Brennan and Clapper: The Trump Administration Is Rewriting History of Russia and 2016

We want to set the record straight and also sound a warning.

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Key Hurricane-Monitoring Data Will Stay Online, Officials Say

The Department of Defense said it no longer planned to shut down a program that makes satellite data publicly available to researchers and forecasters.

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‘Come With Me, Chuck E.’: Mouse Arrested on Credit Card Fraud Charges

At a Tallahassee, Fla., Chuck E. Cheese location, a police officer told children: “Chuck E.’s busy right now.”

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Several People Injured in Shooting at Reno Casino Resort

The police said that the gunman was in custody after the attack at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.

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Israel Returned to War in Gaza Hoping to Break Hamas. It Achieved Few, if Any, Goals.

Israel ended a truce in Gaza in March, hoping to break Hamas. The move has heightened suffering for Palestinians but achieved few, if any, Israeli goals.

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Dangerous Heat Grips Much of the Southeastern U.S.

Tampa, Fla., recorded 100 degrees for the first time this weekend as extreme heat settled across much of the region.

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Delta Pilot Is Arrested in Cockpit After Flight Lands in San Francisco

A senior Homeland Security official said that the pilot was arrested on charges involving child sexual abuse materials.

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Raymond Saunders, Painter Who Rejected Racial Pigeonholes, Dies at 90

Widely admired if long underrecognized for his collage-based art, he died only days after the closing of his first retrospective at a major museum, in his native Pittsburgh.

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The Raw Power of Repentance

“The Bear” asks the question, how do we live together when someone always seems to be going too far?

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This Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patient’s risk. Yet the test remains underused.

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What to Know About the Deadly Shootings Near a Gaza Aid Site

The head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said the situation in Gaza was “a moral crisis that challenges the global conscience.”

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Cleo Laine, Acclaimed British Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 97

Known for a smoky voice that she could deploy over four octaves, she recorded albums across six decades and also had success as an actress.

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U.S. Conducts Rare Raid in Syria, Killing a Senior Islamic State Leader

The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos.

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As Consumers Lose Their Appetite, Food Brands Fight to Keep Wall St. Happy

Packaged food companies are struggling to adjust — and profit — as tastes, waistlines and wallets change.

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Was This Artifact From King Tut’s Tomb? It’s for Sale Anyway.

A London auction house says there is “no documented evidence” that an intricately carved grasshopper is from the boy king’s tomb. Its estimated price is up to $675,000.

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A Series of Mysterious Explosions Unnerves Syrians

Many of the blasts, some of them deadly, have been at weapons storage sites, raising questions about whether ordnance from Syria’s civil war has been properly secured.

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Anne Burrell’s Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide

The Food Network star was found dead in her apartment on June 17.

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Meta Unveils Wristband For Controlling Computers With Hand Gestures

When you write your name in the air, you can see the letters appear on your smartphone.

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Targeting Obama, Trump’s Retribution Campaign Takes Another Turn

After focusing his second-term ire on other individuals and institutions, President Trump is again seeking prosecution of his most prominent rivals — this time with aides more inclined to carry out his wishes.

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Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change

The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague.

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A Pill for Sleep Apnea Could Be on the Horizon

Experts say that if the new drug gets approved, it may lead to a big shift in how we treat the condition.

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Restaurant Review: Chez Fifi on the Upper East Side

Chez Fifi is both a hot spot and a demure neighborhood restaurant, serving a classic French menu that draws crowds from uptown and downtown.

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Video Taken by Migrant Shows Overcrowded ICE Holding Cell in Manhattan

Immigrants have complained about unsanitary conditions in the facility at 26 Federal Plaza, including paltry meals and a lack of showers.

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Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army Service

The man, a U.S. citizen, is barred from leaving China by the Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence and counterintelligence agency.

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Minnesota Lawmaker Convicted of Burglary Plans to Resign, Ending Democratic Majority

The resignation of State Senator Nicole Mitchell will leave the State Senate with even numbers of Democrats and Republicans. A special election will break the tie.

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Canceling ‘The Late Show’ Is Bad News for Late-Night TV, not 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.

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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.

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Calls for Japan’s Leader to Resign as His Party Faces Election Defeat

Exit polls suggest a major loss for the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is vowing to stay on.

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Cyclist and Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Jumps Curb in Manhattan

The 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.

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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.

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‘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.

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The Moves That Make ‘Chicago’ and ‘A Chorus Line’ So Special

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

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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.

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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.

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Is This Restaurant the Only Thing Democrats and Republicans Agree On?

In polarized Washington, Ama is drawing leaders from both camps with an anti-additive menu and a vow to bar all manner of toxicity.

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Steve Benson, Provocative Editorial Cartoonist, Dies at 71

He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1993, and was a finalist four times while at The Arizona Republic. Some of his work rankled his own Mormon community.

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Nicknames, Notes and a Waddle: How Colorado Fought a Bank Robbery Surge

Colorado led the country in bank robberies, per capita, for three years starting in 2021. Law enforcement officials found innovative ways to crack the crime wave.

