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An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders
Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.
By Michael Crowley
world
Talks With Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Make Progress, Officials Say
Qatar said that draft language of a deal was being circulated, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about the talks but added that nothing was final yet.
By Aaron Boxerman and Ismaeel Naar
business
Stocks Rally as Investors Grow Hopeful About a Hormuz Deal
The price of oil fell sharply on hopes that talks were progressing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
By The New York Times
us
Workers Disassemble Parts of Trump’s White House Helipad, Photos Show
Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone.
By David A. Fahrenthold
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Dismissing Trump’s Warning, Max Miller Won’t Step Aside Amid Abuse Claims
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations.
By Emily Davies and Annie Karni
upshot
How Well Is the Progressive Left Actually Doing?
Its wins have been largely confined to highly educated and heavily Democratic parts of urban America. But two races could change that.
By Nate Cohn and C.J. Robinson
nyregion
Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
By Nicholas Fandos
business
Warsh Wanted ‘Regime Change.’ Markets Are Demanding a Reset.
After his latest appearance set off a bout of volatility, Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under pressure to clear up mixed signals about his commitment to getting inflation down.
By Colby Smith
business
U.S. Trade Deficit Dips in June Along With ‘World Cup Effect’
Imports and exports both declined, retreating from a busy month in May, data from the Commerce Department showed.
By Ana Swanson
style
Stressed? Overwhelmed? Have You Tried Being Jack Johnson Instead?
His frozen-in-time anthems, odes to going with the flow, are the soundtrack to a summer of “hopecore.”
By John Hendrickson
business
Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’
The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
By Emily Steel
business
Near Center of Palisades Fire, a Sign of a Comeback
Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is reviving a property still surrounded by burned-out lots.
By Kim Bhasin and Shawn Hubler
magazine
Using a Gun to Defend Yourself? The Right to Kill Is Growing.
States are pushing to pass laws sanctioning more reasons to use lethal violence in self-defense, a distinctly American tradition.
By Mike McIntire
nyregion
After Midtown Building Buckles, Violations Are Found at Many Other Sites
After two steel beams buckled at a Manhattan high-rise last month, city officials conducted inspections at dozens of construction sites across the city. None of the violations posed a danger to the public, the city said.
By Mihir Zaveri, Patrick McGeehan and Arfa Momin
nyregion
The Parking Sticker of Shame Is Back in New York City
After 14 years, the city has returned to slapping bright stickers on cars that do not move for street sweepers.
By Emma G. Fitzsimmons
world
How the Mohegan Tribe Lost a Billion-Dollar Casino in South Korea
Inspire Entertainment Resort — an alternative to Macau, the world’s gambling capital — was supposed to be a “transformational” project for the Native American tribe.
By John Yoon and Jun Michael Park
arts
Ariana Grande and the Debate Over Health, Privacy and Celebrity
The pop star has long pushed back on comments about her weight loss, urging fans to be “gentler.” As her fame reached new heights, so did the scrutiny.
By Julia Jacobs
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An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa’s Cities
The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.
By Stephanie Nolen
arts
Yes, the Show Has Drawn Raves. But Some of the Objects Are Not Real.
When the New York Historical realized that sunlight in its new wing would potentially damage some items on display, it scrambled to reproduce or remove them.
By Robin Pogrebin
opinion
This Is What a Desperate Dictatorship Looks Like
Nicaragua shows what happens when even dictators fear a rigged election.
By Gioconda Belli
opinion
Why Wyoming Has More Suicides
Wyoming has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation.
By German Lopez
us
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site, officials said. Winds were forecast to increase Friday and Saturday, bringing a return to extremely critical fire weather.
By Anna Griffin