Women May Face Higher Risk of Stroke Following Infertility Treatment

In the largest study of its kind, scientists found higher odds of stroke after childbirth among women who had received the treatments. Still, the number of strokes remained very low overall.

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FEMA is stretched thin by a series of disasters.

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When Your ‘Doppelganger’ Becomes a Conspiracy Theorist

If you’re Naomi Klein, you write a book about it.

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Does Harriet Tubman Sculptor’s Race Matter?

A white artist was invited to design a statue of Harriet Tubman. After complaints, the city held an open call for submissions.

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Ramaswamy Relies on Denialism When Challenged on Flip-Flopping Positions

In clashes with the news media and his rivals, the Republican upstart has retreated from past comments and lied about on-the-record statements.

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On the Coney Island Boardwalk, It’s the Summer of Snakes (and a Wallaby)

The authorities recently confiscated an unusual pet that a man brought to the beach, highlighting what has become an impromptu petting zoo.

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H.B.O. Is Tackling Religion in the Most Remarkable Ways

“Righteous Gemstones” remains a surprisingly complex (and hilarious) take on American faith.

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U.N.C. Grad Student Is Charged in Fatal Shooting of Professor

Tailei Qi, 34, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, inside a campus lab on Monday.

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Why Marcia Gay Harden Spends Her Time Off in Upstate New York

The actress found a place ‘to plant roots’ on a 300-acre estate in the Catskills: ‘We just saw so much incredible nature here.’

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Putin Will Not Attend the Funeral for Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Chief

Details about the funeral for Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash last week along with nine other people, were murky.

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In a Decaying Queens Fortress, It’s One Man Versus 47 Kinds of Mosquito

Dr. Waheed Bajwa and the Health Department’s Office of Vector Surveillance and Control work all year to protect New York City from a summertime West Nile virus outbreak.

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Hitting Theater Hard: The Loss of Subscribers Who Went to Everything

The subscription model, in which theatergoers buy a season’s worth of shows at a time, had long been waning, but it fell off a cliff during the pandemic.

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As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?

Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.

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Scalise, No. 2 House Republican, Says He Has Blood Cancer

The Louisiana Republican said he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, but would return to Washington to continue working as he undergoes treatment.

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Don’t Hate the Influencer Who Loves Her Big, Cheap Apartment. Wouldn’t You?

After her parents passed along their rent-stabilized apartment on the Upper West Side, Hattie Kolp used it to start a new career as a content creator in the home décor space.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.

Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean?

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Japan Will Launch XRISM Telescope and SLIM Moon Lander: How to Watch

The telescope will help astronomers study some of the most energetic places in the cosmos, while the lunar mission will aid the development of Japanese landing technologies.

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Best Hamburger Helper Recipe

Clever tricks and smart additions make for one killer one-pot cheeseburger macaroni with over 6,000 reviews.

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Covid Closed the Nation’s Schools. Cleaner Air Can Keep Them Open.

Scientists and educators are searching for ways to improve air quality in the nation’s often dilapidated school buildings.

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Spanish Soccer Chief Finds His Defenders Backing Away

Luis Rubiales was widely condemned for kissing a player after the Spanish women’s team won the World Cup, but retained a few public supporters. Many now appear to be reconsidering.

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How a Judge’s Ruling on Torture Imperils a Guantánamo Prosecution Strategy

In dismissing a confession in the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, Col. Lanny J. Acosta Jr. has shaken a foundation of U.S. government cases at the post-9/11 court.

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa Re-elected in Zimbabwe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa won another five-year term by intimidating voters and manipulating the campaign process.

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More Than 80 Million People in the U.S. Face Extreme Heat

Nearly 45 million people in the South were under an excessive heat warning — the most severe category for heat conditions — and another 39 million people were under a heat advisory.

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U.S. Knew Saudis Were Killing African Migrants

The United States was told last year that Saudi security forces were shooting, shelling and abusing groups of migrants, but it chose not to raise the issue publicly.

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The RealReal’s CEO on Turning the Luxury Resale Company Around

The one-time Wall Street darling has lost 92 percent of its stock value since its I.P.O. Can the former tire and power tool executive reclaim the luxury goods site’s luster?

