New York Times - Top Stories
Top Stories
Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked
Kamala Harris holds an edge over Donald Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally.
8 min read
The TiltNewsletter
A clear lead in Pennsylvania for Kamala Harris, but a tie nationwide: We explain the unexpected results.
5 min read
The Times polled voters about Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris. Here’s what they thought.
2 min read
Advertisement
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTLIVE
After 2 Days of Attacks, Hezbollah Leader Vows ‘Retribution Will Come’
Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for the explosions that killed dozens. Israeli planes flew over Beirut as he spoke, in an apparent show of might.
Analysis
Israeli Attack Highlights Tension Between Technical Might and Strategic Fog
Israel has shown it’s capable of extraordinary acts of espionage, but it is struggling to define long-term goals, according to Israeli analysts.
5 min read
With exploding pagers, Israel built a modern-day Trojan horse.
5 min read
The Saudi crown prince said he would not seek ties with Israel without a Palestinian state, in an apparent toughening of his views.
2 min read
On YouTube, Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants
Major brands saw their dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, revealing how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online.
4 min read
JD Vance said that he would continue to describe Haitian residents in Springfield, Ohio, as “illegal aliens.”
3 min read
The Haitian Times has been receiving some of the same threats that it has been covering in Springfield, Ohio.
3 min read
America’s Inflation Fight Is Ending, but It’s Leaving a Legacy
As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close. Here are some ways things have changed.
8 min read
After the Fed’s rate cut, President Biden is expected to claim credit for the economy’s strength in a speech today.
3 min read
The 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.09 percent after the Fed’s move on Wednesday.
2 min read
Advertisement
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTUkraine Wants Long-Range Weapons. Here’s a Look at What They Are.
Much of the discourse about arming Ukraine has revolved around whether the U.S. would send “long-range” weapons. But that can mean different things.
5 min read
Their Countries Are at War. These Couples Are Still Together.
Relationships between Ukrainians and Russians have long been common. Russia’s invasion has brought stigma, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity.
6 min read
Advertisement
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTWeather
Advertisement
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTJulia Belluz
40 Percent of Americans Have Obesity. It’s Time to Define What That Means.
11 min read
Nicholas Kristof
‘So Many Men Were Killed, Like Grains of Sand’
6 min read
Todd S. Purdum
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
6 min read
Frank Bruni
Why Can’t Kamala Harris Just Say This?
9 min read
Paul Krugman
Trumponomics: From Trickle-Down to Upside-Down
2 min read
Pamela Paul
The Medical Establishment Closes Ranks, and Patients Feel the Effects
5 min read
Gail Collins
Considering a Third-Party Candidate? Get a Life.
2 min read
David French
Pope Francis Is Turning Certainty on Its Head
7 min read
In Case You Missed It
More News
Emails Suggest Ex-New York Governor Undersold Role in Altering Covid Report
Andrew Cuomo said he could not recall seeing or revising a New York State Health Department report on how the state handled the early stages of the pandemic.
5 min read
F.T.C. Study Finds ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Social Media Users
Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, according to a new report by the Federal Trade Commission.
3 min read
Angelenos Shrug at Recent Quakes, Decades After the Last ‘Big One.’
It has been a generation since Los Angeles had a major earthquake. Even in an active seismic year, many residents say they refuse to become alarmist.
6 min read
Mohamed al-Fayed, Former Harrods Owner, Accused of Raping 5 Women
Multiple former employees told the BBC they had been raped or sexually assaulted by the billionaire businessman, who died last year.
3 min read
Games
Daily puzzles
Games
Daily puzzles