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The Most Lavish Celebrity Weddings, From the Royals to Taylor Swift
We hear the couple has plans this weekend in New York City, as they look for their ever after.
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8 Essential Songs Produced by Tay Keith
The Memphis-born producer, who died in June at 29, brought deceptively soulful moodiness to some of the biggest rap hits of the past decade.
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On the ‘Lux Tour’, Rosalía Shape Shifts Through Dance
On the “Lux” tour, the pop star mingles dance genres, starting the show on pointe. As with her dip into opera, her technique might not be perfect, but the intention is good.
Music
At 250, Has America Delivered on Its Classical Music Promise?
The classical music tradition in the United States is borrowed from Europe. But few could have anticipated how European it would remain.
Music
Swifties Delight in Taylor’s Wedding Day
Fans see, in the pop star, reflections of their own lives: hope, heartbreak and now, finally, happiness.
Movies
The Best Movies of 2026 So Far, and Where to Watch Them
Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.
Movies
‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Third Time’s the Charm
The latest film of the wildly successful spinoff franchise ushers the Minions into a new era of cultural ubiquity, while bringing some new creative juice.
Movies
America, Onscreen
Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.
Culture
A Poet for Everyone, Even Those Who Don’t Read Poetry
The film “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” works best when it illuminates her work, whose fans include Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey.
Culture
A Return to the Familiar at Lincoln Center’s New Dance Festival
While it was good to see again Rachid Ouramdane’s moving duet from a decade ago, Akram Khan’s new piece was unconvincing.
Culture
4 Funny Specials for a Long Hot Holiday Weekend
Nikki Glaser, Ryan Hamilton, Ali Siddiq and Ophira Eisenberg take very different approaches to their new hours, but all deliver the goods.
Culture
Vicki Gunvalson on Her ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Return
When Vicki Gunvalson signed on for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” 20 years ago, no one knew she’d become a quintessential reality TV star.
Climate
Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
Climate
A Hot and Hectic Weekend in New York City
Fireworks, tall ships, and let’s not forget Taylor Swift’s wedding, all in sizzling hot temperatures.
Climate
Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’
Scientists have said the conditions are the result of a climate that is “fundamentally different” from the time before fossil fuel use started rapidly warming the world.
Climate
As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb
Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Climate
To Stay Cool, Wear Flowing Robes and Throw Water Around? Yes, Says Science.
Throughout history, people have come up with surprising ways to beat the heat that actually work.
Climate
See How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers
The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.
Climate
A Wildlife Regulator’s Family Business Had a Permit to Renew. She Stepped In.
Jenifer Chatfield, a top official at the Interior Department, faces scrutiny from ethics experts for actions that could help her family’s business.
Climate
Bombs Bursting in Air Means Hours of Smoke and Confused Dogs in D.C.
Organizers want the July 4 fireworks in the nation’s capital to break the world record. But the fun will also come with air pollution and possibly headaches for pet owners and zoo keepers.
Football
North Korea’s Han Kwang-song Returns to International Soccer
Han Kwang-song’s recent appearances in World Cup qualifiers were his first ones overseas since 2020, when U.N. sanctions led to an involuntary career break.
Football
Swedish Soccer Prioritized Fans Over Finances. Now, Business Is Booming.
While most of Europe’s leagues engage in a Sisyphean quest to source as much money as possible, Sweden has chosen a different model. But its rewards come with risk.
Football
Messi Surcharge: Red Bulls, Other M.L.S. Teams to Charge More for Miami Games
A Red Bulls promotion has some fine print: If Inter Miami is the opponent, you get a different game.
Football
The Premier League Needs a Commissioner
Allowing clubs to block rule changes and money to delay punishments feeds the perception that the same rules do not apply to everyone.
Football
Soccer Watchalongs Like Stretford Paddock Offer a Broadcast Alternative
Soccer fans are tuning out broadcasts in favor of watchalongs: streaming parties where you hear what you want to hear and see everything except the game.
Basketball
With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed
With the industry’s popularity on the rise, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss its effect on athletes, the public and the integrity of games.
