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Word of the Day: piquancy

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‘Washington Black,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week

The screen adaptation of the popular historical novel premieres, and a Billy Joel documentary airs.

Monday Briefing: Dozens Killed in Gaza

Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.

China Stood Up to Trump, and It’s Not Giving Europe an Inch, Either

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

How Trump Is Bringing Europe Together Again

The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why.

Quote of the Day: Pain Deep in the Heart of Every Part of Texas

Quotation of the Day for Monday, July 21, 2025.

Alaska Airlines Resumes Operations After Software Outage

Alaska Airlines said it had ended the ground stop, which lasted about three hours and resulted from a software outage. “Residual impacts” to its operations were likely, it said.

Trump Urges Washington and Cleveland Sports Teams to Revert to Native American Names

The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.

Edwin Feulner, Heritage Foundation’s ‘George Washington,’ Dies at 83

As co-founder and longtime head of the conservative Washington think tank, he picked policies and staffers for G.O.P. presidents from Reagan to Trump.

Driver Crashes Into San Jose Post Office, Igniting Fire

A man was arrested in connection with the crash on suspicion of arson, officials said. No injuries were reported.

Body of 9-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Is Found in Northern New York

Melina Galanis Frattolin was reported as the victim of a possible abduction on Saturday in Lake George, N.Y. The police found her body on Sunday over 35 miles away and said there was no indication a kidnapping had happened.

Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians Seeking Aid, Gaza Officials Say

Israeli soldiers opened fire near the Zikim crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel, where a convoy of 25 trucks from the United Nations was entering the enclave.

How Did the Number of People Missing After Texas Floods Drop So Drastically?

Last week, officials said 97 people were missing in Kerr County. Now, it’s down to three. The drop is substantial, but such wild fluctuations can happen after disasters.

Off-Duty Customs Officer Shot in Robbery Attempt in Park, N.Y.P.D. Says

The officer, 42, is expected to recover after being shot in the face and returning fire. There is no indication that he was targeted because of his job, police officials said.

Flat-Bottomed Boat

Katy Steinmetz and Rich Katz make their collaboration debut in The New York Times.

Should ICE Agents Be Allowed to Wear Masks? It Depends Whom You Ask.

Los Angeles’s mayor said Sunday that masked immigration agents helped create a “reign of terror.” ICE’s director said agents could wear masks to “keep them and their families safe.”

Monday Briefing: Dozens Killed in Gaza

Plus, a film takes us back to the pandemic.

Mamdani Travels to Uganda in Break From Mayoral Campaign

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, said that he and his wife were going to the African country where he was born to celebrate their recent marriage.

Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War

Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.

Jean-Pierre Azéma, 87, Dies; Chronicled French Collaboration With Nazis

He was among the historians who challenged national myths about the compromises his country made after being occupied by Germany in World War II.

Estos son algunos de los hombres liberados en el intercambio entre EE. UU. y Venezuela

Más de 260 personas fueron liberadas de prisiones de El Salvador y Venezuela. Ahora se enfrentan al reto de volver a casa.

Republicans and Democrats Call for More Information on Epstein Case

Members of Congress from both parties said they wanted to see more files released, while President Trump has encouraged his base to move on.

Jake Larson, D-Day Veteran and TikTok Star, Dies at 102

Mr. Larson, the last survivor of a unit that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944, shared his memories on social media where he amassed a wide following.

Passenger Ferry Fire Kills at Least 3 in Indonesia

At least three people were killed aboard a passenger ship after a fire broke out on Sunday morning, the authorities and local news outlets said.

In Nashville, a Homecoming for Dolly Parton and Her Musical

Parton’s life and career have always been rooted in Tennessee. For her fans, it was only fitting to see the debut of her biographical musical here, too.

Canceling ‘The Late Show’ Is Bad News for Late-Night TV, Not for Stephen Colbert

The art form was already in decline; this may hasten its demise. But don’t fret about the host. His talents are better showcased elsewhere.

Kenneth Colley, 87, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With a Commanding Presence, Dies

A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”

Japan’s Long-Dominant Party Suffers Election Defeat as Voters Swing Right

The loss on Sunday left the Liberal Democrats a minority party in both houses of Parliament, while two new nationalist parties surged.

Passenger Ship Fire Kills at Least 3 People in Indonesia

The fire happened aboard the KM Barcelona 5 in the waters of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on Sunday morning, officials said.

An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files

A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with Donald J. Trump.

Maddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14

In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.

Southern Fried Corn, a Summery Tomato Congee and a Lot of Limonada

Recipes for riding out July’s heat.

Another Top Aide to Hegseth Leaves the Pentagon

Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months.

Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Threaten Midwest and Ohio Valley

Slow-moving storms could bring up to 11 inches of rain, raising the risk of flash floods on Sunday, particularly in Illinois and Indiana, forecasters said.

How We Live On, Long After We Are Gone

Readers respond to an essay by Roger Rosenblatt about death, memory and love. Also: How Medicaid cuts will hurt college students.

The Political Legacy of Jerry Garcia

Garcia and the music he wrote aimed for something beyond politics, something deeper.

Tracking Tropical Storm Wipha

See the likely path and wind arrival times for Wipha

Sound and Vision

We take a look at the rise of video podcasts.

China’s Moves Against 3 Foreigners Stoke Anxiety

A Wells Fargo banker and a U.S. government employee were blocked from leaving and a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.

Israeli Troops Kill Dozens Seeking Food Near Border, Gazan Officials Say

The shootings took place after thousands of Palestinians gathered in the hope of getting humanitarian aid from U.N. trucks entering the Gaza Strip.

Trump’s Perversion of Justice Has Reached a New Phase

The president is determined to transform America’s legal system into his personal political weapon.

The Poet Who Advocated Radical Tenderness

What poetry can offer in a time of vitriol and hate

Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another

The consensus that held them together for generations is breaking down.

Wordle Review No. 1,493

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Strands Sidekick No. 505

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Don’t Throw Your Dictionary Away

A.I. and spell-check make choices for writers. With real, physical dictionaries, writers are empowered to decide how to express themselves.

Connections Companion No. 771

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Monday, July 21, 2025.

La enfermedad de mi madre y nuestras visitas al museo

Una afección del sistema inmunitario le quitó su independencia y nos enseñó a ambas a ver el arte de otra manera.

G.O.P. Push Behind Trump Agenda Has Congress in an Uproar

Shouting matches, walkouts and bitter fiscal fights have led to a series of legislative meltdowns, with big spending clashes ahead.

Renée Fleming, Star Soprano, Tries Out the Director’s Chair

Fleming is making her directorial debut in Colorado working with young artists on Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte,” an opera in which she appeared early in her career.

Two Days Inside the Movement to ‘Reindustrialize,’ and Rearm, America

Trump cabinet officials mingled with tech investors and manufacturers in an effort to supercharge factories.

Cómo combatir la ansiedad y la depresión con ejercicio

Décadas de investigación han mostrado que el movimiento tiene un efecto positivo sobre la salud mental.

As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out

The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.

Who Is Watching All These Podcasts?

An audio-only medium spawned a giant industry that is now largely focused on video.

Who Is Behind a $5 Billion Development in Atlanta? Yup, a Sports Team.

The number of developments led by professional sports teams has accelerated in recent years, as the price of teams has skyrocketed.

He Cheated With Her Best Friend. This Is the Third Book About It.

Hannah Pittard goes back to the tale of her busted marriage in a comic novel about a claustrophobic literary milieu — and a talking cat.

​A Trump-Themed Beach House vs. ‘the Hamptons of the South’

Local officials spent years trying to force Marvin Peavy to remove the giant pro-Trump banners from his home in the Florida Panhandle. This summer, Mr. Peavy is basking in victory.

What Would a Real Friendship With A.I. Look Like? Maybe Like Hers.

Chatbots can get scary if you suspend your disbelief. But MJ Cocking didn’t — and wound up in a relationship that was strangely, helpfully real.

Party Drugs, Bikers, Hit Men: It’s Crime Fiction, Florida Style

The two teenagers in this hard-boiled novel go to work for a narcotics gang and end up in a far more sinister trade.

A Year in the Life (and Mind) of a Precocious Teenager

“Pan,” by Michael Clune, details a year in the life of a suburban adolescent who can’t shake his panic attacks.

Even as Air-Raid Sirens Blare, Ukrainians Wait for the Light to Change

Anyone new to Ukraine may quickly notice the disconnect between the front line and much of daily life farther away, including the patient behavior of pedestrians waiting to cross the street.

Birkin: The Bag, the Woman, the Myth

Why has this obsession endured?

The Boldness of Calling a Toupee a Toupee

Known as the Toupee Queen online, Emily Cheney is helping change the way people talk about men’s hair loss.

Así fue la larga amistad entre Trump y Epstein

Durante casi 15 años, ambos hombres socializaron juntos en Manhattan y Palm Beach, Florida, antes de un desencuentro que precedió al primer arresto de Epstein.

Los Grody-Patinkin son un desastre, pero se aman. Y a TikTok le encanta

Mandy Patinkin y Kathryn Grody, artistas de éxito casados desde hace 45 años, reflexionan sobre su nueva fama en TikTok.

Mamdani Won Over N.Y.C. Democratic Voters. Can He Charm Washington?

National Democrats are grappling with how much to embrace Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a leftist who has become the party’s standard-bearer in America’s largest city.

After a Chaotic Start, a U.S. Attorney’s Time May Be Running Out

Alina Habba, President Trump’s choice to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office.

El Ratón Pérez sí existe. Es dentista en Seattle

Una dentista pediátrica lleva décadas respondiendo a correos electrónicos dirigidos al ratón de los dientes. “Hay algo increíble en hacer algo por alguien que no sabe quién eres”, afirma.

