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Founding Father vs. Foundering Toddler
No. 1 puts No. 45/47 to shame.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesAmerica at 250
The truth worth celebrating this summer is that our country is still being made.
New York Times Top StoriesIran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home
The country’s security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli war in February.
New York Times Top StoriesNearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.
New York Times Top StoriesNearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.
New York Times Top StoriesHappy Birthday to Us
A forgotten founder. A tour of Revolutionary taverns. But first, a royal wedding.
New York Times Top StoriesMexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus
The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the cathedral for this World Cup and Mexico hasn’t lost yet.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Takes Stock of Other Presidencies, Shedding Light on His Own
In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of others.
New York Times Top StoriesMomentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open divisions to fester.
New York Times Top StoriesTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s American Royal Wedding
A mega-famous popstar and a Super Bowl champion celebrated their love in Midtown Manhattan, announcing both their union and their cultural domination.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin.
New York Times Top StoriesPotato Salad Is the Best, Most American Dish We Have. Here’s Why.
This staple of summer gatherings tells a story about who we are.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later
A year after a catastrophic flood killed 139 people in the Texas Hill Country, communities along the Guadalupe River are still rebuilding.
New York Times Top Stories‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots
It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Festivities
Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.)
New York Times Top StoriesStorms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario
Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave.
New York Times Top StoriesAt Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.
New York Times Top StoriesAustralia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.
Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”
New York Times Top StoriesFuneral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.
New York Times Top StoriesScenes From Taylor Swift’s NYC Wedding: Fans, Stars and More
The scene outside Taylor Swift’s wedding in Manhattan had the drama and emotion of one of her albums.
New York Times Top StoriesPhotos: See Outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding at MSG
The couple’s private celebration created a public spectacle outside Madison Square Garden.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor
The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Did Adam Sandler Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding?
The actor played a special — and surprising to some — role in the Swift-Kelce nuptials.
New York Times Top StoriesWith Its Celebrity Guests, Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rivals the Met Gala
Top-secret celebrity guest lists! No cell phones! Big fashion moments! S.U.V.s galore! New York usually gets only one party like this a year.
New York Times Top StoriesPutin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine
The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”
New York Times Top StoriesTaylor Swift Wears Dior Dress by Jonathan Anderson for MSG Wedding
The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director.
New York Times Top StoriesParents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital
The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are registered for a Social Security number.
New York Times Top StoriesCelebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral process.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday
A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington closed for several hours.