Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War

Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.

25 Years After 9/11, Trump Personifies a Nation Moving On

The president has de-emphasized and shifted the war on terrorism at a time when fear of foreign attack has receded into the background of American life.

He Lost His Mother on 9/11. He Grew Up in Her Childhood Bedroom.

Jacob Campbell was a baby when his mother was killed, and he has struggled to come to terms with the tragedy that shaped him. For the grandmother who raised him, it’s even harder.

Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally

The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

In a Club of Emerging Powers, China and India Vie for Influence

China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.

U.K. Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank Divide British Rabbis

Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.

Trump’s Mail Ballot Overhaul May Come Down to Envelopes

Election officials say proposed federal rules for the design of envelopes used to mail ballots to voters would be chaotic and costly, if not impossible, to carry out.

Lead Prosecutor in Trump’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Abruptly Resigns

The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.

Hawaii Governor Asks Trump for Help as State Copes With Hurricane’s Damage

Kauai residents could be without power for days, or even weeks, after Hurricane Lowell left widespread destruction across the island.

Some in G.O.P. Balk at Trump’s $5,000 Offer: ‘We’re $40 Trillion in Debt’

The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.

Republicans Face Tough Midterm Odds. Their Convention Told a Different Story.

Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.

While Trump Goes Big in Dallas, Collins Goes Small in Maine to Save Her Seat

Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.

McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country

The owner of The Miami Herald said subscriber interest did not support its current level of investment. One employee called the layoffs a “blood bath.”

Ryanair C.E.O. Disputes Account of Passenger Sucked Out of Plane Window

“We don’t think any part of his body got out the window,” Michael O’Leary of Ryanair said. A lawyer for the passenger pushed back.

California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.

Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.

Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons

In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

Amazon Prime Video Uses A.I. for Lip-Synced Translations

The streamer released a version of a popular German series in which the actors’ lip movements have been digitally altered.

Sept. 11 and the Persistence of Memory

Twenty-five years later, fleeting memories and indelible images still haunt those who lived through the attacks and their aftermath.

Why Is 5 World Trade Center Still Not Built? Politics and Money.

The site of the former Deutsche Bank building was to be the only residential project in the World Trade Center redevelopment, but the plans are now in flux.

Legionnaires’ Outbreak in the Bronx Kills One and Infects 4 Others

The city Health Department is investigating the apparent cluster, and the city said it would check nearby cooling towers. An earlier outbreak in Manhattan killed 11 people.

The Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Child Changed Her View of Nigeria

Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.

A Nation Gripped by ‘Bayeux Fever’ Finally Gets to See the Tapestry