A Dream for the Dead

The Lives They Lived, an annual issue in The Times Magazine, was the idea of the director David Frankel.

How the Organ Donation System Let These Patients Down

Under pressure from the federal government to increase organ transplants, hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country are rushing people toward donation, and some patients have been harmed. Brian M. Rosenthal explains how and where this is happening.

You Said ‘Yes’ to Being an Organ Donor. What Exactly Does That Mean?

Organ donation saves lives and enjoys widespread public support. But many people are unsure what they agree to when they sign up.

‘The Voice, It Turned Out, Belonged to a Small, Older Woman’

Commanded to admire the moon, popping a cork on the 2 train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

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A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

In The Hunt, Readers Get to Choose Their Dream Home, Too

Matthew Oshinsky, a real estate editor for The New York Times, shares what goes into creating the popular online column each week.

Tracking Tropical Storm Wipha

See the likely path and wind arrival times for Wipha.

Typhoon Wipha Reaches Mainland China After Pounding Hong Kong and Macau

The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.

Sorry, This Epstein Stuff Isn’t Going to Hurt Trump

His political demise has been greatly exaggerated.

This K-Pop Band Is Making Waves With Sign Language

Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.

Number of Missing in Kerr County, Texas, After Floods Drops to 3

The new figure was a significant decline from 97 just days ago. The death toll in the county remained the same, and officials said many of the missing were reported safe.

Heavy Rains in Washington Area Flood Roads and Prompt Water Rescues

More than five inches fell in some suburbs of the capital. The authorities in Maryland rescued dozens of people, including some who were stranded in their cars.

Investigators in L.A. Explosion Examine Condo for Link to Explosives

Officials were looking into whether the explosion, which killed three sheriff’s deputies, was caused by devices seized from a condo in Santa Monica a day before the blast.

How Anti-Immigrant Riots in Northern Ireland started

For weeks, there has been a drumbeat of anti-immigrant episodes in Northern Ireland. Ali Watkins, a reporter for The New York Times based in Belfast, describes what she’s seen covering these events to Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk.

Fire at Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility Claims a 10th Life

Brenda Cropper, 66, died at a hospital after being in critical condition all week after the fire erupted on Sunday, officials said.

Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home

Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.

Ten Point Spread

You can always bet on a Michael Schlossberg puzzle to provide a good workout.

A Kite Surfer, Navy SEAL and Makeup Artist: Freed in a U.S.-Venezuela Swap

Over 260 people were released from prisons in El Salvador and Venezuela. Now they face the challenge of coming home.

The Pelicot Trial Returns, This Time to the Stage

Many of those who attended the trial returned to see a new play based on the case of Gisèle Pelicot, who confronted her ex-husband and dozens of men accused of raping her.

Overlooked No More: Polina Gelman: Fearless ‘Night Witch’ Who Haunted Nazi Troops

She was a navigator with an all-female unit of Soviet aviators who attacked German troops at night, whooshing in wooden planes like witches on broomsticks.

El ‘Coldplaygate’ es un duro recordatorio de que hay cámaras en todas partes

Un video en un concierto ha dominado el debate en internet y ha causado la renuncia del director ejecutivo de una empresa.

Cram Fire Grows to Largest Wildfire in U.S. So Far This Year

The fire in Oregon ballooned to more than 95,000 acres amid shifting winds and dry air, but improved weather this weekend was expected to slow its expansion.

Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91

His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.

At Least 35 Dead After Vietnam Tourist Boat Capsizes, State Media Says

The boat, carrying 46 passengers and three crew members, was on a sightseeing tour of Ha Long Bay when a sudden storm caused it to overturn, state media said. Ten people were rescued.

Inside the Long Friendship Between Trump and Epstein

For nearly 15 years, the two men socialized together in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Fla., before a falling out that preceded Mr. Epstein’s first arrest.

Mike Johnson Would Like You to Know About His Subservience

The speaker comes in with a strong entry in the sycophancy sweepstakes.

Cyclist and Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Jumps Curb in Manhattan

The vehicle, a stolen rental car, had been traveling west on the Manhattan Bridge before it struck the victims at the base of the bridge in Chinatown early Saturday morning.

W.N.B.A.’s All-Star Weekend Is Still Buzzing, Even Without Caitlin Clark

Despite an injury that sidelined the Fever star, thousands of fans descended on festivities across Indianapolis.

Peter Phillips, Who Was at the British Pop Art Frontier, Dies at 86

Known as the tough guy in a scene that produced David Hockney and others, he filled his paintings with gleaming car parts and sex symbols. Some of them landed on album covers.

Car Drives Into Crowd Outside Club in Los Angeles

At least 30 people were injured in Los Angeles after a vehicle drove into a crowd, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

Nigella Lawson’s Blueberry Polenta Upside-Down Cake

Upside-down cakes are the best cakes, and this simple, summery treat is a perfect example of the form.

¿Cómo mantener las ganas de vivir?

Una vida larga no importa mucho si no la disfrutas.

My Kids Asked for the Benson Boone Cookie. Here Is My Reply.

I want to make it stop, and my earnest admonitions about the emptiness of American materialism are not working.

South Korea Pulls Plane Crash Report After Victims’ Families Protest

Relatives of the Jeju Air disaster victims objected to the report in a stormy scene at a news conference, complaining that it blamed the pilots prematurely.

Syria Declares Cease-Fire After a Week of Upheaval

Sectarian-tinged clashes left hundreds dead and attracted Israeli military intervention. A U.S. envoy said Israel and Syria had agreed to a truce.

Wall Street Wants to Make Private Markets a Little More Public

As value grows in private markets, fund managers, brokerage houses, and savvy start-ups are building products that aim to expand access to them.

2 Books for Birthday Introspection

A novel of adolescent friendship; a brooding celebrity memoir.

She Exposed Epstein, and Shares MAGA’s Anger

The reporter who took down Jeffrey Epstein on what’s still hidden.

MAGA’s New Target: Trump

The president is in a deep-state fugue.

A Pro-Trump Community Reckons With Losing a Beloved Immigrant Neighbor

Republicans had a point when they complained that Democrats overreached on immigration. But that’s what the G.O.P. is doing now.

Trump, Epstein and a Stinging SCOTUS Dissent

“The Opinions” round table discusses Trump and MAGA’s very bad week.

Has the Death of the Novel Been Greatly Exaggerated?

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks.

The Icelandic Landscape Is Changing, and It’s Changing Us

It is impossible to separate our language from its island at the edge of the Arctic.

Listen to ‘Hamlet.’ Feel Better.

Everyone knows the melancholy Dane. But if you see things from his point of view, Hamlet offers some useful tips for getting through hard times.

The ‘Little Epstein Theory’ vs. ‘Big Epstein Theory’

“The Opinions” round table discusses Trump and MAGA’s very bad week.

Gaza Health Ministry Says Israeli Military Killed 32 Near Aid Site

The latest deaths add to U.N. figures showing that more than 670 Palestinians have been killed since May near sites built under a new Israel-backed aid system.

Open Season

The popular notions of summer fun and the things we actually feel like doing can sometimes be at odds with each other.

Driver Purposely Plows Car Into Crowd in L.A., Injuring at Least 30, Officials Say

Seven people were in critical condition after the driver veered onto a sidewalk outside a music club, officials said. The driver was booted from the club earlier in the night for being disruptive.

Is It Fair for a Doctor’s Mom to Get Faster Emergency-Room Care?

What would probably have been a five-hour ordeal for most took less than 70 minutes.

A Rescue Center for Small Wild Animals Looks to Place a Blind Moose Calf

There is an ambitious long-term plan for Cedar, who cannot be released back into the wild even after his leg injury mends.

Wordle Review No. 1,492

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Strands Sidekick No. 504

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Connections Companion No. 770

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Sandra Oh Knows What’s Great About Middle Age

The actress discusses discrimination in Hollywood, what she’s learned about herself in her 50s and her iconic role on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Los bots de IA son nuestro intento más reciente de hablar con los muertos

La urgencia de encontrar un cierre por la pérdida de personas queridas, nos ha hecho buscar en todos los medios tecnológicos una manera de comunicarnos con ellos.

Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Is Described as Avoiding the Likeliest Cause of Death

An audit being conducted by the D.N.C. is not looking at Joe Biden’s decision to run or key decisions by Kamala Harris’s team, according to six people briefed on the report.

Why Are More Than 100 People Still Missing in Texas, 2 Weeks After the Floods?

The number of people unaccounted for dropped this week but remains stubbornly high as some searchers lose hope of finding them.

El amigo de Wes Anderson que aparece en sus películas

Michael Maggart, un compañero de Anderson de la preparatoria, no tiene formación ni aspiraciones de ser actor. El director sigue contratándolo de todos modos.

How TV Trained Us to Be Conspiracy Theorists

Pop culture didn’t create the real-world mythologies roiling our politics, but it helped write the scripts.

The Kurosawa You May Never Have Heard Of

The great Japanese genre director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, whose latest film is “Cloud,” has mastered the cinema of psychological fright. Here’s why you should watch his work.

How the U.S. and Japan Got Stuck on Cars and Rice

The Trump administration has threatened Japan with 25 percent tariffs. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, explains how automobiles and rice have become the two major sticking points in the negotiations.

The Secretive Shop That Keeps the Rare McLaren F1 on the Road

The company made only 106 of these supercars, and service can take weeks.

‘Mi intención es tener a mi bebé’

El diagnóstico era terrible, pero la decisión era nuestra.

