July 19, 2026, 4:43 p.m. Eastern time

Hello there,

This newsletter includes coverage you might be interested in, based on what you've read. It might also include stories that are local to you.

Today's Top Pick for You

As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Read more

From our Sunday Magazine

The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It? The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.

Why Do Some Dementia Patients ‘Return’ Just Before They Die? As they near death, some dementia patients recover mental faculties assumed to be long lost. Researchers want to know why.

Is My Wife’s Sister’s Husband Really My Brother-In-Law? A ruling on the limits of familial bonds.

How a Gang of Thieves Pulled Off a Multimillion-Dollar Data Center Heist The world’s most valuable assets are stored on rows of servers in giant, anonymous buildings. And they can be stolen.

I’m Worried My Kids Will Regret Cutting Off Their Dad. Should I Say Something? They know he has health problems, but I’m not sure they fully grasp that death can come suddenly.

Tomorrow: From Opinion
Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily.

More to discover

Maine Democrats Take Step Toward New Senate Pick, With Jolt of Momentum for Jackson Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.

A 20-Minute Workout to Build Upper-Body Strength These exercises can help improve your posture and make everyday movements feel more comfortable.

Trump Gutted Civil Rights Agency, Stifling U.S. Scrutiny of Workplace Bias A little-known federal office spent decades investigating potential discrimination by government contractors — until it was stopped by the Trump administration.

Politicians Are Trying to Change What Chatbots Say About Them Political campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when voters ask questions about candidates.

These AIPAC-Backed Democrats Voted to Nix Israel Aid. AIPAC Punished Them. Of the 103 Democrats who voted to eliminate aid to Israel, more than a dozen had been endorsed by the pro-Israel lobbying group. AIPAC quickly closed off online donations for them.

Take a break, play a game

Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → Wordle → Connections →