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July 27, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

The Accidental Hero Who Faced Down India’s Government

Abhijeet Dipke founded the Cockroach Janta Party as a joke after a judge insulted young people. The idea snowballed into a generational movement that has challenged the country’s leaders.

Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope

With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.

Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say

The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.

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U.S.

3 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle

Four others were injured during the shooting near the city’s Space Needle, the authorities said. The police were searching for one suspect and had taken another into custody.

A 2-Year-Old’s Drowning and a Fight Over the Line Between Life and Death

A Texas family sued to stop a hospital from testing whether their child was brain-dead. Opposition to the test has been gaining support from anti-abortion activists.

Man Convicted of Shoving Flaming Car Into Gully, Igniting Giant Wildfire

The 2024 fire in Northern California was one of the state’s largest wildfires ever. The man faces a prison sentence of 25 years to life.

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Politics

Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party

The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.

Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran War

The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.

An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon

Before he was picked to lead the Navy, Adm. Daryl Caudle found ways to signal his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals.

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Business

Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.

A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic media giants.

Iran War Forces Energy Buyers to ‘Unshackle’ From Global Markets

Developing Asian nations, scarred by Middle East supply shocks, are working to scale back their reliance on imported fuels, including liquefied natural gas.

Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.

In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.

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Technology

The Breakup Loop: Why the TikTok Algorithm May Keep You Heartbroken

As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.

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New York

Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address

The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayor called for the federal government to arrest Mr. Netanyahu for war crimes.

The Indian Diaspora in New York Joins the ‘Cockroach Party’ Protests

Hundreds of Indians abroad gathered in Manhattan to support the Gen Z-led movement that rocked the Indian government and led to the resignation of its education minister.

A 12-Year-Old Went to Buy a Ball. He Was Killed by a Stray Bullet.

Jacob Freytes, the son of a retired detective sergeant, died near his Bronx home after he was struck by the bullet from a gun fired during a brawl, law enforcement officials said.

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