Deaths (Obituaries) Apr 21, 2026 Andrew Hacker, Provocative Political Scientist, Dies at 96 In a host of books he attacked conventional ideas on subjects including the battle of the sexes and the usefulness of high school math. Andrew Hacker, Provocative Political Scientist, Dies at 96 In a host of books he attacked conventional ideas on subjects including the battle of the sexes and the usefulness of high school math. See more
Nineteen Hundred Eighties Jul 30, 2026 A Historian Considers the Yuppie “We live in the world we inherited from them,” the author Dylan Gottlieb says. A Historian Considers the Yuppie “We live in the world we inherited from them,” the author Dylan Gottlieb says. Share
China Jul 30, 2026 China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending. China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending. Share
Inflation (Economics) Jul 30, 2026 Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Eased During Pause in Iran War Price pressures eased during a brief reprieve in the war with Iran, but the resumption of fighting suggests that inflation risks are still prevalent. Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Eased During Pause in Iran War Price pressures eased during a brief reprieve in the war with Iran, but the resumption of fighting suggests that inflation risks are still prevalent. Share
Inflation (Economics) Jul 30, 2026 U.S. Economic Growth Slowed in the Second Quarter Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate over the past three months, as war in the Middle East shook energy prices and supply chains. U.S. Economic Growth Slowed in the Second Quarter Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate over the past three months, as war in the Middle East shook energy prices and supply chains. Share
Wine Jul 30, 2026 Why catarratto is the Quincy Jones of white wine grapes It is often the key secret ingredient in a lot of white wines, but the unsung hero of Sicily’s vineyards is taking its place in the sunDepending on where you... Why catarratto is the Quincy Jones of white wine grapes It is often the key secret ingredient in a lot of white wines, but the unsung hero of Sicily’s vineyards is taking its place in the sunDepending on where you... Share
Marianela Núñez Jul 30, 2026 Marianela: Timeless review – perfect ballerina shows off a leg-whipping, frictionless mastery Royal Opera House, London In what is officially her first solo show, the star principal marshals technically peerless performances from a tremendous company... Marianela: Timeless review – perfect ballerina shows off a leg-whipping, frictionless mastery Royal Opera House, London In what is officially her first solo show, the star principal marshals technically peerless performances from a tremendous company... Share
Chelsea Jul 30, 2026 Chelsea complete deal for Crystal Palace and France defender Maxence Lacroix Centre-back signs six-year deal with Xabi Alonso’s sideLacroix is fifth signing of busy summer for clubMaxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace... Chelsea complete deal for Crystal Palace and France defender Maxence Lacroix Centre-back signs six-year deal with Xabi Alonso’s sideLacroix is fifth signing of busy summer for clubMaxence Lacroix has joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace... Share
US immigration Jul 30, 2026 Don’t call them ICE detention centers. Call them camps | John Washington I’ve spent a decade reporting on immigration enforcement. The word ‘camp’ best captures the political function of these facilitiesWe don’t have concentration... Don’t call them ICE detention centers. Call them camps | John Washington I’ve spent a decade reporting on immigration enforcement. The word ‘camp’ best captures the political function of these facilitiesWe don’t have concentration... Share
Food Jul 30, 2026 Cooking on holiday – without taking half your kitchen with you Making a meal anywhere but home can feel unnerving, but all you need is some forward planning and an essentials listSign up here for our weekly food newslett... Cooking on holiday – without taking half your kitchen with you Making a meal anywhere but home can feel unnerving, but all you need is some forward planning and an essentials listSign up here for our weekly food newslett... Share
Film Jul 30, 2026 ‘The crude language of Maga folks’: Joyce Carol Oates criticises Emily Wilson for criticising Nolan’s Odyssey The novelist suggested Wilson should have been ‘a wee bit more thoughtful and respectful’ towards a film-maker who may have helped her book salesThe off-scre... ‘The crude language of Maga folks’: Joyce Carol Oates criticises Emily Wilson for criticising Nolan’s Odyssey The novelist suggested Wilson should have been ‘a wee bit more thoughtful and respectful’ towards a film-maker who may have helped her book salesThe off-scre... Share
US news Jul 30, 2026 First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume Federal Reserve votes to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling. Plus: the origins of Coca-Cola may have been foundGood morning. US gover... First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume Federal Reserve votes to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling. Plus: the origins of Coca-Cola may have been foundGood morning. US gover... Share
Trump administration Jul 30, 2026 US push to defund ‘DEI bike lanes’ will make roads less safe, advocates say Trump administration boasts of cutting $1.73bn already allocated for cycling improvements to city streetsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Th... US push to defund ‘DEI bike lanes’ will make roads less safe, advocates say Trump administration boasts of cutting $1.73bn already allocated for cycling improvements to city streetsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Th... Share
