Mary Heilmann, Painter of Vividly Wobbly Abstractions, Dies at 86

An emblem of the obstacles faced by women artists of her generation, she was 67 when her first museum retrospective opened to ...

Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits ...
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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Any Russia-Ukraine Talks

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger, based in Berlin, writes about ...
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control. By Elian Peltier Elian Peltier is The Times’s Afghanistan ...
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Why are Barcelona and Real Madrid not playing in La Liga’s opening weekend?

Fans will have to wait to see Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid and Raphinha and Co in action NurPhoto via Getty Images La Liga is back this weekend, but not quite as you know it. Six games are being ...
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Mike Macdonald: Signing Terrion Arnold ‘good opportunity’ for Seahawks

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that his team had a "great visit" with Terrion Arnold, who was released by the Detroit Lions after he was arrested and charged with multiple counts of ...
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On the Day Mangione Admits Guilt, a Noticeably Smaller Crowd Gathers

The family and friends of his victim, Brian Thompson, were inside the courthouse. Outside, the curious and supporters of Luigi Mangione had started gathering in the morning. By Caitlyn Freeman Luigi ...

Stray Voltage Played Role in Deadly Horse Carriage Runaway, Family Says

In legal filings, the parents of Romanch Mahajan, who died during a carriage ride, say stray electrical current was a factor ...
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‘Slayer Statute’ Blocks Nick Reiner From Trust Fund, Its Steward Says

Mr. Reiner wants access to a $1.6 million trust for his legal defense. Because he is accused of killing his parents, the trustee says he can’t have the money. By Julia Jacobs and Matt Stevens Julia ...
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Dillon Brooks found comfort with Suns. Now he must find another level if they want to contend

The Suns signed Dillon Brooks to a three-year contract extension worth $73 million this month after his promising first season in the desert. Christian Petersen / Getty Images PHOENIX — No matter how ...
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Ranking every 2026-27 Premier League home kit: Perfect pinstripes, a horror sponsor and one just like the sweater from Friends

We’ve had at least two weeks without football, but now that barren, arid desert of nothingness is over and the new Premier League season is very nearly upon us. And what better signpost for the coming ...
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Man, 18, Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Kicking Sea Lion in California

The man bobbed and wove before lobbing a kick at a sea lion in San Diego last month, a video of the episode shows. By Ishani Desai The 18-year-old man bobbed from side to side on his toes near a ...