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India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/asia/india-genz-student-movement-cockroach-janta-party.html

Published: July 24, 2026 19:21

Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education minister to resign.

7th Time’s a Charm for a First-Time Buyer Plagued by Bidding Wars

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/realestate/bidding-war-first-time-home-buyer.html

Published: July 24, 2026 19:17

Even as the market shifts to buyers, first-timers need to be resilient and flexible.

What We Know About the Police Shooting in Madison

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/madison-wisconsin-police-shooting.html

Published: July 24, 2026 18:57

A Black man was shot and killed by the police on Wednesday, not far from the Wisconsin Capitol. An investigation is underway.

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/trump-state-grants-canceled.html

Published: July 24, 2026 18:56

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

Car Condos Give Your Vehicle Luxury Housing

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/style/car-luxury-private-garages.html

Published: July 24, 2026 18:55

No longer satisfied by regular parking garages, some drivers are upgrading their luxury vehicles’ homes.

Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/middle-east-campuses-american-universities.html

Published: July 24, 2026 18:27

Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/politics/iran-nuclear-weapon.html

Published: July 24, 2026 18:18

The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.

6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/middleeast/west-bank-shooting-tell-israelis-palestinians.html

Published: July 24, 2026 17:55

The authorities said four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the incident. The details remain unclear, with officials giving differing accounts.

Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over Latest Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/trump-tariffs-small-businesses-lawsuit.html

Published: July 24, 2026 17:44

The businesses are represented by the Liberty Justice Center, a legal group that has successfully challenged President Trump’s past duties.

As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/canada/canada-gordie-howe-bridge-trump.html

Published: July 24, 2026 17:43

After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.

Dispute Over Trump Tariffs Snarls Russia Sanctions Deal

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/politics/trump-tariffs-russia-sanctions.html

Published: July 24, 2026 17:36

A bipartisan bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has become mired in a dispute over expanding President Trump’s tariff power.

Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/americas/argentina-world-cup-racism-players.html

Published: July 24, 2026 16:16

Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior during the World Cup, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.

Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/europe/france-spain-wildfires.html

Published: July 24, 2026 16:12

French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.

C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/well/eat/cyclospora-outbreak-states-cdc.html

Published: July 24, 2026 16:06

Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.

Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/well/measles-record-united-states-numbers.html

Published: July 24, 2026 15:22

More measles cases have been reported in the United States in the last two years than in all the years from 2000 through 2024 combined.

Help! I Might Be a Tradwife!

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/opinion/tradwife-confession-little-house.html

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

I’m not the target audience for online content about frontier chores and child-rearing. But if I’m honest, domestic rituals help to keep me sane.

I’m Native American. Land Acknowledgments Are Infuriating.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/opinion/native-american-land-acknowledgment.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:34

Conservatives who critique land acknowledgments aren’t acting in good faith, but they do have a point.

Clock Ticks Down to Europe’s Ban on Russian Gas Tankers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/russian-lng-european-union.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:27

Europeans say they fear a rising dependence on American energy even with a Jan. 1 deadline to end liquefied natural gas imports from Russia.

China Has Come Through Trump’s Trade War in a Good Position

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/china-tariffs-trump.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:20

Despite threats from President Trump, the overall average weighted tariff on Chinese goods remained about the same, and is now lower than countries like Brazil and Canada.

Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/trump-interest-rates-bonds.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:14

The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.

China Wields Its Rare Earth Leverage Over Europe With New Export Controls

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/china-europe-rare-earths.html

Published: July 24, 2026 14:00

Beijing banned shipments of important supplies to 14 companies on the cutting edge of chemicals processing, electric motors and defense.

Why Trump’s Renewed Trade War Could Be Costly

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/dealbook/trump-trade-war-economy.html

Published: July 24, 2026 12:14

Households and businesses were already contending with an affordability crunch. A new round of tariffs could inflict more pain.

A Big Day for Math

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/briefing/a-big-day-for-math.html

Published: July 24, 2026 11:44

Yesterday was a big day for mathematics. We look at the winners of the Fields Medals.

