https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:15:52 +0000 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:13:44 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/supreme-court-late-mail-ballots.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/supreme-court-late-mail-ballots.html The justices had been asked to examine the legality of the state’s grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots. Abbie VanSickle Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:40:14 +0000 United States Politics and Government Decisions and Verdicts Law and Legislation Absentee Voting Elections, Courts and the Judiciary Voting Rights Act (1965) Republican National Committee Supreme Court (US) Trump, Donald J Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times A man casts an absentee ballot in Hernando, Miss., last October. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-sexual-assault.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-sexual-assault.html President Trump had asked the justices to intervene after a jury found that he had sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll. Abbie VanSickle Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:51:37 +0000 Libel and Slander Decisions and Verdicts United States Politics and Government Sex Crimes Jury System Courts and the Judiciary Appeals Courts (US) Supreme Court (US) Carroll, E Jean Kaplan, Lewis A Trump, Donald J Sarah Blesener for The New York Times In May 2023, a federal jury in New York found in President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/israel-iran-democrats-republicans-midterms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/israel-iran-democrats-republicans-midterms.html Raging internal debates over foreign policy threaten both parties’ fortunes in November — and in 2028. Is a major ideological shift underway? Patricia Mazzei and Anton Troianovski Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:43:15 +0000 Israel Iran Midterm Elections (2026) Democratic Socialists of America Democratic Party Republican Party Presidential Election of 2028 Iran-Israel War (2025- ) Trump, Donald J Primaries and Caucuses Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Michigan New York City United States International Relations Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times In New York’s primaries last week, two incumbent House Democrats lost to primary challengers who had cast them as insufficiently critical of Israel. Pictured are winners Claire Valdez, far left, and Darializa Avila Chevalier, far right, at a pre-primary rally with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/collins-platner-maine-senate-poll.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/collins-platner-maine-senate-poll.html The Maine race, which both parties see as key to winning control of the Senate, is extremely close as the sprint to fall begins, a Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll found. Lisa Lerer, Ruth Igielnik and Taylor Robinson Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:22:27 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Maine Collins, Susan M Platner, Graham Trump, Donald J Gideon, Sara (1971- ) New York Times/Siena College Poll Portland Press Herald Senate Edison Wu/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/upshot/poll-maine-platner-collins.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/upshot/poll-maine-platner-collins.html A Times/Siena poll reveals several crosscurrents in a key contest for Senate control. Nate Cohn Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:18:45 +0000 Polls and Public Opinion Midterm Elections (2026) Maine Platner, Graham Collins, Susan M United States Politics and Government Elections, Senate Sophie Park for The New York Times Graham Platner’s backers are giving him a slim lead over Susan Collins. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/political-campaigns-ai-tech.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/politics/political-campaigns-ai-tech.html A.I.-generated images are the public face of this election overhaul. Behind the scenes, campaigns are using the technology to analyze voter data, craft campaign materials and write custom messages. Stuart A. Thompson Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:10:13 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Midterm Elections (2026) Democratic Party Republican Party Wilson, Eric Pennsylvania Kriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times Alex Bond speaks about his political views with canvassers from Ground Truth, a door-knocking program organized by Swing Left, a progressive political group. Canvassers use an A.I.-powered app to record and analyze what voters say. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/economy/china-iran-strait-of-hormuz.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/economy/china-iran-strait-of-hormuz.html A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position. Ana Swanson Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:21:55 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Economic Conditions and Trends International Trade and World Market Ships and Shipping China Qilai Shen for The New York Times A factory of the Chinese electric carmaker Zeekr in Ningbo. China’s resources have allowed it to avoid the worst of the effects from the war in Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/movies/best-movies-2026.