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South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesSupreme Court Ruling on Mail-in Voting Could Add to Election Confusion
The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with at least one state vowing to sue. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.
New York Times Top StoriesIndia’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over
The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About the 2026 U.S. Open
The star-studded sporting and social event runs until Sept. 13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
New York Times Top StoriesFringe Views in Primary Campaigns Rattle Florida Jews
It has been an uneasy primary season for Jewish voters, with debates over Israel animating many races. But what happened in Florida went beyond that.
New York Times Top StoriesHow the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential orders.
New York Times Top StoriesHegseth’s Purge of Top Generals Leaves the Army Rudderless
The leadership vacuum comes as the Army is trying to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.
New York Times Top StoriesE.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed
In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”
New York Times Top StoriesShe Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.
New York Times Top StoriesWhere to Eat in New York City Right Now
Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating.
New York Times Top StoriesLawmakers Push Hochul to Block ICE From Taking Over Upstate Warehouse
As a state law preventing the police from working with federal immigration officials goes into effect, a potential plan to use a warehouse as a detention center has drawn outrage.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Pennsylvania, 2 Measles Deaths Are Reported
The deaths, which one doctor called “extremely rare in the modern era,” are the first in the United States in 2026.
New York Times Top StoriesCanada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs
Canada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested Law
The president has invoked a long dormant section of law to hit one of America’s closest allies, a move that has troubled courts in the past.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Wants to Restrict Mail-In Voting. See Which States Rely on It The Most.
Nearly 30 percent of voters nationwide use mail ballots. President Trump is seeking greater federal control of mail voting.
New York Times Top StoriesIs It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?
Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
New York Times Top StoriesChina Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
New York Times Top StoriesDemocratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.
New York Times Top StoriesThis A.I. Start-Up Aims to Reverse the Backlash Against Data Centers
Emerald AI, now valued at $1.05 billion, uses software to keep power demand at the computing facilities from getting out of control.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Do You Feel About the Risks of Youth Football?
A new study shows that N.F.L. players have a high risk for developing degenerative brain disease. Does anyone in your family play football? We want to know your thoughts.
New York Times Top StoriesN.F.L. Brain Injuries
A new study underscores the danger of playing.
New York Times Top StoriesIran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
New York Times Top StoriesJohn Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.
New York Times Top StoriesAn Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain
Plus, is the BRAT diet really the best thing for stomach bugs?
New York Times Top StoriesYour Child Plays Football. How Can You Minimize Risk of C.T.E.?
Researchers say it’s all about reducing the total number of blows to the head.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies
Evacuated foreign service officers could begin heading back to their posts as early as this week, an internal document shows, suggesting Washington does not anticipate a renewal of full-scale conflict with Iran.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.
New York Times Top StoriesMany N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.
New York Times Top StoriesAt Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.