Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked
Kamala Harris holds an edge over Donald J. Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally.
Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.
Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.Kamala Harris led by four points in our new poll of Pennsylvania.
Who Do Voters Really Like? Taylor Swift.
The pop star Taylor Swift has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris — and is far more popular among Democrats and independents than Republicans.
Pager Attack Highlights Tension Between Israel’s Might and Strategic Fog
In Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, Israel has shown it’s capable of extraordinary acts of espionage, but is struggling to define long-term goals, according to Israeli analysts and public figures.Lebanese army soldiers standing guard as an ambulance rushes wounded people to a hospital in Beirut on Tuesday.
How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers
The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah devices that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse.Hezbollah supporters on Wednesday mourning the deaths of four comrades killed in the explosions.
Saudi Crown Prince Says No to Israel Ties Without Palestinian State
His comments reflect an apparent toughening of his views on an issue that could reshape the diplomatic map of the Middle East.In a photo provided by Saudi state media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivers a speech in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday.
On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants
Large organizations and brands saw their advertising dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, underscoring how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online.The ads were among dozens of similar examples found on YouTube that appeared before videos spreading falsehoods aro
Vance Says He Will Keep Calling Haitian Immigrants ‘Illegal Aliens’
The immigrants are mainly in the United States under temporary protected status, which the executive branch can grant to people whose home countries are in crisis.Senator JD Vance of Ohio at a campaign event in Eau Claire, Wis., on Tuesday.
Threats Against Haitians Land at the Doorstep of The Haitian Times
Racist emails. Swatting. Intimidated sources. The Haitian Times has been receiving some of the same threats that it has been covering in Springfield, Ohio.Garry Pierre-Pierre founded The Haitian Times in 1999.
How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close, but not without lingering marks.A worker sorting clothing donations at the Atlanta Mission. Rising rates of homelessness and poverty in Atlanta track with national trends.
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.In a speech in Washington, President Biden will stress the need for further action to bring down the costs of housing, groceries and other
30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.
After Trump Assassination Attempts, Congress Debates Secret Service Funding
Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill agrees that the Secret Service needs to do a better job. But Democrats and Republicans are at odds over whether to increase the agency’s budget.Former President Donald J. Trump walking with his Secret Service detail in Harrisburg, Pa., this month. The agency told C
Meet the Hustlers Who Make $6,000 a Month Riding Citi Bikes
The bike-sharing program rewards users who help redistribute bikes around New York City. A handful of hustlers have figured out how to turn that into profit.A full dock of Citi Bikes on 34th Street means there’s money to be made by moving them elsewhere.
In the Sean Combs Case, Echoes of the Tack Taken Against Other Powerful Men
Federal authorities are prosecuting Mr. Combs under sex trafficking and racketeering laws, which were used to successfully prosecute R. Kelly and Keith Raniere in earlier abuse cases.Prosecutors in Sean Combs’s case have assembled their racketeering conspiracy charge by accusing him of crimes dating
Ukraine Wants Long-Range Weapons. Here’s a Look at What They Are.
Much of the public discourse about arming Ukraine has revolved around whether the United States will send “long range” weapons. But that can mean different things.A Ukrainian gun crew with an M777 howitzer, which fires 155-millimeter artillery shells, in 2022.
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, separation, legal troubles and a reconsideration of identity.
Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources
A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative options.Instead of textbooks, many social studies teachers are drawing lesson plans from sources lik
Aaron Sorkin Thinks Life Still Imitates ‘The West Wing’
The political drama debuted 25 years ago. But the creator believes the politics were mostly beside the point.Aaron Sorkin didn’t expect “The West Wing” to become a hit. “I was very surprised when I had to write an Episode 2,” he said.
Is Obesity a Disease? It’s Complicated in the Age of Ozempic.
Experts are rushing to redefine obesity amid soaring demand for new weight loss drugs.
I Just Went to Darfur. Here Is What Shattered Me.
“So many men were killed, like grains of sand,” says one survivor.
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.
Why Can’t Kamala Harris Just Say This?
Here’s a script with which she could explain her evolution.
The Stakes on Immigration
We cover the presidential candidates’ immigration policies.Migrants line up to be transported to a Border Patrol processing center in Arizona.