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Bob Barker, Longtime Host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ Dies at 99

The winner of numerous Emmy Awards, he was almost as well known for his advocacy of animal rights as he was for his half a century as a daytime television fixture.

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Climate Risks Loom Over Panama Canal, a Vital Global Trade Link

Lack of rain and changing weather patterns are slowing the ship traffic that moves goods around the world.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain

The N.B.A. superstar has grand ambitions, as a businessman and basketball player. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship,” he said.

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Dozens of Arson Arrests After Greek Fire Sets Record for E.U.

Firefighters are battling blazes near Athens and in a region where about 180,000 acres have burned, according to an E.U. official who called it a record.

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UAW Votes to Authorize Strikes if Negotiations Fail

The vote by workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis came as the United Auto Workers union seeks big raises and other gains in contract talks with the three automakers.

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New York Gov. Hochul Pushes Biden to Speed Up Migrant Permits

In a shift in tone, Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized the White House for failing to help the state deal with the continuing influx of migrants into New York.

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As Wildfires Spread, Anger Rises in Greece Over Government Response

Firefighters were battling scores of blazes nationwide, but the threat to a precious woodland north of the capital had some fearing a dystopian future.

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Nonprofit Health System Says It Is Ending Policy That Denied Care to Indebted Patients

Allina Health, a large Midwestern system of hospitals and clinics, says it has decided to stop cutting off medical care to patients with unpaid medical bills of $4,500 or more.

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How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed

Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in Britain’s National Health Service.

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Has the War on Inflation Already Been Won?

Has the war on inflation already been won?

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Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80

The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

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Biden Incentives for Foreign Investment Are Benefiting Factories

Early data suggest laws to increase semiconductor production and renewable energy technology have shifted the makeup of foreign direct investment — but not increased it.

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New South Carolina Abortion Ban Upheld by State Supreme Court

The ruling, by a newly all-male bench, allows the state’s new six-week abortion ban to take effect.

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Flying High at the Beach: Birds, Dancers, Merce and Michelson

This year, Beach Sessions pairs an adaptation of Merce Cunningham’s “Beach Birds” with a response by the choreographer Sarah Michelson.

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What to Know About the New Student Loan Repayment Plan

The Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, will reduce payments for millions of borrowers and more will qualify for $0 payments.

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The Outlook for the Economy Has Improved. And Yet.

The prospects for a soft landing for the economy and the markets look better than they have in months. Our columnist is still worried.

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On ‘Top Chef’, Kristen Kish Takes Over as Host

Padma Lakshmi’s successor is a different kind of host: gay, Korean American and ready to share her emotions, including a lifelong struggle with anxiety.

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Hogfish ‘See’ With Their Skin, Even When They’re Dead

The camouflaging talents of this fish are driven by a mysterious new type of cell, setting it apart from other animals that know how to blend in.

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A Los Angeles Home That Channels the Magic of ‘Fantasia’

Inspired by the property’s famous former owner, the designer Frances Merrill infused a house in West Hollywood with nods to cinema history and midcentury diners.

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How Short Seller Nathan Anderson Beat Carl Icahn “at His Own Game”

After a short seller targeted Icahn Enterprises, the activist investor made changes. At 87, he insists he’s not going anywhere and will refocus on rattling company cages.

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Grown-Up Theater Kids Run the World

A Supreme Court justice. The governor of New Jersey. Senator Ted Cruz. A prominent MSNBC host. Practically half the tech world. What’s behind this moment of thespian power?

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The Next Frontier for Corporate Benefits: Menopause

In an effort to attract and retain experienced women, some companies are adding menopause-specific care to their benefits packages.

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How Many Republicans Have Qualified for the Debate? It’s Still Unclear.

Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said Sunday that he had met the criteria, which would make eight candidates onstage. Or nine. Or 10. The Republican National Committee isn’t saying.

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Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win

The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.

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Buoys Used to Protect Brooklyn’s Swimmers From Jet Skiers

Despite a state law, boats and Jet Skis were coming dangerously close to shore at Coney Island and Brighton Beach. A swimmer took matters into her own hands.

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I Refuse the Graceful Slide Into Cultural Irrelevance

Why I, an aging millennial, am not prepared to give up on cool just yet.