Vance Boelter’s Life Before the Minnesota Shootings

Periods of religious zealotry and an unsettled professional career were intertwined for years before he was accused of murder.

This Groundbreaking Artist Vanished. A Decade of Sleuthing Reveals Her Greatness.

Mavis Pusey was a pioneer of Black abstraction before she was nearly forgotten. A new show in Philadelphia begins a journey of rediscovery.

Who Wins When Neighbors Fight?

A co-op board may need to investigate so that it can protect every resident’s rights.

Rétromobile Is Heading to New York

The event, a behemoth of a classic car show, has been held in France for almost 50 years and is coming to the Javits center in 2026.

What if Theme-Park Rides Were Based on Art-House Films?

Say hello to the Anora-Coaster.

Tech’s Top Venture Firm Tried to Stay Above Politics. Then a Partner Created a Furor.

Sequoia Capital, which backed Nvidia, Google and Apple when they were start-ups, has long stayed above the fray. But one partner’s post about Zohran Mamdani set off a chain reaction.

Taye Diggs Can’t Resist a Good Rom-Com

“There is the element of love, which can be so serious and so complicated, but when you add the dynamic of humor, it makes it so much more real and exciting and fun to watch.”

The Appeal of the Classic-Looking Morgan

An English company has been producing handmade sports cars for more than 100 years. The new model looks very much like the old ones.

Patty Griffin’s Life Fell Apart. Rebuilding Gave Her Music a Jolt.

During the last 16 years, the singer-songwriter lost her voice, her parents and her relationship. She captures her period of crisis and rebirth on “Crown of Roses.”

Why Russia Is Gaining Ground in Ukraine

The most important factors may be far from the battlefield.

Helping Plus-Size Brides Feel ‘Seen and Heard’

Shafonne Myers, a marketing expert specializing in size inclusivity, spent the last 15 years advocating for women like herself who have long felt unseen in the slim-centric wedding fashion industry.

Brett Cooper Is Spreading Conservatism, One Celebrity Drama at a Time

The YouTuber set out to reach young conservatives who felt alienated by mainstream culture. Now she is the newest face at Fox News, though dreaming of her own Goop.

They Vanished in Syria’s Long Occupation of Lebanon. Now Their Families Want Answers.

Thousands went missing during Syria’s decades-long intervention in Lebanon. Months after the fall of the Syrian regime, families are still clinging to hope.

Should Food Stamps Pay for Soda?

Colorado and Texas are among the states aiming to change what food and drink can be bought with SNAP benefits.

Want More Self-Control? The Secret Isn’t Willpower.

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits.

Veronica Roth’s Favorite Dystopian Novels

The author of the Divergent series recommends books that explore human nature and disintegrating reality.

A Spy Thriller With an Unlikely Hero: A Disgraced Comedian

In Dan Fesperman’s new novel, the C.I.A. tries celebrity diplomacy to infiltrate a dictatorship.

5 Years Ago, They Reversed Roles With Their Parents. Where Are They Now?

Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to.

An Ancient Law Could Shape the Modern Future of America’s Beaches. Here’s How.

The growing battle over how to manage sea level rise turns partly on a legal principle set down in Roman times.

How Do You Brag in Silicon Valley? By Declaring Yourself ‘Best of Breed.’

Companies use the term to frame themselves as the slayers of big players, with a niche product that appeals to the savvy customer.

En el caso Epstein, Trump dice que está dispuesto a acatar lo que digan los tribunales

Tras meses de oponerse a jueces federales y a tribunales, el presidente de EE. UU. ha pedido que la divulgación de los testimonios del gran jurado relacionados con Epstein estén “sujetos a la aprobación” de la corte.

Cómo la empatía se convirtió en una amenaza

Antes se consideraba una virtud. ¿Por qué ahora algunas personas piensan que es algo malo?

Martin Izquierdo, artífice de alas para el teatro y la moda, muere a los 83 años

Su trabajo apareció en “Ángeles en América” y en los desfiles de Victoria’s Secret. También confeccionó conjuntos extravagantes para Heidi Klum y Marc Jacobs.

Scams and a Rent Spike Follow New York City’s New Broker Fee Law

The law mostly shifts fees from tenants to landlords. But since it took effect, some landlords have raised rents, and tenants say some brokers still try to make them pay fees.

How a Floral Design Master Spends His Day With Roses and Rosé

Calvert Crary, the executive director of FlowerSchool New York, teaches students how to haggle, spruces up his apartment lobby and ends his day on the roof.

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Trump Order on International Criminal Court Likely Violates First Amendment, Judge Rules

The ruling’s scope is limited to two American activists, but it represents a striking, if tentative, blow to the president’s efforts to penalize and isolate the world’s highest criminal court.

Ante las amenazas de EE. UU., Francia, Alemania y el Reino Unido forjan alianzas de defensa

Los líderes de Francia, Alemania y el Reino Unido están creando instituciones diplomáticas paralelas para defender a Europa mientras el presidente Trump se retira del continente.

Playing Hide-and-Seek With Cézanne in His Hometown

Thousands of tourists are descending on Aix-en-Provence, France, with the aim of knowing the elusive painter better.

Japan’s Prime Minister Faces Jeopardy in a National Election: What to Know

Shigeru Ishiba of the long-governing Liberal Democratic Party could face calls to resign if his party fares poorly in Sunday’s Upper House elections.

Tear It Down, They Said. He Just Kept Building.

Defying demolition orders, a Chinese man turned his home into a rickety 11-story tower. Now tourists are coming.

As Japan Votes, a Trump-Inspired Politician Grabs the Spotlight

With his calls to limit foreign workers, fight globalism and put “Japanese First,” Sohei Kamiya has brought a fiery right-wing populism to Japan’s election on Sunday.

Quote of the Day: ‘Superman’ Wasn’t In His Sights

Quotation of the Day for Saturday, July 19, 2025.

‘Coldplaygate’ Is a Stark Reminder That Cameras Are Everywhere

A video from a concert dominated internet discourse, and it led to the resignation of a company’s C.E.O.

Leader Before the King?

Erik Agard returns to the Saturday puzzle, in regal fashion.

Felix Baumgartner, famoso paracaidista y saltador BASE, muere a los 56 años

El aventurero extremo saltó desde casi 40 kilómetros de altura en 2012 y se convirtió en el primer humano en romper la barrera del sonido en caída libre. Falleció en un accidente de parapente en la costa adriática.

Under Trump, a New Focus for a Birth Control Program: Helping Women Get Pregnant

A little-noticed plan for an “infertility training center” signals that the administration intends to take a new approach with Title X, which has long helped low-income women access contraception.

Judge Orders Trump Officials to Restore Funding for Radio Free Europe

In a stern ruling, the judge rebuked the Trump administration for refusing to disburse funding that Congress had already approved.

Un intercambio de prisioneros libera a estadounidenses en Venezuela a cambio de migrantes en El Salvador

Un acuerdo liberó a 10 estadounidenses y residentes permanentes en Estados Unidos detenidos en Venezuela, por más de 200 migrantes venezolanos encarcelados en El Salvador tras ser expulsados de EE. UU.

Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for Article on Note to Epstein

The lawsuit argues that The Journal falsely claimed President Trump “authored, drew and signed” a lewd birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein.

Man Who Was Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine Has Died, Police Say

The man, who, without authorization, entered the room wearing a metal necklace during a scan, died a day after he was critically injured, the authorities said.

Plane Is Diverted After Man Threatens to Kill Flight Attendant, Authorities Say

The jet, bound for Detroit from Omaha, made an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a man shoved a flight attendant and displayed unruly behavior, SkyWest Airlines said.

Gabbard Claims Obama Administration Tried to Undermine Trump in 2016

Democrats denounced a report issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as politically motivated and error-ridden.

Bill Dellinger, Runner and Track Coach Who Mentored Stars, Dies at 91

After running the 5,000 meters in three Olympics, he coached the likes of Steve Prefontaine and Joaquim Cruz at his alma mater, the University of Oregon.

The Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Records: What Comes Next?

The records are at the center of President Trump’s effort to manage fallout from the Epstein case. But unsealing them is complex and requires a judge to sign off.

New York Agrees to Settle Ex-Cuomo Aide’s Harassment Claims for $450,000

The former executive aide, Brittany Commisso, accused Andrew M. Cuomo of groping her when he was governor. The state did not admit wrongdoing.

Trump Asked a Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

Also, Americans were released in a prisoner swap with Venezuela. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

When Getting Fired Is Only the Beginning for Federal Workers

One thing is clear from a reporter’s conversations with laid-off federal workers this year: The cuts have been anything but straightforward and efficient.

Rubio Restricts U.S. Criticism of Tainted Foreign Elections

A State Department cable telling officials to avoid comments on the “fairness or integrity” of most elections continues a U.S. turn away from promoting democratic values abroad.

E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm

The decision comes after a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to slash the federal work force and dismantle agencies.

Una ministra cubana es destituida tras acusar a los mendigos de fingir su pobreza

La ministra del Trabajo y Seguridad Social generó indignación en la opinión pública cuando dijo que “no hay mendigos” en Cuba, donde muchas personas batallan para conseguir comida.

Mamdani Meets Jeffries in Brooklyn as He Seeks to Expand His Coalition

No endorsement emerged from the meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but both said the gathering had been productive.

Read the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein Filing

The Justice Department asked a Manhattan judge to unseal grand jury testimony about Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier.

Not Even ‘The Late Show’ Could Defy Gravity

CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.

What Exactly Is a Jet2 Holiday and Why Are People Talking About It?

The voice-over and soundtrack from an ad released in January 2024 have gone viral on social media a year and a half later.