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/movies/best-movies-2026.html Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts. Stephanie Goodman Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:50:32 +0000 Movies Documentary Films and Programs 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Movie) Blue Heron (Movie) Disclosure Day (Movie) Everybody to Kenmure Street (Movie) Exit 8 (Movie) Miroirs No. 3 (Movie) Pompei: Below the Clouds (Movie) Seeds (2025) (Movie) The Christophers (Movie) Yes (Movie) Bustos Sierra, Felipe DaCosta, Nia Kawamura, Genki Lapid, Nadav Petzold, Christian Romvari, Sophy Rosi, Gianfranco Shyne, Brittany Soderbergh, Steven Spielberg, Steven Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Josh O’Connor in a scene from “Disclosure Day.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/world/americas/deep-under-the-rubble-rescuers-find-an-11-year-old-boy-alive.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/world/americas/deep-under-the-rubble-rescuers-find-an-11-year-old-boy-alive.html A Colombian rescue team worked for six hours to recover the child, Moises, from under nearly 10 feet of rubble in La Guaira. His rescue was captured on video. Anushka Patil Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:20:52 +0000 Venezuela Earthquakes (June 24, 2026) Rescues Earthquakes La Guaira (Venezuela) Venezuela Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/world/americas/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/world/americas/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll.html Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage. Leo Sands Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:06:47 +0000 Venezuela Earthquakes (June 24, 2026) International Relations Deaths (Fatalities) Earthquakes Accidents and Safety Rescues Buildings (Structures) Venezuela La Guaira (Venezuela) Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times Rescue efforts have continued for days since the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html As positive parenting takes over France, one psychologist’s call for a return to discipline has set off a furious debate. Madeleine Schwartz Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:01:28 +0000 Parenting Children and Childhood Psychology and Psychologists France Freud, Sigmund https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/technology/san-francisco-tech-salaries.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/technology/san-francisco-tech-salaries.html As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay. Emmy Martin Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:07 +0000 Computers and the Internet Initial Public Offerings Artificial Intelligence Start-ups Cost of Living and Affordability OpenAI Labs Anthropic AI LLC Labor and Jobs San Francisco Bay Area (Calif) Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Wages and Salaries Renting and Leasing (Real Estate) High Net Worth Individuals San Francisco (Calif) Small Business Christie Hemm Klok for The New York Times After three months, Katrine Razniak and her partner gave up looking for a one-bedroom apartment under $5,000. “I don’t feel completely hopeless, but I don’t think I can stay in S.F.,” she said. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/artificial-intelligence-workplace-consequences.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/artificial-intelligence-workplace-consequences.html Scholars say the “unknown unknowns” of using artificial intelligence in the workplace may be undermining the technology’s advertised benefits. Noam Scheiber Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:52 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Labor and Jobs Research Thomas Fuchs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/comcast-nbcuniversal-spinoff.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/comcast-nbcuniversal-spinoff.html The media business, which owns NBC News and Universal Pictures, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry. Benjamin Mullin Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:44:24 +0000 Media Cable Television Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Television Comcast Corporation NBCUniversal Lucia Vazquez for The New York Times The transaction would unwind a yearslong marriage between one of the world’s largest cable and internet providers and a renowned TV and film company. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-reforms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/business/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-reforms.html Just over a month into his job as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin M. Warsh has embraced some conventions while signaling seismic shifts ahead. Colby Smith Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:42:59 +0000 Inflation (Economics) Appointments and Executive Changes Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Federal Reserve System Warsh, Kevin M Trump, Donald J United States Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times Kevin M. Warsh, chairman of the Federal Reserve, campaigned for the job on the basis of “regime change.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/well/glp1-drugs-ozempic-longevity.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/well/glp1-drugs-ozempic-longevity.html Experts are intrigued by the theory. Here’s what early research suggests. Dana G. Smith Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:02:53 +0000 Longevity Weight GLP-1 RAs (Drug) Diabetes Ozempic (Drug) Research Fortunate Joaquin https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/springfield-ohio-haitians-tps.