Basketball
Why General Manager Is the Hottest Job Title in College Sports
With players being paid and routinely changing schools, universities increasingly need someone besides a coach to put together a team.
Basketball
Why Did Adrian Wojnarowski Take a 99% Pay Cut? To Save the Team He Loves.
Adrian Wojnarowski is trying to help St. Bonaventure’s tiny basketball program thrive in the scary new world of college sports.
Basketball
Sister Jean, Loyola Basketball Superfan and Team Chaplain, Dies at 106
She led the Ramblers’ players in pregame prayers, pointed out opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and supported the team in N.C.A.A. tournaments.
Basketball
How to Follow the Game, Even When You Can’t See It Live
When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone.
Money
How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
Money
Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows
Consumer sentiment rose in recent weeks after plummeting early this year as energy costs soared.
Money
Best Investments Over the Last 100 Years? Almost All Are Tech Companies.
What’s most surprising is that Tesla and SpaceX have entered that elite group. A vast majority of companies weren’t worth owning, a long-running study shows.
Money
Still Sending Checks in the Mail? Stop, Experts Say
If you must, keep an eye on your account statements, experts say. Thieves steal checks from mailboxes, then alter the checks with fraudulent names.
Media
Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists
A federal judge temporarily blocked a new rule that restricted reporters’ access to the Pentagon, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
Media
Neon Buys ‘Artificial,’ a Film About OpenAI, After Amazon Dropped It
Neon purchased “Artificial,” which focuses on OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, after Amazon walked away from it following an investment in the start-up.
Media
Charles H. Townsend Dies at 82; Led Condé Nast During Digital Transition
By 2016, when he retired from the parent company of glossy magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, print was seriously struggling.
Media
How Pierre Coffin Breathed New Life Into the Minions Franchise With ‘Minions & Monsters’
The director Pierre Coffin, who also voices the yellow chaos agents, wasn’t interested in returning. Then a producer suggested an idea he couldn’t resist.
Energy
Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon
The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.
Energy
Gregg Phillips Leaving FEMA
Gregg Phillips was in charge of the emergency response agency’s largest division and had come under scrutiny for a series of bizarre claims.
Energy
Another Trump Administration Payment to Stop Offshore Wind Farm
It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to forfeit their offshore wind leases.
Energy
U.S. to Overhaul Radiation Safety Rules to Spur Nuclear Expansion
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to end longstanding guidance that radiation exposure be “as low as reasonably achievable.”
Energy
To Reduce Electrical Grid Strain Amid Heat Wave, Data Centers Are Ordered to Use Backup Power
As triple-digit temperatures engulf much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused.
Business
The Hottest Stock Markets Lead to the Biggest Losses
Investor enthusiasm culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.
Business
Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn’t a Blueprint for Another
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.
Business
Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube?
Julian Shapiro-Barnum, best known for a social media series called “Recess Therapy,” has started an online-only late-night show.
Business
Why Some Banks Still Charge High Overdraft Fees
Congress scrapped a rule last year that capped how much banks could charge if you spent more than was in your account. Now, banks’ revenue from the fees is rising.
Business
David S. Doty, Judge Who Helped Shape the Modern N.F.L., Dies at 96
He presided over the 1993 agreement that led to free agency and the salary cap, and for years oversaw the league’s disputes with its players.
Education
Berkeley Will Start Institute Named for Pelosi
The Trump administration has been scrutinizing the University of California, Berkeley, which insists its new program will be a nonpartisan venture.
Education
Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants
Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.
Education
Courtney Sale Ross, Founder and Funder of a Quirky School, Dies at 78
Instead of home-schooling her daughter, she spent hundreds of millions of dollars building an idiosyncratic educational institution in the Hamptons.
Education
Nursing Students and Others Get Higher Student Loan Limits
A legal challenge to a law that takes effect this week has doubled the amount certain graduate students can borrow from the federal government to $50,000 per year.
Education
Columbia University Has a New President. Again. This One Plans to Stay.
Jennifer Mnookin will be the Ivy League university’s fifth president in four years. She describes herself as “a principled pragmatist.”