. In a deal with the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania will not allow transgender women to participate in women’s sports.
• Trump Pulls Back 150 Guard Troops From Federal Duties in California. The Trump administration sent the soldiers back to state command, allowing them to return to firefighting work. Thousands remain under federal control.
• How Every Senator Voted on the G.O.P. Megabill. The Senate voted 51 to 50 to pass President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package.
• Lululemon Sues Costco Over Selling ‘Dupes.’ What’s Behind the Case? In a 49-page lawsuit filed in California, Lululemon accused the retail wholesaler of selling knockoff versions of its Scuba clothing and popular ABC men’s pants.
• Ford Foundation’s New Leader Says She’ll Work to Protect Democracy. Heather K. Gerken, the dean of the law school, will run the powerful philanthropy, known for pushing for social justice.
• Map: 3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California. View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
• California Rolls Back Its Landmark Environmental Law. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers scaled back a law that was vilified for its role in California’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis.
• Suspect in Idaho Murders Accepts Plea Deal. Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, was set to go on trial this summer in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
• Why Trump Had So Many Supreme Court Wins. The New York Times Supreme Court reporter Adam Liptak recaps this Supreme Court term, which was defined by a disproportionate amount of emergency docket cases. Liptak explains why these cases tended to go in the Trump administration’s favor.
• Juniper Fire in California Prompts Evacuation Order. The wildfire, in Riverside County, east of Los Angeles, burned more than 600 acres in just a few hours on Monday. About 5,000 people were ordered to leave their homes.
• Trump Rivals May Bring More Class-Action Suits. How Do They Work? A Supreme Court decision limiting the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking Trump orders left open the possibility of class-action lawsuits to do the same. Here’s how.
• Two Rescued After Going Overboard During Disney Cruise. Crew members rescued two passengers after they drifted in the sea away from the ship. Witnesses said on social media that they had seen a girl fall overboard and a man, possibly her father, go in after her.
• Suspect Identified in Deadly Ambush of Idaho Firefighters. The authorities believe that the suspect, who was found dead on Canfield Mountain, set a brush fire and shot at the firefighters who responded, killing two.
• Victim of Boulder Firebombing Attack Dies of Wounds. The death of Karen Diamond, 82, has turned the attack in Boulder, Colo., on marchers for Israeli hostages into a possible death-penalty case.
• How inaccurate claims by Trump were used to justify executive actions. Many executive actions reflect Mr. Trump’s messaging, in some cases closely echoing inaccurate claims that have long been a feature of his public appearances.
• What We Know About the Idaho Shooting. The authorities said a gunman started a wildfire to lure firefighters, then ambushed them in a sniper attack.
• ‘Completely Disrupted’: Fear Upends Life for Latinos in L.A. Anxiety over federal immigration detentions has gripped thousands of residents in the area and led many to limit the time they spend in public.
• Firefighters Killed in Sniper Ambush in Idaho. The attack happened in the Canfield Mountain area. Voices could be heard pleading for help in recordings of radio channels used by first responders.
• 2 Dead as Firefighters Targeted in Shooting in Idaho, Officials Say. Firefighters were responding to a fire near Coeur d’Alene when the shooting happened, a sheriff said. It was unclear how many might be wounded.

Elections

• On Pivotal Day for His Bill, Trump Leaves Washington for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ President Trump’s visit to the migrant detention center in the Everglades was meant to highlight the issue that binds his party to him more than anything else — immigration.

Politics

• China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis. Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea.
• How Democrats Lost on Immigration. There is agreement among Democrats that the party had a problem on immigration and border security in the 2024 election, but there’s no consensus on how to fix it. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, describes how the party got here.
• Can Democrats Find Their Way on Immigration? The party’s leftward shift in the Biden administration arguably laid the groundwork for President Trump’s aggressive approach. Deciding the next move won’t be easy.
• As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas. Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
• Elon Musk Says He Will Start a New Political Party. The tech billionaire, who has publicly feuded with President Trump, wrote on social media that he would be creating “the America Party,” though he hadn’t yet filed paperwork.
• For the Parents of Camp Mystic, an Agonizing Wait for Their Missing Children. Stories of rescues have begun trickling out, but 27 children remain unaccounted for from a storied camp on the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country.
• Trump Says He Will Start Talks With China on TikTok Deal. President Trump has declined to enforce a statutory ban of the popular social media app while his administration negotiates a deal for an American company to acquire it.
• Trump again floats the idea of letting farmers hire undocumented workers.
• Trump Signs Signature Policy Bill at Independence Day Event. President Trump triumphantly highlighted tax cuts in the legislation while downplaying cuts to Medicaid and other assistance for poor Americans.
• A bipartisan effort cuts unemployment benefits for high earners.
• Fear spreads in Texas, but hope as well. Scenes from Central Texas and beyond captured the anxiety of those searching for loved ones after the Guadalupe River burst its banks.
• Jewish Leaders Denounce Trump’s Use of Centuries-Old Trope. President Trump said he did not realize that the term “Shylock” was viewed as antisemitic.
• The migrants filed a new lawsuit challenging their transfer on other grounds. After the Supreme Court ruled that the deportations could move forward, the migrants filed a new lawsuit, challenging their transfer on other grounds.
• Trump calls Zelensky after Russia hits Ukraine with a large air barrage. It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
• States Brace for Added Burdens of Trump’s Tax and Spending Law. With the president’s domestic policy law signed, states will have to administer many of the cuts and decide how much they can spend to keep their citizens insured and fed.
• As Americans celebrate Independence Day, some are protesting the Trump administration.
• Trump Welcomes Edan Alexander, Former Hamas Hostage, to White House. Mr. Alexander, who was held for nearly 600 days before being released in May, is a dual citizen of Israel and the United States. He was in the Israeli military when he was abducted on Oct. 7, 2023.
• Trump Says Countries Will Receive Letters About New Tariffs. Speaking to the press after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, President Trump said the tariffs would range from 10 to 70 percent. “It’s a lot of money, but we’re giving them a bargain,” Mr. Trump said.
• How Republicans Re-engineered the Tax Code. The product of years of Republican effort, the American tax code now blends traditional supply-side economics with President Trump’s populist 2024 campaign promises.
• Trump Executive Order Creates Commission to Open Protected Public Land. The Make America Beautiful Again panel will be led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
• Leader of El Salvador Disputes Claims That Maryland Man Was Tortured. President Nayib Bukele released a video showing Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in comfortable-looking quarters.
• Park Service Is Left Short-Staffed in Peak Travel Season. Layoffs and departures after pressure from the Trump administration have left sites struggling, with the remaining employees each doing the work of two or three people.
• Trump Claims Sweeping Power to Nullify Laws, Letters on TikTok Ban Show. In purporting to license otherwise illegal conduct by tech firms, President Trump set a precedent expanding executive power, legal experts warned.
• House Narrowly Passes Trump’s Bill. In a 218-to-214 vote, the House passed a sweeping bill to extend tax cuts and slash social safety net programs.
• Supreme Court Lets Trump Deport Eight Migrants to South Sudan. The court’s order followed a broader one last month allowing removals to countries with which migrants have no connections.
• They Savaged Their Party’s Bill. Then They Voted for It. Many Republicans had harshly criticized President Trump’s marquee bill extending tax cuts and slashing social safety net programs — almost right up until the moment they voted for it.
• Appeals Court Lets Trump Remove Another Democrat From Independent Agency. The ruling cited a Supreme Court decision in May that allowed President Trump to sideline Democratic appointees from several other nonpartisan agencies.
• In Trump’s Bill, Democrats See a Path to Win Back Voters. Top party officials consider the president’s sweeping domestic policy bill to be cruel and fiscally ruinous — and they’re betting the American public will, too.
• Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine and possible joint projects, the Kremlin says.
• Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to Life in Assassination Plot. Edward Kelley had been convicted of plotting to kill the law enforcement officers who had investigated his case.
• Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases Involving Transgender Athletes. The court announced it would hear challenges to state laws barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.
• Jeffries Has His Moment in Hourslong Speech Opposing Trump’s Policy Bill. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, delayed a final House vote with an impassioned speech, saying he would take his “sweet time” assailing the measure.
• Trump’s Task as He Heads to Iowa: Selling His Bill to the American Public. President Trump has spent days cajoling Republicans to support his spending bill. He will also have to sell it to the public as Democrats focus on all the ways it helps the wealthy.
• Trump Policy Bill Stalls as Johnson Works to Wear Down G.O.P. Resistance. After a day of paralysis, the House remained frozen in place overnight as party leaders labored to address the concerns of Republican holdouts to the party’s major policy bill.
• Read Abrego Garcia’s Court Filing. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March, was beaten, deprived of sleep and psychologically tortured while in Salvadoran custody, according to court papers filed by his lawyers.
• A federal judge blasts a ‘war’ against D.E.I. by federal health agencies. In a 103-page opinion, Judge William G. Young chronicled an “unmistakable pattern of discrimination” by the Trump administration in its termination of federal science funding.
• Trump Goes on a Charm Offensive as He Woos Holdout Republicans. President Trump worked the phones and welcomed Republicans to the White House to cajole them into supporting his megabill. They left with signed merchandise and photos of the Oval Office.
• Trump Says Fed Chair Should ‘Resign Immediately’ The president escalated his recent attacks on Jerome H. Powell for not cutting interest rates.
• Abrego Garcia Was Beaten and Tortured in El Salvador Prison, Lawyers Say. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was made to kneel overnight, denied bathroom access and confined in an overcrowded cell with bright lights and no windows, his lawyers say.
• The Power and the Pain of a Deadline. President Trump is using his July 4 deadline as a cudgel to pass his signature domestic policy bill.
• Pentagon Again Shifts Assessment of Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program. The appraisal that Iran’s nuclear hopes had been set back 1 to 2 years by U.S. and Israeli bombings was the latest in a shifting series of pronouncements.
• Illegal Border Crossings Plunge to Lowest Level in Decades. Border Patrol agents made just over 6,000 arrests in June, according to government figures, a sign that President Trump’s hard-line immigration policies are working to keep people out.
• Pentagon Is Reviewing Which Countries Receive U.S. Weapons. President Trump’s decision to pause the delivery of some air defense interceptors and precision-guided munitions to Ukraine is part of a broader effort.
• What Happens if the House Can’t Pass Trump’s Bill? If members of the House demand changes to the legislation the Senate has passed, the two chambers will have to work out their differences in what could be a prolonged negotiation, potentially killing the effort.
• Tax Cuts Now, Benefit Cuts Later: The Timeline in the Republican Megabill. Republicans deferred some of their most painful spending cuts until after the midterm elections.
• The $3 Trillion Question at the Capitol: Will Conservatives Cave (Again)? Fiscal hawks have repeatedly threatened to bring down their party’s agenda out of debt fears, only to back down after pressure from party leaders and President Trump.
• C.I.A. Says Its Leaders Rushed Report on Russia Interference in 2016 Vote. But the new review of the earlier assessment does not dispute the conclusion that Russia favored the election of Donald J. Trump.
• Republican Disputes Over Trump’s Bill Give Democrats More Chances to Attack It. Democrats are sharpening their political arguments against their opposition as the president’s major policy bill moves through Congress.
• What Has Trump Said About Undocumented Farmers and Hotel Workers? President Trump has floated ideas about helping certain industries that rely on immigrant labor, but the White House has yet to release a concrete plan about what’s in store.
• Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Stop Asylum Claims at Border. The judge wrote that neither the Constitution nor federal immigration law gave the president the authority to “adopt an alternative immigration system.”
• With Trump’s Policy Bill Teetering, Johnson Is in a Familiar Pickle. The speaker’s struggle to bring his party’s sprawling domestic policy bill in for a landing was just the latest in his string of near-death legislative experiences.
• Trump Meets With House Republican Holdouts to Press for Policy Bill. President Trump met with Republican lawmakers in hopes of bridging deep divisions over the legislation that would enact his domestic agenda.
• Amid Warnings of Iranian Terrorism, a History of Failed ‘C Team’ Plots. For high-stakes plots like an effort to kill President Trump, Iran has turned to common criminals, raising questions about its capabilities inside the U.S.
• Justice Dept. Explores Using Criminal Charges Against Election Officials. Such a path could drastically raise the stakes for federal investigations of state or county officials, bringing the department and the threat of criminalization into the election system.
• Trump Asks Justices to Let Him Fire Consumer Product Safety Regulators. In an interim ruling in a similar case in May, the Supreme Court ruled that the president court terminate leaders of two other independent agencies.
• Johnson Faces G.O.P. Resistance to Quick Final Vote on Trump Policy Bill. Several conservative House Republicans expressed grave reservations about changes the Senate made to the party’s major policy bill, leaving its fate and the timing of any final vote uncertain.
• Will the Bombing Stop Iran From Going Nuclear? Iran just ended its cooperation with international inspectors, suggesting no post-bombing deal is imminent. That may point to a long game of hide-and-seek, punctuated by military action.
• L.A. Legal Groups Sue to Stop ‘Unconstitutional’ Immigration Actions. A suit filed in Los Angeles highlights Trump administration enforcement tactics and accuses officers of racial profiling, brutality and holding detainees in “dungeonlike” facilities.
• Senate Bill Offers Interest Deduction for Buyers of American-Made Cars. But the benefits of the deduction, estimated to cost $31 billion over four years, may be limited to a narrow slice of consumers, economists say.
• Planned Parenthood at Risk of Losing Millions in Federal Funding. The nation’s largest abortion provider must stop offering it in some states or risk losing millions in Medicaid funding to provide basic health care for low-income Americans.
• What the Supreme Court’s Birthright Ruling Means for Trump’s Power. A recent Supreme Court ruling could allow President Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship to go into effect in some states. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains how the decision also upends the power of federal judges to freeze policies for the entire country.
• Lawmakers Scramble to Reach Washington for Vote on Trump Bill. Hundreds of flights to Washington were canceled because of severe weather, forcing some members of the House to set off on hourslong drives to the Capitol.
• Lack of New U.S. Sanctions Allows Russia to Replenish Its War Chest. President Trump has issued no new restrictions on Russia this year, in effect allowing Moscow to acquire the money and materials it needs in its conflict with Ukraine.
• Trump Pauses Some Weapons Transfers to Ukraine. The White House cited Pentagon concerns that some American arms stockpiles were dwindling too low. Among the affected weapons were air defense systems, bombs, missiles and artillery rounds.
• U.S. Judge Blocks Deportation of Haitian Migrants. Judge Brian Cogan’s order prevented the Trump administration from ending special immigration protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
• Trump Says Israel Agrees to Conditions for Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal. In a social media post, the president said the United States and Israel were finalizing a proposal to Hamas. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week.
• A federal judge rejected the DOGE takeover of an African aid agency as likely illegal. A federal judge found that efforts by Pete Marocco and affiliates of Elon Musk to seize control of the U.S. African Development Foundation earlier this year appeared unlawful.
• Social Security Backs Off Listing Living Migrants as Dead. Instead, the agency is flagging as “unverified” the Social Security numbers of thousands of people who lost their temporary legal status.
• Alabama Violated Constitutional Rights of Death Row Inmate, Appeals Court Rules. A federal appellate panel said that Michael Sockwell was eligible to be retried because prosecutors systematically eliminated Black potential jurors at his 1990 murder trial.
• Trump Faces the Biggest Test Yet of His Second-Term Political Power. If President Trump gets his domestic policy bill over the finish line, it will be a vivid demonstration of his continuing hold over the Republican Party.
• Some House Republicans Already Plan to Vote Against Trump’s Agenda Bill. To meet the president’s Friday deadline, the speaker will have to corral his party into accepting a bill several have criticized.
• Trump Escalates Attacks on Mamdani. President Trump claimed that the New York mayoral candidate, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was “here illegally,” his latest effort to promote false conspiracy theories about political opponents.
• F.B.I. Moving Into Building That Housed U.S.A.I.D. In his announcement, Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, did not provide key details on the cost of the project or when employees would transition into the new headquarters.
• Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept. The pardoned rioter, a former F.B.I. agent who was charged with encouraging the mob that stormed the Capitol, is a counselor to Ed Martin, the director of the so-called weaponization committee.
• Kristi Noem raises prospect of prosecuting CNN over ICE app story. The remarks by the homeland security secretary
• Judge Halts Mass Firings and Organizational Changes at H.H.S. In an order on Tuesday, a judge found the Trump administration’s plans to drastically change the structure and mission of the Department of Health and Human Services was probably unlawful.
• Murkowski Casts Decisive Vote for G.O.P. Policy Bill, Making an ‘Agonizing’ Choice. The Alaska Republican, a frequent critic of the president who is often a swing vote, acknowledged the bill would harm Americans but backed it after winning carve outs for her state.
• Two Chinese Citizens Accused of Trying to Gather Information About U.S. Navy. The charges come as the Trump administration tries to aggressively confront China on a host of issues, including national security, trade and immigration.
• Senate G.O.P. Gambles Its Legacy and Political Fate on Bill. The sprawling legislation that Republicans expended extraordinary effort to muscle through the Senate was a high-stakes risk that is likely to have major consequences for the party and the country.
• The Three Republican Senators Who Voted ‘No’ on Trump’s Bill. Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina defied the president on his signature measure.
• Vance Keeps Aggressive Summer Fund-Raising Schedule for G.O.P. The vice president is set to appear in Nantucket, Mass., Jackson Hole, Wyo., and San Diego this month in his role as the Republicans’ finance chair.
• Environmental Groups Sue to Halt Construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Facility. The lawsuit claims that a new immigrant detention facility is being rushed forward by Republicans on ecologically sensitive and nationally protected lands, without standard environmental reviews.
• Senate Passes Trump’s Sprawling Policy Bill After Marathon Session. The Senate passed President Trump’s marquee bill to slash taxes and social safety net programs after more than 24 hours of debate and negotiations. It must now go to the house for final approval.
• The final Senate version of the tax and policy bill changed some provisions on renewable energy.
• Senate Breaks Vote-a-Rama Record Before Passing Trump’s Domestic Bill. Senators cast 49 votes during a marathon session on President Trump’s domestic policy bill. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote on the final version after roughly 27 hours without a recess.
• Trump Exaggerates His Agenda Bill’s Impact on Social Security Taxes. The bill creates a new deduction specifically for seniors 65 and over, which would relieve the tax burden on some 88% of them.
• Trump and Republicans Mislead on Tax Cuts in Policy Bill. The president and his Senate allies have cited inaccurate claims about their tax and policy bill.
• Republican Bill Puts Nation on New, More Perilous Fiscal Path. Among the most expensive pieces of legislation in years, the Republican legislation could reshape the country’s finances for a generation.
• Senators Work All Night to Pass Trump’s Bill, Twisting Arms and Breaking a Record. Voting for over 24 hours, senators donned fluffy blankets in the frigid chamber, gobbled fast food and recorded behind-the-scenes tours of the Capitol as Republicans before passing their sweeping policy bill.
• Differences Over Policy Bill Reignite the Trump-Musk Feud. President Trump ratcheted up his rhetoric against Elon Musk, at one point suggesting that he could be interested in attempting to deport him.
• Defeat of a 10-Year Ban on State A.I. Laws Is a Blow to Tech Industry. All but a handful of states have some laws regulating artificial intelligence.
• G.O.P. Toils to Lock Down Senate Votes as Debate on Policy Bill Enters Third Day. Republican leaders were pushing for a final vote to pass their marquee tax cut and domestic policy legislation, but had yet to resolve major issues after an all-night session of voting and negotiations.
• Colin Allred Will Run Again for Senate in Texas. After losing to Ted Cruz last year, Mr. Allred is planning his second statewide run and looking for a stronger political climate for Democrats.
• With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower. A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on an endorsement by President Trump to clear their field.
• A Saber-Rattling Musk Promises a New Political Party if the G.O.P. Bill Passes. The billionaire and former Trump adviser suggested that if the domestic policy bill passed, he would swiftly form a new “America Party” and back primary challenges to Republicans.
• Canada Resumes U.S. Trade Negotiations After Cancelling Digital Services Tax. Canada scrapped its controversial digital services tax after President Trump said he was suspending trade talks with Canada last week. President Emmanuel Macron of France criticized tariffs levied by powerful nations as “blackmail.”
• Bush, Obama and Bono Commend USAID Staff Members on Their Last Day. Two ex-presidents and a rock star thanked the outgoing workers of a doomed agency.
• The Republicans in Congress Who Are Opting to Self-Deport From Washington. Feeling out of step with President Trump’s G.O.P., Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon are deciding to retire.
• Appeals Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations. The case is likely to be the first to reach the Supreme Court on the substantive issue of the president’s invocation of a rarely used wartime law.
• ICE will require lawmakers to give a week’s notice before detention visits.
• Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader. U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad.
• Senate’s New A.I. Moratorium Proposal Draws Fresh Criticism. Language in the chamber’s spending bill says that state laws related to A.I. cannot pose an “undue or disproportionate burden” to tech companies.
• Trump Appeals Ruling Blocking Executive Order Against Perkins Coie. The administration appears to have decided to press forward with its fight against top law firms despite numerous defeats.
• Trump’s Task Force Sought to Clear an MS-13 Leader While Pursuing Abrego Garcia. The dueling moves reflected how federal law enforcement officers have at times been put in the position of pursuing the Trump administration’s shifting political agenda.
• ‘The Bomb Lady’ and the Forerunner of the ‘Bunker Buster’ Used in Iran. While a child in wartime Vietnam, Anh Duong vowed to one day help the soldiers who saved her. She and her Navy team helped revolutionize American munitions.
• Here Are the Republican Senators Who May Revolt on Trump’s Bill. Senate Republicans can afford to lose no more than three of their own votes on the bill, but two already are opposed and others remained undecided.
• Trump Administration Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law. The university had recently restarted talks with the White House regarding a potential deal after months of fighting in court.
• Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Major Campaign Finance Challenge. The case involves a challenge to federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
• Sound Familiar? Democrats Lay Groundwork for a ‘Project 2029’ The plan to write a policy agenda for the next Democratic president is at the center of a raging debate within the party: whether its biggest problem is its ideas or its difficulty in selling them.
• Senate Poised to Begin Voting on Marquee Policy Bill With Support Still in Doubt. Republicans delayed a rapid-fire series of votes on the measure until Monday morning as they grasped for the support to pass President Trump’s signature legislation.
• Why Is Trump Returning MS-13 Leaders to El Salvador? 5 Takeaways From the Times Investigation. The agreement with Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, is undermining a long-running federal investigation into the gang, according to people familiar with the inquiry.
• Trump Vowed to Dismantle MS-13. His Deal With Bukele Threatens That Effort. Top gang leaders being sent back to El Salvador were part of a lengthy federal investigation that has amassed evidence of a corrupt pact between the Bukele government and MS-13.
• With Accounting Gimmick, Republicans Upend Senate Norms. Senate Republicans are charging forward with a plan to disregard the chamber’s longtime rules affecting what bills can be passed along party lines.

