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August 4, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Fired America's Economic Data Collector. History Shows the Perils.

Economists say unbiased data is essential for policymaking, and for democracy.

U.S. and Israeli Officials Float Idea of 'All or Nothing' Gaza Deal

The apparent shift in tone comes as cease-fire negotiations have hit a wall and pressure is mounting on Israel over the hunger crisis in Gaza. But Israel and Hamas remain far apart on the terms of any deal.

Texas Democrats Leave State to Block G.O.P. From Redrawing Political Map

The walkout was a sharp escalation in the clash over a redistricting effort. Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove the lawmakers who left their posts if they did not return by Monday.

Editors' Picks

A Cancer Patient Chose Assisted Death. That Wasn't the Last Hard Choice.

Tatiana Andia knew Colombia would permit her a medically assisted death. She took her country with her on the journey to dying.

Opinion | What to Do When the President Acts Like a 5-Year-Old?

Most children learn at some point that flipping the board doesn't make them the winner.

World

Ukraine Announces Arrests Targeting Corruption in Military Procurement

The arrests came days after President Volodymyr Zelensky's U-turn on an effort to neuter anticorruption agencies.

A Former American Soldier Finds a Home in Mexican Wrestling

Flip Gordon was uneasy about being a lucha libre wrestler dressed in a U.S. military uniform. Booed at first, he is now a fan favorite.

No Passports, No Study Abroad: China Limits Public Employees' Travel

Even low-level government employees like elementary school teachers and nurses have been ordered to hand in their passports, to enforce "discipline."

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U.S.

Victims Named in Montana Bar Shooting as Manhunt Stretches On

Those killed on Friday were a bartender and three patrons, ranging in age from 59 to 74, the authorities said. The suspect fled into the nearby foothills.

This City of Prisons Is Suing Over a Planned ICE Detention Center

Leavenworth, Kan., was forged by the corrections industry, but residents are divided over plans for a privately operated immigration detention site in town.

Food Stamp Cuts Could Deal a Blow to Small Grocers

In addition to the hardship many families could face, the cuts to SNAP could lead to the loss of grocery stores in rural areas that already have few food retailers.

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Politics

Experts Raise Concerns Over Trump's White House Ballroom Renovation Plans

President Trump plans to build a $200 million ballroom off the East Wing "long before" the end of his term in 2029.

The Billionaire Behind Mysterious Immigration Ads Targeting Miami Republicans

"Deporting immigrants is cruel," some of the ads against Cuban Americans in Congress read. Michael B. Fernández wanted to "wake up" Miami's conscience.

In Battle for House, Democrats Are Calling Up Military Recruits

Aware of its deeply unpopular national brand, the Democratic Party is turning to an unusually large crop of veterans to help it retake the House next year.

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Business

Trump's Tariffs Are Making Money. That May Make Them Hard to Quit.

The tariffs are a substantial new source of revenue for the federal government. The budget may start to depend on it.

Boeing Workers Who Make Fighter Jets Go on Strike

About 3,200 machinists in St. Louis walk off the job after failing to reach an agreement on wages and retirement benefits.

OPEC Plus Will Increase Oil Output

Eight producers, led by Saudi Arabia, will continue boosting production despite forecasts that supply will soon exceed demand.

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Technology

Trump Will Slow, but May Not Stop, the Rise of Electric Vehicles

President Trump and Republicans in Congress are eliminating federal incentives to buy electric vehicles, but carmakers need to keep selling and investing in them.

Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia's Internet

The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.

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Arts

Hiroshima and the End We Refuse to Imagine

Eighty years after the city's destruction, we seem to be blundering into a new age of nuclear perils. It is time for culture to rediscover "the courage to be afraid."

Noel Gallagher Wouldn't Buy His Music Zine. Now, He's an Arts Reporter.

Alex Marshall, a European culture reporter for The New York Times, has turned a music obsession into an arts journalism career.

10-Minute Challenge: Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights'

We'd like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

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New York

When Bloodshed and Chaos Arrived at 345 Park Avenue

On a steamy Monday evening, no one inside the Manhattan office building noticed the dark BMW pull up outside. The driver entered the lobby with a rifle in his hand.

Curtis Sliwa Wants to Be Mayor. He's Taking Off His Beret to Prove It.

The Guardian Angels founder and Republican nominee for mayor has long been a New York curiosity. Can he become a serious contender?

Cruz Criticizes Hochul for Wearing Head Scarf at Slain Officer's Funeral

In a social media back-and-forth, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York replied to Senator Ted Cruz of Texas that "anyone with basic decency" would respect the officer's Muslim faith.

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Obituaries

Loni Anderson, Star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' Dies at 79

She won Emmy nominations for her sitcom role as a deceptively smart radio station receptionist. Her divorce from Burt Reynolds landed her in the tabloids.

Ann Harris, Who Edited a Stack of Best Sellers, Dies at 99

Her hits included "The Exorcist" and "The Thorn Birds," as well as the autobiography of Betty Ford and an authorized biography of Warren Buffett.

Rahaman Ali, Boxer Whose Brother Was 'the Greatest,' Dies at 82

Some said he had shown nearly as much promise in the ring as Muhammad Ali. But he gave up his own career to join the champ's entourage.

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Opinion

Safiya Sinclair and Alex Valentina

Finding Beauty in a Constellation of Spiderwebs

It was within the orange tree in our front yard that the first spider appeared, sparking my poet's imagination.

David French

Israel Must Open Its Eyes

Defeating Hamas does not require starving a single child.

Guest Essay

Bad Bunny Just Wants to Stay Home. So Do I.

Puerto Rico's struggles run deep, but a concert series hints at what might be possible.

Guest Essay

The Gift of Making Yourself Disappear

When I constantly check in with my teenage son, am I really trying to protect him or just calming my own nerves?

Guest Essay

When Everybody Has Airport Lounge Access, Nobody Does

Airport lounges have never been more popular — and not worth the hassle.

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