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Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary

The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico state that is popular with tourists.

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A Ceaseless War Leaves Lethal Threats Lurking Underfoot

Even as the fighting in Syria has largely stalled, more than a decade of conflict has left behind an array of unexploded munitions like cluster bombs. An earthquake in February heightened the risks.

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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid

A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.

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Uma Thurman’s ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Accent Is One to Savor

Even the over-the-top ones, like Uma Thurman’s Southern drawl in “Red, White & Royal Blue,” can be awfully fun.

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James L. Buckley, Conservative Senator in Liberal New York, Dies at 100

In 1970, Mr. Buckley, the son of an oil tycoon and the brother of a leading force on the right, became the first third-party candidate elected to the U.S. Senate in 30 years.

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

The blaze on Tenerife has burned almost 10,000 acres and forced thousands of residents in the north to lock down or flee.

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Berenice Abbott Captured Manhattan’s Heady Skyscraper Boom

With skyscrapers rising around her, an ambitious photographer seized the opportunity to record New York’s 1920s building boom.

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Trump Plans to Skip GOP Debate for Interview With Tucker Carlson

The former president’s apparent decision to skip the first debate is a major affront both to the Republican National Committee and to Fox News, which is hosting the event.

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If DeSantis Defends Trump At Debate, He Should Drop Out, Christie Says

Mr. Christie needled his higher-polling rivals while campaigning in their home state of Florida.

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An Arabic Adaptation of ‘Chicago’ Razzle Dazzles Lebanon

Reimagining the Broadway musical for audiences near Beirut meant new character names, choreography and lyrics.

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Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks

Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires.

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Little Rock Will Offer A.P. African American Studies Despite State Objections

The school district in Little Rock, Ark., is resisting efforts by the administration of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to limit teaching about race.

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This Season, Feminine Styles Have a Rough Edge

Fall’s fashion is deliberately imperfect, with frayed hemlines, see-through dresses and floor-dusting pants.

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How Hugh Findletar Became a Rare Black Glass Artist in Venice

The former first lady, Naomi Campbell and Anne Hathaway are among those whose faces Hugh Findletar has reimagined as glass vases.

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In Greece, a ‘Beach Towel Movement’ Fights for a Spot on the Sand

As lounge chairs that rent for up to $130 pop up across the islands, local people have decided they won’t take it lying down.

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At 89, Still Making Art (and Bread) With a Message in Vermont

Peter Schumann’s Bread and Puppet Theater is going strong and, at 89, so is he. But what will happen to his company when he is gone?

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Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace.

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Why Alabama’s Congressional Maps May Need to Be Redrawn, Again

A panel of federal judges will soon decide whether Alabama Republicans complied with a court mandate to create a map that gives Black voters more power.

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Golden Egg Foo Young, Classic and Versatile

Serve with Cuban black beans and fried sweet plantains for a delightful Chino Latino dinner.

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The Risks of ‘Skiplagging’

Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice.

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Police Raid Kansas Newspaper Office

The search of the Marion County Record led to the seizure of computers, servers and cellphones of reporters and editors.

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Too Many Cats, Too Few Vets: New York City Animal Shelters Are Bursting

Adoptions are not keeping pace with the number of pets being surrendered and abandoned, causing many animals to wait weeks or months to find homes.

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Mütter Museum in Philadelphia Weighs Dialing Down its ‘Electric Frankness’

The Mütter Museum, a beloved 19th-century collection of medical curiosities and human remains in Philadelphia, wants to adopt a more “respectful” approach. Some fans won’t have it.

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DeSantis Gets Heckled and Trolled on His Big Day With Trump in Iowa

The Florida governor was hoping to have the stage to himself, but Donald Trump and his supporters have made that hard to achieve.

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Pence Leans Into Civility Politics at Iowa State Fair

The former vice president met with Christian leaders and spoke about his respect for a late Democratic congressman despite their political differences.

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Grindr’s Strict RTO Policy, Amid Union Drive, Stirs Uproar

Two weeks after employees filed to organize, the company told some they had to change cities or would lose their jobs. It said the plan had long been in the works.

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What Is the Iowa State Fair and Why Does It Matter?