World

Africa

• He Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go. At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.
• Algerian Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Writer, Angering France. The conviction of Boualem Sansal, an outspoken French and Algerian writer, has worsened tensions between the countries.
• A Bitter Political Rivalry in Zambia Shows No Deference to Death. The burial site of Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former president, has become the latest conflict in a relationship marred by hostility

Americas

• Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable U.S. Relying on Asian suppliers is no longer a safe bet for many factories in Mexico. Companies are racing to change, and they are being encouraged by the government.
• As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City. The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.
• An Isolated Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order. The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
• Teenage Aviator Detained After Landing in Antarctica, Chile Says. Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in custody but has no easy way to leave an island off Antarctica’s coast.
• Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.
• How Los Angeles Police Officers Broke Protocols and Injured Protesters. A Times analysis of videos and interviews with police, protesters and legal experts found that officers misused 40-mm sponge rounds at immigration-raid protests.
• The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Opens to Tourists. Some Ask Why. Both American survivors of the mass suicide and murder and Guyanese have criticized the tour. But defenders say the site offers important lessons.
• Argentina’s President Joins A.I.-Fueled Smear Campaign Against Journalist. Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.
• Two Disney Cruise Passengers Rescued After Going Overboard. The passengers, who appeared to be a man and a young child, were rescued by Disney Cruise Line crew members after they drifted away from the ship.
• Tracking Tropical Storm Flossie. See the likely path and wind arrival times for Flossie.
• Cartel Fighters Make a Desperate Alliance That Could Transform Underworld. The Sinaloa Cartel, the world’s most-feared fentanyl trafficker, is reeling from an internal war and a U.S.-Mexican crackdown. Its fate could upend global criminal networks.
• The War Within the Sinaloa Cartel Explained. One of the world’s most powerful criminal syndicates is facing a government crackdown and internal war after the son of a drug lord betrayed his partner.

Asia Pacific

• The Little Mountain Democracy That Sustains Tibet’s Refugee Nation. The exile government that was built by the Dalai Lama to preserve Tibetans’ cultural identity will be put to the test by his eventual succession.
• Why the Dalai Lama’s Succession Is Complicated. Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of reincarnation. Mujib Mashal, The New York Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains why this process could increase tensions with China.
• British Fighter Jet Takes Unexpected Detour to India, and Is Embraced by Locals. A British F-35B has been stranded for weeks at an airport in southern India because of mechanical issues. The internet, and the region’s tourism agency, are having fun with it.
• Vietnam Aches for Its M.I.A.’s. Will America Stop Funding Science to Identify Them? New breakthroughs in DNA analysis offer a chance to identify more of the lost from wars and disasters stretching back decades — if the U.S. helps.
• How New DNA Science Could Help More Families of the Missing. Emerging methods are improving the ability to identify even highly degraded human remains.
• U.S. Leaves Vietnam’s War Dead Unidentified. Damien Cave, the Vietnam bureau chief for The New York Times, takes us to a cemetery in northern Vietnam, where scientists are using innovative DNA analysis techniques to match unidentified Vietnamese soldiers with their living relatives before U.S.A.I.D. cuts defund the program.
• Trying to Win at Doing Nothing, With a Crowd Watching. I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.
• A Competition That’s All About Nothing. The annual Space-Out Competition in South Korea was created to draw attention to the benefits of zoning out in a competitive society.
• Manila’s Returning Mayor Has a Mountain to Climb. It’s Made of Garbage. Mayor Francisco Domagoso declared a state of emergency in the Philippine capital with piles of garbage left uncollected by contractors saying they had not been paid.
• Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill. Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
• Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government. Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.
• North Korea Opens Beach Resort, Hoping to Attract Foreign Tourists. The resort was on Kalma Beach, which South Korean media nicknamed ‘North Korea’s Waikiki.”
• ​North Korea Opens Seaside Resort With Fanfare but No Foreign Tourists. The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.
• As a Nation’s Economy Slows, Some Say It’s No Time for a Free Lunch. Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.
• Seoul Is Going Easy on Its Lovebugs. Many People Want Them Dead. Municipal workers in the South Korean capital region are responding to a summer infestation by spraying water, but residents wish they would break out the poison.
• Lovebugs Swarm South Korea. Swarms of the harmless insects have descended on Seoul and nearby cities, leaving many residents frustrated with the infestation.
• 4 Dead and 30 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Bali. The ship was carrying 65 people when it sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island, a popular tourist destination.
• North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says. Using falsified and stolen IDs, prosecutors say, North Koreans secure jobs that help finance the regime by evading sanctions. They also steal corporate secrets, some related to military technology.
• Dalai Lama Announces He Will Reincarnate. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, announced that the lineage would go on despite Chinese efforts to control the institution.
• Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan. More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.
• In Rare Tribute to Slain Troops, Kim Jong-un Still Keeps Up Appearances. Through an event shown on North Korean state television, Mr. Kim also highlighted the sacrifices made for Moscow and the rewards he seeks.
• What to Know: How Will the Next Dalai Lama Be Chosen? The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.
• Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure. The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.
• Deadly Explosion at Factory in India. The Monday blast at a pharmaceutical factory set off a fire in the southern Indian state of Telangana, killing at least 36 people and injuring another three dozen, officials said.
• Explosion at Indian Pharmaceutical Factory Kills 36. It was not immediately clear what led to the blast at a factory near Hyderabad, but officials said initial clues suggested a pressure buildup in a dryer system.
• China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow. Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.
• Video Shows Drone Rescuing Stranded Man During Flood in China. Unmanned aerial vehicles are playing an increasing role in transporting supplies, and even people.
• Drone Rescues Stranded Person During Flood in China. As heavy rains battered southwestern China, drones were deployed to deliver relief supplies, disinfect flooded areas and airlift a trapped resident.
• Thai Prime Minister Is Suspended in Fallout From Cambodia Dispute. Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of ethical lapses in a conversation with the Cambodian leader Hun Sen and has faced calls to resign.
• How the Hottest Place in India Survives. It’s 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), and it’s only 10 a.m. Welcome to Sri Ganganagar.
• The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India. An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be recognized for its products that collect fame internationally.
• From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel. Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.
• Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour. Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.
• They Demanded Democracy. Years Later, They Are Still Paying the Price. Thousands of young people lost careers, friends and dreams after taking part in mass antigovernment protests that erupted six years ago in Hong Kong.

Australia

• Australia Wants to Bar Children From Social Media. Can It Succeed? A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear or undecided.
• Violence at Synagogue and Restaurant Unnerves Jews in Melbourne. Local leaders denounced the episodes, which both took place on Friday evening: arson at a synagogue and a disturbance at an Israeli eatery.
• Man Attempts to Set Fire to a Melbourne Synagogue. None of the approximately 20 people who were inside the synagogue were injured in the incident, the latest in a surge of anti-Jewish acts in Australia.

Canada

• Celebrating the U.S. in Canada During Turmoil in the Two Countries’ Relations. The annual Fourth of July party hosted by the U.S. ambassador to Canada occurred this year amid strained relations and resurgent Canadian patriotism.
• Carney’s ‘Build, Baby, Build’ Faces Pushback From Indigenous Groups. Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to fast-track nation-building projects to remake Canada’s economy. Indigenous groups want a seat at the table.
• Canada’s Tax U-turn Highlights Trump Tariff Tactics. After President Trump suspended trade talks with Canada over its controversial digital services tax, Ottawa scrapped it to get back to the negotiating table.
• A Canadian City Brings Fluoride Back to Its Drinking Water. Calgary removed fluoride from its water supply in 2011, but residents voted to reverse course after studies linked the move to worse dental health among children.
• Can Canada Offset Trump’s Tariff War With More Domestic Trade? Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet his pledge to eliminate the country’s internal trade barriers by July 1. But economists say it’s not a substitute for lost U.S. trade.
• Canada Will Scrap Tax That Prompted Trump to Suspend Trade Talks. The government said on Sunday night that it would cancel its tax on American technology companies, handing a victory to the Trump administration.

Europe

• How Europe Got Stuck Between Xi’s China and Trump’s America. European Union officials will spend July in talks with China. Tensions are high, hopes are low and stability is the end game.
• Europe’s Dilemma: Build a Military Industry or Keep Relying on the U.S. Europeans have agreed to pay more for arms and want to spend it at home. But can its manufacturers rush to compete with dominant U.S. firms?
• Seine Reopens for Public Swimming After More Than a Century. A year after the long-polluted River Seine was cleaned for the 2024 Paris Olympics, French officials opened multiple sites for locals to go swimming.
• You Can Swim in the Seine Again. Trust Me. I Just Did. First, France cleaned the polluted river so that Olympians could swim there. Now, a year later, it is opening three sites for locals to plunge in.
• A Lifetime After Fleeing the Nazis, They Tell Their Stories. Thousands of Jewish children fled to Britain and other European countries in the 1938-39 rescue mission known as the Kindertransport. Seven recall their journeys, and what came next.
• A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo. An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.
• Pro-Palestinian Activists Lose Appeal Against U.K. Government Ban. The decision means that the group called Palestine Action will be banned as a terrorist organization in Britain while its full legal challenge to the ban plays out.
• As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried. More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.
• Rare Cloud Sends Beachgoers Running in Portugal. A dramatic “roll cloud“ spotted up and down the country’s central coast formed during a weeklong heat wave.
• Russia Targets Kyiv With Record Number of Drones and Missiles. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” after a call with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, hours before a barrage that Ukraine’s air forces said was the largest since the war started.
• Heat Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests in Eastern Europe. Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.
• Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call. It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
• Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Is Stripped of Dutch Citizenship. Thirteen years ago, Andre Geim took British citizenship to accept a knighthood. He has just learned he can no longer be a citizen of the Netherlands as a result.
• Fuel Tank Explosion Rocks Gas Station in Rome. A fuel tank exploded in an eastern neighborhood of Rome. Firefighters and police officers had already been called to the gas station after an earlier incident involving a truck.
• Explosion at Gas Station Booms Across Rome. Several people were injured, including eight police officers and a firefighter, officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
• Cooking With Love (and Lots of Beets) for the Front Line in Ukraine. This chef appeared on TV before joining the army when Russia invaded in 2022. Now he makes his borscht for troops instead of cooking show judges.
• Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine. Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike.
• Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment. The Mass, along with other steps, show Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Catholic Church building on the environmental commitment of his predecessor, Francis.
• Tracking Heat Across Europe. See detailed maps of the latest temperature forecasts across Europe.
• 1,500 People Evacuated as Wildfire Rages on Greek Island of Crete. Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
• Pope Leo Returns to Tradition: A Summer Break at a Papal Villa. For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.
• Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star, Dies in Car Crash at 28. Mr. Jota and his brother André Filipe, 26, died in Spain, the authorities said. The crash came two weeks after the Portuguese player’s wedding.
• Once Russia’s Most Volatile Region, Chechnya Is Bracing for Succession. Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.
• Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence. The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.
• Europe’s Heat Wave Persists, Moving Eastward. The heat wave moved toward Germany after affecting southwestern Europe, including Spain and France, earlier this week.
• Questions Over U.K. Chancellor’s Future Raise Pressure on Labour Government. Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, appeared visibly upset in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked about her position.
• Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow. The suspension includes air defense interceptors, and it will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults.
• Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says. The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found.
• Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms. The Nordic country for the first time has extended a lottery for compulsory military service to women in its latest move to expand its armed forces.
• Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call. It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.
• U.K. Prime Minister Endures Biggest Rebellion of Leadership Over Welfare Cuts. A bill to cut the cost of Britain’s social welfare system passed a hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday, but only after Prime Minister Keir Starmer made significant concessions.
• As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect? President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.
• Denmark Extends Military Conscription to Women. Women volunteers currently in the Danish armed forces said that some may “be surprised and like it a lot more than they probably think they would.”
• 3 Managers Arrested Over Deaths at U.K. Hospital Where Lucy Letby Worked. People who were managers when Ms. Letby was convicted of killing babies were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence.
• Britain’s Royal Train, Once a Symbol of Luxury and Modernity, Is Being Retired. Specially commissioned private rail cars have transported the royal family around the country for over 150 years, beginning with an initially trepidatious Queen Victoria.
• Top Russian General Convicted in High-Profile Corruption Case. Timur Ivanov, a longtime deputy defense minister, was sentenced to 13 years in a penal colony, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.
• How Wimbledon Is Tackling Its Hottest Opening on Record. With 6,700 refillable water bottles, “shade mapping” and ice packs, the world’s oldest championship tennis tournament is taking Britain’s heat wave seriously.
• Under a Drone-Swarmed Sky: Surviving in Eastern Ukraine. Towns and troops long accustomed to merciless bombardment are adjusting to an even denser pattern of attacks.
• British Man, 92, Receives Life Sentence for 1967 Rape and Murder. Ryland Headley was convicted this week in the killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne. The police used DNA evidence to solve what had been one of Britain’s oldest cold cases.
• Cancer Curtailed U.K. Royal Family’s Exercise of ‘Soft Power’ Through Public Events. Members of the monarchy took part in fewer public engagements in the year leading to March, a sovereign grant report said, reflecting the illnesses of King Charles III and Catherine.
• Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come. A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.
• Europeans Struggle to Stay Cool Amid an Extreme Heatwave. Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Italy have experienced severe conditions over the weekend. The heatwave is expected to persist into the middle of the week.
• Nonprofits Lose Legal Bid to Halt U.K. Exports of Fighter Jet Parts to Israel. A top court ruled Monday that the British government, rather than judges, should decide on the “acutely sensitive and political issue.”
• ‘False Hopes’ Dashed in Norway as Thousands Mistakenly Told of Lottery Wins. A state-owned gambling company apologized after telling players they had won “erroneously high prizes.” It blamed the error on a faulty currency conversion.
• What to Know About the Dangerous Heat in Europe. Health warnings were issued to tens of millions of Europeans as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.
• A Year After ‘Loveless Landslide,’ U.K. Leader Is Even Less Popular. With scores of Labour Party lawmakers in open revolt and voters signaling their distaste, some are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abandon caution and pivot left.
• As Trade Deadline Nears, Europe Preps for a Scant Outline of a Deal. President Trump’s administration once promised 90 deals in 90 days. When it comes to the European Union, it may be more of a framework.
• Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China. China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.