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/us/springfield-ohio-haitians-tps.html In Springfield, Ohio, some residents see the end of an economic boom after the end of a humanitarian program for immigrants. Others see still darker possibilities. Miriam Jordan Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:03:21 +0000 Haitian-Americans United States Politics and Government Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Immigration and Emigration Churches (Buildings) Children and Childhood Supreme Court (US) Trump, Donald J Vance, J D DeWine, Mike Haiti Springfield (Ohio) Amy Powell for The New York Times Risner, who brought his family to Springfield and bought a home, fears a bleak future in Haiti. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/books/review/liberals-are-preaching-moral-values.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/books/review/liberals-are-preaching-moral-values.html Until recently, the language of morality belonged to social conservatives. But the history of liberalism suggests that values have been at its core all along. Jennifer Szalai Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:49:12 +0000 Liberalism (US Politics) Conservatism (US Politics) Democratic Party Civil Rights Movement (1954-68) Politics and Government Matt Dorfman; Photo, via Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/weather/heat-wave-eastern-europe-forecasts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/weather/heat-wave-eastern-europe-forecasts.html A heat wave responsible for shattering numerous temperature records in Western Europe continued its shift east. Nazaneen Ghaffar and Amelia Nierenberg Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:02:52 +0000 Heat and Heat Waves Content Type: Service Eastern Europe Europe Global Warming Poland Czech Republic Austria Romania Italy Germany The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/world/europe/france-heat-wave-excess-deaths.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/world/europe/france-heat-wave-excess-deaths.html First estimates published by the national health agency listed hundreds more deaths per day compared with the daily death rate in previous months. Ségolène Le Stradic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:22:36 +0000 Europe France Deaths (Fatalities) Heat and Heat Waves Global Warming Tom Nicholson/Reuters Officials recovering the body of someone who drowned while swimming in a canal on Friday as Paris baked under a heat wave. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/weather/heat-wave-usa-nyc-dc-philadelphia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/weather/heat-wave-usa-nyc-dc-philadelphia.html Forecasters warned that temperatures could break records in some areas. The heat is expected to last into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Nazaneen Ghaffar Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:11:48 +0000 Heat and Heat Waves Weather New York City Northeastern States (US) Philadelphia (Pa) Washington (DC) Graham Dickie/The New York Times Pedestrians on the Brooklyn Bridge during a heat wave in 2024. New York City, Philadelphia and Washington are likely to have days above 100 degrees this week, forecasters said. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/opinion/politics/trump-vibe-shift.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/opinion/politics/trump-vibe-shift.html The country does not love its president. David Wallace-Wells Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:37:52 +0000 United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J Polls and Public Opinion Conservatism (US Politics) Gender Presidential Election of 2024 Presidential Election of 2016 Damon Winter/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/opinion/ai-economy-affordability.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/opinion/ai-economy-affordability.html So much money is being poured into A.I. that the rest of the economy is starting to suffer. Jennifer M. Harris Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:09:33 +0000 Artificial Intelligence United States Economy Computers and the Internet Recession and Depression Venture Capital Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Inflation (Economics) Innovation Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Start-ups Data Centers Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Economics (Theory and Philosophy) Supply Chain Land Use Policies American Jobs Plan (2021) Computer Chips Apple Inc Cook, Timothy D https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/briefing/south-africa-immigration.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/briefing/south-africa-immigration.html We look into the anti-immigrant movement in South Africa. Sam Sifton Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:59:44 +0000 internal-storyline-no South Africa Immigration and Emigration Illegal Immigration Joao Silva/The New York Times Malawian nationals wait outside a migrant camp in Durban, South Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/world/americas/for-these-teens-soccer-is-life-now-the-cartels-want-in.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/world/americas/for-these-teens-soccer-is-life-now-the-cartels-want-in.html In Celaya, Mexico, local cartels have turned soccer fields into bloody battlefields as they have co-opted a local league for teenagers as their latest business endeavor. Maria Abi-Habib and Alejandro Cegarra Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:22 +0000 Mexico Soccer Teenagers and Adolescence Drug Cartels Drug Abuse and Traffic Alejandro Cegarra for The New York Times Toros de Celaya players during a practice session in Celaya, Mexico.