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View in browser August 15, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Russia and Ukraine Agree: A Trump Summit Is a Big Win for Putin The talks on Friday in Alaska pull the Russian leader out of diplomatic isolation from the West, and Ukrainian and European leaders fear it gives him an opening to sway the American president. Federal Raids Target D.C. Homeless Camps It was unclear how widespread or effective the raids were, after district officials and advocates had spent much of the day trying to clear the camps, urging people to go to shelters ahead of the raids. Border Patrol Agents Show Up in Force at Newsom Rally The armed and masked agents assembled outside a museum where the governor was speaking in what Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles called "a provocative act." Editors' Picks Searching for Meaning at the Thunder Ranch Gun School Thunder Ranch is one of the best-known shooting schools in American gun culture, offering firearms as a way to change your life when all else fails. Opinion | Abolish the Senate. End the Electoral College. Pack the Court. Why the left can't win without a new Constitution. 55 MIN LISTEN World Russia Seeks to Add Trade and Arms Control Into Trump-Putin Talks Over recent months, the Kremlin has been trying to move the diplomatic focus away from Ukraine to bilateral issues, such as trade and strategic stability. With Arson and Land Grabs, Israeli Settler Attacks in West Bank Hit Record High Extremists are carrying out one of the most violent campaigns against Palestinian villages since the U.N. began keeping records. Air Canada Cancels Flights Ahead of Possible Crippling Strike The dominant air carrier in Canada set in motion a process that could ground 130,000 passengers a day by Saturday. See more world news U.S. Thousands Ask Harvard Not to 'Give in' and Pay Fine to Trump In a petition, alumni, faculty and members of the public asked Harvard to stand up to the White House. The school has signaled a willingness to pay $500 million to restore research funds. Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts. Alaska's Ukrainian Refugees Brace for Putin's Arrival in Their Safe Harbor Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, was not invited to the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, but 1,000 Ukrainian refugees in Alaska will be watching with trepidation. See more U.S. news Politics As Trump Seizes D.C.'s Police, Critics Say He's Undercut Its Ability to Fight Crime The Trump administration has taken steps that have hobbled Washington's efforts to reduce crime, such as gutting its U.S. attorney's office and enacting budget cuts of more than $1 billion. Bondi Tightens Trump Administration's Grip on D.C. Police The attorney general cleared the way for the police to aid in immigration enforcement and named an "emergency" commissioner, setting the stage for a conflict with local authorities. Fact-Checking Trump's Epstein Defenses In the face of mounting discontent over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, President Trump has turned to deflection, denial and downplaying. See more political news Business Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers. As Trump Pushes International Students Away, Asian Schools Scoop Them Up The president's hostility toward foreign students has made American higher education a riskier proposition for them. Other countries are eager to capitalize. Taylor Swift Found a New Way to Control Her Narrative: Podcasts For stars promoting their projects, podcasts have become an appealing alternative to late-night TV and glossy magazines. See more business news Technology Big Tech's A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for Everyone Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business. Blood Oxygen Measurements to Return to Some Apple Watches The company said it would issue a software update to restart the technology, which was caught up in a patent dispute. See more technology news Arts St. Patrick's Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City's Immigrants Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan's art commission hits a hot button. "I thought they might say, 'We don't want to wade in these waters' — and the opposite happened," the painter said. The Secret Weapon of Dance? Hands! It can feel overwhelming to watch a dance. But if you follow the hands, they can unlock the mysteries of a moving body. The Live Music Business Is Booming. Now Rap Is Getting a Piece, Too. Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator are pulling in huge audiences on the road, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again is preparing for his first-ever tour. See more arts news New York How Cuomo Wants to Limit Who Gets to Live in Rent-Stabilized Units Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's proposal is a dig at Zohran Mamdani, his main opponent in the mayor's race, but it could upend the housing search for middle-income New Yorkers. Adams, Embracing Veto Power, Says No to Raises for Instacart Workers The City Council is likely to override most of Mayor Eric Adams's recent vetoes. Still, the mayor seems eager for a fight over bills affecting grocery delivery workers and street vendors. Plan to Add 9,500 Homes to Midtown Manhattan Wins City Council Approval The plan would open a swath of Midtown, including the garment district, to residential development. See more New York news Food Whiskey Maker Honoring an Enslaved Distiller Is in a Fiscal Bind A federal judge has ordered that Uncle Nearest be placed in receivership, after a lender claimed the company's finances are in disarray. There's Money to Be Made From 'MAHA.' Food Companies Want In. Processed-food giants and produce growers are tweaking products and ads to reach the Make America Healthy Again movement. But the strategy carries risks. Can These Vegetarian Recipes Win Over a Meat-and-Potatoes Guy? I put them to the test. See more food news Science The Third Rock From Another Sun Shows No Signs of Life So Far Astronomers had hoped to observe an atmosphere on one of the seven planets known to orbit Trappist-1, a red dwarf star. A new study found nothing to write home about. For Some Patients, the 'Inner Voice' May Soon Be Audible In a recent study, scientists successfully decoded not only the words people tried to say but the words they merely imagined saying. Tariffs Set to Hit Ireland, Where U.S. Drugmakers Play Tax Games Manufacturing in Ireland has long helped many American drug companies pay lower taxes. But that strategy was designed for a world without President Trump's tariffs. See more science news Well Treating Chronic Pain Is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise. A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication. A Surprising (and Easy) Way to Boost Your Attention Span Being in nature is great for your brain. Experts are trying to figure out why. See more on Well Travel Disabled Amtrak Riders See Progress, but Still 'Feel Like Freight' Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law. Video | How Accessible Is Traveling by Amtrak? Many people with disabilities depend on Amtrak to travel across the country, but the journey can still present obstacles. Gabe Castro-Root outlines some of the challenges disabled passengers encounter while traveling. 36 Hours in Jackson Hole It's all about mountain views, whether you're hiking, cycling or enjoying a picnic in Grand Teton National Park. See more travel news Real Estate Carrie Bradshaw's Life in N.Y.C. Apartments (and That Townhouse) The end of "And Just Like That …" means the end of a real estate portfolio that includes a cozy Upper East Side studio and a grand Gramercy townhouse. As Natural Disasters Become More Costly, Homeowners Foot the Bill That's a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live. Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York This week's properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in New Canaan, and a four-bedroom house in Huntington. See more real estate news Fashion & Style How Do You Spot a 'Performative' Male? Look for a Tote Bag. As a new archetype gains traction, contests in Seattle and New York have found some men embracing the label — and signifiers like books, records and Labubus. A Fashion Week Not Quite Like the Rest Copenhagen Fashion Week has a freer, youthful spirit that draws a diverse group of people who telegraph their excitement and identity through clothes. How Does Taylor Swift Deal With Internet Noise? She doesn't. See more fashion news Obituaries Margaret Boden, Philosopher of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88 A cognitive scientist, she used the language of computers to explore the nature of human thought and creativity, offering prescient insights about A.I. Gerry Spence, a Canny Courtroom Showman in Buckskin, Dies at 96 Calling himself America's best trial lawyer, he won justice for Karen Silkwood and successfully defended Imelda Marcos. He also wrote best sellers. Gregory C. O'Connell, Developer Who Revived Red Hook, Dies at 83 A former N.Y.P.D. detective, he rejuvenated properties on the Brooklyn waterfront and restored a historic village in upstate New York. Bobby Whitlock, Keyboardist for Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77 With Eric Clapton, he wrote "Bell Bottom Blues" and built one of the greatest — if most short-lived — supergroups of the 1970s. Dale Webster, Who Surfed Every Day for 40 Years, Dies at 76 He braved frigid waters and sharks and surfed even when he had a kidney stone while breaking the record for the most consecutive days surfed. See more Obituaries Opinion The Editorial Board Crime Keeps Falling. Here's Why. Reflections on social cohesion and law enforcement can help policymakers reduce crime even further. David Brooks America's New Segregation To be one nation, we have to embrace ground-up social change. Guest Essay I'm in Addiction Recovery and I Still Drink Wine There's no single way to achieve addiction recovery. David French This Evangelical Pastor Wants to Replace Women's Right to Vote Trump isn't just shaping the nation; he's also changing the evangelical church. Guest Essay Trump, John Roberts and the Unsettling of American Politics The Supreme Court's conservative majority kicked away the best, even last, chance at a national solution to a national problem. 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