Middle East

• Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents. The June 23 airstrikes on Evin prison, including the hospital ward, have turned it from a hated symbol of oppression into a new rallying cry against Israel, even among the Iranian regime’s domestic critics.
• With One War Over, Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Calls to End Another. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet with President Trump on Monday as attention has turned from Iran to a cease-fire for Gaza.
• Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began. The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.
• Israeli Ministers Set to Meet on Next Steps Toward Gaza Truce. Members of the government are poised to decide whether to proceed with negotiations after Hamas said it had responded positively to the latest truce proposal.
• The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation. It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.
• Hamas Says It Is Ready to Negotiate Truce Proposal. It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.
• Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State. Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.
• Nuclear Inspectors Leave Iran After Cooperation Halted With U.N. Watchdog. The withdrawal of international inspectors comes amid heightened concerns that Iran, battered by Israeli and U.S. strikes, may be driven to try to build a nuclear bomb.
• Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks. The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.
• How Syria’s Dictator Buried His Victims. A cemetery near Damascus was transformed into an industrial-scale mass grave for Syrians who opposed President Bashar al-Assad.
• Where Do Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations Stand? Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
• Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says. Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.
• Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog. The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites, as experts warn that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.
• The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality. A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.
• Israeli Officials Express Optimism on Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Prepares to Meet With Trump. It is unclear whether the latest U.S.-backed effort can overcome the most entrenched sticking point between Israel and Hamas.
• Top Iran Official Survived Israeli Strike. Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.
• In an Attack at Sunset, Israelis Set a Palestinian Village Ablaze. The violence last week in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, comes amid a surge in assaults by Israeli settlers. It also set off a chain of violence in the area.
• Netanyahu and Trump Plan to Meet Next Week. The Israeli prime minister’s expected visit to the United States comes as the cease-fire with Iran may create new momentum for a truce in Gaza.
• Netanyahu Says He Plans to Meet With Trump Next Week. The Israeli prime minister’s planned visit to the United States comes as the cease-fire with Iran may create new momentum for a truce in Gaza.
• Deadly Airstrike Kills Dozens at Gaza Cafe. Footage captured the aftermath of the strike, showing the cafe awash in the blood of the dead and the wounded. Tables and seating were smashed and strewn about from the blast.
• Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria. The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
• Deadly Strike Levels Popular Seaside Cafe in Gaza. The restaurant, a destination for Palestinians seeking a respite or internet access, was reduced to a mere shell by the blast.
• Satellite Imagery Shows Iran at Work at Fordo Nuclear Site. Amid competing assessments of how badly the enrichment facility was damaged in U.S. strikes, Iran appears to be making its own inspection.
• Violence Erupts Between Israeli Settlers and Military in West Bank. Hard-right activists clashed with troops and set fire to a security site following a growing wave of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

New York

• As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down. Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.
• ‘It Took One Bounce Before My Brother Blocked It With His Stomach’ A trip to Yankee Stadium leaves a mark, a Second Avenue sneeze and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
• In ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Case, Did a Zealous Media Strategy Backfire? After two leaders of OneTaste were convicted, a judge referred to the aggressive publicity campaign on their behalf as she jailed them until their sentencing.
• Combs’s Racketeering Acquittal Was a Rare Misfire for a Powerful Law. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act has been an effective cudgel in a variety of criminal cases. Some defense lawyers say prosecutors use it unfairly.
• How Suzanne Vega Spends Her Day Off Tour. Ms. Vega, best known for her 1987 hit “Luka,” slips around New York City mostly unnoticed as she goes from Buddhist meetings to Central Park and cozy dinners with her husband.
• Mamdani Once Claimed to Be Asian and African American. Should It Matter? Zohran Mamdani’s responses on a 2009 college application were criticized by his mayoral rivals. The blowback was dismissed by his supporters as a politically motivated attack.
• Brief but Violent Storms in New Jersey Leave 3 Dead. Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.
• Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car. A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.
• Top Hochul Aide Resigns After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment. Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide.
• Joey Chestnut Returns and Regains Title at Hot Dog Eating Contest. Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.
• Move Over, $100 Lobster Salad. In the Hamptons, These Melons Cost $400. Gourmet grocery stores are upping their game in the Hamptons, serving a welcoming wealthy clientele.
• A Lawyer Was Wrongly Charged With Bringing Drug-Laced Papers Into Rikers. The Correction Department said Bernardo Caceres’s papers tested positive for THC, a cannabinoid. Then officials tested the papers again.
• Tisch Refuses to Fire Officer Who Killed Driver, Despite Judge’s Finding. The police commissioner said Lieutenant Jonathan Rivera fired shots that killed a man after a seatbelt stop only because he believed his partner’s life was in peril.
• Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application. Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat running for mayor of New York City, was born in Uganda. He doesn’t consider himself Black but said the application didn’t allow for the complexity of his background.
• Don’t Let Shark Panic Spoil Your Fourth of July. Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, experts say.
• She Spent Nearly $600,000 on Her Council Race and Lost. Was It Worth It? If nothing else, Elizabeth Lewinsohn’s failed bid for a New York City Council seat highlights two great needs: housing and idealistic candidates.
• Where to Watch July 4 Fireworks Around New York City. The Macy’s celebration, replete with 80,000 firework shells and 11 new pyrotechnic effects, returns to the East River after heading over to the Hudson in 2024.
• Mamdani’s Win Has Put Buses in the Spotlight. Should They Be Free? The lowly New York City bus is getting new attention thanks to Zohran Mamdani’s vow to make the service free for all. But can free also mean fast?
• The Man Who Made a Brooklyn Cemetery the Place to Be. Richard J. Moylan has overseen a transformation of Green-Wood Cemetery in his nearly 40 years as president. Now he’s ready to retire.
• Skydiving Plane With 15 Aboard Crashes in New Jersey. The plane, a Cessna 208B, went off the end of a runway as it was taking off from a small airport in Gloucester County, according to the F.A.A. Victims were being treated at the scene, officials said.
• Columbia’s Acting President Apologizes for Texts Disparaging Trustee. Claire Shipman said she was “wrong” to have sent messages in 2023 and 2024 criticizing a trustee who was outspoken about the treatment of Jewish students.
• Court Reinstates Convictions in International Soccer Corruption Case. Hernán López, a former Fox executive, and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports marketing company, paid millions in bribes to secure the rights to broadcast soccer tournaments.
• Gov. Hochul Suspends Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment. Avi Small, the press secretary to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, is being investigated after another aide accused him of inappropriate touching.
• Mamdani Says Trump Is Attacking Him to Divert Focus From G.O.P. Agenda. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, has been targeted by the president and other Republicans since his success in the primary.
• The Streets Are Safer This Year for Drivers, Cyclists and Pedestrians. There have been 87 traffic deaths in the city so far this year, the lowest number since 2018. Officials credit the Vision Zero program and congestion pricing.
• The Burglars Who Snatch A.T.M.s Instead of Robbing Banks. Common tools and a little muscle have fueled a crime wave that may have netted one burglary crew hundreds of thousands of dollars in a matter of months.
• Lucy the Pig, a Celebrity on Staten Island, Can Stay at Home for Now. Health officials told Lucy’s owners that she would have to leave the city. After the family, the neighborhood and its political representatives protested, a temporary reprieve emerged.
• Trump Nominates Alina Habba as New Jersey’s Permanent U.S. Attorney. Ms. Habba, the president’s former spokeswoman and personal lawyer, has been serving in an interim capacity. She had no prosecutorial experience when she was appointed.
• Columbia Cyberattack Appears Politically Motivated, University Says. The attacker, described as a “hacktivist,” shut down computer systems and stole student data last week.
• New Yorkers Embraced Ranked-Choice Voting. Mamdani’s Win Proves It. Here are five takeaways from New York City’s second experience with ranked-choice voting, and how it helped Zohran Mamdani secure a decisive victory.
• Columbia Will Pay $9 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over U.S. News Ranking. Students said they had been overcharged for their educations as a result of incorrect data that they said the school had used to artificially inflate its ranking.
• Mamdani Has Won the Primary. Now On to November. Few expected Zohran Mamdani to win so decisively. Can he do it again in November’s general election against another host of challengers?
• Man Who Killed Paramedic in Random Attack Receives 25 Years to Life. Alison Russo was stabbed over 20 times as she returned from lunch to her station in Queens, according to the police. She had been just months from retirement.
• Ask The Times About New York City’s Mayoral Race. Have questions about New York City’s mayoral race or politics in the city? We want to hear them.
• How Zohran Mamdani Stunned New York and Won the Primary for Mayor. Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.
• Zohran Mamdani Wins N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary in Decisive 12-Point Victory. Mr. Mamdani defeated Andrew M. Cuomo in the Democratic primary by a significant margin. He was declared the winner on Tuesday after ranked-choice tabulations were run.
• New Yorkers May Vote on Curbing Council’s Power to Block New Housing. The City Council can block the development of new housing. A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to let voters weigh in on reducing the Council’s power.
• The Apollo Theater’s Home, 108 Years Old, Gets a Refresh. The famous Harlem theater will be refurbished. In the meantime, Amateur Night is on hiatus.
• What to Know About Ranked-Choice Results in the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race. Since no candidate received 50 percent of the vote on Primary Day, the Board of Elections proceeded to ranked-choice tabulations, which will be released on Tuesday.
• How the Brooklyn Bridge Ship Disaster Unfolded. An initial report from the National Transportation Safety Board described the moments before a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
• Panel Will Vote on Rent Increases, a Key Issue for Mamdani and Adams. As Mayor Eric Adams blasts Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to freeze the rent, a panel he appointed will decide Monday if tenants will soon have to pay more.
• New York’s Public Defenders Could Soon Strike for Higher Pay. The lawyers who represent the city’s poorest defendants want to be paid on par with their federal counterparts. They last walked out in 1994.
• New York’s Public Defenders Threaten to Strike for Higher Pay. The lawyers who represent the city’s poorest defendants want to be paid on par with their federal counterparts. They last walked out in 1994.
• Why Food Banks Are Worried Now. President Trump’s cuts could hurt food programs at a time when demand for them has skyrocketed.
• Inside the Roosevelt, a Migrant Shelter No More, Echoes of a Crisis. The Midtown Manhattan hotel opened as a shelter in 2023. That mission has ended as border crossings plummet, slowing the flow of migrants.
• The Kodak Brand Gets a Second Life. The company’s name has become synonymous with a failure to adapt to the digital revolution. But overseas, its logo has become an unlikely retro fashion statement.
• At 91, an Idiosyncratic Judge Prepares for His Latest Big Case. Judge Frederic Block will oversee the prosecution of Rafael Caro Quintero, a Mexican drug lord, which could bend in the death penalty. In the meantime, there’s stand-up comedy to keep him busy.
• 2 Shot Near Stonewall Inn in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. One of the victims was in critical condition after being shot in the head. Mayor Eric Adams said the shooting occurred as Pride celebrations were ending.

Business

• She Wanted to Save the World From A.I. Then the Killings Started. At first, Ziz LaSota seemed much like any other philosophically inclined young tech aspirant. Now, she and her followers are in jail, six people are dead, and Rationalists are examining whether their ideas played a role.
• Southwest’s C.E.O. on Why Now Is the Time for Bag Fees and Assigned Seats. Bob Jordan recently introduced major changes to the way the low-cost airline works, which caused a stir among loyal fliers and left them wondering what sets it apart from competitors.
• OPEC Plus Agrees to Pump More Oil in August. The increase, which the group said was a response to “a steady global economic outlook,” was higher than some analysts expected and could lead to lower oil prices.
• How Many Dates Should You Go On Before You Start Talking About Money? Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.
• China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained. Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.
• China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths. Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.
• Why Beef Prices Have Hit a Record. Smaller cattle herds and a decade of headwinds for the industry are expected to push up the cost of burgers and steaks for several years.
• China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers. Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
• A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry. While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.
• White House to Start Notifying Countries About Tariffs, Trump Says. After striking only a few trade deals since declaring a 90-day pause in April, President Trump said he would announce new duties starting Friday.
• Could the Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Change the Way We Commute? New technology can help vessels glide quickly over water in less time and with fewer emissions than their diesel counterparts.
• Videos Make #Paydayroutines Everybody’s Business. The tag is being used by TikTok and Instagram users, mostly members of Gen Z, who open up about how they spend their paychecks, down to the dollar.
• How a German Manufacturer Is Forging Stronger Ties With the U.S. Rheinmetall, an automotive and arms maker, is using a partnership with the builder of F-35 fighter jets to move into aviation and expand its presence in America.
• How Will Trump’s Big Bill Affect Your Wallet? The wide-ranging domestic policy legislation could impact your taxes, clean energy choices, health care access and more.
• What to know about the jobs report.
• In Europe, Economists See a Chance to Rise on the Global Stage. Central bankers who gathered in Portugal this week focused on ways that Europe could improve its competitiveness with the United States and China.
• Solid Jobs Report Keeps Fed Rate Cuts at Bay. The latest labor market data reinforces the central bank’s wait-and-see approach to lowering borrowing costs, despite pressure from President Trump.
• How Trump’s China Tariffs Are Jeopardizing America’s Fireworks Extravaganzas. The pyrotechnics industry relies heavily on Chinese fireworks imports and warns that this could be the last big bang Fourth of July.
• Trump Wants the World to Squeeze Out China. He’s Starting With Vietnam. An initial trade deal with Vietnam offers a glimpse of how President Trump is pushing countries to cut back on trade with China.
• For teens, summer jobs are getting harder to find.
• Can we trust the numbers? Yes, with caveats.
• Trump’s immigration crackdown could make it harder to interpret the jobs numbers.
• Why This Country’s Stock Market Is Up 30% This Year. South Korea has zoomed upward in anticipation that a new president will pass shareholder-friendly reforms, making it the best-performing market in Asia and beyond.
• Why 50,000 Iconic French Shirts, Intended for America, Sit in Storage. Hit by President Trump’s tariffs, the Saint James clothing factory has put its inventory of striped shirts and sweaters intended for U.S. retailers in its warehouse in France.
• Del Monte Foods, the Canned Goods Giant, Files for Bankruptcy. The company behind brands like College Inn and Kitchen Basics faces issues including rising debt, changing consumer habits and pandemic missteps.
• As Heat Grips Europe, a Struggle to Keep Workers and Customers Cool. Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and keeping shoppers at bay.
• Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars. The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.
• How U.S.-Japan Tariff Talks Got Stuck on Cars and Rice. Negotiations have stalled ahead of next week’s deadline, with some suggesting Japan misjudged the depth of President Trump’s frustration over Tokyo’s policies.
• How Immigration Could Muddy the Jobs Numbers. Job growth is expected to fall this year, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. But the slowdown might reflect a smaller labor force, not declining demand from employers.
• How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China. China’s lead in electric vehicle technology, which is already huge, could become insurmountable if incentive programs are slashed, auto experts and environmentalists say.
• What We Know (and Can’t Know) About Trump’s Wealth. Though some aspects of the president’s net worth are murky, it has unmistakably soared in the early months of his second term.
• Poorest Americans Dealt Biggest Blow Under Senate Republican Tax Package. Small improvements in taxes are overshadowed by cuts to health insurance and other federal aid, resulting in a package favoring the wealthy.
• Despite Pressure From Trump, Powell Remains Patient on Rate Cuts. The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank would make decisions on interest rates based on data.
• Saks Is at a Crossroads, Facing Creditor and Vendor Unease. The luxury retailer made an initial payment to bondholders on time, but six months after it acquired Neiman Marcus concerns about its finances remain.
• As Debt Piles Up, Countries See Fiscal Relief as Political Leverage. With developing nations crushed by unaffordable borrowing and Washington on the sidelines, some leaders are brokering debt forgiveness deals.
• BP, Once a Hunter in the Oil Industry, Is Now Prey. What Went Wrong? The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not subside.
• The Dollar Has Its Worst Start to a Year Since 1973. It has continued to slide even as President Trump has backed down from his tariff threats and the U.S. stock market has recovered from its losses.
• Trump Steps Up Pressure Campaign on Powell With Handwritten Note. President Trump has repeatedly attacked Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, for resisting his demands for lower interest rates.
• Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Tech Internships? We Want to Hear About It. Companies using A.I. tools to automate tasks like coding are changing job prospects for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
• The Summer Job, a Rite of Passage for Teens, May Be Fading Away. As businesses face economic uncertainty, seasonal work is harder to find, pushing the unemployment rate for teenagers above 13 percent.
• How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era? Universities across the country are scrambling to understand the implications of generative A.I.’s transformation of technology.
• How Tariffs Are Affecting Wedding Dress Prices. Jordyn Holman, a New York Times business reporter, is planning a wedding. To find out how tariffs are affecting the bridal industry, she visited three different dress shops selling gowns from around the world.
• Trump’s Tariffs May Push This American Company to Move Jobs to China. The experience of a company in the textile business illustrates how the trade war could force some industries to shift production out of the United States.
• Trump Wants America to Make iPhones. Here’s How India Is Doing It. India is carving out a new space for Foxconn and other high-end manufacturers, just as President Trump demands American companies do at home.