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Three Aid Workers Were ‘Intentionally Killed’ in Tigray Region of Ethiopia, M.S.F. Says

The aid group accused Ethiopia’s government of failing to properly investigate the slayings, which took place in the Tigray region in 2021. A New York Times investigation found that Ethiopian soldiers were responsible.

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Apollo-Soyuz 50th Anniversary: A Handshake in Orbit That Transformed the Space Race

The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project brought Soviet cosmonauts and NASA astronauts together in the first international human spaceflight.

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Children Among at Least 10 Killed in Israeli Strike in Central Gaza, Officials Say

Israel’s military said a “technical error” had caused munition to land dozens of meters from its target. The victims were gathered near a water distribution point, health workers said.

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The NATO leader will meet with Trump and other top officials in Washington this week.

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Justice Department Drops Case Against Utah Doctor Over Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards

Attorney General Pam Bondi said she had ordered the dismissal of charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of selling bogus vaccination cards for $50 each.

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‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years

German soldiers never stepped foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name persisted.

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What the ‘Exhausted Majority’ Really Wants

It’s probably not Elon Musk’s new party.

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What to Know About the Central Texas Floods: Death Toll, Map and More

At least 129 people, including three dozen children, died in the torrential downpour. Many remain missing in the hardest-hit county.

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ICE Set to Vastly Expand Its Reach With New Funds

After the passage of President Trump’s domestic policy law, the Department of Homeland Security is poised to hire thousands of new immigration agents and double detention space.

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S.E.C. Accuses Prominent Georgia Republican of Running Ponzi Scheme

Edwin Brant Frost IV, a well-known Republican, is accused of defrauding 300 investors of $140 million, and using some funds for political donations. He said he took “full responsibility.”

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How the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for Newborns Will Work

The payments, part of the new domestic policy law, are for U.S. citizens born this year through 2028. The idea is that the money in the accounts will have many years to grow.

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The Original Birkin Sells for $10 Million

A lively bidding war led to the Hermès prototype, which was created for the actress Jane Birkin, selling for far more than expected.

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Israel Will Allow More Aid Into Gaza, Officials Say

The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

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La Scala Warns Opera Patrons: No Flip-Flops or Tank Tops Allowed

Milan’s famed opera house is cracking down on the underdressed, even as it and other European opera companies try to attract a wider audience.

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New Research Questions Severity of Withdrawal From Antidepressants

Warnings about withdrawal from antidepressants have rippled through society in recent years. A new study claims they are overblown.

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Everyone Hates This Bill. Dan Osborn Could Make Republicans Pay for It.

As Dan Osborn launches a new Senate campaign, he thinks some Republicans have buyer’s remorse.

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Russian Minister Who Had Led Region Later Invaded by Ukraine Is Found Dead

Roman V. Starovoyt, the transport minister, had governed Russia’s western Kursk region before Ukrainian forces invaded in 2024 and occupied part of the territory.

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As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.

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The Little Mountain Democracy That Sustains Tibet’s Refugee Nation

The exile government that was built by the Dalai Lama to preserve Tibetans’ cultural identity will be put to the test by his eventual succession.

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Trump Says He Will Start Talks With China on TikTok Deal

President Trump has declined to enforce a statutory ban of the popular social media app while his administration negotiates a deal for an American company to acquire it.

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How Many Dates Should You Go On Before You Start Talking About Money?

Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.

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A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo

An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.

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How Oasis Stayed on People’s Minds (by Fighting Online)

The band hasn’t played a show since 2009, but the quarreling Gallaghers kept their names in the news by mastering the art of the troll, on social media and beyond.

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S. Daniel Abraham, the Force Behind Slim-Fast, Dies at 100

He turned a tiny family business into a billion-dollar weight-loss empire by replacing calorie counting and forbidden foods with “just add milk.”

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In Europe, Economists See a Chance to Rise on the Global Stage

Central bankers who gathered in Portugal this week focused on ways that Europe could improve its competitiveness with the United States and China.

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Microsoft to Lay Off About 9,000 Employees

The reductions followed cuts of about 6,000 positions last quarter, and were indicative of a tightening job market at big technology companies.

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The Less Discussed but Very Important Measure in Trump’s Terrible Bill

Vance’s posts about the reconciliation package reveal the true nature of Trump’s populism.

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Jimmy Swaggart, Passionate Televangelist Ousted by Scandal, Dies at 90

A fire-and-brimstone preacher, he reached millions and made millions in a global enterprise before tumbling from grace over his encounters with a prostitute.

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NYC Legal Aid Society Lawyers Threaten to Strike for Higher Pay

The lawyers who represent the city’s poorest defendants want to be paid on par with their federal counterparts. They last walked out in 1994.

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Judge Amir Ali Has One of the Hardest Jobs In Washington

Amir Ali became a federal judge just weeks before Trump took office. It’s been tumultuous ever since.

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