Ukraine Claws Back Land in the Donbas, Thwarting a Russian Push
Moscow says its capture of the region is inevitable. But Kyiv has so far stymied Russian efforts to encircle Ukrainian “fortress belt” cities.
Why Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Is Making the Case for His Senate Campaign
Angela Paxton is urging Texas voters to support Mr. Paxton’s Senate campaign, even as she is divorcing him and accusing him of adultery. She has political aspirations of her own.Angela Paxton, in a new campaign ad, has encouraged Republicans to vote for her husband, without actually using his name.
Bondage Photos Weren’t Part of the Campaign Plan
But Chris Gallant, a Black Hawk pilot and Democrat who is running to represent Long Island in Congress, is making the most of life post-tabloid reveal.After revealing photographs ran in a tabloid, Chris Gallant leaned into the situation, posting images of himself with the slogan “Make Politics Sexy
Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
Could Gina Hinojosa Win the Texas Governor’s Race? JB Pritzker Thinks So.
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive.Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas, has been seen as a major underdog in her challenge to
Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?
In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.Spirit Airlines planes parked at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, Ariz., in May, a few days after the airli
It Can Keep Cancer in Remission. Why Is No One Talking About It?
Despite mounting evidence that exercise programs can improve cancer outcomes, access to them remains limited.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Is Awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
The Nobel Committee recognized them for “the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”The prize for chemistry was the third of six Nobel Prizes awarded this year.
Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution in Tennessee
The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses of a lethal injection drug last week but lived. She was taken from the execution chamber in an ambulance.Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted.
Beach in Guam: Supreme Court Considers if Military Can Explode Bombs in This Habitat
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether the U.S. Air Force can keep destroying munitions on a beach in Guam, a practice it began in 1982.
Europe’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head
The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has warned that Europe’s trade deficit with China has
China’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe
China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.A car from BYD, China’s largest electric-vehicle maker, at an auto show in Munich last year.
Inheritances Can Shatter Families. Could a Therapist Help?
As the country faces the greatest wealth transfer in history, some people are turning to therapists to help them pass on their assets in a way that preserves harmony.Bill Martin doesn’t want his sons clashing over the future of the family farm in Rufus, Ore., as he did with his brother. He’s hired a
The Problem With Hegseth’s Pentagon
A Special Forces veteran joins the columnist David French to assess Pete Hegseth’s leadership.
‘This Is Nuts.’ An OpenAI Insider Explains Why He Quit.
David Robinson, who wrote OpenAI’s safety protocols, resigned last week over safety concerns.
Jimmy Kimmel Shames Trump for Suggesting Iran Could Bomb California
“You know what? I’m going to report him to the F.C.C.,” Kimmel said.
Porsche, Facing Falling Profits, Plans to Cut 25% of Its Work Force
The German sports car maker once thrived in China and powered profits for its parent company, Volkswagen. Now it hopes to do more with less.Workers build an electric Macan at a Porsche assembly plant in Leipzig, Germany, in 2024.