An A.I. Music F.A.Q.: Can I Remix Madonna? Is This All Legal?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/arts/music/ai-music-faq.html

Published: July 24, 2026 10:24

Advances in A.I. are making it possible to create all kinds of music from scratch, but they also raise questions about what is legal and who will actually listen.

Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/asia/india-cockroach-party-cjp-protest-memes.html

Published: July 24, 2026 10:17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrative.

The Cost of Trump’s New Tariffs, and the $100 Million Popcorn Bucket Market

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/podcasts/the-headlines/trump-new-tariffs-popcorn-bucket.html

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Iran War and Trump’s Tariffs Threaten a Resilient U.S. Economy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/iran-war-tariffs-economy.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

As renewed fighting with Iran sends oil and gas prices soaring, President Trump has imposed new global tariffs that could push up prices further.

How a Grieving Trump Decided to Back Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Senate

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/politics/trump-lindsey-graham-sister-darline-senate.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

The president initially backed a little-known congressman. Then he talked to Gov. Henry McMaster and Ms. Graham herself.

Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/us/politics/democrats-trump-election-interference.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

Top officials overseeing state elections and law enforcement are stepping up plans to prepare for what they worry could be interference in the midterms.

Is the Amaury Family, Owners of the Tour de France, Hurting Cycling?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/tour-de-france-amaury-aso.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

The Amaurys of Paris own the race, but won’t share any of the $170 million in media revenue. Sponsors and riders say their resistance is dooming the sport.

‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/middleeast/iran-war-cycle.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:04

Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.

Platner’s Top Campaign Strategist on What Went Wrong

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-morris-katz.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:04

Morris Katz helped Zohran Mamdani win, and then tried to do the same for Graham Platner. What has he learned?

Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/americas/venezuela-earthquake-dead-costs-la-guaira.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:02

Latin America’s deep-seated inequalities prevailed over the grimly equalizing force of the Venezuela earthquakes, and set even the dead apart.

In ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan Knows Civilization Is at Stake

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/movies/the-odyssey-oppenheimer-christopher-nolan.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:01

In very different films, the director’s penchant for playing with time is in service to a larger concern about human bonds across eras.

Voters Think All Politicians Are a Little Corrupt, but Trump Might Be Pushing It

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/magazine/corruption-voters-trump-midterms.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:01

There’s a difference between ordinary influence peddling and the first family’s outright self-enrichment.

Can This New Enzyme Turn Back the Clock in Bodily Tissues?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/science/enzymes-aging-cmlase.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.

Our Vast Collective Jeffrey Epstein Failure

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/opinion/jeffrey-epstein-crimes-collaborators-files.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

We need to hold accountable the web of accomplices who enabled his crimes.

In Kyrgyzstan, Girls Compete at Kok-Boru, a Game Like Polo

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/europe/first-girls-polo-team-breaks-with-tradition-but-keeps-the-goat-carcass.html

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”

Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/world/europe/france-spain-climate-heat-wildfires.html

Published: July 24, 2026 08:43

A French government delegation will travel to its southern neighbor to learn how it copes with long spells of hot weather.

Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/business/oil-prices-global-stocks-shipping.html

Published: July 24, 2026 07:43

Stocks in Asia were down following a sell-off in the U.S. markets over soaring oil prices, rising borrowing costs and worries about the technology industry.

Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Trump’s ‘Pinky Herman’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/arts/television/jimmy-fallon-trump-pinky-herman.html

Published: July 24, 2026 05:34

“You got to give Trump credit: He misspeaks in ways nobody ever thought possible,” Fallon said of the president’s calling the famous man-child character “Pinky,” instead of “Pee-wee,” Herman.

What to Know About Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate

https://www.nytimes.com/article/andrew-tate-arrests-explained.html

Published: July 24, 2026 05:24

The influencer, accused of human trafficking and rape, is under investigation in three countries along with his brother, Tristan. They were arrested in Miami last week.

