| Wally Funk, Who Set an Age Record for Space Travel, Dies at 87
- As a young woman in the 1960s, she wasn’t allowed to become a NASA astronaut. She finally realized her long-held dream of flying in space as an octogenarian.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:19:37 +0000
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| China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers
- State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:08:12 +0000
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| The Democrats Can’t Go On Like This
- The trouble in Maine goes beyond a single candidate.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:46:46 +0000
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| Inspector of Buckling Midtown Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other NYC Sites
- A New York Times review of city records shows that the firm, Domani Inspection Services, was repeatedly accused of breaking New York City rules.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:41:55 +0000
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| Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending
- While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:20:59 +0000
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| Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?
- Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:06:36 +0000
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| A $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy
- This year’s boom includes the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade. But questions persist about whether it can continue.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:52:25 +0000
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| As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix
- History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:48:32 +0000
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| Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike
- The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that “uninvolved civilians” were harmed.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:24:45 +0000
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| Too Many Books?
- Mendel Uminer faced a crisis when his landlord objected to the 10,000 volumes in his New York studio apartment.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:14:19 +0000
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| Factory Fire in China Kills 28
- The country’s leader, Xi Jinping, called on the authorities to make every effort to investigate the cause of the blaze in Fujian Province.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:05:22 +0000
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| Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
- President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:57:59 +0000
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| Inside the Implosion of Graham Platner’s Maine Senate Campaign: ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’
- Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:33:22 +0000
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| Trump’s NATO Summit, and Everyone Else’s
- While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:42:07 +0000
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| Platner’s Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Senate Candidate in Maine
- The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:18:15 +0000
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| Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts Say
- Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:15:59 +0000
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| Bonnie Tyler, Who Sang ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dies at 75
- With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like “Total Eclipse” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:41:40 +0000
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| For Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
- Two American allies, Germany and Japan, already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that President Trump says he will also grant to Kyiv.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:41:21 +0000
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| Are We at War Again?
- We look at the state of the conflict with Iran.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:52:53 +0000
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| ‘ I’m Worried About Weimar America’
- “It may not be Hitler 2.0. It may not be Stalin 2.0. It might be something all American, but it’s not going to be what we’re used to,” the author Rod Dreher argues.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:09:50 +0000
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