DealBook

• Tokens to Access Private Companies, or to Investor Trouble? Robinhood is the latest to offer investors a novel, and potentially risky, investment opportunity: crypto that’s meant to give exposure to the likes of OpenAI.
• The DOGE Wild Card in Musk’s Feud With Trump. Joe Gebbia, a confidant of the technology billionaire and a Tesla director, is also a leader of the federal cost-cutting team. The fight might put him in a bind.
• Thought Markets Were Volatile Already? Watch Out. Stocks have rebounded, but the dollar is in a deep slump. Here’s what could go right (and very wrong) for investors.
• Weighing the Costs of Tax Cuts, Medicaid and ‘Debt Slavery’ As the Senate prepares to vote on a key piece of the president’s domestic agenda, prominent critics, including Elon Musk, are speaking out.

Economy

• Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline. But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1.
• How Health Care Remade the U.S. Economy. Medicine is now the nation’s largest employer, but its growth may be slowing.
• Trump Announces Preliminary Trade Pact With Vietnam. The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.
• Threat of More Tariffs Hangs Over Countries Negotiating Trade Deals. As America’s largest trading partners race toward deals, they are increasingly worried about being hit with future tariffs on their critical industries.

Energy & Environment

• Solar Industry Says Senate Plan Would Cede Production to China. A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.

Media

• Dispute Over Golden Globes Heats Up. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which ran the awards show until a couple of years ago, has voted to investigate the deal that sold the event to a joint venture.
• For ‘60 Minutes,’ a Humbling Moment at an Uneasy Time for Press Freedom. After an astonishing concession to a sitting president, the country’s most popular television news program faces the prospect of new ownership and a chilled environment for the First Amendment.
• G/O Media Winds Down, Selling Off One of Its Last Sites. With the sale of the video game site Kotaku to the European publisher Keleops, all but one website remains at G/O Media, which is shutting down.
• Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit. President Trump had sued over an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. The company needs federal approval for a multibillion-dollar sale.
• Trump and Paramount in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Suit. The lawsuit has added a layer of complexity to Paramount’s multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance, a Hollywood studio.
• He Made Billions on Google and PayPal. Now, He’s Betting on News. Michael Moritz co-founded The San Francisco Standard, a local news organization. It is acquiring Charter, a start-up focused on the future of work.

Your Money

• Social Security Email Says Policy Bill Eliminates Tax on Benefits. Does It? The Social Security Administration circulated an imprecise email about the provisions in the new law. Here’s what it actually does.

Technology

• The Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s A.I. Frenzy. As China vies with Silicon Valley for primacy, Hangzhou, home to DeepSeek and Alibaba, is where its aspiring tech titans mingle and share ideas.
• YouTube Pirates Are Cashing In on Hollywood’s Summer Blockbusters. More than a decade after the platform cracked down on copyright infringement, thousands of unlicensed movies, TV shows and live sports are available.
• Microsoft to Lay Off About 9,000 Employees. The reductions followed cuts of about 6,000 positions last quarter, and were indicative of a tightening job market at big technology companies.
• Cloudflare Introduces Default Blocking of A.I. Data Scrapers. The tech company’s customers can automatically block A.I. companies from exploiting their websites, it said, as it moves to protect original content online.

Personal Tech

• How to Organize Your Digital Library. If the e-book app on your phone or tablet is overflowing and full of outdated files, use these tools to tidy it up.

Sports

Soccer

• Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Killed in Car Crash. Spanish emergency crews found the Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother dead in a car crash along a highway near Cernadilla, Spain.

Tennis

• The Royal Box: Who’s in Wimbledon’s Most Exclusive Seats? The event’s most coveted seats are available only through invitation, reserved for celebrities and dignitaries. Here’s a look at who’s sitting in them.

Obituaries

• Joseph Giordano, Surgeon Who Helped Save Reagan’s Life, Dies at 84. He had built one of the country’s leading trauma centers in Washington, which made it possible for his team to respond quickly after the president was shot.
• Paul Libin, a Forceful Presence On and Off Broadway, Dies at 94. He staged a revival of “The Crucible” in a Manhattan hotel ballroom in 1958, helped run Circle in the Square and oversaw the operations of Jujamcyn Theaters.
• Anna Ornstein, Psychoanalyst Who Survived the Holocaust, Dies at 98. Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better.
• S. Daniel Abraham, the Force Behind Slim-Fast, Dies at 100. He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just add milk.”
• Ronald Ribman, 92, Dies; His Plays Mined the Absurdity of Existence. He set his frequently neurotic characters in bleak, morally ambiguous situations where laughter, as he put it, “is a measure of the sickness of society.”
• Jim Shooter, Editor Who ‘Saved the Comics Industry,’ Dies at 73. He brought order and profits to Marvel in the 1980s and helped establish the genre as a popular-culture tent pole for decades to come.
• Mark Brokaw, Theater Director Known for Slight-of-Set Magic, Dies at 66. On and off Broadway, he worked with rising talents like Kenneth Lonergan and Paula Vogel, combining complex storytelling with the simplest possible productions.
• Michael Madsen, Actor Known for Tough-Guy Roles, Dies at 67. He had the air of a throwback actor, a timeless Hollywood heavy who seemed to have stepped out of a 1940s film noir.
• Patricia Peterson, Innovative Fashion Editor at The Times, Dies at 99. She oversaw fashion coverage beginning in 1957, when hemlines made headlines. She later made groundbreaking ads for Henri Bendel with her photographer husband, Gösta Peterson.
• Robert Holton Dies at 81; His Potent Chemo Drug Saved Lives — and Trees. His method of producing the drug Taxol, now used widely to treat various cancers, eliminated the need to source its active compound from endangered trees.
• David R. Slavitt, Poet and Critic With a Side Gig in Pulp Fiction, Dies at 90. He wrote more than 130 books, mostly collections of poetry and translations of classics, as well as lowbrow novels under a pen name.
• Günther Uecker, Who Punctuated His Art With Nails, Dies at 95. A member of the German collective Zero Group, he hammered thousands of nails — into columns, chairs, canvases — expressing the power of repetition to bring about complexity.
• Lucian Leape, Whose Work Spurred Patient Safety in Medicine, Dies at 94. Despite resistance from the medical establishment, he found systemic ways to reduce errors, paving the way for a global standard. Thousands of lives have been saved.
• Jimmy Swaggart, Passionate Televangelist Ousted by Scandal, Dies at 90. A fire-and-brimstone preacher, he reached millions and made millions in a global enterprise before tumbling from grace over his encounters with a prostitute.

Africa

• David Mabuza, South Africa’s Former Deputy President, Dies at 64. Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.
• Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90. A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing pain relief to poor, terminally ill patients.

Art & Design

• Jim Parkinson, Logo Artist in Print’s Glory Days, Dies at 83. His work blended classic design with a loose ’60s-style energy, giving publications like Rolling Stone an identity that radiated with gravitas and personality.

Cultura

• Muere Michael Madsen, perenne tipo rudo del cine. Tenía el aire de un malo de Hollywood y parecía haber salido de un film noir de los años cuarenta. “Soy un poco un regreso a la época de las películas en blanco y negro”, dijo alguna vez.

Dance

• Carla Maxwell, Keeper of the José Limón Flame, Dies at 79. Her stewardship of the troupe that bears his name became a model for other dance companies, like Martha Graham’s, after their founders died.
• Sandra Neels, a Force in Modern Dance for 60 Years, Dies at 85. She was a leading dancer for Merce Cunningham, a prolific choreographer and an admired teacher.
• Dave Scott, Hip-Hop Choreographer, Is Dead at 52. A former basketball standout with no formal dance training, he came to provide moves for rappers like Bow Wow and dance-battle films like “You Got Served.”

Hockey

• Alex Delvecchio, Hockey Hall of Famer With Red Wings, Dies at 93. A center who skated alongside Gordie Howe on the team’s famed “Production Line,” he helped win three Stanley Cups and stood out for his clean play over 24 years in Detroit.

Media

• Sandy Gall, War Correspondent Without Swagger, Dies at 97. For nearly 50 years, he was ubiquitous on British television — first as a reporter and then as an imperturbable presenter on Independent Television’s “News at Ten.”

Music

• Stuart Burrows, Welsh Lyric Tenor Who Straddled the Atlantic, Dies at 92. He was a mainstay at both the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, winning acclaim for his full tenor range and a rich, unforced tone, notably singing Mozart.

Politics

• Richard A. Boucher, Veteran State Department Spokesman, Dies at 73. Working for six secretaries of state, he was known for explaining and defending U.S. foreign policy in a noncombative tone, without interjecting his own opinion.

Briefing

• Monday Briefing: Floods in Texas Killed nearly 80. Plus, the case of the lost Stradivarius.
• Deadly Floods in Texas. We have the latest on what happened and the search for survivors.
• Making Lists. What are they good for, anyway?
• The Fourth. Politics are colliding with the holiday this year.
• The New York Times News Quiz, July 4, 2025. Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.
• Friday Briefing. President Trump’s big legislative win.
• The House Passed Trump’s Big Bill, Showcasing His Power. Also, the U.S. labor market remained robust. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
• Friday Briefing: House Passes Trump’s Big Bill. Plus, North Korea’s new beach resort.
• Sizing Up the Debt. We explain how economists evaluate the national debt.
• Thursday Briefing. Talks between Israel and Hamas.
• Combs Was Acquitted of the Most Serious Charges Against Him. Also, House Republicans were divided over the party’s big policy bill. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
• Thursday Briefing: Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking. Plus, pet crocodiles in Australia.
• The Senate and the Supreme Court. President Trump’s agenda passed in the Senate. It now goes to the House. Plus, we take a close look at this Supreme Court term.
• Wednesday Briefing. President Trump’s signature policy bill.
• The Senate Muscled Through Trump’s Big Policy Bill. Also, heat waves are punishing India. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
• Wednesday Briefing: Senate Passes Trump’s Signature Bill. Plus, a new way to see Cézanne.
• What’s in the Trump Policy Bill? We take a closer look at some less discussed provisions.
• Tuesday Briefing. The sliding U.S. dollar.
• Trump’s Big Policy Bill Still Faces Hurdles. Also, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a major campaign finance case. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
• Tuesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Trump’s Big Policy Bill. Plus, Hong Kong protesters are still paying.
• Corporate Politics. We take a look at why businesses are turning away from political causes.
• Monday Briefing. The future of Iran’s nuclear program.

Podcasts

• Hard Fork Live, Part 2: Patrick Collison of Stripe, Kathryn Zealand of Skip, and Listener Questions. More from our first live show taping, including a robot pants demo and audience questions.
• The Diddy Trial Is Over. But my mind is still racing.
• Allison Williams on ‘M3gan 2.0’ and Parenting With A.I. The actress said “we should be expressing a little more gratitude to the Roomba,” in an interview on the role of A.I. in her life and work.
• A ‘Nepo Baby’ Sings Sharply About Fame. Romy Mars, the daughter of Sofia Coppola, the filmaker, and Thomas Mars, the musician, is onto something with “A-Lister,” according to our critic.
• Championship Window. People trying to achieve their goals in that brief moment where everything is still possible.

The Daily

• How the Megabill Will Change America. We walk through what the new legislation will change, and those whose lives it will change the most.
• The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Verdict. After a lengthy and highly publicized trial, the music mogul was found not guilty of the most serious charges against him.
• The Republicans’ $3 Trillion Vanishing Act. The policy bill passed by the Senate could reshape the country’s finances for a generation.
• Steve Bannon’s Battle for the Soul of MAGA. The former White House chief strategist speaks about the threats he sees to the political movement that formed around Donald J. Trump.
• Supreme Court Hands Trump Even More Power. How a major ruling last week redefines the role of the courts — at a moment when President Trump is testing the limits of his powers.

The Headlines

• The Final Vote, and the Sean Combs Verdict. Plus, Lululemon vs. Costco.
• The Winners and Losers of Trump’s Big Bill, and a ‘60 Minutes’ Settlement. Plus, the science of staying cool.
• ‘Horror Show’ at Detention Facility, and the Dollar’s Big Drop. Plus, three new teams for the WNBA.
• The New Cost of Trump’s Bill, and Gen Z’s Retirement Plan. Plus, the tricky science behind lime green Jell-O.

Science

• Fiona the Pregnant Sea Reptile’s Fossil Hints at the Birth of a New Ocean. An ichthyosaur preserved beneath a Chilean glacier is helping scientists understand the extinct animals and the world around them as a supercontinent broke up.
• U.S. Science Cuts in Antarctica May Embolden China and Russia. The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by other world powers may alter the environment.
• How a Parasitic Bird With No Parents Learns What Species It Is. Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and learn what they really are.
• In This Pet Kibble, the Bugs are a Feature. Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
• It Came From Outside Our Solar System, and It Might Be Big. A11pI3Z is only the third interstellar visitor to be discovered, and astronomers can’t say yet whether it is a comet or a rocky body.
• Scientists Use A.I. to Mimic the Mind, Warts and All. To better understand human cognition, scientists trained a large language model on 10 million psychology experiment questions. It now answers questions much like we do.
• Sea Spiders Lack a Key Body Part and a Missing Gene Could Explain Why. Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.
• How a Puzzle About Fractions Got Brain Scans Rolling. A story of bowling pins, patterns and medical miracles.