Minnesota Lawmaker Convicted of Burglary, Leaving Democrats’ Majority in Question

Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat, was charged with felonies and accused of breaking into her stepmother’s home. Her party holds a slim majority in the Minnesota Senate.

Justice Dept. Asks Federal Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The president has been under intense political pressure from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi withheld portions of investigative files on the disgraced financier.

Finding Beauty in Maximum Discount

Big-box retail constructs its infinite aesthetic array out of hundreds of thousands of brush strokes.

To Staff Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, ICE Entices Its Retirees

The administration is offering financial incentives to lure back recently departed immigration officers as it works to fill 10,000 job openings.

A Brief History of CBS’s Late-Night Eras

With the hosts Merv Griffin, Pat Sajak, David Letterman and Stephen Colbert, CBS has taken many runs at late-night TV. Some were more successful than others.

Shannon Sharpe Settles Lawsuit Accusing Him of Rape

A lawyer for the woman, who had sought $50 million in damages, said both sides acknowledged a “consensual and tumultuous relationship.”

Prisoner Swap Frees Americans in Venezuela for Migrants in El Salvador

Ten Americans and permanent U.S. residents detained in Venezuela were traded for more than 250 Venezuelans expelled from the U.S. and imprisoned in El Salvador.

Drugmaker Refuses F.D.A. Request to Pull Treatment Linked to Patient Deaths

The regulator had asked Sarepta Therapeutics to halt all shipments of its therapy, Ele­vidys, after three patients died from liver failure after taking it or a similar treatment.

Justin Bieber Awakens His Old Soul

“Swag,” a new album of dreamy beats and unexpected collaborations, eschews formulaic pop to lean into the singer’s R&B instincts.

Cuban Minister Ousted After Accusing Beggars of Faking Poverty

The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food.

Canceling Stephen Colbert Isn’t Funny

Mocking Donald Trump will not destroy him.

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 19, 2025

Can you sort 8 historical events?

Trump pide a su fiscala general que intente publicar los testimonios del gran jurado en el caso Epstein

Pam Bondi tiene previsto solicitar a un tribunal que divulgue los documentos. Pero incluso si la petición avanza, quedaría muy lejos de las exigencias de los críticos de dar a conocer todo el material de la investigación.

Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Draw Pictures.’ But Many of His Sketches Sold at Auction.

The president disputes reporting from The Wall Street Journal that he drew a picture for Jeffrey Epstein, but as a real estate mogul, he often sketched for charity.

White House to Release $1.3 Billion in Frozen Funds for After-School Programs

The money will allow federally funded after-school programs to open this school year, preserving a lifeline for working parents. But other federal dollars remain on hold.

Trump Hosts I.R.S. Commissioner in Oval Office

The ceremonial swearing-in is the latest sign of the unusual relationship the president is cultivating with the tax agency.

Robert Alvarez, 76, Dies; Called Attention to Nuclear-Waste Safety

A self-taught expert, he spent decades working in both nonprofits and the government to expose problems in the production of atomic weapons.

Lawmakers Question Whether CBS Canceled Colbert’s Show for Political Reasons

Paramount, the network’s parent, recently agreed to pay President Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit over the editing of an interview on the CBS News program “60 Minutes.”

After the Floods, a Pain So Vast It Makes Texas Feel Small

The Hill Country has a hold on the hearts of many Texans, meaning the suffering caused by the disaster is reaching as far as the region’s appeal.

State Dept. Official Says Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Visa Revocations

The head of the Bureau of Consular Affairs said his office regularly weighed criticism of Israel when determining whether to deny or revoke student visas.

Nine Inch Nails Revisits the ’80s, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Robert Plant, Amanda Shires, Blood Orange and more.

An Uproar as CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert

Readers, many of them unhappy, react to the cancellation of Mr. Colbert’s show. Also: A rubber-stamp Congress; lessons from the Scopes trial.

How Hollywood’s Favorite Video Store Outlived Blockbuster

Vidiots, a holdover from the golden age of VHS, is staging a comeback as a community hub.

When It Comes to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump Says He Is Ready to Defer to the Courts

After months of pushing back against federal judges and the courts, the president has requested the release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony to be “subject to Court approval.”

CBS Says It’s Canceling Colbert Over Money, Not Politics. Is That Truthiness?

Maybe the “Late Show” decision is purely financial. But after Paramount’s cave over “60 Minutes,” it is hard to trust.

Generative A.I. Destroys a Building in Its Netflix Debut

The streaming company said it used the technology onscreen for the first time in an Argentine science fiction show.

Heavy Monsoon Rains Kill Dozens in Pakistan

The relentless rain caused flooding across the country’s most populous province. Many of those killed have been children, officials said.

¿Qué hago si robaron mi tarjeta, retiraron efectivo y mi banco no lo cubre?

Un ladrón robó la cartera de una viajera en el aeropuerto de Barcelona y después utilizó su tarjeta para sacar más de 1100 dólares en efectivo. ¿Por qué le denegaron la reclamación por fraude?

The Best Books of the Year (So Far)

2025 is more than halfway gone. On this week’s podcast, Gilbert Cruz and Joumana Khatib discuss some of the books that have stayed with them most this year.

Jewel Thais-Williams, Whose Nightclub Celebrated ‘Queer Black Joy,’ Dies at 86

Catch One, which she opened in Los Angeles in 1973 in the face of local animosity, became a glittering sanctuary for a largely shunned community.

Un hombre fue arrastrado hacia una máquina de resonancia magnética, según la policía

El hombre, de 61 años, se hallaba en estado crítico después de entrar sin permiso con una cadena a una sala de exámenes en Long Island cuando se realizaba un procedimiento, dijeron las autoridades.

Una cronología de lo que sabemos sobre Trump y Epstein

El presidente Donald Trump fue amigo durante al menos 15 años de Jeffrey Epstein, el financiero multimillonario y agresor sexual convicto que murió en prisión en 2019.

Mamdani Wins Backing of Major Health Care Union That Had Endorsed Cuomo

Local 1199, which represents 200,000 health care workers in New York City, rescinded its support of Andrew Cuomo and is now endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor.

3 Deputies Are Killed in Explosion at Los Angeles Training Center

It was not immediately clear what caused the blast at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Biscailuz Training Academy center. No one else was injured, officials said.

Martin Izquierdo, 83, Dies; Costume Designer Who Specialized in Wings

His work was seen in “Angels in America” and Victoria’s Secret runway shows. He also made outlandish ensembles for Heidi Klum and Marc Jacobs.

Should You Silence Your Phone Around Your Spouse?

A ruling on how to handle a notification-ding imbalance in a marriage.

Trump’s War With Powell Throws a Little-Known Planning Board Into Scrutiny

The National Capital Planning Commission has become pivotal in the administration’s campaign to discredit Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

Asombro y enfado: así reaccionan los fans a la cancelación del ‘Late Show’ de Colbert

Muchos cuestionaron el momento y el motivo de la decisión, y señalaron que Colbert presenta el programa más visto de la televisión nocturna.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Senior Care Work Force

Nursing homes and home care agencies have lost workers as the Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for migrants with temporary legal status.

Health Cuts Would Result in Fewer Drugs for Americans, Budget Office Reports

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to medical research and health agencies will curtail the development of promising medications, the Congressional Budget Office said on Friday.

How a Video Studio Embraced A.I. and Stormed the Internet

The Dor Brothers are indie filmmakers whose viral videos are generated entirely by artificial intelligence.

Trump’s Withering Criticism of Powell Puts Fed Decisions Under Microscope

The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.

His Old Books Look Great Beside New Clothes

Geoff Snack, a vintage and rare book dealer, is getting calls from small boutiques as well as mass retailers that want what he’s selling.

A Bright Baked Salmon, Satisfying Cold Tofu and Better Rice Krispies Treats

Smart and satisfying recipes for hot summer evenings.

Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include menacing grandparents, famished vampires and pernicious cultists.

La CBS cancela ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ al terminar la próxima temporada

Según la cadena, el programa terminará en mayo y es una “decisión puramente financiera”.

Bolsonaro llevará un monitor de tobillo antes del juicio en su contra

El Supremo Tribunal Federal de Brasil ordenó al expresidente Jair Bolsonaro permanecer en casa y mantenerse alejado de las embajadas de otros países antes de su juicio por intento de golpe de Estado.

Palabra del día: ‘pacify’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en 27 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

Felix Baumgartner, 56, Professional Daredevil, Dies While Paragliding

Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” he jumped from the edge of space in 2012.

Alan Bergman, Half of a Prolific Lyric-Writing Team, Dies at 99

With his wife, Marilyn, he wrote the words to memorable TV theme songs and the Oscar-winning “The Way We Were” and “The Windmills of Your Mind.”

Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor, Escalating Brazil’s Feud With Trump

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against him be dropped.

Summer Reading Contest, Week 7: What Got Your Attention in The Times This Week?

To participate, submit your response here by July 25 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by Aug. 5.

Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore.

Is the U.S. Riskier Than Emerging Markets?

While the U.S. stock market has rebounded, the combination of the Trump tariffs, a volatile dollar and an erratic bond market has begun to shake global investment thinking.

Five Free Movies to Stream Now

Some counterprogramming to the summer’s blockbusters: “Titane,” “Coherence” and “Attack the Block.”

This Dinosaur Probably Tweeted More Than It Roared

The anatomy of a Chinese fossil offers a hint that birdsong may be as old as the dinosaurs themselves.

Crypto’s $4 Trillion Moment

A legislative win in Congress, and the promise of more to come, has helped lift the prospects and the wealth of the cryptocurrency industry.

