The first Times/Siena poll of the G.O.P. primary shows he still commands a seemingly unshakable base of loyal supporters. Go to Source Author: Nate Cohn https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Homeless Camps Are Being Cleared in California. What Happens Next?
One of the state’s largest homeless encampments was recently shut down in Oakland, but that didn’t stop the problem of homelessness. Go to Source Author: Livia Albeck-Ripka https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization
How extreme temperatures and dwindling water are pushing the Fertile Crescent toward the brink. Go to Source Author: Alissa J. Rubin and Bryan Denton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A.
They served in Congress and on the N.R.A.’s board at the same time. Over decades, a small group of legislators led by a prominent Democrat pushed the gun lobby to …
In Odesa, Attacks Stoke Hatred of Russia
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia views Odesa as a culturally important part of his nation. But many in the Ukrainian city reject the connection and view the country that …
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Grain Terminal, Kyiv Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to build up defenses around his country’s southern coast, but Kyiv must make tough decisions about where to put its resources. Read full story (NYT …
The Struggle to Save Portland, Oregon
The city has long grappled with street homelessness and a shortage of housing. Now fentanyl has turned a perennial problem into a deadly crisis and a challenge to the city’s …
New Trump Charges Highlight Long-Running Questions About Obstruction
The accusation that former President Donald J. Trump wanted security camera footage deleted at Mar-a-Lago added to a pattern of concerns about his attempts to stymie prosecutors. Go to Source …
Ukraine Launches Missile Strikes in Russia, Moscow Says
Kyiv did not take responsibility for the attacks, which could be a bid to broaden a war that has mostly rained ruin and death on Ukraine. Go to Source Author: …
Ukraine Offensive Aims for Better Shot at Russian Targets
Ukraine is hoping that mile-by-mile gains could bring its weapons closer to Russian supply lines, if its forces can overcome Russia’s heavy defense. Go to Source Author: Marc Santora https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
2 Ukrainian Fighters Take a Break From the War to Marry Each Other
Their wedding was hosted by a charity group that provides uniforms, boots and other essentials to female soldiers, but because of demand recently started to organize such celebrations. Go to …
Trump Faces New Charges in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case
The office of the special counsel accused the former president of seeking to delete security camera footage at Mar-a-Lago. The manager of the property, Carlos De Oliveira, was also named …
Trump’s Lawyers Meet With Prosecutors as Election Interference Charges Loom
The former president’s legal team had a last-ditch chance to provide information to the office of Jack Smith, the special counsel leading the inquiry. Go to Source Author: Maggie Haberman, …
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Makes Some Gains, but Questions Remain
Kyiv has intensified its counteroffensive against the Russian invasion, but has kept things murky on the size of the assault, the casualties and what forces it still has in reserve. …
Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe
At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders …
GDP Grew at 2.4% Rate in Q2 as US Economy Stayed on Track
The reading on gross domestic product was bolstered by consumer spending, showing that recession forecasts early in the year were premature, at least. Go to Source Author: Ben Casselman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Help Recruit
Shortages of state and city personnel, especially those who must work on site, are so dire that unions are helping to get people in the door. Go to Source Author: …
Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia’s Image
At a summit for African countries, the Russian president insisted that Western hypocrisy rather than his invasion of Ukraine was to blame for disruptions in the global food supply. Read …
UK Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Allow Generous Exemptions
Despite tough talk, Britain’s new sanctions program against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has proved shaky. Some oligarchs have received generous exemptions. Officials have at times overreached. Read full story (NYT …
How Big Is the Legacy Boost at Elite Colleges?
In the same week as a civil rights inquiry into Harvard, new data shows legacies are slightly more qualified yet are four times as likely to get into top schools. …