Climate

• As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme. Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges.
• Beyond the Light Show: The Effects of Fireworks on Animals and People. Firework displays can harm animals and create bursts of pollution with lingering effects, but there are ways to mitigate them.
• The G.O.P. Policy Bill Would Shift U.S. Energy Policy. The sprawling bill would boost fossil fuels and end tax credits for wind, solar power and electric vehicles.
• How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape. Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.
• Extreme Heat Shuts Down Some Nuclear Reactors in Europe. Power plant operators in Switzerland and France idled reactors so that discharged cooling water would not harm wildlife in already-hot rivers.
• E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump. The letter had accused the Trump administration of politicizing, dismantling and sidelining the agency.
• E.P.A. Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats. The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra fish) need new homes.
• Methane-Tracking Satellite Is Lost, in a Blow to Climate Efforts. The spacecraft, MethaneSAT, was just a year into its mission to provide a clearer picture of planet-warming emissions from oil and gas sites.
• A Power Line for Clean Energy Was in the Works. Now, an Investigation Looms. The Grain Belt Express line, meant to carry electricity from wind farms across the Midwest, faces an inquiry from the Missouri attorney general.
• Trump’s Policy Bill Could Put the U.S. Further Behind China. Republicans’ tax and policy bill could give China a bigger lead in the race to develop renewable energy technologies.
• Democrats Bet Jobs in Red States Would Save Clean Power Projects. They Lost. By ending tax credits for wind and solar power, Senate Republicans may have jeopardized billions in investments in their own districts.
• National Climate Report Website Goes Dark. The federal website hosting five legislatively mandated reports stopped working Monday afternoon.
• The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks. No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome.
• An Offhand Remark About Gold Bars, Secretly Recorded, Upended His Life. Brent Efron’s “boring” Tinder date wanted to hear all about his work at the Environmental Protection Agency, so Mr. Efron talked. If only he’d seen the hidden camera.
• Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds. Briny warm water is mixing on the surface of the ocean, making sea ice melt faster, a new study found.
• Data Crucial to Hurricane Forecasts Will Continue, but for One Month Only. U.S. officials said they would stop providing the satellite data online on July 31 rather at the end of June.
• E.P.A. Workers Warn Trump Is Politicizing Their Work. In a public letter, employees of the Environmental Protection Agency accused the administration of engaging in unlawful partisan activity and endangering public health.
• There’s a Race to Power the Future. China Is Pulling Away. Beijing is selling clean energy to the world, Washington is pushing oil and gas. Both are driven by national security.
• Do I Really Need an Air Purifier? We asked the experts how to decide.

The Upshot

• 10-Minute Challenge: An Archery Contest in Ancient India. We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
• Where Are the Men in Boys’ Lives? Jobs working with children are largely done by women, leaving many boys, especially in low-income areas, with few men as role models.
• Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 5, 2025. Can you sort 8 historical events?
• 9 Questions About the Republican Megabill, Answered. Who benefits, and who gets hurt? How much does it really add to the debt? And what’s the deal with Alaska?
• Republicans Want to Cut Food Stamp Errors. Their Bill Could Backfire. To secure a key vote, an “absurd policy” was created that winds up encouraging states to make more mistakes.
• A List of Nearly Everything in the Senate G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save. The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it would add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.

Opinion

• A Law School’s Award for a Racist Paper. Readers react to an award for a law student’s essay claiming that the rights recognized in the Constitution apply only to white people. Also: Climate change.
• Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe. The Trump administration’s political witch hunt is risking the bureau’s effectiveness and the public’s safety.
• The Hard and Hopeful Realities of Dementia. Readers offer contrasting views on a guest essay by Lynn Casteel Harper.
• Filling Jobs, and Bridging the Blue-Collar Gap. Readers respond to an article about jobs in manufacturing. Also: Young minds and digital addiction.
• Finding Beauty in Midair. Stretched out in the sunshine, even the flimsiest things radiate inner light.
• How Bad Is This Bill? The Answer in 10 Charts. Steven Rattner reveals the ugly reality lurking within the ‘big beautiful bill.’
• Mistreating Detained Immigrants: ‘Is This Who We Are Now?’ Readers voice outrage over appalling conditions in immigrant detention centers. Also: Paramount’s settlement; political violence; not pro bono.
• Mamdani, Trump and the End of the Old Politics. The MSNBC anchor — and native New Yorker — Chris Hayes considers what Democrats can learn from the mayoral primary.
• An ‘Immoral and Cruel’ Republican Bill. Readers criticize several aspects of the Trump policy bill. Also: In praise of U.S.A.I.D.
• JD Vance Tells the Truth About the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Vance’s posts about the reconciliation package reveal the true nature of Trump’s populism.
• Have Gay Rights Gone Too Far, or Not Far Enough? Readers offer strong, sharply varied responses to Andrew Sullivan’s guest essay.
• It’s About Power: The Supreme Court, the Judges and the President. Readers react to the Supreme Court decision on nationwide injunctions. Also: A resignation at the University of Virginia; remembering Dachau.
• How to Wreck the Nation’s Health, by the Numbers. The administration's cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services are going to do irreparable harm to the nation’s health.

Op-Ed

• One of the Worst Industries in the World Gets Its Comeuppance. Porn platforms just got what they deserved at the Supreme Court.
• Jeff Flake: In Today’s G.O.P., Voting Your Conscience Is Disqualifying. What Senator Thom Tillis’s retirement says about today’s Republican Party.
• Walt Whitman Would Have Hated This. Trump’s cuts to the N.E.A. and the N.E.H. will leave America depleted.
• Democrats Need to Understand That Opinions on Israel Are Changing Fast. What we can learn from the New York Democratic mayoral primary.
• Americans Fought Off This Awful Idea in Trump’s Bill. Public lands are the inheritance of all Americans and should never be sold by Congress.
• Here Is the Science of Why You Doomscroll. Making decisions that align long-term goals and short-term rewards is challenging, but it can lead to better choices and richer lives.
• The Civil War That Never Ended. A Q&A with Zaakir Tameez about Charles Sumner and the antislavery movement.
• Efficiency Is an Ultimately Empty and Unattainable Life Goal.
• Brad Pitt, Whom So Proudly We Hail. Brad Pitt, icon, is one thing that still works in America.
• Donald Trump, Our Foundering Father. The president celebrates July 4 by stroking his ego and choking the poor.
• It Isn’t Freedom if It’s Not for Everyone. I went to West Africa to report on girls’ education. I left convinced that the Western feminist movement has grown far too comfortable fighting only for itself.
• Three Urgent Lessons for Democrats From the Big, Awful Bill. A road map for undoing the damage.
• Conservatives Are Prisoners of Their Own Tax Cuts. The various ways that the G.O.P. legislation doesn’t address itself to America’s most important problems.
• What Sean Combs Got Away With. That the hotel tape is not by itself enough to convict the celebrity — of something — speaks to the system’s failures.
• Is This Really How We’re Legislating Now? Congress is no longer in the business of thoughtful legislating. Its role has been reduced to putting political points on the board for the president.
• The Pointless Triumph of a Hapless President. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
• ‘I Never Want to See a Case of Polio, but I’m Very Fearful I Will’ Pediatricians like me are worried that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine advisers will make it harder for children to get the shots they need.
• Why Are We Doomed to Keep Reliving the ’90s? The characters that dominated the end of the last millennium have an outsize influence on the current one.
• In My Parents’ Gift Shop, I Learned About Being Native. Most people don’t expect to meet an Indigenous person on Martha’s Vineyard.
• How a Group of Grandmothers Revealed the Painful Truth About Argentina’s Past. Genetics reunited the families of Argentina’s disappeared. President Javier Milei’s government is imperiling that.
• In Trump’s America, Who Gets to Call Themselves American? His politicization of the name America taps into a long, well, American tradition, as old as the nation itself.
• Iran Is Terrorizing Its Own Citizens. The World Needs to Respond. The regime is sending a chilling message: Dissent equals death.
• Junk Food for the Mind. It’s not an education if A.I. does your thinking for you.
• How Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Make China Great Again. Beijing must be delighted by how the U.S. is surrendering the future of electricity to it.
• Wokeness Will Always Be With Us. A substitute religion, it offers a sense of moral superiority and group membership.
• This Is What Our Conservative Columnists Really Think of Trump’s Bill. Seven writers on the best and worst provisions in Trump’s bill.
• What Are Republicans Thinking With Such a Reckless Bill? Maybe This. A tax move from the Reagan era might explain what’s going on now.
• This Is the Birthright Reckoning That America Needs. What does it mean to be an American?
• ‘There’s Just Too Much Lawlessness’: Three Legal Experts on an Embattled Supreme Court. Grading how the Supreme Court has done so far in Trump 2.0.
• Mamdani Won by Listening. Democrats Should Try It. His approach is a blueprint for the party’s campaigners everywhere, if only they will set aside their assumptions.
• Trump’s Work in Iran Has Only Begun. It remains to be seen if Washington has learned enough of a lesson to destroy Iran’s remaining nuclear infrastructure.
• The West African Girls Leading a Quiet Revolution. We think of human rights abuses as wartime atrocities, but sometimes they involve what family members do to the people they love.
• 10 Ways of Making Sense of Zohran Mamdani’s Win. New York City’s surprising primary result has ramifications for the whole country.
• The Tragedy of Halting Weapons to Ukraine. Despite everything, it is still possible to achieve a just end to the war in Ukraine.
• The Unrepentant Return of Christian Diet Culture. How thinness as a virtue shifts from debauchery to conservatism.
• We Both Served as Treasury Secretary. We Know This Bill Is Dangerous. Fighting the Fed, piling on tax cuts and pursuing a trade war will set American on an unsustainable path.
• This Supreme Court Decision Is a Backdoor Attack on Protecting Our Rights. The Planned Parenthood case was about much more than abortion.
• U.S.A.I.D. Might Be Dead, but the Waste Is Alive and Well. Because of DOGE’s misguided cuts, drugs donated to save lives will probably expire. Trump could still fix this.
• Now Can We Stop Talking About What a Maverick Trump Is? The president is a normie Republican. Stop thinking otherwise.
• What I Heard on a Suicide Hotline for Trans Kids. What the Trump administration fails to understand is that callers are desperately searching for just one trusted adult.
• Squashing Spotted Lanternflies Will Get Us Only So Far. We Need Wasps. Is it wise to use one organism to combat another invasive one?
• The Disaster That Just Passed the Senate. Trump’s “big beautiful bill” would gut Medicaid, nutrition assistance and clean energy credits. All for what?
• We’ve Never Seen Health Care Cuts This Big. Over 17 million Americans could lose their insurance or Medicaid as a result of moves by Republicans.
• Did the ‘Deep State’ Invent the U.F.O. Craze? Toward a unified theory of an extremely weird situation.
• What ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Really Means. Will liberals keep making excuses for Mamdani?
• The Supreme Court’s Pro-Trump Opportunism Is Now Undeniable. A Supreme Court decision demonstrates a new degree of cimperiousness, seeming to co-sign the Trump administration’s contempt for the lower courts.
• Taking From the Poor and Giving to the Rich Is Not Populism. Trump is operating like a reverse Robin Hood.
• Trump May Get His ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but the G.O.P. Will Pay a Price. And so will many voters.
• My First America. When I was a teenager, a mostly forgotten series of novels taught me U.S. history. How would they read to me now?
• Trump’s Deportation Program Is About Control. Even if You Are a U.S. Citizen. You cannot control outsiders without controlling insiders.
• America and China Are Becoming More Alike Every Day. In the great dance between the two rivals, it’s getting harder to tell which of them is leading and which is following.
• At Glastonbury, Left-Wing Politics Are Shocking Again. Trying to stamp out anti-Israel rhetoric only lends it the frisson of forbidden truth.
• The (Gaudy) Tie That Binds Trump and Bezos. They’re champion exhibitionists in a culture made for that.
• What the University of Virginia Should Have Done. The university should have stood up to the Justice Department.
• I’m Not the Person You’d Expect to Oppose a Ban on Transgender Troops. Whatever your politics, the policy looks blatantly discriminatory.
• Where I Learned the Power of Looking at Everything. My highly impressionable nature is part of why I found glorious U.C. Berkeley somehow traumatic.
• Europe Is Making a Big Mistake. Breakneck rearmament risks taking the European Union not forward but backward.

Opinion | Culture

• I Let My Parents Down to Set Myself Free. I had to cut off my conservative parents after I came out of the closet. But I wish I didn’t have to.

Arts

• Tony Hawk Loves an Early-Morning Skate. “We call that the ‘Adult Swim’ hour. That’s usually when the older skaters are there.”
• Stranded Again, but Unable to Escape an Auteur’s Themes. Hideo Kojima’s message about the pitfalls of connection remains heavy-handed in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
• The Best Games for the Nintendo Switch 2. Although there aren’t a lot of truly new games for the hand-held console, some acclaimed Legend of Zelda titles have received exhilarating visual upgrades.
• What to Do in New York City in July. Celebrate the Fourth of July with an address on the state of the hot dog, a chance to make ice cream the old-fashioned way and a film that offers up a peculiar slice of Americana.
• Will Politics Derail America’s 250th Birthday Bash? This week, President Trump will start the countdown to next summer’s Semiquincentennial with an event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Not everyone wants to wave the flag his way.
• The Death and Life of the Straight White Man’s Novel. The seeming decline of a certain type of novelist is much discussed and debated in the literary world. But the bigger question is whether it matters.
• Quilting Gathering Brings a New Tradition to a Classic Form. A Juneteenth weekend conference in Durham, N.C., looks to establish itself as a place that carries on a cultural legacy.
• The Beauty of Her Animal Heads Is in the Eye of the Beholder. A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume heads for performers. They cost from $2,500 to $3,500.
• Finding the Key to Cézanne, the First Painter I Ever Loved. In the artist's breathtaking quarry pictures, his singular vision runs into the hard facts of deep time.
• Date Everything! From the Comfort of Your Anthropomorphic Home. FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter by the studio behind Control, underwhelms in every way. Rooftops & Alleys celebrates parkour with fluid animations and intricate combos.

Art & Design

• Secret Love Letters Remain Sealed in Vermeer Show. The Frick’s first post-renovation show unites three Vermeer masterpieces that explore letter-writing and (maybe) love affairs.
• In ‘A Natural History of the Studio,’ Many William Kentridges Add Up to One. For his latest exhibition, the artist used doppelgängers to investigate how art, and people, are made.

Dance

• ‘A Single Man,’ a Classic Gay Novel, Becomes a Ballet. Artists including the musician John Grant have collaborated to find feelings beyond the words of Christopher Isherwood’s 1964 book. Occasionally, they succeed.
• Review: Jealousy Sets a Dance in Motion at American Ballet Theater. Christopher Wheeldon’s lengthy “The Winter’s Tale,” a ballet based on the Shakespeare play, is filled with bad behavior but also love and forgiveness.
• In Ashton’s ‘Sylvia,’ Ballerinas Get to Be Like Wonder Woman. Hunting bows in hand, a new generation of dancers takes on the multifaceted role at American Ballet Theater.

Music

• The Pilgrimage to Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Gig. Heavy metal fans crossed continents to converge on Birmingham, England, and throw devil horns in honor of the Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath.
• The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War. The violin by the famed Italian luthier was plundered at the end of World War II and presumed lost or destroyed. Now experts say they believe it has resurfaced.
• Ozzy Osbourne Plays His ‘Final Song’ With Black Sabbath. The metal luminary, 76, took the stage with his original bandmates at a farewell festival in his Birmingham, England, hometown on Saturday night.
• Oasis Reunites, Its Songs Still Stomping and Wounds Still Healing. The British band, a showcase for the intoxicating but toxic chemistry of the brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, performed for the first time in 16 years.
• Oasis Is Set for Reunion Gig After Years of Feuding. Liam and Noel Gallagher seem ready to put aside their brotherly rivalry and play the first date of their band’s long-awaited comeback tour.
• Kesha Seeks a Chaotic Love, and 9 More New Songs. Hear tracks by Foo Fighters, Ethel Cain, Tyler Childers and others.
• Sean Combs Faces Not Just a Sentencing, but a Host of Civil Cases. The music mogul, convicted on lesser charges at his federal trial, has been accused of sexually assaulting people in dozens of suits. He has denied the allegations.
• A Musician on a Mission to Make Us Pay Attention to the Viola. Lawrence Power’s instrument has been overlooked throughout its history. He has made a career of changing that.
• Alternate Juror at the Sean Combs Trial: ‘I Understand’ the Verdict. A Manhattan man who did not deliberate but heard all 28 days of testimony said in an interview that he was not persuaded by the prosecution’s case.
• Reacting to the Sean Combs Verdict. A conversation about how and why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges at his sex trafficking trial.
• What’s Next for Sean Combs? The music mogul remains in custody after he was convicted on two counts of transporting prostitutes. A judge will determine his prison sentence at an unspecified date.
• Sean Combs’s Winning Defense: He’s Abusive, but He’s Not a Racketeer. In defusing much of the government’s case, lawyers for the music mogul did not dispute that he did bad things. They disputed that they matched the crimes he was charged with.
• The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About. Watch and listen to recent highlights, including “The Comet/Poppea,” a Dave Malloy song cycle and a soprano’s surprise turn at the Metropolitan Opera.
• 5 Musicians on Why Ozzy Osbourne Is Genuine Metal Royalty. As the Prince of Darkness prepares for his final concert with Black Sabbath, admirers including Lars Ulrich, Lita Ford and Billy Corgan extol his virtues.
• Meet the judge who oversaw the Combs trial: Arun Subramanian.
• After Sean Combs Verdict, the Testimony of Cassie and ‘Jane’ Lingers. Two of Mr. Combs’s former girlfriends gave days of harrowing testimony of abuse, but jurors weren’t convinced those experiences with escorts were sex trafficking.
• Sean Combs’s Nine Lives. For decades, he occupied a special stripe of the celebrity stratosphere. Now the man who helped turn rap into a global concern has escaped a sex-trafficking conviction.
• Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking but Found Guilty on Lesser Charges. The music mogul was convicted of arranging for the travel of male escorts across state lines but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
• Experts Say Judge Has Wide Latitude in Sentencing Sean Combs. Judge Arun Subramanian can consider federal guidelines and aspects of the music mogul’s character and history when determining Mr. Combs’s sentence.
• Sentencing experts say judge has wide latitude in sentencing.
• What Is the Mann Act? The law, passed in 1910, prohibits the interstate or foreign transportation of an individual for sex. It has at times been used as a tool for political persecution.
• Cassie’s Lawyer and Women’s Groups React to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Verdict. Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer for Ms. Ventura, said: “He’s finally been held responsible for two federal crimes, something that he’s never faced in his life.”
• The Combs verdict lets down advocates for sex-abuse victims.
• Sean Combs was supported in court by his family (and Ye).
• The anonymous jury was a diverse group of New Yorkers.
• What we know about the jury’s deliberations.
• 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Art Blakey. Dig into 13 tracks from this influential drummer and bandleader, chosen by writers and musicians including several former members of his band, the Jazz Messengers.
• How Oasis Stayed on People’s Minds (by Fighting Online). The band hasn’t played a show since 2009, but the quarreling Gallaghers kept their names in the news by mastering the art of the troll, on social media and beyond.
• He’s Ringo. And Nobody Else Is. As he turns 85, one of the last surviving Beatles is still musically curious, dispensing his signature wisdom, and preaching the gospel of peace and love.
• Jurors in Sean Combs Trial Reach Verdict on All but One Count. The jury will keep deliberating on a racketeering conspiracy charge in the morning after saying there were “unpersuadable opinions on both sides.”
• Judge Dismisses Jay-Z’s Suit Against Lawyer He Said Extorted Him. Lawyers for the rapper had accused Tony Buzbee of making false assault claims. Another federal suit Jay-Z has filed against Mr. Buzbee and his client continues.
• 10 Songs of Rebellion and Defiance for the Fourth. Tracy Chapman, Björk, Public Enemy and more songs for rabble-rousing and celebrating revolution.
• What to Know About Bob Vylan, the Band at the Center of a Scandal. British police are investigating and the band lost its U.S. visas after a member called for “death” to Israel’s army at a festival.
• Neil Sedaka Executed One of Pop’s Great Comebacks. Now, He Just Plays. At 86, the singer and songwriter is seeing his albums reissued as he occasionally takes the stage to celebrate his decades-old resurrection.
• Satie’s Music Will Always Be Popular. But Will We Ever Understand It? A century after the composer’s death, he is ubiquitous on relaxation playlists. Those just scratch the surface of a stranger, more complicated career.
• Is Lorde Finally Done With the Spotlight? Her fourth album, “Virgin,” is her most erratic and least convincing. But the pop skeptic has a new target: herself.
• 8 Key Text Exchanges at the Sean Combs Trial. The words sent between the mogul and his girlfriends have been cited as crucial evidence by both sides in a case that turns on whether sex marathons he directed were coercive.
• Months Into Sean Combs’s Trial, Jurors Are Ready to Deliberate. The panel of 12 will be asked to decided whether the music mogul is guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