Brent Crude Oil Prices Top $100 as Conflict With Iran Drags On

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/technology/oil-prices-global-stocks-shipping.html

Published: July 24, 2026 05:12

Stocks in Asia were down following a sell-off in the U.S. markets over soaring oil prices, rising borrowing costs and worries about the technology industry.

Trump’s Global Tariffs: What’s the Latest on the Trade War

https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-tariffs-trade.html

Published: July 24, 2026 04:01

The president has unveiled a complicated system to forge ahead with his trade war, after the Supreme Court stuck down his original levies.

Bear Dies After Getting Stranded Atop Electric Pole in New Mexico

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/new-mexico-bear-electrical-pole-death.html

Published: July 24, 2026 00:08

The animal’s plight alarmed onlookers and highlighted the drought conditions that are forcing wild bears closer to where people live in search of food.

A Fallen Soldier’s Angst, Love and Longing to Return Home From the Iran War

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/michael-emmanuel-swinton-iran-soldier.html

Published: July 24, 2026 00:04

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in recent days, one of 18 U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the beginning of the war in Iran.

Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/asia/sonam-wangchuk-india-hunger-strike-protests-modi.html

Published: July 23, 2026 23:46

The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast “after long negotiations” with officials and “in view of possible violence in the country.”

Los Angeles Homeless Population Grows Again, After 2 Years of Decline

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/los-angeles-homeless-increase.html

Published: July 23, 2026 23:05

Los Angeles had an increase in homeless residents between early 2025 and early 2026. The rise could hurt Mayor Karen Bass as she runs for re-election.

Two People Stabbed Near Central Park in New York City, Police Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/nyregion/nyc-central-park-west-stabbing.html

Published: July 23, 2026 22:43

The police arrested a man after the daylight attacks on the Upper West Side. It was not immediately clear what led to the stabbings in the affluent Manhattan neighborhood.

Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/iran-troop-deaths.html

Published: July 23, 2026 22:03

Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.

Kagan Says Supreme Court Has Stood Up to Trump in Key Cases

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/elena-kagan-supreme-court-trump.html

Published: July 23, 2026 21:59

At an annual meeting of judges and lawyers, the liberal justice defended her conservative colleagues from criticism that they have rubber-stamped President Trump’s agenda.

Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/democrats-dccc-house.html

Published: July 23, 2026 21:57

The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.

Trump to Impose Tariffs on More Than 80 Countries

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/briefing/trump-impose-tariffs-popcorn-buckets.html

Published: July 23, 2026 21:54

Also, oil hits $100 a barrel. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Trump and Thune Clash Over SAVE America Act

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/trump-thune-senate-election-bill.html

Published: July 23, 2026 21:39

A White House spokeswoman said President Trump’s patience was running thin. The top Senate Republican said she should try finding the votes.

The Defining Image of India’s Gen Z Protests

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/asia/rhiya-ahir-mumbai-india-student-protests-genz.html

Published: July 23, 2026 21:01

A new protest movement is spreading across India, and the video of a woman blocking a police van has captured the resolve of the young people leading it.

Stocks Tumble as A.I. Spending and Oil Prices Weigh on Market

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/iran-crude-oil-gas-stock-prices.html

Published: July 23, 2026 20:07

The S&P 500 tumbled more than 1 percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite sank more than 2 percent.

Trump Administration Drops Subpoena Demanding List of Jews From Penn

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/eeoc-subpoena-penn-jewish-list.html

Published: July 23, 2026 20:04

The move was a rare pullback for the Trump administration, which has used investigations as leverage. Few schools resisted as Penn did after it was pressed for antisemitism complaints and a list of campus groups involved with Judaism.

Saying ‘Google It’ Makes You Sound Old. ‘Search It Up’ Instead.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/magazine/google-it-search-it-up.html

Published: July 23, 2026 19:37

As online research evolves, so has the language we use to describe it.

U.S. to Withdraw Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/media/new-york-times-subpoenas-withdraw.html

Published: July 23, 2026 19:36

A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times said were an attempt to intimidate the free press.

