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Prince William Is Still Silent About His Brother, Harry. Can That Last?

Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain....

3 hours ago

New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either

Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice....

6 hours ago

My Question for the Formerly Woke

Before a Woke 2 takes over, let the proponents of its predecessor explain how and why they’re moving on....

8 hours ago

Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy....

8 hours ago

Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure

A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say....

9 hours ago

Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now

The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked....

9 hours ago

Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar

The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more....

10 hours ago

It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This

Lèse-majesté, American-style....

10 hours ago

How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate

Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own....

11 hours ago

Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’

Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say....

11 hours ago

Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent

The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday....

11 hours ago

Dolly Parton Outsmarted Every Dumb-Blonde Joke

Nothing a critic or comic said about Parton — and they said plenty — compared with what she said about herself. She stepped on their punchlines and took away their power....

11 hours ago

After Meta Settlement, Here’s What Is Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook

Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics....

13 hours ago

What to Know About Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube

Landmark trials are testing a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products....

14 hours ago

F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy....

14 hours ago

Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80

The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter....

15 hours ago

Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say

An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below....

15 hours ago

A Surrogate Refused an Abortion and Fled to Texas. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.

A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the bio...

17 hours ago

Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks

Iran and Oman said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices eased after the joint announcement....

17 hours ago

Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children....

18 hours ago

PCE Index Shows Inflation Remained Elevated in July Amid High Energy Costs

The Personal Consumption Expenditure index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation tracker, held steady in July....

18 hours ago

Families Debate Whether Children Should Play Football, After New C.T.E. Study

Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease....

20 hours ago

They’re Done With Trump

We look at Canada’s opposition to the president....

20 hours ago

Hegseth’s Army Purge, and Polling Chaos in the Midterms

Plus, there was no one like Dolly Parton....

21 hours ago

Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries....

21 hours ago

What Child Actors Understand About Hayden Panettiere

We might have worked on different sets, for different directors, in different eras, but every child actor bears the same recognizable wounds....

22 hours ago

Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit

In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism....

1 day ago

In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race

A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P....

1 day ago

Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff

President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year....

1 day ago

N.Y.C. Officials Defend Second-Home Tax Rollout and Move to Ease Worries

Mamdani administration officials said they had used new data to shrink the pool of properties potentially subject to the tax and extended the deadline for homeowners to prove city residency....

1 day ago

Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer

Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman did not provide additional details about her illness....

1 day ago

Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’

The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She aspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said....

1 day ago

Supreme 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 a multistate lawsuit expected this week. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion....

1 day ago

At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub

Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited....

1 day ago

Serena Williams Returns to Tennis and Thrills U.S. Open Crowd

Williams and Carlos Alcaraz coasted to an early victory in mixed doubles before losing their second match....

1 day ago

In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues

While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term....

1 day ago

The Evening: Canada Retaliates With New U.S. Tariffs

Plus, Dolly Parton dies at 80. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday....

1 day ago

Court Documents Suggest Rebel Wilson Ordered Websites Attacking Producer

New documents filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles appear to show that Ms. Wilson, the actress, was heavily involved in disparaging Amanda Ghost, a producer on her movie, “The Deb.”...

1 day ago

The Ludicrous Argument Behind Trump’s Tariffs

Mr. Trump is breaking the law. Congress and the judiciary need to respond....

1 day ago

Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs

The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres....

1 day ago

Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged, and Bodacious Style

A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations....

1 day ago

Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80

Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur....

1 day ago

Two Unvaccinated People Died From Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say

The deaths were the first in the United States in 2026....

1 day ago

Trump 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.”...

1 day ago

How 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....

1 day ago

She 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....

1 day ago

Where to Eat in New York City Right Now

Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating....

1 day ago

Canada 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....

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