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On the War Against Iran, the Pentagon Has Said Little
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has spoken about a range of issues in recent days — from testosterone to leak investigations — but he has said little about the war.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesHouston ICE Shooting: Lawyer Says Bags Held Salt, Not Drugs
Federal investigators said a “crystal-like” substance in the bags looked like methamphetamine. A lawyer for the victim’s brother said it was salt.
New York Times Top StoriesUkraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
New York Times Top StoriesWhite House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
A technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.
New York Times Top StoriesSettlement Reached in Ugly Fight Over Elections in Maricopa County
A Trump ally will receive funding for a new information technology system while retaining control of voter registration and early voting.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Do You Want to Know About New York Times Journalism?
New York Times editors and reporters want to answer your questions about how we work and why we make the decisions that we do.
New York Times Top StoriesAstronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
New York Times Top StoriesWildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected regions.
New York Times Top StoriesPaul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash
Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.
New York Times Top StoriesRepublican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss Mr. Blanche’s nomination.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.
New York Times Top StoriesCould a 50-Year-Old Case Thwart Trump’s Attacks on the News Media?
The precedent said that “official harassment of the press” is forbidden by the First Amendment.
New York Times Top StoriesRelentless Rain Causes Widespread Flooding in Central Texas
At least one person has died, and emergency workers have rescued scores of people. Gov. Greg Abbott said the rain in the state was likely to break records.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Is Expected to Revisit Election Fraud Claims in Speech: What to Know.
Repeated investigations and audits have debunked claims by the president and his allies of widespread fraud or manipulation in 2020 or other elections.
New York Times Top StoriesRepublican Candidates Are Hurting for Cash, but Help May Be on the Way
Super PACs and billionaires seem to be on the side of the G.O.P., new filings show.
New York Times Top StoriesDemocratic Senate Candidates Trounce Republicans in Fund-Raising
In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.
New York Times Top StoriesSomeone Used A.I. to Write an Unauthorized Biography of Me. I Don’t Recommend Reading It.
Someone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon. Who is behind all this drivel?
New York Times Top StoriesWhite House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review
Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.
New York Times Top StoriesNational Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
New York Times Top StoriesInflation Respite Gives More Consumers a Chance to Spend
Lower gas prices have been a relief for households struggling with higher living costs. But now they are creeping higher again.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Nike’s Diversity Efforts Made It a Trump Target
A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault on D.E.I.
New York Times Top StoriesHow to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Monitor air quality, prepare to stay inside and pay close attention to people with chronic conditions.
New York Times Top StoriesKen Paxton Bought 3 Utah Condos, Adding to a $9 Million Real Estate Portfolio
The Texas attorney general and his trusts now hold at least 15 properties worth about $9 million.
New York Times Top StoriesCan a Pro-Israel Democrat Still Win a Big Primary? She’s Going to Try.
To prevail in Michigan’s crucial Senate primary, Representative Haley Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters’ skepticism of Israel. Pro-Israel groups are spending heavily to help her.
New York Times Top StoriesTeddy’s Place
A visit to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
New York Times Top StoriesThe F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
New York Times Top StoriesWildfire Smoke Turns Skies Orange Across the U.S., and Democrats Make a Big Shift on Israel
Plus, why Gen Z is turning to trade schools.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.
New York Times Top StoriesSam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms
The beloved New Zealand actor best known for his turn in “Jurassic Park” had “fought and beaten” lymphoma before he fell ill, according to a statement.
New York Times Top StoriesMass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.