Television

• Julian McMahon, ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Star, Dies at 56. He played the half-human, half-demon Cole Turner in the WB supernatural series “Charmed” and a self-destructive playboy in the FX series “Nip/Tuck.”
• ‘Dexter’ Has Been Resurrected Again. He Has Company. Networks are releasing fewer scripted series than they did several years ago, but brand extension mania has only intensified in franchises like “Dexter,” “Yellowstone” and “Power.”
• ‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap: The Dams Break. Charlotte decides she can no longer keep a secret. Tensions between Aidan and his ex erupt, just not the way Carrie would have wanted.
• ‘Bet Your Life’ Is a Perky, Ghostly Dramedy. This Turkish Netflix series puts a metaphysical spin on the small-town murder mystery formula.
• Will Sharpe Is a Kind Renaissance Man. The 38-year-old plays the enigmatic love interest in Lena Dunham’s new show, “Too Much.” But he also has the kind of career as a writer and director that Jesse Eisenberg wants.
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, Max, AMC+ and More in July. A “Jaws” documentary, “Sinners,” “Washington Black” and the low-budget “Monster Island” arrive, and “Foundation” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” return.
• Dana Carvey Calls His Biden Impression a ‘Delicate Thing’ For his portrayal of the former president on “Saturday Night Live,” Carvey admitted that he had to toe a careful line.
• Anatomy of a Comedy Cliché. How did comedians “getting real” become such a common trope in TV and movies?
• ‘Love Island USA’ Has a New Villain This Season: The Viewers. Audiences have bullied past contestants, but after an islander has become particularly divisive, the series is taking more steps to keep fans from harassing stars and their families.
• The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in July. This month brings an “Old Guard” sequel and Lena Dunham’s return to TV.
• ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Recap: More Misery and a Surprise Cameo. The final season of the Netflix hit brought the story to a largely predictable conclusion, with one last twist at the end.
• ‘The Bear’ Is Back, but Where’s the Beef? The restaurant’s business challenge in Season 4 — balancing comfort food and haute cuisine — is also a metaphor for the show’s creative issues.
• ‘Tour de France: Unchained,’ Plus 9 Things to Watch on TV this Week. Netflix airs the documentary series on the bike race and various networks release shark stories.

Theater

• In ‘The Matchmaker,’ Meet Dolly Levi Before She Was ‘Dolly!’ Thornton Wilder’s play became a blockbuster musical, but a production under an upstate tent makes the case for its stand-alone virtues.
• Rachel Zegler Delights in an ‘Evita’ for the Masses. The actress is making her West End debut in Jamie Lloyd’s latest take on an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
• The Best Theater Moments of 2025, So Far. Our critic picked 10 moments that tapped into a range of emotions, often all at once.
• After Hundreds of Shows and 15 Tonys, André Bishop Takes a Bow. He is moving on from 33 years at Lincoln Center Theater and will head to Rome to focus on his memoirs.
• In Three Off Broadway Shows, They’re Coming Out and Out and Out. Several recent productions have featured a range of L.G.B.T.Q. stories, from strained familial relationships to self-discovery via Disney cosplay.
• Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Play. The actress will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in a revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” next spring.
• Review: A New ‘Wrinkle in Time’ Needs to Iron Out Some Problems. Despite a gorgeous score and some fine performances, the musical adaptation of the Madeleine L’Engle classic gets trapped in a time loop.
• A Broadway Big Shot Is Now Reinventing Himself. Jordan Roth owned five Broadway theaters and produced a string of hits. Now he’s pivoting to performance.
• What to See in London Theaters This Summer. A handpicked guide for visitors (and residents), including classic drama, musicals, new plays and shows for children.

Books

• 3 Dystopian Novels to Read This Summer. Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, recommends three dystopian novels to read this summer.
• 20 Books Coming in July. Twisty summer thrillers, magical romances, a true story of a marriage pushed to the brink and more.

Book Review

• A Beachy Family Drama With a Shocking Twist. Bruce Holsinger tackles timely topics and the ties that bind in “Culpability.”
• A Brilliant Writer Whose Books Offer Traps, Not Escapes. The mysteries only deepen the further you get in Marlen Haushofer’s fiction, which takes on domestic repression in its many guises.
• Revenge, Murder and Zombies in 3 New Horror Novels. Our columnist reviews recent releases.
• A Comic Novel That Tests the Limits of Black Upward Mobility. With humor and range, Rob Franklin’s novel, “Great Black Hope,” examines the complex relationship between wealth and race in America.
• Making the Bill of Rights Relevant to Young Readers. Teri Kanefield’s “Rebels, Robbers and Radicals” brings the document alive through court cases of real people involved in real struggles.
• 9 New Books We Love This Week. Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.
• Cressida Cowell Loves to Peruse Recipes Before Bed. Childhood summers on an island without TV made her a fervent reader. The result: a new entry in the “How to Train Your Dragon” series and a live-action movie.
• The Private Equity Wager: Heads We Win, Tails You Lose. Twelve million Americans work for companies owned by private equity firms. In a new book, the journalist Megan Greenwell traces the arrangement’s considerable human costs.
• Clint Eastwood: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. A new biography looks at the decades-long career of an American original who captured the country’s complex moral universe onscreen.
• Is the Supreme Court the Best Way to Get Justice? In this moment of constitutional crisis, these books provide a clear picture of the highest court in the land.
• In These Novels, Murder’s the Thing. Our columnist on July’s most notable books.
• Winning the Cold War With le Carré and Cosmopolitan Magazine. In “The CIA Book Club,” Charlie English tells the story of America’s war of ideas in the Eastern Bloc.
• Is the Life of an Influencer Actually Worth Coveting? A childhood friendship in upper-class Beijing is tested by envy, ambition and relentless materialism.
• Why the Word ‘Like’ Drives People Bananas. Megan C. Reynolds takes on the biggest linguistic battle of our age.
• Seeking the Giant Panda, and Daddy’s Love. In “The Beast in the Clouds,” Nathalia Holt tells the story of Theodore Roosevelt’s eldest sons, and their doomed attempt to escape his shadow.
• How Much Do You Know About Early American Literature? Before the Independence Day fireworks this week, try this short quiz on America’s popular books published during the country’s formative years.

Movies

• Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now. In this month’s picks, time-loop romance and creepy postapocalyptic roommates.
• How to Escape a T-Rex in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ The director Gareth Edwards narrates a harrowing sequence from his film.
• Superhero Movies Dominated the Box Office, but Not the Top 100 List. The notable exceptions — “The Dark Knight” and “Black Panther” — stood out among the many sequels and spinoffs.
• 5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
• ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ | Anatomy of a Scene. The director Gareth Edwards narrates a sequence from his film.
• Charlize Theron’s Injuries, Uma Thurman’s Boundaries. In her return to action, Thurman is pitted against Theron in “The Old Guard 2.” The two discuss the pains and pleasures of the genre.
• The Best Movies of the 21st Century: Readers Choose Their Top Movies. The people have spoken. Here are the movies they voted for.
• ‘The Odyssey’ Teaser Is in Theaters. We Took a Look. The teaser for Christopher Nolan’s next film, based on Homer’s epic, is playing ahead of screenings of “Jurassic World Rebirth.” Here’s how much of the film’s story is revealed.
• ‘Kill the Jockey’ Review: Backing the Wrong Horse. An equestrian suffers a brain injury that alters his identity in Luis Ortega’s stylized gangster movie.
• ‘This Is Spinal Tap’: So Bad, They’re Great. Rob Reiner’s 1984 cult film about a British band past its prime returns to theaters in a new 4K restoration.
• From No Home to a Perch in Hollywood, a Filmmaker Finally Breaks Through. Victoria Mahoney, director of “The Old Guard 2,” experienced homelessness early in her career. Thanks to sheer grit and a few mentors, she made a big-budget leap.
• ‘Videoheaven’ Review: Rewinding the Tape. A documentary by Alex Ross Perry examines how movies and TV have portrayed video store culture.
• ‘The Old Guard 2’ Review: Thurman vs. Theron. Uma Thurman joins the expanded cast in this sure-footed sequel to the action blockbuster about a team of immortal heroes.
• ‘Heads of State’ Review: John Cena and Idris Elba Are Assassins’ Targets. This action movie about U.S. and British leaders, also featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, plays like a silly version of a BBC political satire series.
• ‘40 Acres’ Review: This Land Is Their Land. Danielle Deadwyler tussles with cannibals in a disturbing postapocalyptic thriller.
• ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Review: Wonder, Gone Extinct. With its seventh entry, the popular dinosaur franchise is starting to show signs of wear.
• Three Great Documentaries to Stream. In this month’s picks, a look back at a city in France during the Nazi occupation, an assessment of a renowned gay politician and an exploration of press freedoms in sovereign tribal nations.
• How ‘Colors of the Wind’ Became a Generational Rallying Cry. Thirty years after Disney released “Pocahontas,” the film’s Oscar-winning song has taken on a life of its own with millennial and Gen-Z fans.

Food

• Sweet and Spicy Tofu With Soba Noodles to Refuel and Restore. An ideal low-effort, high-yield meal to close out a busy weekend.
• Best Gazpacho Forever. When it’s hot and you’re hungry and thirsty and craving salt and sweetness and cold and smoothness, this is the very best thing to make.
• Gochujang Burgers, Salmon Burgers, Black Bean Burgers, Cheeseburgers. And more recipe inspiration (besides burgers) for your Independence Day weekend.
• Where Have All the Dollar Eats Gone? Our new “Where to Eat” writer scours the city for meals that can be enjoyed for a buck.
• Don’t Bet Against the House Salad Dressing. Creamy lemon miso, jalapeño ranch, honey mustard, carrot ginger, miso sesame. Any of these, on your favorite veggies, is an easy win.
• Impressively Easy Berries and Cream Cake Impresses, Easily. You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this beautiful sheet cake (and you don’t need to remember to soften your butter first, either).
• 7 Ways to Take Cucumber Salad From Summer Side to Star. Its juicy crunch cuts through the smoky char of so many of the season’s mains, but these tips let it shine in its own right.
• Great Mangoes Are a Treasure. Here’s How to Savor Them. Let Yewande Komolafe’s recipes — for a mango shortcake, a tomato-mango salad and a hot, savory relish — extend the best part of the year.
• Go Forth and Fourth. Recipes for a delicious July 4 weekend: grilled tahini-honey chicken thighs; succotash with sausage and shrimp; buttermilk chess pie.
• Somebody Explain Why Everybody Loves Phil Rosenthal. The host of “Somebody Feed Phil” and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” has become a global star with little more than fun-guy charm. That’s enough.
• What Are SNAP Benefits, and How Might They Change? President Trump’s policy bill would make significant cuts to the food aid program, once known as food stamps, used by about 42 million people.
• We Updated Our Seattle Dining Guide. A fine dining rebrand and a laid back Detroit pizza joint join the list.
• 8 Ways to Enjoy S’mores Without a Campfire. Bring the taste of summer inside with these delicious s’mores-inspired desserts.
• Aquarelle Brings the European Seaside to Avenue B. The Paris Café returns to the Seaport district, Sailor’s Choice offers another vintage boat for dinner and more restaurant news.
• Five Super Simple Summery Recipes.
• This Restaurant Sees No Gulf Between New Orleans and Mexico. In her first review as our new critic, Tejal Rao visits Acamaya, where the chef Ana Castro is writing the latest chapter in the city’s rich culinary story.
• The Map Rating Restaurants Based on How Hot the Customers Are. LooksMapping, an A.I.-powered website, rates not the food, but the attractiveness of the diners.
• A New Go-To Tofu Dinner. Yewande Komolafe’s masala chickpeas with tofu and blistered tomatoes is quick, easy, economical and delicious.

Wine, Beer & Cocktails

• 20 Wines to Drink Right Now. The best summer wines are lighter weight, less tannic, lower in alcohol and take to a chill, and they are always refreshing.

Style

• Is Pilates Political? A video about thinness, femininity and fascism has inspired months of debate in the fitness community.
• Influencing Without the Influencers. Instead of relying on celebrities, brands are controlling the message by making their own social media videos. You may not even realize they’re selling you something.
• How ‘Hot’ Became a Bipartisan Political Buzzword. Political messengers on both sides of the aisle are leaning on the same adjective in an attempt to appeal to young voters.
• It’s a Great Time to Be a Toe. Thongs, mesh, diamonds and crystals: On runways and sidewalks, many shoes and accessories of the moment accentuate our little piggies.
• How A.I. Made Me More Human, Not Less. In a time of crisis, I couldn’t allow myself to be vulnerable until a chatbot showed me the way.
• A Fleece Zip-Up That Warmed Her Heart. Bibi Fell invited Dr. Jim Geller out for a drink in San Diego one chilly evening. A year earlier, his pediatric liver team saved her daughter’s life.
• Five Seconds Into Their First Conversation, He Was Hooked. “I was serious about her immediately,” said the restaurateur Daniel Humm of the “Succession” actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones, whom he met at a wedding last July.
• A Work Friendship Evolves Into Love. Lauren Noblitt first met Eileen Andrade while working together at a West Miami restaurant owned by Ms. Andrade. What began as easy camaraderie slowly gave way to an unexpected romance.
• A Pop Star’s Cookies Draw a Crowd (No Backflip Required). With help from social media, Crumbl’s Benson Boone-inspired Moonbeam Ice Cream has received an extended run.
• Get Your Phones Ready, ‘The Group Chat’ Is Coming Back. Sydney Jo Robinson created the wildly popular TikTok series in March. As she gets ready to release Season 3, it has upended her entire life.
• Mr. Big Is Alive and Well and Married in Vermont. The real-life inspiration for the famous toxic bachelor on “Sex and the City” left the Big Apple for the Green Mountain state.
• Where Men Are Evolved. Subdued elegance permeated the runways and the streets at the latest men’s fashion weeks.
• Tiny Love Stories: ‘Being a “Throuple” Felt Unthinkable’ Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
• With All Eyes on Them, a ‘WAG’ Style Emerges. In the sports world, some wives and girlfriends are more famous than the athletes they are watching. Fashion brands have noticed.
• This Artist Has Big Feelings About Indian Weddings. Viraj Khanna’s new exhibition at Rajiv Menon Contemporary in Los Angeles offers a loving, satirical look at the spectacle of the big Indian wedding.
• A Friend Asked to Bring My Ex to My Party. Was It OK to Disinvite Her? A reader was caught off guard by her college best friend’s request of a plus one, considering how poorly her relationship with the ex ended. But did she overreact?
• At Men’s Fashion Week, Hot Collections (and Temperatures). Against a backdrop of scorching heat, the spring men’s wear shows in Paris prioritized lightness and wearability.
• A Craving for Street Food and Human Connection. In his man-on-the-street interviews of everyday New Yorkers, Nicolas Nuvan can seem like a cousin to half the city.
• What Does President Trump’s New Perfume Smell Like? The president announced a fragrance line called Victory 45-47. Each bottle costs almost $250.
• Dolls, Girls and Dreams at Marc Jacobs. The 19 looks came bulbous and tapered in the designer’s latest collection.
• A Shorts Suit and Tabi Shoes. An assortment of accessories telegraphed a taste for fancy things.
• At Ladyland, Everyone Wanted to ‘Protect the Dolls’ Pride Month finished strong with a low-budget music festival known for attracting big stars and emerging talent.
• Can the ‘Princess Treatment’ Go Too Far? A popular video has prompted discussions about how to treat your significant other, what qualifies as “the bare minimum” and how this all relates to traditional gender roles.
• Get Used to Seeing More Thigh. Shorts took on many forms at the men’s shows in Paris.
• The Most Stylish People of 2025, So Far. Some wore vestments, others scrubs. Some were on courts, others in court. All have shaped the look of the year.
• Lauren Sánchez Bezos Commits to the Corset. At her wedding to Jeff Bezos, the bride took her love of a nipped waist to the next level.
• Why Are So Many Men Wearing Bright Blue Suits Now? President Trump and others in his White House seem to favor suits in shades besides traditional navy. Our critic offers thoughts on why, and whether it will catch on more broadly.