ICE Targets ‘Detention Desert’ With New Facility in North Carolina

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/winton-nc-ice-detention-center.html

Published: July 23, 2026 19:05

Even as ICE has retreated from its plan to buy warehouses, the new complex near the Virginia border signals that the agency remains determined to increase its detention capacity.

The Tate Brothers Are Losing Right-Wing Allies After Their Arrest

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/tate-brothers-trump-tucker-carlson.html

Published: July 23, 2026 18:51

After Andrew and Tristan Tate, prominent leaders of the so-called manosphere, were arrested in Miami, many of their onetime allies on the American right pulled back support.

Key Republican Senator Says He Will Support Erica Schwartz for C.D.C. Director

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/health/erica-schwartz-cdc-vote.html

Published: July 23, 2026 18:51

Senator Bill Cassidy, who is believed to hold the deciding vote in the Senate health committee for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s confirmation, had declined for days to say whether he would back her.

Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/asia/india-modi-protests-economy-cockroach-party.html

Published: July 23, 2026 17:59

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy trying to put out other fires when a student movement suddenly exploded. There are no easy solutions to the problems behind it.

Israel Welcomes Trump’s Demand for Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/israel-saudi-arabia-us-nuclear-deal.html

Published: July 23, 2026 17:41

Israeli officials greeted the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel.

Trump Prepares Yet Another Strategy to Resurrect Global Tariffs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/economy/trump-tariffs.html

Published: July 23, 2026 17:18

The administration’s 10 percent global tariffs are set to expire at midnight, but officials have been preparing replacements.

F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak With 72 Cases

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/well/eat/new-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-fda.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:43

Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it.

China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/china-ai-soft-power.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:37

China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.

Four Young Mathematicians Receive Prestigious Fields Medals

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/science/fields-medals-pardon-deng-wang-tsimerman.html

Published: July 23, 2026 15:12

The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.

Movie Theaters Embrace the Bewilderingly Lucrative Business of Buckets

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/media/movie-theaters-popcorn-buckets.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:29

Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, “collectible concession vessels” could make one chain more than $100 million.

For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/asia/us-saudi-nuclear-deal-south-korea.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:24

President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.

‘The Odyssey’ Hired Their Viking Ship. They Say It Came Back Damaged.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/movies/the-odyssey-viking-ship-sweden.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:23

A Swedish Viking center said its vessel was used in the filming of Christopher Nolan’s epic but needed repairs when it was returned. Now, the center is seeking compensation.

Even as War Rages, Investors Bet Oil Will Be Cheaper in a Few Months

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/iran-war-oil-prices.html

Published: July 23, 2026 14:19

Futures contracts reflect an expectation that low inventories and midterm elections are likely to push the Trump administration to try to ease tensions with Iran.

Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-military-reversal.html

Published: July 23, 2026 12:32

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.

Google Sets the Pace on Hefty A.I. Spending

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/dealbook/google-ai-capex.html

Published: July 23, 2026 12:05

The technology giant again raised its projections for investing in artificial intelligence. Many on Wall Street still worry about the eventual payoff.

Photographic Evidence

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/briefing/photographic-evidence-iran-war.html

Published: July 23, 2026 10:58

We look at how The Times uses photographs and video to better understand what’s happening in the war with Iran.

A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/europe/russia-ukraine-wildberries-attacks.html

Published: July 23, 2026 10:21

Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.

Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/google-eu-fine-search-competition.html

Published: July 23, 2026 10:06

At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.

U.S. Employers Forced to Fire Thousands of Immigrants, and a Showdown over Peptides

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/podcasts/the-headlines/immigrants-peptides-salad.html

Published: July 23, 2026 10:00

Plus, America says no thanks to salad.

Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It’s Going Nuclear.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-nuclear.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:59

The world’s largest exporter of crude oil stands to benefit from diversifying its energy sources — and freeing up more oil to sell.

U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Nuclear Arms Race

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/europe/us-saudi-deal-nuclear-hedging.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:44

In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.

