North Korea’s New Must-Have Accessory: The Kim Jong-un Pin
With the introduction of the pin, Mr. Kim is said to be elevating his personality cult to the level once…
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Israeli Generals, Low on Munitions, Want a Truce in Gaza
Israel’s military leadership wants a cease-fire with Hamas in case a bigger war breaks out in Lebanon, security officials say….
Biden Campaign, Aiming to Show Post-Debate Stability, Unveils June Fund-Raising Sum
The campaign, in a release weeks before the federal filing deadline, said it had raised $127 million in June together…
Etsy to Ban Sex Toys and Other ‘Mature’ Products in New Policy
The online marketplace is putting in place a new safety-oriented policy, banning the sale of “mature” products, including vintage Playboys…
Inside RFK Jr.’s Cash Problems and Costly Fight for Ballot Access
Confronting steep debts and some layoffs, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign is increasingly consumed by the battle for ballot access,…
Could Congestion Pricing Come Back and Cost Less?
Some lawmakers are trying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to resurrect the program, which she stopped shortly before it was…
In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots
Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of…
A Reporter’s Unlikely Path From a Wisconsin Jail to Journalism
While serving a sentence for burglary, I enrolled in a college journalism class. When I interviewed my correctional officer, my…
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Military Orders Evacuations in Southeastern Gaza
The orders are typically an indication that a ground assault is planned. The United Nations condemned the order as doctors…
7,300 Migrants to Get Food Debit Cards as New York City Expands Program
City officials said a pilot program had reduced the costs of feeding migrants, and that fraud prevention measures were ensuring…