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U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Unlikely to Take Much More Ukrainian Territory

Russian forces are continuing to inflict pain, but NATO leaders gathering in Washington can say that their efforts to strengthen Ukraine are working.

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As NATO Convenes, Leaders Worry About a Hole in Its Center

A summit meant to convey confidence in the alliance is now facing uncertainty over President Biden’s future, and a possible second Trump administration.

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Here’s what to watch for at the NATO summit this week.

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For Kamala Harris, the Challenge of Getting Ready Without Getting Ready

The vice president has made certain to demonstrate complete loyalty to President Biden.

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President Biden was set to host NATO leaders as Democrats privately discussed his candidacy.

Is France’s Far-Left Firebrand Ready to Govern?

Jean-Luc Mélenchon led his coalition to a narrow victory. But even allies bristle at the thought of the former Trotskyist becoming prime minister.

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon and others on an outdoor stage with fists raised as a crowd cheers. Mr. Mélenchon stands at a lectern with the label, "Nouveau Front Populaire."

The best books of the 21st century,

The best books of the 21st century, including “Demon Copperhead,” Robert Caro’s latest and epic works in translation. Today: 80-61.

Modi’s Moscow Visit Showcases a Less Isolated Putin, Angering Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, even as Ukraine reeled from an attack on a children’s hospital.

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Powell Welcomes Cooling Inflation but Wants ‘More Good Data’ Before Rate Cut

Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, delivered optimistic remarks to Senators as inflation and the job market slow gently.

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Reliability of U.S. Economic Data Is in Jeopardy, Study Finds

A report says new approaches and increased spending are needed to ensure that government statistics remain dependable and free of political influence.

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What happens when your bank isn’t really a bank and your money disappears?

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Cigarette Smuggling in Gaza Turns Aid Trucks Into Targets

Organized looters are attacking convoys in search of contraband cigarettes, officials say, as needed aid languishes.

  1. A Palestinian man inspecting a destroyed building in Nuseirat, in central Gaza.
    Mohammed Saber/EPA, via Shutterstock
  2. Collecting water from a UNICEF truck in Deir al Balah.
    Eyad Baba/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  3. Smoke rising during an Israeli military operation in Nur Shams, in the West Bank.
    Alaa Badarneh/EPA, via Shutterstock
  4. A Palestinian mourning his son in Deir al Balah.
    Ramadan Abed/Reuters
  5. Damaged buildings in Gaza City.
    Omar Al-Qattaa/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  6. An Israeli soldier directing a tank near the border with Gaza.
    Amir Cohen/Reuters
  7. Rockets fired from southern Lebanon intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defense system in northern Israel.
    Jalaa Marey/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  8. A street performer in Tel Aviv performing next to a display of pictures of Israeli hostages.
    Eloisa Lopez/Reuters
The Great Read

A New School Bus Comes to Town. What Does It Mean?

In tiny Wymore, Neb., a sleek new electric model became a Rorschach test for the future.

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  1. The school district in Wymore, Neb., needed a new bus to replace one so beat-up that it was used only to drive a few blocks at a time.
    George Etheredge for The New York Times
  2. The new bus would be larger and also totally free, thanks to a federal grant. It would be powered by electricity.
    George Etheredge for The New York Times
  3. “A free bus is a free bus.”
    Christopher Prososki, the school district superintendent.
    George Etheredge for The New York Times
  4. John Watts worries an all-E.V. future would jeopardize his 40-acre salvage business for muscle car parts.
    George Etheredge for The New York Times
  5. The electric bus exposed perceptions of an unwelcome future, one where wind turbines tower over the landscape and electric cars strand drivers on gravel roads.
    George Etheredge for The New York Times
  6. “Am I a tree hugger? Probably not. But it’s to the point now where the renewables are even cheaper than other forms of energy.”
    Jim Zvolanek, a Navy veteran, who drives one of Wymore’s only other electric vehicles.
    George Etheredge for The New York Times

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Spain Takes on France in the Semi-Final of Euro 2024

The style and swagger of Spain meets a grizzly, impenetrable France in Munich for a spot in the final.

From The Athletic

5,000 Miles, 8 Countries: The Path to the U.S. Through One Family’s Eyes

The Times documented the journey of a Venezuelan family, including three children and a dog, who trekked through jungle, hopped trains and made it to Times Square.

Leer en español. (Read in Spanish.)

In Las Vegas, a Violent Sport Fuels Controversy

The team behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship is betting big on Power Slap, a new and extremely dangerous competition with many detractors.

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A tattooed arm holding a fistful of white powder.
Daniel Dorsa for The New York Times

Opinion

An illustration of Donald Trump in silhouette, overlaid with an image of the Supreme Court building.

Jay Willis

Trump’s Next Supreme Court Picks Would Break the Mold

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The Editorial Board

The Democratic Party Must Speak the Plain Truth to the President

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James Carville: Biden Won’t Win. Democrats Need a Plan. Here’s One.

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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

‘Regular People Are Not That Ideological. A Lot of Voters Don’t Think That Way.’

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Curtis Sittenfeld

ChatGPT vs. Me: Who Will Write a Better Beach Read?

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A close-up of Jasmine Crockett while she’s speaking.

Mara Gay

The Talented Democrats Who Aren’t Running for President

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Jamelle Bouie

Jamelle Bouie

Trump’s Lust for Expulsion, Explained

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David Broder

What Just Happened in France Is Astounding

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