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U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesHow the Mohegan Tribe Lost a Billion-Dollar Casino in South Korea
Inspire Entertainment Resort — an alternative to Macau, the world’s gambling capital — was supposed to be a “transformational” project for the Native American tribe.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Top Lawyer
We look into the issues surrounding Todd Blanche’s confirmation.
New York Times Top StoriesOil Giant Saudi Aramco Reports 33% Profit Surge, Despite Iran War Disruptions
Higher oil prices propelled a quarterly earnings jump for Saudi Arabia’s energy giant, which used pipelines to work around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
New York Times Top StoriesThe New Deal That Could Lock in Iran’s Control of the Strait, and the $7 Billion Trump’s Not Spending
Plus, where are you supposed to practice the bagpipes?
New York Times Top StoriesDrone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say
It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
New York Times Top StoriesRussia Turns Ukraine’s Gas Stations From Social Hubs Into Deadly Targets
Drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.
New York Times Top StoriesAriana Grande and the Debate Over Health, Privacy and Celebrity
The pop star has long pushed back on comments about her weight loss, urging fans to be “gentler.” As her fame reached new heights, so did the scrutiny.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.
New York Times Top StoriesWhite House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach to “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
New York Times Top StoriesThe A.I. Revolt Is Here
Jasmine Sun, a writer covering technology, takes us into the backlash against A.I. data centers.
New York Times Top StoriesDavid Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal
The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN
New York Times Top StoriesWhat’s It Like to Have an A.I. Boss?
A new study of a bot running a first-of-its-kind San Francisco store finds it is really friendly, but not very smart.
New York Times Top StoriesYes, the Show Has Drawn Raves. But Some of the Objects Are Not Real.
When the New York Historical realized that sunlight in its new wing would potentially damage some items on display, it scrambled to reproduce or remove them.
New York Times Top StoriesWhere To Find the Best Ice Cream in New York City
Froyo comes and goes, but ice cream is forever.
New York Times Top StoriesPacific Palisades Shopping Center Is Preparing to Reopen
Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is reviving a property still surrounded by burned-out lots.
New York Times Top StoriesPhoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled species back from the brink of extinction.
New York Times Top StoriesUber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
New York Times Top StoriesSaudi Aramco Reports 33% Profit Surge Despite War’s Disruption
Higher oil prices propelled a quarterly earnings jump for Saudi Arabia’s energy giant, which used pipelines to work around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
The City Council on Tuesday is expected to present 17 proposals to make electric bikes and scooters safer for riders and pedestrians.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles.
New York Times Top StoriesRonald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
New York Times Top StoriesMan Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site of a major fire in Washington State, officials said.
New York Times Top StoriesLate Night Reacts to Trump’s Latest Iran Deal Comments
“I’m not saying that they’re out of ideas, but the best option they came up with was pinning the war on Dr. Fauci,” Jimmy Fallon said.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Do Dictators Fear Most? Just Ask Nicaragua.
Nicaragua shows what happens when even dictators fear a rigged election.
New York Times Top StoriesNew Zealand Has Ended Greyhound Racing. Now It Has to Manage the Aftermath.
As the country holds its final greyhound race, the government has committed to finding homes for dogs and supporting people whose livelihoods depended on racing.
New York Times Top StoriesAndy Burnham’s First Weeks as UK Prime Minister: TikToks, Podcasts and Promises
Andy Burnham’s social media push appears to be resonating with some voters. But he faces big decisions about how to pay for his promises.
New York Times Top StoriesSailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
New York Times Top StoriesA Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.
New York Times Top StoriesPakistan’s Kashmir Problem
A wave of protests is posing the most significant challenge in years to Islamabad’s authority in the region.