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Trump’s State Fair Arch Gets Sad & Sloppy Renovation
The shoddily constructed “Arc de Trash” has new columns, and yellow foam dribbling from its seams.
the city politic
the city politic
Is Mamdani’s 78 Degrees Too Much Collective Warmth?
If so, round up Rudy Giuliani, too.
politics
politics
What Is Going on With Mitch McConnell’s Health?
The former Senate Republican leader has been hospitalized since last month, and new reports suggest he was likely unconscious when paramedics arrived.
the city politic
the city politic
A Brutal Wake-up Call for NYC’s Democratic Establishment
The DSA’s primary sweep last week served as a needed reckoning for the city’s sclerotic party machine.
the hamptons issue
the hamptons issue
The Storm at Devon Yacht Club
Members are fighting (and suing) over whether the old clubhouse should be demolished or renovated. It’s kind of ruining summer.
politics
politics
Trump Finally Got to Use His New Luxury Jumbo Jet
And it seems very likely he’ll find a way to keep his beloved Qatari 747 after he leaves office.
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tremendous content
Trump’s Ranting Could Push D.C. Fireworks Show to July 5
The start time for Washington’s fireworks show is much later than usual, and Trump’s rambling rally speech could delay it past midnight.
politics
politics
Trump Made More Money Last Year Than His Entire First Term in Office
He pocketed at least $2.2 billion, mostly from crypto deals. The White House has insisted “there are no conflicts of interest.”
weather
weather
New York Might Hit 100 Degrees for the First Time in a Long Time
Forecasters are predicting extreme heat over the next several days, including perhaps the first official three-digit temperature since 2012.
early and often
early and often
Progressive Surge Shows Its Reach and Its Limits in Colorado
A DSA member knocked off veteran House member Diana DeGette, but centrist senator John Hickenlooper had no trouble moving on.
politics
politics
Possible GOP Governor Pick Won’t Say How Many People He’s Killed
Colorado’s Victor Marx, who is locked in a too-close-to-call race after Tuesday’s primary, has some unorthodox ideas.
tremendous content
tremendous content
Everything Going Wrong at Trump’s Great American State Fair
From low attendance to power outages to a janky model of Trump’s arch, D.C. is marking America’s 250th birthday with a parade of humiliations.
world cup 2026
world cup 2026
How England Fell in Love With Jude Bellingham
In this summer of discontent, he might just be the savior the country craves.
the law
the law
Some Supreme Court Justices Are More Political Than Others
The recently ended term provides an interesting laboratory for examining how the various justices vote.
announcements
announcements
July’s Subscriber-Only Perk Is Here: A Free Scoop of Ice Cream From Salt & Straw
A free scoop of ice cream from Salt & Straw.
tomorrow
tomorrow
‘Let’s Go Kill the Internet’
Zuhair Lakhani ​is creating an army of AI influencers and flooding feeds with “propaganda campaigns.” What could go wrong?
big mistakes
big mistakes
Oops? NPR Retracts Samuel Alito’s Retirement.
Reporter Nina Totenberg called the incorrect report ‘the worst professional mistake of my more than 50 years of journalism.’
u.s. supreme court
u.s. supreme court
Trump’s Birthright Loss Overshadowed Two Supreme Court Wins
The justices gave Trump two consolation prizes on transgender athletes and campaign finance.
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tremendous content
Trump Threatens to Put Tacky Gold Eagle on White House
Right now the “Golden Gift” just an error-filled AI image Trump posted to Truth Social. But it probably won’t stay that way.
roundup
roundup
Europe’s Big Bewildering Air-Conditioning Debate
The brutal heat wave is nearly over, but the war over air-conditioning will continue.
epstein fallout
epstein fallout
Warren Buffett Pausing Gates Foundation Donations Until Epstein Review Is Out
The billionaire investor, who has donated billions to the Gates Foundation, is delaying his usual giving.
politics
politics
Tom Kean Jr. Finally Reveals Why He Has Been Absent From Congress for Months
The New Jersey representative, who has been absent from D.C. since March, revealed in a floor speech that he was hospitalized for depression.
u.s. supreme court
u.s. supreme court
Trump Loses on Birthright Citizenship, But Not By Much
As expected, the Supreme Court held that Trump’s executive order violated the 14th Amendment. But surprisingly, four justices disagreed.
physical city
physical city
The Tall Ships Are Coming Back to New York
And so are the warships — a dual celebration for two Americas.
games
games
Just How Far Can This U.S. Team Go?
Everything you need to know before a surprisingly formidable American side takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.