X Hits Grok Bottom + More A.I. Talent Wars + ‘Crypto Week’

“XAI had to apologize after Grok began praising Adolf Hitler, making antisemitic comments and referring to itself as MechaHitler.”

Should Teens Vote?

We examine the voting age around the world.

Chevron Buys Into One of World’s Hottest Oil Projects

Chevron completed its purchase of Hess after prevailing in a legal dispute with Exxon over one of the most promising oil projects in the world.

Las complejidades de ser Superman

Es un pájaro, es un avión, ¡es viernes! Estas son las mejores lecturas para el fin de semana.

Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan

Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.

Trump’s New Order on Epstein Files, and Colbert’s Canceled ‘Late Show’

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Congress Just Gave Away Spending Power to Trump

In a simmering fight over federal funding, lawmakers agreed to rescind billions for foreign aid and public broadcasters.

Wordle Review No. 1,491

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Strands Sidekick No. 503

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Connections Companion No. 769

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Brothers in Arms: Macron, Merz and Starmer Plan for a Post-U.S. Future

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain are building parallel diplomatic institutions to defend Europe as President Trump retreats from the continent.

The Druse: An Insular Faith, Facing a Fractured Middle East

Spread across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, the secretive religious minority has long balanced integration and independence. Now, members are at the heart of the region’s shifting power struggles.

The New York Times News Quiz, July 18, 2025

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.

Él quería un cabello más abundante. Sus espermatozoides sufrieron las consecuencias

La finasterida se ha hecho popular entre los hombres jóvenes para tratar la caída del cabello. Pero para aquellos que tienen dificultades para tener hijos, el medicamento podría ser la razón.

Is ‘Joyspan’ the Key to Aging Well?

A long life doesn’t matter much if you don’t enjoy it.

How Superman Handles a Lois Lane Interview

James Gunn, the screenwriter and director of “Superman,” narrates a sequence featuring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.

Así se vive ‘Un día sin mexicanos’ en Los Ángeles, 21 años después

La película de 2004 imaginaba una California sin latinos. Conforme el temor a las redadas de migración vacía partes de Los Ángeles, comentan sus creadores, la premisa se siente demasiado real.

At Netanyahu’s U.S. Alma Mater, a Push to Remove Him From the Wall of Fame

Recent comments by the Israeli prime minister and a Fox News commentator about Cheltenham High School, their alma mater in suburban Philadelphia, have inflamed a debate.

A Movie About the Year America Went Fully Berserk

From the director of “Midsommar,” a nightmare vision of our national descent.

El duelo de un hombre que perdió a sus seres queridos en el choque del vuelo 171 de Air India

Su hijo y su nuera trajeron el amor a su hogar y representaban la esperanza de la familia para una vida mejor.

A New ‘Billy Budd’ Is a Pressure Cooker of Gay Desire

An adaptation of the Benjamin Britten opera, in turn based on Melville’s classic novella, joins a lineage of beautiful enigmas.

Conservatives Get the PBS and NPR Cuts They’ve Wanted for Decades

The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in media.

Tariffs on Russia Could Hurt Wary U.S. Farmers

President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops.

Extra! Extra! Read All About Last Newspaper Hawker in Paris

Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with persistence, humor and his signature catchphrase: “Ça y est!”

I Teach Creative Writing. This Is What A.I. Is Doing to Students.

We need to reckon with what ChatGPT is doing to the classroom and to human expression.

Superman Is Not Cool. And That’s Great.

The man of steel is back, and in this latest reboot, earnestness is a superpower.

This Easy Pesto Pasta Screams Summer

Paired with a tomato-pepper salad and a peaches and cream cake, this herby main is lush with peak green beans and corn.

7 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.

‘The Weir’ Review: A Few Pints to Help the Ghost Stories Go Down Easy

Conor McPherson’s eerie 1997 drama, set in a rural Ireland of near-empty pubs and howling winds, returns to Irish Rep in top form.

The Seeds of Democratic Revival Have Already Been Sown

The party is getting pummeled. But it can fight back.

How Empathy Became a Threat

It was once considered a virtue. Why do some people now think it’s a bad thing?

One of These BRICS Is Not Like the Others

President Trump’s attacks on the group of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia and China, have put one member — India — in an uncomfortable spot.

Why Trump’s War on Solar Power Will Fail

It is inevitable that America will eventually follow the rest of the world and that in 40 or so years, it will run mainly on sun and wind.

In Just a Few Minutes, This Music Will Change Your Day

Calm and graceful, this cello piece by Bach slowly dances through hopefulness, longing and introspection.

For Some New Zealand Winemakers, Māori Beliefs Lead the Way

A philosophy of respectful custodianship of the land and the importance of one’s place of origin may sound familiar to those who seek out terroir.

N.Y.C. Museum Will Offer Free Admission to Food Stamp Recipients

The American Museum of Natural History has introduced a no-cost membership tier available to New York residents who receive food assistance. They can also bring guests.

As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure

President Trump suggested a deal was coming, but officials are still demanding more from Harvard, including extensive information about international students, staff payroll and protests.

The Moves That Made ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ Singular Sensations

To celebrate the shows’ golden anniversaries, the Broadway star Robyn Hurder demonstrates what makes their choreography so special.

James Gunn Didn’t Want to Make ‘Superman.’ What Changed His Mind?

His hit reboot is meant to kick off years of new projects from the rebranded DC Studios. But for a long time, Gunn couldn’t figure out the character.

‘Washington Black’ Is a Defiantly Joyful Fable

Adapted from the Esi Edugyan novel, this Hulu series follows a child who escapes slavery and embarks on a life of swashbuckling adventure.

Alt Comedy Is Dead. Long Live Alt Comedy!

The term has fallen out of fashion, but the experimental spirit of the genre lives on in the refreshingly off-kilter Brent Weinbach and Eddie Pepitone.

‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘Chicago’ at 50: Who Won?

The slinky jailbirds and Broadway hopefuls in these two classic shows have been fighting it out since 1975.

‘Shari & Lamb Chop’: A Singular Talent Gets Her Due

Shari Lewis’s pioneering role in children’s television becomes clear in a new film that can be perfunctory about her life.

SailGP Has Arrived in the Solent, With the Challenges That Come With It

Sailing in the strait between England and the Isle of Wight is no picnic.

The Familiar Fingerprints of a Forgotten Art Heist

After a valuable de Kooning was discovered behind a bedroom door, a true crime fan wondered: Is that all the thieves stole?

Novels and Movies Offer Closure. Video Games Should Too.

The industry’s shift toward live service games that are updated for years has studios unwilling to embrace the power of mortality.

How SailGP Keeps the Boats From Breaking

And how the series fixes them when things do go wrong, as they did after the San Francisco event in March when a wing sail collapsed.

These Croissants Took a $500 Ride to the Hamptons

When the wealthy need anything — luggage, a prescription or keys — delivered out east, they can call Tote Taxi.

A Kennedy Aide’s Start-Up Can Get You a Tax Break on a $9,000 Sauna

The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply?

What to Look for in a Celebrity Memoir

They should obviously include indexes so that we can find the juicy parts. So why don’t they?

The Passion of the Cartoonist

A new graphic biography of Caravaggio draws a provocative line from the old masters to the outsider artists of today.

The Meaning Hidden in Wordsworth’s Teacup and Mary Shelley’s Hair

Examining artifacts from the archive of British Romanticism, a scholar finds evidence of intimate, if often overlooked, connections to slavery.

Health Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows

Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major private insurers.

My Teacher Is a Robot. Wait Till You Meet My Mom.

Two darkly amusing graphic novels for kids pit machine learning and rocket science against good old-fashioned humanity.

‘Superman’ | Anatomy of a Scene

James Gunn narrates a sequence from his film, in which Superman (David Corenswet) is interviewed by Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan).

Spelling Bee Forum

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.

Soy un estudioso del genocidio. Reconozco cuando veo uno

Un profesor de estudios sobre el Holocausto llegó a la conclusión dolorosa de que Israel está cometiendo un genocidio contra el pueblo palestino.

David Corenswet quiere ser un Superman en quien puedas confiar

Tiene una cualidad de hombre fuera del tiempo que lo hace muy parecido a su personaje. Sin embargo, el actor es consciente de las expectativas que despierta su interpretación.

Trump-Driven Chaos Comes to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Waves

In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Albany and Newark, confusion has reigned as prosecutors are fired or walk out, and U.S. attorneys serve in limbo while awaiting confirmation.

When Politics Dominate the Education Beat

A Times reporter reflects on the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.

Who Gets to Wear a Mask?

The tension over masked federal immigration agents expanded on Long Island, where police officers are now permitted to mask up — but no one else is.

A W.N.B.A. Star Loves These Sneakers. She Gets Fined for Wearing Them.

When an upstart women’s shoe brand made a sponsorship deal with Courtney Williams, a Minnesota Lynx all-star, it put the hugely popular league in an awkward position.

Stephen Colbert Laments the Loss of ‘The Late Show’

CBS “will be ending ‘The Late Show’ in May,” Colbert told his audience on Thursday. He kept the announcement brief and light.

Word of the Day: pacify

This word has appeared in 27 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Miembros de la Guardia Nacional cuestionan su misión en Los Ángeles

Miles de elementos de la Guardia Nacional prestan servicio en la región de Los Ángeles desde el mes pasado. Seis soldados dijeron en entrevistas que el despliegue ha provocado un decaimiento en la moral.

The Impact of Defunding NPR and PBS

Congress just voted to claw back $500 million in funding for public broadcasting. Benjamin Mullin, a media reporter for The New York Times, explains what will happen now to NPR, PBS and the many local stations that rely on the funding.

