New York Times Top Stories
Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big
President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesThe Heat Wave Proves That We Need to Adapt to Climate Change
The world’s infrastructure was built for a climate we no longer have.
New York Times Top StoriesJD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members
The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.
New York Times Top StoriesLeBron James’ Last Act Should Be Cleveland
James doesn’t need another championship ring or another record. He needs to be loved more.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Earthquake Death Toll Mounts, Venezuela Grapples With Recovering and Burying Bodies
As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Democratic Incumbents Most at Risk of Losing to Progressive Primary Challengers in 2026
A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Remakes Washington, D.C., Into a Maze of Fences and Guard Members
President Trump seems to have turned swaths of the city into either a construction zone or an armed camp as he seeks to prove that he alone can improve it.
New York Times Top StoriesTwo People Climb Needle of Empire State Building
After making the climb, the pair unfurled a large black flag and apparently posted to Instagram. Video appears to show one person proposing to the other.
New York Times Top StoriesA Wildlife Regulator’s Family Business Had a Permit to Renew. She Stepped In.
Jenifer Chatfield, a top official at the Interior Department, faces scrutiny from ethics experts for actions that could help her family’s business.
New York Times Top StoriesEx-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records
Lawyers for John O. Brennan said they want the materials saved in anticipation of bringing a vindictive prosecution motion if charges against Mr. Brennan are ultimately filed.
New York Times Top StoriesTroop Casualties in Ukraine War Top 2 Million, Study Finds
Russia has borne the heavier toll, with 1.4 million troops killed or wounded since it invaded in February 2022.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Divorce Crusader
Part activist, part influencer, Adina Sash will do anything to rescue Orthodox women she sees as trapped in their marriages.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Prenuptial Agreement Look Like?
What would a prenuptial agreement between one of the world’s biggest pop stars and a three-time Super Bowl champion look like? Legal experts weigh in.
New York Times Top StoriesN.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden
Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.
New York Times Top StoriesCan ‘Chalant’ Dating Help More People Find Love? Ask Taylor and Travis.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.
New York Times Top StoriesAmerica, Onscreen
Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.
New York Times Top StoriesFed’s Warsh Says Inflation Poses Less Risk Than a Few Weeks Ago
The Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stressed that the central bank would “deliver price stability,” a point he has emphasized repeatedly since taking over in May.
New York Times Top StoriesSpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.
From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.
New York Times Top StoriesRepublicans’ Home-Field Edge for Senate Seems Just Enough for Now
Democratic candidates are generally popular, Times/Siena polling finds, but retaking the Senate remains a big challenge.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Trading Attacks, U.S. and Iran Edge Back Toward Diplomacy
With negotiators in Qatar, oil prices are easing as shipowners send more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, unblocking energy flows.
New York Times Top StoriesVictor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74
Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.”
New York Times Top StoriesA Separation of Powers
We look at the Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Supreme Court’s Momentous Term, and How Trump Has Made at Least $2.2 Billion in Office
Plus, zombies at the mall.
New York Times Top StoriesHeat Wave Trudges East on Wednesday
More than 160 million people are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.
New York Times Top StoriesVictor Willis, Village People Frontman, Dies at 74
Dressed as a helmeted police officer, Willis co-wrote the group’s biggest hits including “Y.M.C.A” and “Macho Man.”
New York Times Top StoriesThe Birthright Decision Was Surprisingly Close, Some Legal Scholars Say
A bare majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, reflecting a conservative shift on the issue.
New York Times Top StoriesCrunchtime in the Air-Conditioning Business: Long Days and Hot Work
With Chicago and much of the country in the grips of a heat wave, air-conditioning technicians are enduring sweltering temperatures to keep systems working.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Talks
July 1 could be the beginning of the end for a trade pact President Trump has long criticized — or the start of a path to its renewal.