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July 24, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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New U.S. Tariffs Aimed at Over 80 Countries Go Into Effect

The administration launched new duties tied to countries’ imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a 10 percent tariff immediately after it expired.

U.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists

A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times called an attempt to intimidate the free press.

Iran Rejects U.S. Cease-Fire Deal Presented by Iraqi Leader

The details of the proposal were not immediately clear, but Iranian officials said that it was the only offer on the table.

World

Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy trying to put out other fires when a student movement suddenly exploded. There are no easy solutions to the problems behind it.

Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.

Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought

First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and perhaps closure.

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U.S.

Los Angeles Homeless Population Grows Again, After 2 Years of Decline

Los Angeles had an increase in homeless residents between early 2025 and early 2026. The rise could hurt Mayor Karen Bass, as she runs for re-election.

Angst, Love and a Longing to Return Home From War

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in recent days, one of 18 U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the beginning of the war in Iran.

ICE Contractor Faces Charges in Shooting Outside Colorado Detention Center

The man, Brandon Booth, was also fired by the operator of the center, GEO Group, after a woman who was protesting outside was shot in the foot.

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Politics

Kagan Says Supreme Court Has Stood Up to Trump in Key Cases

At an annual meeting of judges and lawyers, the liberal justice defended her conservative colleagues from criticism that they have rubber-stamped President Trump’s agenda.

Democratic Voters Keep Defying the Party Establishment

The House Democratic campaign arm has stepped up its interventions in high-profile contested primaries. But this week, it suffered its third primary defeat in two months.

Number of U.S. Troop Deaths Suddenly Appears Lower on Pentagon Website

Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.

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Business

New Tariffs as Old Ones Expire: The Latest on Trump’s Trade War

The president has unveiled a complicated system to forge ahead with his trade war, after the Supreme Court stuck down his original levies.

China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age

China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.

Salty, Buttery, Astonishingly Lucrative: The $100 Million Market of Popcorn Buckets

Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, ‘collectible concession vessels’ could make one chain more than $100 million.

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Technology

Intel Benefits From a New Shift in A.I. Spending

The Silicon Valley chipmaker’s revenue rose 25 percent in the latest quarter, its fastest growth in 15 years, as A.I. firms increasingly bought chips known as central processing units.

Could A.I. Do Your Job? We Put Agents to the Test.

In our experiment, we deployed A.I. “agents” to act as office workers, and found that they were capable of performing some of the tasks we assigned, but not all of them.

Judge Extends Pause for Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

The court blocked the companies from closing the acquisition through mid-August, as a judge considers two lawsuits challenging it.

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New York

2 Men Stabbed on Upper West Side in Possible Hate Crimes, Police Say

A man was arrested after the daylight attacks in a Manhattan neighborhood bordering Central Park. The police were investigating whether the stabbings were hate crimes.

End of the Line for Penn Station? A Trump Official Calls for a New Name.

Sean P. Duffy, the transportation secretary, said renaming the New York transportation hub was an administration priority. But he hasn’t offered any options.

Salman Rushdie Recalls ‘Lake of Blood’ in Testimony Against His Attacker

Mr. Rushdie, an author, testified about the 2022 stabbing in upstate New York, where he was speaking at a literary festival. He was left blind in one eye, with scars all over his body.

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Arts

‘72 Hours’ Review: Kevin Hart Is Joining Your Bachelor Party

Hart plays an ad executive who tries to learn about the younger generation by tagging along to a bachelor party weekend. It proves a less than healthy move.

Rupert Murdoch Biopic Is Among Premieres at Venice Film Festival

The directors Danny Boyle, Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog and Casey Affleck will present new movies at the festival.