Friday Briefing: Trump’s Order on Epstein Records

Plus, panic-buying Korean beauty products

Where Congress’s Cuts Threaten Access to PBS and NPR

The loss of federal funding threatens scores of public TV and radio stations across the United States.

Negociaciones o ataques aéreos: ¿qué quiere Israel en Siria?

Israel ha entablado conversaciones a puerta cerrada sobre un acuerdo diplomático con el gobierno sirio. Sus ataques contra Damasco de esta semana ponen de manifiesto una falta de claridad estratégica.

Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands

Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.

Corrections: July 18, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, July 18, 2025.

He Took My Story, So I Made a New One

When my 60-year-old husband suddenly left, I lost a sense of who I was, but not entirely.

A Big, Adorable Reveal on the Second Date

Dayton Munson and Emily Orozco hit it off over Bumble, then over a series of restaurant dates.

Seeking a Friend, Finding Much More

Ernie Apreza and Kyle Labarry were looking for community in a new city when they first met 10 years ago. Along the way, they found love.

He Didn’t Know It Was an Audition. But He Got the Husband Role.

Aleksandra Dubov and Daniyel Berchenko were stargazing in the California desert when Ms. Dubov asked him a direct question.

Before Trump, Indonesia Had Another Trade Headache: China

Long before President Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.

Their Shared Love of Theater Was Just the Opening Act

It took Ellenore Scott, a Broadway choreographer, three months to reply to Trey Everett, a writer and musician. It only took a week to fall in love.

Quote of the Day: Powerful Singer Who Wrung Every Teardrop From Ballads

Quotation of the Day for Friday, July 18, 2025.

Army Special Operations Warns Retired Members of Terror Threat

The alert, issued to retired service members who served in Iraq or Syria and live in Florida, did not specify what kind of threat or which terrorist group was involved.

Why Trump Can’t Shake Jeffrey Epstein

The journalist Will Sommer examines the perfect storm of the Epstein files, Trump, QAnon and MAGA.

Fans React to Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation With Puzzlement and Anger

Many questioned the timing of and motivation for the announcement, noting that Mr. Colbert hosted the most-watched show in late night television.

House Republicans Dangle Possible Vote on Epstein Files, After Voter Backlash

The House Rules Committee laid the groundwork for an eventual vote to call for release of the Epstein files, reflecting Republican uneasiness with the president’s refusal to divulge information from the investigation.

Border Patrol Agents Raid a Home Depot in Northern California

The raid indicates a new strategy of going deeper into California after focusing on Southern California for several weeks.

Staff Notes

Kelly Morenus opens our solving weekend with some long, lively entries.

Trump Tells Bondi to Seek Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The attorney general plans to ask a court to release the papers. But even if the request succeeds, it would fall far short of critics’ demands to release all investigative materials.

‘And Just Like That …’ Season 3, Episode 8 Recap: Bringing Sexy Back

And just like that, a “Sex and the City” revival seemed to remember the first word in the franchise title.

Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His idea faces long odds.

Ex-Voice of America Employee Arrested and Charged With Threatening Marjorie Taylor Greene

Federal prosecutors accused the man of threatening to kill Ms. Greene, her staff, and their families, months before President Trump sought to dismantle the news agency.

A Timeline of What We Know About Trump and Epstein

Donald Trump was friendly for at least 15 years with Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019.

Court Rules Trump’s Firing of F.T.C. Commissioner Was Illegal

A federal judge said Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, whom President Trump fired from the Federal Trade Commission in March, was still a “rightful member” of the agency.

Marine General to Lead Naval Academy, a First

Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, an aviator who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, will relieve Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids, the academy’s first female superintendent.

Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India

In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.

Columbia and White House Enter Final Stage of Talks to End Standoff

A deal to resolve allegations that the university failed to protect Jewish students from harassment is expected to include a fine of about $200 million.

Man Who Sent ‘I Raped You’ Message Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault

Ian Cleary, 32, attacked a fellow Gettysburg College student in her dorm room more than a decade ago. A series of Facebook messages helped lead to his arrest.

CBS Canceling ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ After Next Season

The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.”

Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.

A Trump le diagnosticaron insuficiencia venosa crónica. ¿Qué es esa enfermedad?

Esta afección, que puede causar hinchazón y dolor, es frecuente entre los adultos mayores.

Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz Appears to Move Forward With Officials’ Visit

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the site on Thursday to study whether reopening it as a federal prison could work.

Beware of ‘Swiper,’ a Fox at Grand Teton Park With a Penchant for Footwear

One or more foxes have stolen at least 32 shoes, according to park officials, who warned campers to guard their belongings.

Republicans Fretted Over Ceding Spending Power to Trump. Then They Voted to Do It.

In voting for President Trump’s cancellation of $9 billion in spending they had already approved, Republicans in Congress showed they were willing to cede their power of the purse.

With T.S.A.’s Shoes Rule Gone, Can Liquids Really Be Next?

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, has said that the next major airport security screening announcement could target limits on liquids. How likely is that?

Man Wearing Neck Chain Is Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine, Police Say

The man, 61, was in critical condition after entering an exam room in Westbury, N.Y., on Long Island, without authorization while a scan was in progress, the authorities said.

Justice Dept. Asked for 1-Day Sentence for Louisville Officer

Also, Britain is planning to lower the voting age. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Can Fine Dining Save ‘The Bear’?

Wesley Morris talks with the chef and food writer Samin Nosrat about her love-hate relationship with “The Bear,” a show that’s always racing against the clock. She says the best moments, in the show and in our own kitchens, happen when things slow down.

New Assessment Finds Site at Focus of U.S. Strikes in Iran Badly Damaged

A clearer picture begins to emerge of what the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites achieved.

5 Charged in U.C. Berkeley Professor’s Killing in Greece, Including His Ex-Wife

Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who taught quantitative marketing at the Haas School of Business, was shot several times on July 4 outside Athens, the authorities said.

Justice Dept. Asks California Sheriffs for Names of Inmates Who Aren’t Citizens

An A.C.L.U. lawyer said it was possible that any sheriff who complied with the request could be in violation of California’s so-called sanctuary state law.

John Conklin, Who Created Fantastical Opera Sets, Dies at 88

Realizing a childhood dream, he created scenery that was highly conceptual yet playful for the Glimmerglass Festival, New York City Opera and other companies.

Indonesia’s clothing industry has been crushed by Chinese imports, with an estimated 300,000 jobs lost since 2023.

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in July

This week in Newly Reviewed, Max Lakin covers Nancy Dwyer’s big words and a summer group show with some thrilling collisions.

One of Indonesia’s largest textile factories, the Sritex factory in Solo, shut down in March. It faced financial difficulties in part because of increased competition from Chinese imports.

Archery Club Used to ‘Nasty Storms’ Reels From Fatal Lightning Strike

The bolt struck local archers and a boy scout troop in New Jersey, killing one man and injuring 13 other people. Friends of the victims said the strike had come out of nowhere.

Friday Briefing: Bloodshed in a Syrian City

Plus, panic-buying Korean beauty products

Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter Political Review

Industry groups said the directive could create new delays and bottlenecks for renewable energy projects across the country.

E.P.A. Delays Required Cleanups of Toxic Coal Ash Landfills

President Trump also exempted some coal plants, chemical manufacturers and ore processing facilities from pollution rules for two years.

Trump Is Winning the Race to the Bottom

China has been displaying intellectual and innovative vitality for decades and the United States has scarcely mobilized.

Customers Griped About High Grocery Prices. The Grocer Agreed.

After hearing complaints about his prices, a store owner in Brooklyn has apologized, and begun the laborious task of lowering thousands of them.

Sol Stern, Lapsed Liberal and Conservative Heretic, Dies at 89

A writer, editor and political adviser, he broke with the left over its criticism of Israel and what he saw as its anti-Americanism. But he also became a critic of Donald Trump.

‘The Porter’ Is a Rich Period Drama About Labor and Dignity

The series is substantive, well crafted and a little melancholy, centered on a group of Black train porters in Canada in the 1920s.

Heat Season Is Off to a Roaring Start

Temperatures are scorching, and they probably haven’t peaked yet.

Crypto Industry Reaches Milestone With Passage of First Major Bill

After a week of squabbling in Washington, the cryptocurrency industry secured one of its primary legislative objectives and made progress toward a second one.

Netflix’s Net Income Leaps to $3.1 Billion

It was another strong quarter for the streaming giant, which generated $11.1 billion in revenue.

Trump Was Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency. What Is It?

The condition, which can cause swelling and pain, is common among older adults.

U.S. Proposes Steep Tariffs on Critical E.V. Battery Material

The Commerce Department plans to impose a 93.5 percent levy on Chinese graphite, an essential ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles.

13 Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Eric Adams in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

Mr. Adams, who was elected on a law-and-order campaign message, is seeking to portray Zohran Mamdani, this year’s Democratic nominee, as weak on crime.

Read the Letter From President Trump’s Doctor

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, released a letter from President Trump’s physician stating that the president has chronic venous insufficiency, which he called a benign and common condition in older people.

Storms Crawling Along the Gulf Coast Are Raising the Risk of Flooding

A tropical disturbance is bringing heavy rain as it moves west through Louisiana and Mississippi.

Meatless Monday Through Meatless Sunday

Three spots where vegetarians don’t have to make a meal of appetizers and sides.

In the Trump Administration, Watchdogs Are Watching Their Backs

The president has fired or demoted over 20 inspectors general since he took office. Employees say they are demoralized and reluctant to pursue investigations that could prompt political blowback.

Israel Strike Destroys Catholic Church in Gaza

According to church officials, at least three people were killed and six others were injured when an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Catholic Church compound in Gaza City on Thursday. The Israeli military is examining the incident.

