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business
How Diamonds, Paprika and Fertilizer Won Relief From Trump’s Tariffs
A new round of tariff carve-outs has raised familiar questions about who should receive the lucrative exceptions, and why.
By Ana Swanson and Jeanna Smialek
business
U.S. Economy Slows as Inflation Bites
Gross domestic product grew at a slower rate in the second quarter and persistent price pressures are unsettling financial markets.
By Talmon Joseph Smith
us
Why Blanche Can’t Win Republican Approval for Attorney General — Yet
The decision by the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits has become the central issue in his confirmation process.
By Andrew Duehren
us
Musk Plans to Spend at Least $100 Million to Help Republicans in the Midterms
Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.
By Theodore Schleifer
us
Wisconsin Democratic Primary for Governor Narrows as Candidate Exits
With a democratic socialist, Francesca Hong, leading in polls, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said he was ending his campaign in the closely divided state.
By Mitch Smith
us
How Haley Stevens’s Accent Became a Flashpoint in Michigan’s Senate Race
How the politics of raised a’s and disappearing g’s briefly came to dominate the Michigan Senate race.
By Matt Flegenheimer
dining
Who Put Candy on a Diet?
“Healthy” confections, whether marketed as “better-for-you” or “functional,” have overwhelmed grocery and convenience stores, and even found their way into gyms and supplement shops.
By Ella Quittner
us
Why Democrats Won’t Stop Forcing Votes on the War
Even after winning approval of a measure calling on President Trump to end the war, they continue to call votes to force Republicans to answer for it.
By Robert Jimison
world
Attack on Egyptian Port Shows Suez Canal’s Vulnerability
The port where the Wednesday strike occurred is near the Suez Canal, through which a significant amount of the world’s shipping moves.
By Lynsey Chutel
us
U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems
Investigators cautioned that the assessment was preliminary. There were no indications that any water supply had been rendered unsafe to drink.
By Dustin Volz and Ernesto Londoño
us
When His Church Goes Dark, They Talk to His Digital Twin
To meet the growing needs of his congregation, Justin Lester created an A.I. duplicate of himself. Every day he sees more people using it.
By Eli Saslow and Erin Schaff
us
Justice Dept. Seeks to Deport Mother of Convicted ISIS Supporter
The case is an early test of a court that has never been used before, where much of the evidence is presented in secret and defendants cannot challenge how it was collected.
By Alan Feuer and Adam Sella
us
A ‘Zombie Court’ for Terror Cases Awakens
Dormant for 30 years, a little-known tribunal is hearing its first case.
By Adam Liptak
world
Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time
The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recorded.
By Zane Irwin and Stephanie Nolen
us
Father of Teenage Shooter in Georgia Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Prosecutors argued that Colin Gray bore responsibility for the 2024 shooting because he had given his son a gun and failed to act as the teen’s mental health deteriorated.
By Rick Rojas and Johnny Kauffman
us
Rescue Boat Crews Show Signs of Brain Injuries, but Coast Guard Isn’t Looking
Untreated and undiagnosed, the crews that save lives in the roughest seas face the relentless pounding of waves.
By Dave Philipps
technology
When A.I. Invaded ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fan Fiction, the Meltdown Was Epic
An anonymous X account posted a detailed breakdown of chatbot text in 38 popular stories inspired by the hockey romance. The fandom spiraled.
By Emmy Martin
technology
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.
By Brian X. Chen
us
A Fire Burned Next Door. Now They Live With the Stench of Rotting Meat.
The Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles is still dealing with foul odor and fears over possible toxins over a month after a cold-storage facility burst into flames.
By Orlando Mayorquín and Ana Facio-Krajcer
opinion
What We Really Learned From the Fauci Hearing
Show trials are bad for democracy.
By Rachael Bedard
opinion
How Older Americans Hoard the Future
Aging politicians are just the “tip of the iceberg.”
By Ross Douthat and Rochelle Widdowson
science
‘This Is Very Strange’: Ancient Smallpox May Have Been Less Deadly
Scientists have found smallpox viruses in the remains of people in Chile from around 500 years ago, revealing how the virus may have evolved into a global killer.
By Carl Zimmer