Soccer Jul 6, 2026 The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. See more
Iran Jul 7, 2026 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Slain Leader, Is Mourned in Qom The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s gove... Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Slain Leader, Is Mourned in Qom The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s gove... Share
Macron Jul 7, 2026 Explosions Hit Damascus as Macron Visits Blasts occurred near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying. French officials said that he was not hurt and that his schedule in Syr... Explosions Hit Damascus as Macron Visits Blasts occurred near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying. French officials said that he was not hurt and that his schedule in Syr... Share
Drug Abuse and Traffic Jul 7, 2026 Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse. By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond. Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse. By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond. Share
Hamburgers Jul 7, 2026 New York’s Best Burgers The best of New York’s dynamic dining scene (mostly) between two buns. New York’s Best Burgers The best of New York’s dynamic dining scene (mostly) between two buns. Share
Jul 7, 2026 The Disappearing Las Vegas Buffets Hold a Mirror to the American Soul As a once-grand American tradition enters its twilight, our critic journeys to the desert to find out what it all means. The Disappearing Las Vegas Buffets Hold a Mirror to the American Soul As a once-grand American tradition enters its twilight, our critic journeys to the desert to find out what it all means. Share
Fashion and Apparel Jul 7, 2026 The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks. The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks. Share
Classical Music Jul 7, 2026 Few Composers Can Sell Out Arenas. He’s One of Them. Joe Hisaishi got famous writing the soundtracks to Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli films. Now he is focusing on his first love: classical music. Few Composers Can Sell Out Arenas. He’s One of Them. Joe Hisaishi got famous writing the soundtracks to Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli films. Now he is focusing on his first love: classical music. Share
Museums Jul 7, 2026 Anthea Hartig, Smithsonian Museum Director, Faces the White House’s Wrath Historians defended Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, after the Trump administration accused her of spreading “radical acti... Anthea Hartig, Smithsonian Museum Director, Faces the White House’s Wrath Historians defended Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, after the Trump administration accused her of spreading “radical acti... Share
Weather Jul 7, 2026 Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail Scientists have never quite understood how hail works. Meet the storm chasers trying to change that. Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail Scientists have never quite understood how hail works. Meet the storm chasers trying to change that. Share
Flowers and Plants Jul 7, 2026 I Wanted an Ecologically Responsible Garden. It Was Harder Than I Thought. The native plant movement says that we can combat environmental disaster from our own backyards. Is it really so simple? I Wanted an Ecologically Responsible Garden. It Was Harder Than I Thought. The native plant movement says that we can combat environmental disaster from our own backyards. Is it really so simple? Share
Maradona Jul 7, 2026 As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart. As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart. Share
Travel and Vacations Jul 7, 2026 Four Seasons Sets Sail, Offering Luxury and Curated Cruise Experiences Luxury hotel brands are getting into the cruise business. A Mediterranean itinerary offered a taste of what at times seemed like a mega-yacht experience. Four Seasons Sets Sail, Offering Luxury and Curated Cruise Experiences Luxury hotel brands are getting into the cruise business. A Mediterranean itinerary offered a taste of what at times seemed like a mega-yacht experience. Share