Love

• For Them, Juneteenth Was a Celebration of Black Love. Ermida Koduah and Theodore Santos-Gaffney, who bonded over their diverse cultural backgrounds, chose Juneteenth weekend to honor “the struggles and triumphs of Black communities.”
• He Met Her Parents Hours After Their First Date. Andie Cox lived in California, and Ryan Gibson in Missouri. Yet the two still managed to form a love connection after setting up a meeting in Tennessee. Four months later, they were engaged.

Magazine

• My Cancer Might Be Genetic. Should I Tell My Relatives? We’re eligible for screening, but I don’t want anyone to panic.
• The Head of NATO Thinks President Trump ‘Deserves All the Praise’ Mark Rutte has only good things to say about President Trump and his impact on the world stage.
• Should Your Dog Eat in Your Bed? A ruling on the limits of canine snacking locations.
• 27 Kid-Approved Summer Adventures. Need ideas for how your family can make this the best summer ever? These kids have some enthusiastic recommendations.
• Democrats Denied This City Had a Gang Problem. The Truth Is Complicated. Trump’s claim that Venezuelan criminals took over Aurora, Colorado, became a rationale for his immigration crackdown. What really happened there?
• A Woman in My Book Club Never Reads the Books. Can I Expose Her? She reads reviews online and passes off the opinions as her own.
• The Trick to Watching the Tour de France? Ignore the Stars. Netflix’s new docuseries tries to wring drama from the best cyclists. But the real poetry is found among the riders surrounding them.
• Summer Is Delightfully Messy. So Is This Simple Peach Dessert. This joyous take on peaches and cream invites digging in with abandon.
• Illness Took My Mother’s Independence, but It Gave Us Something Precious. An immune condition changed my mom’s life — and taught us to see art differently.
• Seven Chaotic Months in One of the Hardest Jobs in Washington. Amir Ali became a federal judge just weeks before Trump took office. It’s been tumultuous ever since.

T Magazine

• How to Have the Perfect Summer. A roundup of practical guides for the season, featuring tips for hosting, organizing a last-minute vacation and more.
• The Chefs Transforming Celery Into Dessert. Plus: necklaces that store perfume, hotels in rural Minorca and more recommendations from T Magazine.
• The Role of Cindy Sherman Will Be Played by Cindy Sherman. The pioneering self-portrait artist discusses working alone, finding her doppelgängers and selling her first prints for less than $50.
• Our Favorite Pools. We revisit swimmers’ paradises from Malibu to Tangier.

Travel

• Slurping Toward Nirvana on the Maine Oyster Trail. Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine’s oyster regions in just one long weekend.
• 36 Hours on Long Island’s East End. Long Island’s East End is where New Yorkers go to relax, swim, sail, shop — not to mention sample the oysters and lobster rolls.
• Meet the Volunteers Who Help Keep America’s Public Lands Running. Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the weeding to a retired rear admiral who keeps people — and animals — safe.
• How Tourists Can Stay Cool During the European Heat Wave. As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
• Searching for the Real Thing on the North Carolina Barbecue Trail. On a rural road trip in the eastern part of the state, a writer explores the food and culture of an old-school tradition.
• Amtrak Will Revive Long-Stalled Gulf Coast Route in August. The Mardi Gras Service, starting on Aug. 18, will connect New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., by train for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
• What to Know About Measles When Traveling. Summer travel raises fears that the highly infectious virus will spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.
• 7 Beaches With ‘Something More’ for the Fourth of July and Beyond. Colorful boardwalks? Art classes? Stunning underwater parks? Great beaches can offer more than crystalline waters and soothing sand.

Real Estate

• The Brooklyn Allergist’s Office That Was Once Home to a Spy. An antislavery spy who worked for the British in New York in the 1800s lived in a house that is now home to an allergy doctor descended from Horace Greeley.
• My Timeshare Is an Albatross. How Do I Get Rid of It? People who buy timeshares often don’t realize that the asset can quickly become a liability.
• Canadian Buyers Are Dropping Out of the U.S. Housing Market. Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data.
• Room to Grow: Three Small Gardening Projects Anyone Can Do. Whether indoors or outdoors, you can add a little life to your windowsill, your balcony or your yard in just a few steps.
• $1 Million Homes in Finland. A custom-built, six-bedroom house in Espoo, a renovated one-bedroom apartment in Helsinki, and a rustic lake home in Kittilä.
• From City Renters to Westchester Buyers, A Young Family Looked for Space to Grow. After renting a one-bedroom on the Upper West Side for years, a couple with a baby decided to search for a house outside the city. Which town could they afford?
• Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx. This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Sutton Place and Concourse Village.
• Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut. This week’s properties are three bedroom homes in Cutchogue, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Conn.
• The N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Have Soared. From dense areas in Manhattan to waterfront neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, prices have grown exponentially.
• A Potential Mamdani Mayorship Strikes Fear in the Real Estate Industry. The democratic nominee has called for freezing the rent on a million apartments.
• $500,000 Homes in Maine, Minnesota and Virginia. A farmhouse in Sedgwick, a foursquare in St. Paul and a Craftsman in Norfolk.
• Fighting Invasive Plants: The Ones We’ve Got and Those We Think Are Coming. Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold.
• Celebrity Broker Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings. Mauricio Umansky, the real estate broker best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has created a monopoly through its databases of listings.
• Would-be Home Buyers Are Deterred by Interest Rates. Explore Your Options. From locking in the rate to government-backed loans, there are options to buy a home.
• $2.5 Million Homes in California. A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a waterfront home in Big Bear Lake and a cottage in Costa Mesa

Health

• A Century Ago, Adolescents Weren’t Fully Human. Looking back at an awkward moment in the history of adolescent psychology.
• Drugmakers Notch a $5 Billion Win in Republicans’ Policy Bill. More medicines will be spared from Medicare price negotiations, a change that is projected to wipe out billions in savings for the federal government.
• 454 Hints That a Chatbot Wrote Part of a Biomedical Researcher’s Paper. Scientists show that the frequency of a set of words seems to have increased in published study abstracts since ChatGPT was released into the world.
• Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots. Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines.

Well

• A Simple Trick for Better Parties. It’s all in the framing.
• Her Fevers Returned Every Day. Would Anything Stop Them? The new mother had a normal recovery from childbirth. But a month later, she was beset by debilitating symptoms.
• How the Risks of Drinking Increase in Older Age. Alcohol can present health problems for even light or occasional drinkers.
• Here’s What You Need to Know about Cancer Screening. Regular screening can bend the odds in your favor when it comes to four types of cancers. The science is less clear for the rest.

Eat

• 10 Nutrition Lessons From 2025, So Far. How much protein do you need? Is there a “least bad” alcohol? We tackled these questions and more.
• Should I Be Worried About Arsenic in Rice? A recent report raised concerns that it contains high levels of the heavy metal. Here’s what that may mean for your health.

Family

• The Best Relationship Advice We’ve Heard So Far This Year. These expert tips on how to argue, communicate and grow closer with the people you love could make for stronger bonds.

Live

• Why Men Shouldn’t Ignore Their Pelvic Floors. Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and incontinence can all stem from problems with your pelvic floor — and many men don’t even know they have one.
• A Common Assumption About Aging May Be Wrong, Study Suggests. Experts have long pointed to inflammation as a natural part of getting older. But a new paper suggests it might be more a product of our environment.

Mind

• My Brother and I Haven’t Spoken in 4 Years. Can We Reconcile? Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to reconnect with his sibling after they fell out over money.
• What Makes Someone Cool? A New Study Offers Clues. Six traits can determine your ‘it’ factor, according to researchers who measured coolness around the globe.

Move

• 6 Outdoor Workouts to Try This Summer. It’s the perfect time of year to exercise outside.
• 7 Exercises to Soothe Your Sore Neck and Shoulders. Try this simple routine to combat “tech neck.”

Times Insider

• Where Saints, Sinners and a Shah Adorn a Wall. The portraits of world leaders hanging in the 15th-floor boardroom of The New York Times are not an endorsement.
• Venturing Inside L.A.’s Toxic Homes. Journalists investigated the hazards that homeowners in Los Angeles faced, even if their houses were left standing after the wildfires.
• With Etch a Sketches and Apples, Math Is Revealed. A new series for the Health and Science section aims to make complex topics easy to dissect, and maybe even help people ‘fall in love’ with math.

Corrections

• Quote of the Day: A Lifetime After Fleeing the Nazis, They Tell Their Stories. Quote of the Day for Sunday, July 6, 2025
• Corrections: July 6, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Corrections: July 5, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: Fuel for Ukrainians on the Front Line: This Man’s Borscht. Quotation of the Day for Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Corrections: July 4, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: Pope Leo Revives Tradition of Summer Break at Papal Villa. Quotation of the Day for Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: Looking for a Summer Job? It’s Brutal Out There. Quotation of the Day for Thursday, July 3, 2025.
• Corrections: July 3, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: Halal Cart Holds Blueprint for Mamdani’s Upset. Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
• Corrections: July 2, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: ‘Done Waiting My Turn’: Younger Democrats Rise Up. Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
• Corrections: July 1, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
• No Corrections: June 30, 2025. No corrections appeared in print on Monday, June 30, 2025.
• Corrections: June 29, 2025. Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
• Quote of the Day: A ‘Sister Act’ With Millions of Views and a Mission. Quotation of the Day for Monday, June 30, 2025.

The Learning Network

• Summer Reading Contest, Week 5: What Got Your Attention in The Times This Week? To participate, submit your response here by July 11 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 22.
• Word of the Day: perimeter. This word has appeared in 1,750 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• Word of the Day: fawning. This word has appeared in 71 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• ‘I Do Not See Rot. I See Rest.’:The Week 2 Winner of Our Summer Reading Contest. Alvin Su, 15, writes that summer doesn’t need to be a productivity contest for teens, but can, instead, be a quiet space for “magic to grow wild.”
• Word of the Day: woebegone. This word has appeared in 22 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
• Word of the Day: extemporaneous. This word has appeared in nine articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Weather

• At Least 79 People Killed in Texas Flash Floods. Several children and one counselor from a summer camp remained missing as rescue crews continued searching for survivors of the floods that devastated Central Texas.
• More rain is expected in the Texas region devastated by flooding. Forecasters warned further rounds of rain were expected through Tuesday, potentially causing more flooding in already-saturated areas.
• Tracking Typhoon Danas. See the likely path and wind arrival times for Danas
• Here’s Why the Deadly Storm Quickly Intensified in Texas. Thunderstorms and moisture from the Gulf were among the ingredients that led to catastrophic weather and flooding in the Hill Country.
• Woman Rescued From a Tree During Floods in Texas. Rescuers found the woman clutching a tree after she was swept up from a campsite 20 miles up river.
• Tropical Storm Chantal Forms Off the Coast of South Carolina. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain to the Carolinas this weekend.
• The most urgent alerts came in the middle of the night.
• Tracking Tropical Depression Three. See the likely path and wind arrival times for Three
• Torrential Downpour Leads to Deadly Flooding in Texas. Authorities urged those living near the Guadalupe River to seek higher ground immediately.
• How the Weather Could Make Your Fireworks Fizzle. Rain can put a damper on your July 4 display, and drought risks can turn a neighborhood celebration into a five-alarm fire.
• Clouds Are Cool, but Have You Ever Seen One Like This? A “roll cloud” spotted off the coast of Portugal looked like something out of a movie. Here’s the science behind it.
• A Potential Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain to Florida. The National Hurricane Center is tracking a “disturbance” that could intensify in the coming days.
• Tracking Tropical Storm Mun. See the likely path and wind arrival times for Mun
• Going to Be Outside on July 4? Here’s How to Plan Around the Weather. “Ideal” conditions are expected in the Northeast, but Florida is warily eyeing a potential tropical system.
• Storms Threaten to Bring Heavy Rain Across the Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Forecasters warned of flash flooding across Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Gameplay

• Lowest Voice. Daniel Raymon paints us a clear picture.
• Wordle Review No. 1,479. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, July 7, 2025.
• Connections Companion No. 757. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, July 7, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 491. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, July 7, 2025.
• Escape Room. Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry present a monumental riddle in their Sunday puzzle debut.
• Wordle Review No. 1,478. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 490. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Connections Companion No. 756. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Spelling Bee Forum. Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.
• Leave Lost For Words. Tracy Bennett (not pictured) makes a sleek and modern Saturday puzzle debut.
• Wordle Review No. 1,477. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 489. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Connections Companion No. 755. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Getting Really Pumped Up. Colin Adams believes that a certain crossword debut may have changed the course of a ballplayer’s career.
• Connections Companion No. 754. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Wordle Review No. 1,476. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 488. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Them’s Fighting Words! Adam Wagner tells us which way to go.
• Wordle Review No. 1,475. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, July 3, 2025.
• Connections Companion No. 753. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, July 3, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 487. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, July 3, 2025.
• Bingo Relative. In the event of crossword trouble, call Dan Caprera.
• Wordle Review No. 1,474. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
• Connections Companion No. 752. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 486. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
• Concluding Part. Adam Aaronson and Michael Garbus make their collaboration debut in the New York Times Crossword.
• Wordle Review No. 1,473. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
• Connections Companion No. 751. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
• Strands Sidekick No. 485. Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

En español

• Un truco sencillo para mejorar tus fiestas. Diviértete un poco eligiendo un buen nombre.
• Así veranean los papas. León XIV va a Castel Gandolfo y más lecturas para ponerse en modo vacaciones.
• Beber alcohol es más riesgoso con la edad. El alcohol puede significar problemas de salud incluso para los consumidores ligeros u ocasionales.
• Cuidado, los síntomas de la anemia pueden confundirse con la vejez. Un número significativo de personas mayores padecen esta enfermedad. Muchos encuentran alivio con un tratamiento eficaz que se receta con más frecuencia.
• Palabra del día: ‘perimeter’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 1750 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• Los mejores consejos sobre relaciones en lo que va del año. Cultivar la conexión en un mundo que se siente cada vez más solitario no es fácil. Estas recomendaciones te pueden ayudar a reforzar tus vínculos.
• Las infames palomas son heroínas en la ciudad. Las palomas suelen recibir poco respeto y admiración por parte de los observadores de aves y los científicos, pero nos pueden ayudar a apreciar el entorno natural urbano.
• Palabra del día: ‘fawning’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 71 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• ¿Qué hace que alguien sea ‘cool’? Un nuevo estudio nos da algunas pistas. Los hallazgos sugieren que hay seis rasgos específicos que las personas geniales (bacanes, chéveres o guay) suelen tener en común.
• Estados Unidos, El Salvador y el futuro de la Mara Salvatrucha. Las claves de una investigación del Times y más lecturas para estar al día.
• ¿Debería preocuparme el arsénico en el arroz? Según un informe reciente, el arroz contiene altos niveles de este metal pesado. Esto es lo que puede significar para tu salud.
• Lo que creemos sobre el envejecimiento y la inflamación podría ser erróneo. Los expertos llevan mucho tiempo señalando la inflamación como una parte natural del envejecimiento. Pero un nuevo estudio sugiere que podría ser más bien un producto de nuestro entorno.
• 7 ejercicios para aliviar el dolor de cuello y hombros. Una serie de movimientos, recomendada por expertos, puede ayudarte a disminuir las molestias del “cuello tecnológico”.
• Palabra del día: ‘woebegone’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en 22 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• Monitoreo de la tormenta tropical Flossie, en vivo. Consulta la trayectoria probable y las horas de llegada de los vientos de Flossie.

