Andrei Zakharov

In Russia, Rage Is Boiling Over

In destroying what remained of a relatively free internet, Vladimir Putin has broken a longstanding social contract.

Jonathan Bernstein and John Guida

Trump Has Become What He Feared

“Trump loses more often, on more things, than most.”

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates: Women, We Deserve Better Than This

Too many women walk out of their doctors’ office with no diagnosis, no treatment and no plan.

Molly Jong-Fast

It’s No Wonder Grads Are Booing Their Commencement Speakers

Companies are trying to automate graduates’ futures away. No wonder they’re furious.

Aaron Zamost

Our Stock Market Is Broken

The SpaceX I.P.O. proves the stock market has become a hype machine.

Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz

It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud

The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn’t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

Dutch Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.

The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during an mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research.

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory

Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

Gates Said to Have Hired Ex-Oversight Chief to Advise on Epstein Testimony

Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, has retained Jake Greenberg, the former top investigative counsel to the House Oversight Committee.