Appeals Court Blocks California’s Background Checks for Ammunition Buyers - The law violates the Second Amendment, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:14:45 +0000

Israel and the U.S. Withdraw From Cease-Fire Talks With Hamas - President Trump’s special envoy said that “we will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home,” though it was not clear that negotiations had halted. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:02:11 +0000

If Trump Keeps Intimidating the Fed, He Will Pay a Price - When central banks are pressured by politicians into overheating the economy, everyone ends up getting burned. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:01:53 +0000

The Blessing and Curse of Ambition - How do you live a driven life, seeking to achieve great things, without becoming a jerk? Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:00:04 +0000

CBS News Names Tanya Simon Executive Producer for ’60 Minutes’ - Tanya Simon, who has worked on the show for over two decades, will take over at a time of significant change for the network. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:55:28 +0000

Did Columbia’s Deal With Trump Save Its Stature or Sacrifice It? - Reactions ranged from fierce criticism to relief after the university reached a settlement over allegations that it failed to stop the harassment of Jewish students. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:48:42 +0000

Trump Administration Sues Adams and New York City Over Sanctuary Laws - Mayor Eric Adams, whose corruption charges were dropped so he could help with deportations, is among the defendants in the suit, which argues the federal government has sole power over immigration. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:44:38 +0000

What Happens When Your Therapist Falls Ill or Dies Unexpectedly? - Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:20:12 +0000

France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Macron Says - The announcement sets France apart from the United States and most of its close allies, and could cause friction with President Trump. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:56:12 +0000

Anne Burrell’s Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide - The longtime Food Network star was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment on June 17. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:44:44 +0000

Columbia and Penn Made Trump Deals. More Universities Could Be Next. - Trump officials hope deals with two Ivy League schools create a template that others, including Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Cornell and Northwestern, will follow. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:30:12 +0000

Amy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing Censorship - The artist said that she made the decision after she said she learned that her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty might be removed to avoid provoking President Trump. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:29:49 +0000

Gazans Are Dying of Starvation - After 21 months of devastating conflict with Israel, Gaza’s most vulnerable civilians — the young, the old and the sick — are facing what aid groups say is impending famine. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:20:58 +0000

How a Frantic Scouring of the Epstein Files Consumed the Justice Dept. - There was a single goal in mind: find something — anything — that could be released to the public to satisfy President Trump’s supporters. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:08:21 +0000

Europe Nears U.S. Trade Deal, but Stands Ready to Retaliate - Nearly every member of the European Union supports a plan to hit back against President Trump’s tariffs if no agreement is reached. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:07:03 +0000

Joe Biden Sells a Presidential Memoir for $10 Million - The former president has said he’s been ‘working like hell’ on the book, which will focus on his term in office. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:53:26 +0000

Chuck Mangione, Jazz Musician Known for ‘Feels So Good,’ Dies at 84 - Wearing his signature fedora, he won wide popularity and 14 Grammy nominations, winning twice, and scaled Billboard’s adult contemporary charts in the 1970s and ’80s. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:45:12 +0000

Science Retracts ‘Arsenic Life’ Paper 15 Years After Publication - Science, a top research journal, said there was no evidence of misconduct by researchers whose finding attracted heavy attention and scrutiny in social media’s early days. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:26:46 +0000

What to Know About the Thailand-Cambodia Clash - The countries traded fire on Thursday, and Thailand said at least 12 people had been killed. Cambodia did not immediately comment on any casualties. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:03:51 +0000

China and E.U. Issue Joint Climate Statement - A joint statement promised new efforts to cut emissions at a time when China is positioning itself as the world’s one-stop shop for clean energy technologies. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:02:49 +0000