América Latina

• Atrapado entre los aranceles y China, México se adapta a un EE.UU. impredecible. Depender de proveedores asiáticos ya no es una apuesta segura para muchas fábricas de México. Las empresas se apresuran a cambiar, alentadas por el gobierno.
• México confirma la orden de detención contra el boxeador Julio César Chávez Jr. El conocido boxeador mexicano fue detenido por agentes de inmigración estadounidenses en California el miércoles, días después de disputar un combate de alto nivel contra el exyoutuber Jake Paul.
• El lugar de la masacre de Jonestown se abre a los turistas. Algunos se preguntan por qué. Los supervivientes estadounidenses del suicidio y asesinato en masa, y muchos guyaneses, han criticado el recorrido turístico. Pero sus defensores afirman que el lugar ofrece importantes lecciones.
• La guerra de Milei contra los medios de Argentina se evidencia en una campaña impulsada con IA. El mandatario publicó al menos 65 mensajes contra Julia Mengolini, una periodista que ha sido crítica con su gobierno.
• La guerra interna del Cártel de Sinaloa, explicada. Unas de las organizaciones criminales más poderosas del mundo se enfrenta a una ofensiva de los gobiernos de México y EE. UU. y a una lucha al interior.
• Cárteles rivales hacen una alianza que podría transformar el mundo del hampa. El cártel de Sinaloa, el traficante de fentanilo más temido del mundo, se tambalea por una guerra interna y una ofensiva estadounidense-mexicana. Su destino podría trastocar las redes delictivas mundiales.

Ciencia y Tecnología

• Científicos captan a 3I/ATLAS, un objeto interestelar que atraviesa nuestro sistema solar. Este objeto interestelar aún está bastante lejos del Sol, pero se dirige hacia el sistema solar interior. No se acercará a la Tierra.
• 454 pistas de que una IA escribió parte de un artículo científico. Desde el lanzamiento de ChatGPT, dicen algunos científicos, se emplean más ciertas palabras en los resúmenes de estudios publicados.

Cultura

• Todo lo que hay que saber de la última temporada de ‘El juego del calamar’ La entrega final de la exitosa serie de Netflix deriva hacia una conclusión bastante predecible, aunque con la aparición inesperada de una superestrella.
• Las ventajas de ser Ringo Starr. Al cumplir 85 años, uno de los últimos Beatles supervivientes sigue mostrando curiosidad musical, impartiendo su sabiduría característica y predicando el evangelio de la paz y el amor.
• Reseña de ‘La vieja guardia 2’: Thurman contra Theron. Uma Thurman se une al reparto ampliado en esta sólida secuela de acción sobre un equipo de héroes inmortales.
• Oasis regresa: sus canciones no pierden fuerza y sus heridas están cicatrizando. Después de 16 años, la banda británica Oasis, conocida por la explosiva pero compleja relación entre los hermanos Gallagher, Liam y Noel, volvió a los escenarios.
• Las personas con más estilo en lo que va del 2025. Algunos llevaban trajes, otros batas. Algunos estaban en las canchas, otros en los tribunales. Todos han marcado tendencia en la moda del año.
• ¿Qué sigue para Sean Combs? El magnate de la música sigue detenido tras ser declarado culpable de dos cargos de transporte con fines de prostitución. Un juez determinará su pena de prisión en una fecha no especificada.
• Reseña de ‘Jurassic World: Renace’: la extinción del asombro. Si la franquicia jurásica quiere ser algo más que un recuerdo de lo que fue, tendrá que recuperar la capacidad de maravillar tanto a chicos como a grandes.
• 3 minutos de Brahms que te cambiarán el día. En esta breve pieza para piano, una canción íntima sin palabras, Brahms contiene las lágrimas, lo que la hace desgarradora.
• Sean Combs es absuelto de tráfico sexual y declarado culpable de otros cargos. Los miembros del jurado condenaron al magnate de la música por transporte de personas con fines de prostitución, un delito federal grave, pero lo absolvieron de tráfico sexual y asociación delictuosa.

Deportes

• Diogo Jota, estrella del Liverpool, muere a los 28 años en un choque automovilístico. Jota y su hermano André Filipe murieron en España, dijeron las autoridades. El choque se produjo dos semanas después de la boda del jugador portugués.

Estados Unidos

• Decenas de muertos y heridos en las inundaciones en Texas. Más de dos decenas de niñas desaparecieron de un campamento en el río Guadalupe, y aún se desconoce el número total de desaparecidos.
• La Corte Suprema permite a Trump deportar a 8 migrantes a Sudán del Sur. La orden de la corte siguió a otra más amplia del mes pasado que permitía las expulsiones a países con los que los migrantes no tienen conexiones.
• Un comentario sobre lingotes de oro, grabado en secreto, cambió su vida. Su cita de Tinder quería saberlo todo sobre su trabajo en la Agencia de Protección Medioambiental. Él habló… sin darse cuenta de la cámara oculta.
• Bukele rechaza los reportes de que Abrego Garcia fue torturado en El Salvador. El presidente Nayib Bukele difundió un video en el que se ve a Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia en unas instalaciones de aspecto confortable.
• El Pentágono vuelve a cambiar su evaluación de los daños causados al programa nuclear de Irán. La valoración de que las esperanzas nucleares de Irán habían retrocedido entre 1 y 2 años debido a los bombardeos estadounidenses e israelíes fue la más reciente de una serie de declaraciones cambiantes
• Las finanzas de Trump eran precarias. Entonces empezó a sacar provecho de su regreso. A pesar de las afirmaciones del presidente, los registros presentados en un caso de fraude en su contra sugieren que sus riquezas no eran el producto de un imperio estable y sólido.
• Abrego Garcia fue golpeado y torturado en una prisión de El Salvador, según sus abogados. A Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia lo obligaron a pasar la noche arrodillado, le negaron el acceso al baño y lo confinaron en una celda superpoblada con luces brillantes y sin ventanas, dicen sus abogados.
• ¿Qué ha dicho Trump sobre los agricultores y los trabajadores hoteleros indocumentados? Durante el mismo viaje en que recorrió un centro de detención de migrantes en Florida, el presidente Trump dijo que quería permitir que algunos trabajadores agrícolas se quedaran en el país, legalmente.
• Así funciona el programa de asistencia alimentaria SNAP y cómo podría cambiar. El proyecto de ley del presidente Trump introduciría recortes significativos en el programa de ayuda alimentaria, antes conocido como cupones para alimentos, que utilizan unos 42 millones de personas en EE. UU.
• ‘La gente no se siente segura’: el miedo domina la vida de los latinos en Los Ángeles. La ansiedad por las detenciones federales de migración se ha apoderado de miles de residentes de la zona y ha llevado a muchos a limitar el tiempo que están en público.
• Los beneficios del paquete fiscal republicano no alcanzarán para los pobres de EE. UU. Según algunos estudios, los grupos de ingresos más bajos sufrirán pérdidas en la próxima década, mientras que los ricos tendrán un aumento del 2,3 por ciento.
• Trump y Musk vuelven a enfrentarse a causa de la ‘gran y hermosa’ ley. El presidente de EE. UU. intensificó sus mensajes contra Elon Musk al insinuar que podría estar interesado en deportarlo.
• ¿Qué contiene el proyecto de ley de política interior de Trump? El Senado aprobó una parte clave de la agenda nacional del presidente Trump: lo que él ha llamado su proyecto de ley grande y hermoso. Estas son algunas de las disposiciones menos discutidas.
• El Senado aprueba el proyecto de ley republicano y pone a EE. UU. en una senda fiscal más peligrosa. Entre las piezas legislativas más costosos de los últimos años, la legislación impulsada por Donald Trump podría remodelar las finanzas del país para toda una generación.
• Cómo se desarrolló el desastre del barco del puente de Brooklyn. Un informe inicial de la Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte de EE. UU. describió los momentos previos a que un barco de la Marina de México se estrellara contra el puente de Brooklyn en mayo.
• Musk prometió fundar un nuevo partido político si se aprobaba la ley política de Trump. El multimillonario y exasesor del presidente sugirió que, si pasaba el proyecto de ley del Partido Republicano, que fue aprobado por el Senado el martes, formaría un partido nuevo llamado “Partido de Estados Unidos”.
• Trump prometió desmantelar la MS-13. Su acuerdo con Bukele amenaza ese esfuerzo. EE. UU. aseguró que devolvería a algunos líderes de la pandilla a El Salvador, los cuales eran parte de una investigación federal que ha acumulado pruebas de un pacto corrupto entre el gobierno de Bukele y la MS-13.
• ¿Por qué Trump devuelve a los líderes de la MS-13 a El Salvador? 5 conclusiones de la investigación del Times. El acuerdo entre el presidente de EE. UU. y Nayib Bukele, mandatario de El Salvador, está socavando una investigación federal estadounidense sobre la pandilla que comenzó hace años, según personas familiarizadas con la investigación.
• Un tiroteo en Idaho deja 2 bomberos muertos. Los bomberos respondían a un incendio en el norte de Idaho cuando se produjo el tiroteo, dijo el sheriff local. El cuerpo de un sospechoso fue recuperado el domingo por la noche.

Estilos de Vida

• La filigrana es un asunto familiar para estos guardianes de la tradición mexicana. La fabricación de joyas en los Valles Centrales de Oaxaca se remonta a sus antepasados zapotecos y mixtecos, pero el trabajo en plata ha ido desapareciendo en algunas partes de México.
• Hombres, ¿adónde se fueron? Vuelvan, por favor. Muchos hombres se han retirado de la intimidad, escondiéndose tras sistemas de seguridad y filtros en internet, curioseando y desplazándose por la pantalla. Los extrañamos.
• Adiós, ensalada de langosta de 100 dólares. Ya llegó el melón de 400 dólares. En los Hamptons se disputa una nueva guerra entre supermercados finos que atienden a su adinerada clientela.
• Big está vivo y bien casado en Vermont. Inspiró al famoso soltero tóxico y empedernido de “Sex and the City” y hace décadas dejó Nueva York en pos de una vida rural.
• 14 piscinas fascinantes. Volvemos a visitar los paraísos de los bañistas, desde Malibú a Tánger.
• ¿Podría una estrella Michelin salvar al restaurante de ‘The Bear’? En la cuarta temporada de la exitosa serie de FX, los reconocimientos están en la mente de Carmy Berzatto y su equipo. Pero, ¿en qué medida ayudan a los negocios en la vida real?
• Lauren Sánchez Bezos, comprometida con el corsé. La esposa de Jeff Bezos es conocida por su amor a la cintura ceñida. Para su boda lo lució al límite.
• Palabra del día: ‘extemporaneous’ Esta palabra ha aparecido en nueve artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?
• Cómo evitar cancelaciones y retrasos de vuelos. ¿Tienes pensado volar durante los ajetreados meses de verano? Aquí tienes algunos consejos que te ayudarán a cumplir con tu planificación.

Mundo

• Cientos de personas acuden a la protesta ‘antigentrificación’ en Ciudad de México. Las manifestaciones en Ciudad de México contra la oleada de turismo y el aumento de los precios se volvieron violentas el viernes por la noche.
• Irán busca alianzas con los BRICS y un nuevo orden mundial. Irán se unirá a una reunión del grupo de países BRICS, que incluye a Brasil, Rusia, India, China, Sudáfrica y otros países. Será una oportunidad para demostrar que cuenta con poderosos aliados.
• Países Bajos retira la ciudadanía a un físico que recibió el Nobel. Hace 13 años, Andre Geim adoptó la nacionalidad británica para aceptar el título de caballero. Acaba de enterarse de que, como consecuencia de ello, ya no puede ser ciudadano de los Países Bajos.
• ¿Qué significa el silencio de China ante el proyecto de ley de Trump? Pekín tiene un historial de advertencias a Washington sobre la seguridad de sus tenencias del Tesoro. Esta vez puede tener motivos para guardar silencio, al menos públicamente.
• La ola de calor en Europa del Este provoca peces muertos, incendios y protestas. Las temperaturas excepcionalmente altas pusieron a prueba los sistemas eléctricos y la paciencia de los habitantes, sofocados por el reciente calor extremo.
• Chechenia, otrora la región más volátil de Rusia, se prepara para una sucesión. En medio de especulaciones sobre su salud, Ramzán Kadyrov, el aliado del Kremlin que gobierna la región, ha estado notablemente ausente, mientras prepara a su hijo adolescente para el futuro.
• León XIV retoma la tradición papal de vacacionar en Castel Gandolfo. Durante 400 años, la mayoría de los papas escapaban del verano romano a la comunidad enclavada entre montañas. Después Francisco dejó de ir, dejando a la ciudad algo desamparada.
• El dalái lama desafía a China y la excluye de su proceso de sucesión. El líder espiritual tibetano declaró que la fundación que dirige su oficina tiene “autoridad exclusiva” para reconocer su siguiente reencarnación.
• China se ha vuelto un modelo para muchos en Rusia. Rusia, un país donde las marcas, las ideas y los símbolos culturales occidentales gozaban de popularidad, ha empezado a mirar hacia Oriente en busca de referentes.
• El jeque que conquistó el fútbol y consiente a los señores de la guerra. El vicepresidente emiratí es más conocido como propietario del Manchester City, un importante equipo de fútbol inglés. Entre bastidores, se le ha descrito como el “manejador” que dirige las guerras secretas de su país en el extranjero.
• Lo que hay que saber sobre la ola de calor en Europa. Se emitieron advertencias sanitarias para decenas de millones de europeos a medida que las temperaturas superaban con creces los 40 grados Celsius.
• Canadá da marcha atrás a impuesto para empresas tecnológicas de EE. UU. El gobierno dijo el domingo por la noche que cancelaría su impuesto a las empresas tecnológicas estadounidenses, lo que significa una victoria para el gobierno de Trump.

Negocios

• Por qué los precios de la carne de res han alcanzado un récord en EE. UU. El número de cabezas de ganado vacuno ha descendido un 13 por ciento desde 2019, y el inventario general de reses disponibles es el más bajo desde 1952.
• Del Monte Foods se declara en bancarrota. El gigante de los productos enlatados se enfrenta a problemas como el aumento de deuda, el cambio de los hábitos de consumo y los traspiés pandémicos.
• Trump quiere que otros países aislen a China. Vietnam es su primer objetivo. Un acuerdo comercial inicial con Vietnam ofrece una idea de cómo el presidente Trump está presionando a los países para que reduzcan su comercio con China.
• La ola de calor golpea a los trabajadores y las empresas en Europa. Las altas temperaturas pasan factura a los negocios, que reportan un descenso en sus ventas debido a una menor productividad y la disminución del consumo.
• Paramount pagará a Trump 16 millones de dólares para resolver la demanda de ‘60 Minutes’ El presidente de EE. UU. interpuso una demanda por una entrevista del programa “60 Minutes” a la exvicepresidenta Kamala Harris. La empresa necesita la aprobación federal para una venta multimillonaria.
• El dólar tiene su peor comienzo de año desde 1973. La moneda estadounidense ha seguido bajando a pesar de que el presidente Trump dio marcha atrás en sus amenazas arancelarias y el mercado bursátil del país se recuperó de sus pérdidas.
• Trump presiona al presidente de la Reserva Federal para que baje los tipos de interés. En una nota escrita a mano para Jerome Powell, presidente de la Reserva Federal, el presidente Trump lo acusó de costarle al país “una fortuna” y le exigió que redujera los tipos de interés.
• Así es como India gana espacio para fabricar iPhones en su territorio. India está haciendo un esfuerzo para fabricar en su territorio. Desde 2020 el primer ministro Narendra Modi anunció una política de gobierno para impulsar la industria y destinó 26.000 millones de dólares a ello.

Opinión

• Trump intenta redefinir lo que significa ser estadounidense. No es el primero. La guerra del presidente de EE. UU. contra la ciudadanía va de la mano de su politización de la palabra “América”, una tradición estadounidense muy arraigada, tan antigua como la propia nación.
• El (vistoso) vínculo que une a Trump y Bezos. Son campeones del exhibicionismo en una cultura hecha para ello.
• Con Trump, EE. UU. comienza a parecerse a China. En la gran danza entre los dos rivales, cada vez es más difícil discernir quién domina y quién se deja llevar.
• Europa está cometiendo un gran error. Un rearme vertiginoso puede hacer que la Unión Europea no avance, sino que retroceda.

Tiempo y clima

• Así es como la tormenta mortal se intensificó velozmente en Texas. Los pronósticos para el 4 de julio anunciaban probabilidades de lluvia. Pero el jueves, la posibilidad de tormentas con lluvias torrenciales apareció en el panorama.
• Las nubes son geniales, pero ¿has visto una como esta? Una “nube tubular” avistada frente a la costa de Portugal parecía sacada de una película. He aquí la ciencia que hay detrás.
• EE. UU. envía mucha basura de plástico al extranjero. Malasia dice ‘no, gracias’ Ningún lugar recibe más plástico desechado de los países ricos, pero los envíos procedentes de Estados Unidos ya no son bienvenidos.
• Barry se disipa en México, pero se esperan lluvias fuertes. Tras tocar tierra al sur de Tampico el lunes, el ciclón perdió fuerza sobre el este de México.