Teen Charged With Murder in Killing of Paddleboarder in Maine

Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead near 100 Acre Island after disappearing while paddle boarding in Union, Maine.

With One Call, Trump Alters the Fate of a Contested Power Project

Grain Belt Express, a transmission line that would cross 800 miles of the Midwest, is at the center of a number of disputes.

F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay

The company was accused of marketing its products to teenagers, causing a surge in use.

Jane’s Addiction Members Sue One Another After Onstage Fight

The rock band’s singer confronted its guitarist during a show last year, leading to the cancellation of its reunion tour.

Heavy Rain in Kansas City Area Leads to Road Rescues

More than eight inches of rain fell in some parts of the Kansas City area overnight, meteorologists said.

Listen Up. Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Speaking to You.

Purists are freaking out over her informal locutions, but at least they’re taking notice.

Fired D.E.I. Administrator Sues the University of Michigan

In her lawsuit, Rachel Dawson denies making antisemitic remarks and accuses the school of racial bias in its investigation and decision-making.

Su misión: devolver las cosas que se perdieron en las inundaciones

En medio de la pérdida, muchos hallaron un propósito en la desgarradora labor de reunir objetos con sobrevivientes y familias.

What to Know About the Three Crypto Regulation Bills in Congress

The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. One of the measures cleared Congress and is on its way to enactment.

U.K. Plans to Lower Voting Age in Major Electoral Reform

The British government said it wants to lower the voting age to 16 as part of a plan that has been described as the country’s largest expansion of voting rights in decades.

Despiden a la fiscala de Manhattan que llevó los casos Epstein

Maurene Comey trabajó en las causas contra el financiero que se suicidó antes de ser procesado. También es hija de un adversario del presidente Trump.

Judge Scraps Rule Eliminating Medical Debt on Credit Reports

The Trump administration joined with trade groups to ask a court to overturn a Biden-era rule that aimed to limit the impact of unpaid medical bills on consumers’ credit history.

‘Bonjour’ Sets Off a Linguistic Dispute on a Belgian Train

The rules can get complicated in a country with French, Dutch and German as official languages.

Where Does a Town Go After This?

Locals in Canton, N.C., are trying to figure out what’s next after losing the thing that gave them an identity: their beloved, stinky paper mill.

El grupo de derechos humanos Cristosal huye de El Salvador

La organización ha investigado las muertes en prisión y la tortura bajo el mandato del presidente Nayib Bukele. Sus empleados fueron amenazados y vigilados, dijo su director.

Un país africano dice que repatriará a los migrantes deportados por EE. UU.

Esuatini, que forma parte de los terceros países que han recibido a personas deportadas de EE. UU., anunció que planea regresar a cinco de estos migrantes a sus naciones de origen.

Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City

In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.

7 New Books We Love This Week

Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Cherry Tomato Bonanza

Whether you’re growing them yourself or picking them up from a market, the best cherry tomatoes are abundant right now. Here’s what to make with them.

Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid

The administration asked the judge in the case to sentence the former officer to essentially the brief time he had served when he was first charged, and three years of supervised release.

After 7 Decades of Measurements From a Peak in Hawaii, Trump’s Budget Would End Them

Closing Mauna Loa and three other U.S. sites that track greenhouse gases would disrupt a decades-long record of the planet’s changing atmosphere.

PepsiCo Reaches for Protein and Fiber to Boost Sales

The food giant said its Frito-Lay snack division planned to make a line of Cheetos and Doritos with no artificial colors or flavors, as demand falters.

Connie Francis, cuyas baladas dominaron la música pop de los sesenta, muere a los 87 años

Cuando “Pretty Little Baby” se hizo viral este año, Francis se alegró de volver a ser el centro de atención y se unió a TikTok.

Amid Flood Response, Texas Republicans Pivot to Political Maps

A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map.

New Scripts for a Democratic Comeback

Readers offer advice to the Democrats. Also: Senator Josh Hawley’s reversal; a backlash at the E.P.A.; President Trump and the absurd.

Alemania y el Reino Unido firman un pacto de defensa mutua mientras EE. UU. retrocede

El acuerdo, firmado por el primer ministro Keir Starmer y el canciller Friedrich Merz durante su visita a Londres, abarca energía, cooperación económica, migración y defensa.

White House Seeks to Inspect Fed Renovation in Bid to Pressure Powell

Russell T. Vought, the head of the Office of Management and Budget, said he and other administration officials wanted access to the Fed’s building in Washington.

N.Y.P.D. Officer Accused of Theft to Pay for ‘Booty’ Exercises and BMW

Yeison Rodriguez Acosta used data he had obtained as a Wells Fargo employee to spend customers’ money on luxury car payments and a body-shaping program, among other expenses, prosecutors said.

Thunderstorms Nearby? How to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes

Summer is a busy time for lightning strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said.

Stan Douglas and the Double Life of Images

One of the most intelligent artists in North America finally gets the retrospective he deserves.

Republicans on Senate Panel Vote to Advance Bove’s Nomination After Democrats Storm Out

An even more intense battle is expected on the Senate floor over the nomination of a Trump immigration policy enforcer to a lifetime judicial post.

Crecieron con la Coca-Cola de México. El plan de Trump no les entusiasma

Después de que el presidente Trump anunció que el refrescó se fabricará con azúcar de caña en Estados Unidos, los “foodies” de ascendencia mexicana dijeron que la idea no les convencía.

A Brooklyn Brownstone That Channels ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’

The interior designer Nick Spain added jewel-toned colors and botanical prints to a Cobble Hill home with literary history.

Israeli Strike on a Gaza Church Kills Three

As cease-fire talks stalled, a deadly strike on a Catholic church in Gaza City prompted Pope Leo XIV to call for an immediate end to the fighting.

Prosecutor Fired by Trump Calls Fear the ‘Tool of a Tyrant’

Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs, was dismissed without a detailed explanation. She is the daughter of James B. Comey, a longtime adversary of President Trump.

Heavy Rain Floods Kansas City Area, Prompting Overnight Rescues

Firefighters waded through waist-deep water to rescue people from nearly two dozen cars, officials said.

Heavy Rain in Kansas Leads to Flash Flood Emergency Alerts

Floodwaters from heavy rains rushed down a residential street in Shawnee, Kan., a suburb of Kansas City.

24 Recipes That Are Perfect for Camping

Less stress, fewer dishes and more time to enjoy the great outdoors.

Trump’s Attack on the Fed Ripples Through the Global Economy

The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.

The Fairest Farro Salad of Them All

Charlie Bird’s farro salad is a five-star reader favorite: “I have lost count of how many times I have made this salad.”

In Epstein Case, Follow the Money, Democratic Senator Says

Senator Ron Wyden has found that four banks waited until Mr. Epstein’s arrest on federal charges to flag $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions. Mr. Wyden wants the documents made public.

Shopping Mall Fire Kills at Least 61 in Iraq

Local officials said that the scale of the tragedy was worsened by shoddy construction and a lack of preparedness.

All Aboard a Steam Train to See ‘The Railway Children’

The smells and sounds of locomotive travel get the audience in the mood for a theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s book.

An Opera House’s New Era Begins With an Unlikely First: Strauss

Christian Thielemann’s inaugural new production as the general music director of the Berlin State Opera is the rarity “Die Schweigsame Frau.”

‘Crypto Week’ Is Back on Track After House G.O.P. Quells Conservative Revolt

The House is set to vote on a series of high-stakes bills backed by the cryptocurrency industry, after top Republicans brokered a deal with a group of dissenters in their ranks.

Substack Raises $100 Million, Betting on Subscriptions but Coming Around to Ads

Substack, originally a newsletter service, says its app now has millions of users interacting with its creators.

Syria’s President Condemns Israel After It Struck the Country’s Capital

Israel launched airstrikes against targets in Syria in Wednesday, following days of sectarian violence in the southern region of Sweida that has killed more than 500.

The U.K. Plans to Lower the Voting Age to 16. Here’s What to Know.

The plan has been described as the largest expansion of voting rights in Britain in decades.

Prominent Human Rights Group Flees El Salvador

The group, Cristosal, has investigated prison deaths and torture under President Nayib Bukele. Its employees were threatened and surveilled, its director said.

Harvard Creates New Public Service Program, as Trump Slashes Federal Jobs

The Kennedy School will award scholarships to at least 50 students, in hopes of fostering careers in government service.

‘The Retrievals’ is not meant to scare you

What patients can do.

Will Investors Ever Believe Trump’s Threats Against Powell?

President Trump has become more hostile to the Federal Reserve’s chair. Markets aren’t worried yet, but some on Wall Street are getting more concerned.

Rescuers Seek American Hiker Missing for Days in the Pyrenees

Cole Henderson, 27, was last heard from on July 9, when he told friends he was putting his phone into airplane mode ahead of a mountain hike in Spain.

In Hong Kong, Inventive Ice Cream Is Everywhere

Plus: artist-made birdhouses in Maine, easy summer knits and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Friendship: Teen Writing and Art That Celebrates Connection

Photos, videos, essays, stories and podcasts made by young people that explore the nuances of what it means to have and to be a friend.

Prince Harry Follows in Diana’s Footsteps as Specter of Land Mines Returns

Harry walked through a minefield in Angola, retracing a journey by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. Several countries plan to revive use of the weapons.

Connie Francis, Whose Ballads Dominated ’60s Pop Music, Dies at 87

From 1958 to 1964, she was the most popular female singer in the United States, selling 40 million records with tunes like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Where the Boys Are.”

‘No Sleep Till’ Review: Calm Before the Storm

This gauzy film builds an impression of Floridian malaise by trailing four locals the day before a hurricane.