A Russian Spy, Suddenly Cast Into the Spotlight, Flees Japan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/asia/russian-spy-flees-japan.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:15

The military intelligence officer left the country after The Times reported that he was using the Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo to conduct espionage.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/energy-environment/westinghouse-nuclear-energy-trump-saudi-arabia.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:05

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Iran, China, Canada? A Defense of Trump’s Grand Strategy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/opinion/us-defense-geopolitics-elbridge-colby.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:04

A Pentagon official argues that “people can no longer take the United States for granted.”

A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With R.F.K.’s Agenda

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/health/fda-scientists-rfk-peptides.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:04

Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment.

As Cyclosporiasis Spreads, America Says No Thanks to Salads

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/cyclospora-lettuce-salad.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:04

Foot traffic to chains such as Chopt and Chipotle fell in recent weeks after a recall from Taylor Farms and changing messages from the F.D.A.

Gen Z Has Lost Its Ambition. Maybe It’s Found Something Better.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/opinion/gen-z-ambition-millennials-career.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:01

For Gen Z college graduates, the way millennials lived out their ambitions no longer makes sense.

How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/technology/personaltech/chatgpt-gemini-prompts-privacy.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:01

It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.

The Devotion of Willow Smith

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/arts/music/willow-smith-interview.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:01

The daughter of a Hollywood power couple, she has gone above and beyond to prove herself. Virtuosity and spiritual aspirations fill her latest, “The Thread.”

‘We Will All Die From Ebola Here’: Virus Stalks Crowded Camps in Congo

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/africa/ebola-camps-congo-water-aid.html

Published: July 23, 2026 09:00

There are a million people displaced by violence in the epicenter. They live in dangerous conditions and are fighting the virus with very little clean water.

U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/middleeast/jordan-iran-us-forces.html

Published: July 23, 2026 07:24

Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.

Late Night Rags on Trump and His Cabinet Joining TikTok

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/arts/television/late-night-trump-administration-tiktok.html

Published: July 23, 2026 05:48

“Right now TikTok is, like, ‘Oh, no, are we the new Facebook?’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”

Haiti Needs Stability, Not Mass Deportations

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/opinion/trump-haiti-tps-immigration.html

Published: July 23, 2026 05:00

Deporting Haitian migrants will further destabilize a country in crisis.

Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/bangladesh-farmers-diesel-water-iran.html

Published: July 23, 2026 04:01

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.

Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world/asia/japan-sanae-takaichi-shinzo-abe.html

Published: July 23, 2026 04:01

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.

How to Eat a 2,000-Pound Fish? These Orcas Choose to Pulverize It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/science/orcas-sunfish-ramming.html

Published: July 23, 2026 04:00

Marine biologists in Mexico captured video of a strange maneuver that killer whales used to shred their meal.

Former Head of All-Girls School Indicted, Accused of Ignoring Abuse Reports

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/us/head-of-miss-halls-school-indicted.html

Published: July 23, 2026 02:24

Jean Norris, who ran Miss Hall’s School in Massachusetts, was charged with reckless endangerment of a child. A former teacher under her tenure faces three rape charges.

Amish Shah Wins Democratic Primary in Swing Arizona House District

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/us/politics/amish-shah-arizona-house-democrats.html

Published: July 23, 2026 02:09

Dr. Amish Shah, who beat the choice of the party’s House campaign arm, will face Jay Feely, a Republican, in a battleground district that covers parts of Phoenix.

Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/world/middleeast/houthis-saudi-oil-tankers-red-sea.html

Published: July 23, 2026 01:35

The Saudi authorities had yet to confirm the hits, which would be the first attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Loosen Late-Term Abortion Rules

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/us/massachusetts-late-term-abortion-rules.html

Published: July 22, 2026 23:56

The bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances.

With Saudi Deal, Trump Loosens Nuclear Standards for One Close Ally

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/us/politics/trump-saudi-nuclear-standards.html

Published: July 22, 2026 23:05

Nuclear experts say it throws fuel on the smoldering fire of atomic proliferation, creating a destabilizing situation that could raise the risk of nuclear war.