‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign

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.

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes

The U.S. military said it had hit dozens of Iranian targets for the second night in a row. Iran’s military said it responded by firing missiles and drones at U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Inspector of Buckling Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other 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.

Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand and Reigniting a War

Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.

Horror Becomes Routine as More Bodies Emerge After Venezuela Quakes

Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.

Trump Says He’ll Let Ukraine Make Patriot Missiles, but It Could Take Years

With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it is just the start.

Second Person in a Week Killed by Federal Task Force in Memphis

Tennessee authorities are investigating both shootings involving agents working with the task force in Memphis.

Video of Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Ex-Partner to Be Played in Court

A judge said he would allow prosecutors to play the recording at a hearing on Thursday as prosecutors seek to take Tyler Robinson to trial on a charge that he murdered Charlie Kirk last year.

Kentucky Governor Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell

Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.

Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey

The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.

Judge Orders $5 Million Trump Judgment Be Released to E. Jean Carroll

Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.

Graham Platner Suspended His Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.

The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.

Oil Prices Hold Gains After Another Round of Strikes in the Gulf

Choppy trading in stocks and bonds also reflected anxiety among investors about the war’s effects on inflation and growth.

Lawmakers Target the Power of Health Insurance Giants

UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are battling efforts to break up their control over prescription drugs.

A Few Officials Signaled Support for Higher Rates at Warsh’s First Meeting

Minutes from Kevin M. Warsh’s first meeting as chairman showed heightened unease about inflation, which is running at a three-year high.

‘Hysteria’ Grips San Francisco’s Housing Market as A.I. Wealth Pours In

Even before OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they are distorting home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area, as people race to buy and sellers ask for stock instead of cash.

How to Prevent Meta From Using Your Instagram Images in A.I.

The company’s new A.I. image generator has a surprising twist: It allows people to use images from public Instagram accounts.

U.S. Attorney in Manhattan Names Deputy to Oversee Transition

Jay Clayton said he had named James McDonald as a deputy to oversee the transition at the Southern District of New York office. President Trump nominated Mr. Clayton to be his intelligence chief.

As the World Cup Takes a Break, So Do N.Y.C. Bars: ‘It’s a Sigh of Relief’

Wednesday was the first day since June 11 with no World Cup matches. For run-down restaurant workers who also handled the Knicks’ run, it was a welcome reprieve.

Mamdani Promised Faster Buses. Now He Has a Road Map.

A plan announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul lists ambitious steps to speed up New York City buses, which remain some of the slowest in the nation.

Emmys 2026: Snubs and Surprises Include Jon Hamm and ‘Half Man’

Other unexpected results include nods for Chase Infiniti and the “Love Island USA” host Ariana Madix and a snub for “The Amazing Race.”

2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the Pack

The HBO Max medical series earned 25 nominations in the drama category. And in comedy, the final season of “Hacks” set a record with 24 nominations.

The Secret to the Biting Sexual Dynamics of ‘The Invite’: Esther Perel