‘Life After’ Review: What the End Means

The filmmaker Reid Davenport raises thorny questions about how the option of medically assisted death is presented to disabled people.

A Supreme Court Mystery

We explain a curious type of court case.

They Grew Up on Mexican Coke. Trump’s Cane Sugar Plan Makes Them Uneasy.

After President Trump announced that Coke will be made with cane sugar in the U.S., as it is in Mexico, foodies of Mexican heritage said in interviews that they weren’t excited.

Acquittals Bring Samsung Chairman’s Decade of Legal Woes to an End

​The South Korean Supreme Court’s ruling dispels uncertainty​ over Lee Jae-yong’s leadership as the tech giant faces challenges from tariffs and chip making rivals.

Handshakes or Airstrikes: What Does Israel Want in Syria?

For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.

McCarthy performing a passage from the Ravel concerto.

The Senate Surrenders on Spending, and Trump’s New Epstein Strategy

Plus, paying people to quit meth.

The Most Toxic Relationship in Washington

The president has talked about firing Jerome H. Powell, the chair of Federal Reserve. Their tensions could have major implications for the global economy.

Wordle Review No. 1,490

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, July 18, 2025.

Strands Sidekick No. 502

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, July 18, 2025.

Connections Companion No. 768

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, July 18, 2025.

Israeli Attacks Threaten ‘Chaos’ in Syria, Syrian President Says

President Ahmed al-Shara said the airstrike on Damascus threatened to escalate sectarian violence, in his sharpest criticism of Israel since he came to power.

El auge anti-Trump reaviva el apoyo a Lula da Silva

Días después de las amenazas arancelarias de Trump, los índices de aprobación del presidente de Brasil alcanzaron su nivel más alto en meses.

Kindness Is MAGA Kryptonite

Clark Kent’s real superpower is the gift of adoption.

Aprende a saltar de un trampolín este verano

Aquí tienes cuatro formas de divertirte para la próxima vez que vayas a la piscina esta temporada.

Trump Insists the Epstein Case Is a Hoax. Here’s What His Supporters Say.

Their actions range from pressuring the administration to release more information to spinning additional conspiracy theories about the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.

The Safeguard and the Danger if Trump Fires Powell

The Federal Reserve was designed to resist short-run political pressure, but it may be defenseless against patient efforts to undermine its independence.

Finding a Gem in the Woods of Central Connecticut

Two California transplants ventured east in search of midcentury design, lots of sunlight and space for guests.

Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.

Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question.

Has Dining Gotten Too Fine on ‘The Bear’?

Wesley and Samin Nosrat on the fancy food, big egos and new season of the show.

Even After Bondi Gains Trump’s Backing, Her Survival Remains an Open Question

The sustained backlash has exposed the hazards of the attorney general’s focus on courting President Trump, with the assumption that he maintains the total backing of his base.

Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Their ‘Alpha Energy’

In a wide-ranging interview, the junior senator from Michigan took stock of her party’s deep-seated woes, warning Democrats not to be “so damn scared.”

F.D.A. Panelists Call for Removal of Warnings on Menopause Treatments

Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, said too many women avoid hormone therapy because the risks have been overstated.

How Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Persuaded Trump to Sell A.I. Chips to China

With help from a longtime Silicon Valley investor turned White House insider, Mr. Huang got the administration to reverse course on restrictions.

Estos sapos tienen poderes psicodélicos, pero preferirían que no lo supieras

Una nueva investigación sugiere que los sapos del desierto de Sonora sufrieron un declive pronunciado después de que circularon historias sobre sus propiedades alucinógenas.

How Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 Will Change Our Phones

Both operating systems introduce new designs, but the real story is what’s happening beneath with A.I.

After Not Paying for $14.5 Million Pollock, an Art Collector Is Sued

Phillips Auctioneers filed a lawsuit against a third-party guarantor who had agreed to buy the painting at a set price if it did not sell for more at auction.

The Things Lost in the Flood, and the People on a Mission to Return Them

Search efforts along the Guadalupe River in Texas, combined with online groups, are helping to reunite items with survivors and families.

I’m Losing My Memory. Why Is My Husband Being Insensitive About It?

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants his spouse to be more compassionate about his worsening recall.

36 Hours in Key West

Home to one of the largest historic districts in the South, Key West has a live-and-let-live ethos that visitors can’t resist.

Those Ugly Shoes? She’ll Make You Love Them.

Nina Christen designed some of the most influential shoes of the last decade. Now she has a line of her own.

‘Untamed’ Review: A National Park Procedural From Netflix

Onscreen, at least, there are enough rangers to keep Yosemite running and to investigate a mysterious death at El Capitan.

Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom

Consumer groups say proposals by BlackRock and Blackstone to buy energy companies in Minnesota, New Mexico and Texas could hurt residents.

How Two Cabins Turned Into an Epicenter of Grief

The children who lost their lives at Camp Mystic were not scattered through the camp. Almost every one of them was in either the Bubble Inn or Twins cabins, which housed the youngest campers.

Why Trump Can’t Shake Jeffrey Epstein

The journalist Will Sommer examines the perfect storm of the Epstein files, Trump, QAnon and MAGA.

Anti-Trump Bump Rekindles Support for Brazil’s President

Once called the planet’s most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year’s election. President Trump’s tariffs are changing that.

New York’s Best Summer Art Shows Are Upstate

From high-octane paintings by Dana Schutz to octagonal houses, our critic finds the best of Upstate Art Weekend. Everything you need to plan a great escape in the country.

A Revolutionary War Tour of New York

Historians have put together an app that guides users to significant sites around the city, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.

Why Did the Indie Film Studio A24 Buy an Off Broadway Theater?

The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and the voice of Barbra Streisand.

$2.7 Million Homes in Whistler, British Columbia

The famed ski town north of Vancouver is dotted with log cabins and a dwindling number of 20th-century A-frames.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s homes are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s homes are a four-bedroom in Fairfield and a three-bedroom in Armonk.

Is ‘Toxic Empathy’ Pulling Christians to the Left?

How Allie Beth Stuckey is holding the line on the right.

The YouTube Host Defining Conservative Christianity

How Allie Beth Stuckey is holding the line on the right.

‘We Seem to Be in a Mathematically Incoherent Universe’: 3 Writers on Trump’s Big Gamble

Will the Republican sprawling policy bill give Democrats new traction in next year’s midterms?

This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education

Students want to study the humanities and liberal arts. But university administrators keep getting in the way.

Renters Are Taking Over the Suburbs

In 15 major U.S. metro suburbs, renter households more than doubled between 2018 and 2023.

The Essential Jane Austen

A peerless chronicler of class and romance, the “Pride and Prejudice” author was never prolific. But her work remains remarkably relevant, more than two centuries after her death.

Why ‘Jaws’ Works

A new documentary explores how Steven Spielberg’s hit reshaped the movie industry 50 years ago and why it resonates today. Hint: It’s not the shark.

Help! A Pickpocket Used My A.T.M. Card, and Citi Won’t Cover It.

A thief swiped a traveler’s wallet at the Barcelona airport and later used her card to take out more than $1,100 in cash. Why was her fraud claim denied?

‘Unicorns’ Review: Where Glitter Meets Grit

This movie, directed by Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, follows Luke and Aysha, who meet by chance at a drag event.

‘Smurfs’ Review: Don’t Stop the Music

The lovable blue guys (and one gal) go on a mission to save Papa Smurf in this colorful romp with an impressive voice cast.

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Review: Nostalgia Is Overrated

This revival of a 1990s horror franchise fumbles its shot.

‘Finally Dawn’ Review: A Night to Remember in Rome

This Italian drama, set in the 1950s and starring Lily James, Willem Dafoe and Joe Keery, sends a star-struck naïf through the looking glass darkly.

‘Cloud’ Review: Buyer’s Remorse

In this genre-bending thriller, an online reseller’s tale of vengeance becomes a parable of human greed and disconnection.

‘Eddington’ Review: Once Upon a Time in the Pandemic

Ari Aster returns with a dystopian western farce about a world gone mad that you definitely remember.

For a Unique Venue, Look No Further Than Your Childhood Home

Hosting a wedding at home can save money, but it will require careful planning and organization.

Gillian Murphy, a Ballerina With Joy and Aplomb, Steps Down

After 29 years, the American Ballet Theater principal bids farewell with “Swan Lake.” It’s demanding. But she’s got this.

Have Questions About Death? Get Answers Here.

From end-of-life care to burials and beyond, we tackled your questions on the topic.

The Tiny Home Construction Contest Is a Big Deal in This Texas Town

A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?

An Instagram Poet With Hints of Interesting Darkness

David Gate has a popular following online, but his best poems suggest he’s not entirely comfortable as an influencer.

‘Quincaillerie’ Is French for ‘Hardware Store,’ but It Means So Much More

These quintessential shops are treasure chests offering a little bit of everything, and many have been run by the same family for 100 years or more.

Join the Club: Lisa Murkowski Hasn’t Finished ‘Master of the Senate’

The Alaska lawmaker was given a copy when first appointed to the Senate in 2002 and it’s still on her bedside table. “Far From Home” is her new memoir.

We Didn’t Get Covid Right. But This Is Just Wrong.

America’s public health institutions made mistakes during the pandemic, but that does not justify the Trump administration’s broad assault on health and science.

Fire Consumes Shopping Mall in Iraq

Video verified by The New York Times showed the aftermath of the fire in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut.

‘Horrific Fire’ Kills at Least 61 at Iraq Shopping Mall

Local officials blamed shoddy construction and a lack of preparedness for the scale of the tragedy at the newly opened building.