Presidential hopefuls — favorites and long shots alike — gather at the event every four years to meet voters and kingmakers in advance of the first nominating contest.

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Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Aug. 5-11

This week, Spelling Bee players chose to quit to get ahead.

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When art and money meet

Encouragement, profit or exploitation?

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What to Know About ‘Eris,’ the New Dominant Covid Variant

EG.5 is spreading quickly, but experts say it’s no more dangerous than previous versions.

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Teenager Pleads Not Guilty in Hate Crime Killing of O’Shae Sibley

A lawyer for Dmitriy Popov said he might pursue a self-defense argument in a case stemming from a deadly dispute at a Brooklyn gas station.

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Photos From the Hawaii Fires and the Aftermath

The historic town of Lahaina was devastated by the fires that moved through the island of Maui this week.

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Discovering the Secrets of the Gilder Center

A sculpture that could be Banksy’s, an astonishing vein of rock crystal, and Nabokov’s butterfly specimens — they are all found here.

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Russia Is Launching Luna-25 to the Moon: How and When to Watch

The mission, years in the making, will attempt to put a robotic lander on the lunar surface, the first Russian visit to the moon since 1976.

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New York’s Attorney General Breaks With Gov. Hochul Over Migrant Crisis

Letitia James, the state attorney general, has declined to represent Gov. Kathy Hochul in a court proceeding over how to care for thousands of asylum seekers.

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San Francisco Balks at Expanding Driverless Car Services on City’s Roads

Local officials are worried that state regulators are too eager about a plan by the companies Cruise and Waymo to offer round-the-clock driverless taxi services.

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DeSantis, With a Subtle Maneuver, Hides His Small-Dollar Donations

The campaign of the Florida governor, who is known to be reliant on rich donors, worked with a Republican fund-raising powerhouse to prevent the disclosure of information on small contributors.

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Mushroom Poisoning Suspected in 3 Deaths, Australia Police Say

The three guests, and a fourth who fell ill, had symptoms consistent with mushroom poisoning, the police say. The woman who served the meal has been questioned by the police.

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A Brief History of Bling

The story of hip-hop can be told through the stunning and surreal evolution of the jewelry the artists wear.

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Cleanup Begins After Severe Storms Tear Through Eastern U.S.

Air travel was slowly returning to normal, as thousands of homes and businesses remained without power. The powerful storm system moved on to New England, bringing heavy rains and floods.

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Montgomery Police Investigate Brawl on Alabama Riverfront

Police in Montgomery detained several people over the weekend after a brawl broke out when a group of white boaters appeared to attack a Black guard.

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Supreme Court Revives Biden’s Regulation of ‘Ghost Guns’

The president’s administration, citing a rise in violence involving untraced firearms, had asked the justices to step in. The court provisionally allowed the regulation while a challenge moves forward.

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Book Review: ‘Sun House,’ by David James Duncan

David James Duncan’s epic novel “Sun House” follows seekers and strivers in a Montana valley.

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NYC Nonprofit’s Method of Stopping Drug Overdoses Faces Legal Scrutiny

A nonprofit said it had stopped 1,000 overdoses. A federal law enforcement official said he was eyeing its methods, which are against the law.

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TSMC Will Build a Semiconductor Plant in Germany

TSMC, the world’s largest maker of semiconductors, said it would invest $3.8 billion in a joint project with three German industrial firms.

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Abortion Drives Ohio Election on Amending the State Constitution

The election on Tuesday highlights how Republican legislators are using their power in Ohio and elsewhere.

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Who Is Neil Breen?

The producer, writer, director and star has made five imaginative, bewildering low-budget paranormal thrillers, spurring both ridicule and awe.

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Weather Forecast: Severe Storms Expected From Georgia to New York

Potentially severe thunderstorms were forecast on Monday from Georgia to New York, with the greatest threat centered on the Mid-Atlantic.

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Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue

Astronomers have found that free-floating planets far outnumber those bound to a host star.

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The Women’s Magazines of 2023 Are in a Facebook Group and Your Inbox

People still want to know what to wear and what is actually worth buying — and they want to trust the person telling them.

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‘Barbie’ Reaches $1 Billion at the Box Office, Warner Bros. Says

No movie in Warner Bros. history has sold so many tickets so fast, the studio said of the movie directed by Greta Gerwig.

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Niger is Latest African Country Where France’s Fortunes are Fading

A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too.

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The Loss of Space Command Headquarters Brings an Alabama City Down to Earth

Huntsville, a city with a proud history of aerospace innovation, was set to welcome Space Command, until a distant force beyond its control intervened: politics.

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A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks

Shoddy guidebooks are flooding Amazon. Their authors claim to be renowned travel writers, but are they A.I. inventions? And how big is the problem?

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Corona Plaza Vendors Fight to Sell Food Legally After Sweeps

New York City officials cracked down on Corona Plaza, a celebrated Queens hub for Latin American street vendors. Its merchants are fighting to legitimize their businesses.

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World Cup Picks Up Baton for Women’s Sports in Australia

For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. But winning visibility, and support, has been a long road.

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3 Factors Keeping Americans From Wegovy and Other Weight-Loss Drugs

A survey showed that many Americans were interested in obesity treatments like Wegovy but lost interest when confronted with the price and other factors.

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How To Talk About Wordle

How to play Wordle and a glossary of important terms

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New Florida Immigration Rules Start to Strain Some Businesses

Some employers said they were losing workers because of the new law, which was championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Opera Star David Daniels Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault

The countertenor and his husband, Scott Walters, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a young singer in Houston in 2010, in a deal that will spare them jail time.

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An Easier Eggplant Parmesan Recipe That Doesn’t Take Forever to Cook

This streamlined version of the Italian American classic skips the frying for a recipe you’ll make over and over again.

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LK-99 Is the Ambient Superconductor of the Summer

Social media users are excited about what would be a breakthrough in solid state physics, but many experts in the field are cautiously skeptical.

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Rishi Sunak Home Scaled by Greenpeace Protesters in Britain

The incursion by opponents of oil drilling raised concerns about the security of the British leader and his family.

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The Best Chilaquiles You’ve Ever Had

The perfect breakfast of fried corn tortillas in salsa is always the one you just ate. This recipe is no exception.

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Colombia Rebel Group ELN and Government Begin Cease-Fire

A six-month truce began on Thursday between the government and the largest remaining insurgency, the far-left group known as the National Liberation Army.

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Meryl Streep and George Clooney Lead Donation Campaign for Striking Actors

The stars, joined by celebrities like Matt Damon and Oprah Winfrey, helped raise more than $15 million over the past three weeks.

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The Dance of Too-Hot Summer? Melt Into the Pinegrove Shuffle.

Garrett Lee, with an assist from DJ Khaled, fills a cultural hole with his floppy, hypnotic TikTok dance — still going strong in a sad, cathartic way.

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This Ancient Whale May Have Been the Heaviest Animal Ever

Perucetus drifted through shallow seas like a gigantic manatee, scientists suspect.

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Ukraine’s Grain Export Lifeline in Danube Comes Under Russia Threat

Since the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal two weeks ago, small ports on the Danube River are the only shipping outlet for millions of tons of grain.

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New Energy Efficiency Rules Spell End of Incandescent Era

New efficiency rules, more than a decade in the making, have taken effect, relegating Edison’s glowing orbs to the history books.

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Henrietta Lacks’s Family Settles with Company That Used Her Cells

Ms. Lacks’s family had accused Thermo Fisher Scientific of profiting from her cells, which have contributed to revolutionary advances in medicine, without seeking their permission.

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UNESCO Recommends Venice for Endangered List

The United Nations’ culture agency is warning of twin perils to the historic city from mass tourism and climate change.

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Under Hindu Nationalist Leaders, Sectarian Violence Flares in India

A gunman who killed Muslim train passengers and a Hindu march that turned riotous underscore how the partisan stances of India’s top Hindu leaders have given license to chaotic elements in the country.

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The Sorcerer of Costumes

Many eras coexist inside the studio of the Emmy-winning costume designer Donna Zakowska.

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A Shoe Entrepreneur’s Globally Inspired Barbecue

Mickey Ashmore, the founder of the footwear brand Sabah, gathered friends at his Long Island ranch house for Texas ribs, Middle Eastern sides and Thai desserts.

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