BUTLER, Pa. — Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers during his last rally before the Republican National Convention opens Monday...
When Progressive Ideals Become a Luxury
On my journey from foster care to Yale, I developed a concept I call luxury beliefs. - By The New York Times Copyright 2024 The New York Times Company
Barbora Krejcikova Wins Wimbledon, Beats Jasmine Paolini
LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova kept insisting that nobody — not her friends, not her family, not even herself — would believe she won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title. First Major Championship Was Three Years Ago Her first major championship, as an unseeded player at the French Open three years ago,...
Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Guru Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96
NEW YORK — Ruth Westheimer, a grandmotherly psychologist who as “Dr. Ruth” became America’s best-known sex counselor with her frank, funny radio and TV programs, died Friday at her home in New York City. She was 96. Her death was announced by a spokesperson, Pierre Lehu. Westheimer First Went on...
John Roberts Makes His Bid for Infamy
Opinion by Jamelle Bouie on July 12, 2024. The most important takeaway from the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. United States is that Chief Justice John Roberts, with the approval of his Republican colleagues, rewrote the Constitution to place the president above the law. The chief justice erased the...
Hey, Valley Nonprofits and Schools: Wonderful Company Is Awarding $1M in Grants
The Wonderful Company has opened the application period for the $1 million Wonderful Central Valley Community Grants, now in their 10th year. Thus far the company and its owners, Lynda and Stewart Resnick, have awarded through their foundation nearly $7 million in grants to more than 122 nonprofits and 165...
For Nicolas Cage, Making a Serial Killer Horror Movie Was a Healing Experience
LOS ANGELES — When Nicolas Cage first read the script for "Longlegs" and considered playing the titular serial killer, he knew exactly where he'd draw his inspiration from: his mother. "Not that she was Satanic," Cage clarified in a recent interview, but said witnessing her struggle with mental illness throughout...
In Fire-Prone Mariposa, Residents Don’t Lose Sight of What Keeps Them There
Brenda Ostrom has lived in this Gold Rush-era town since 1998 and lately has been busy building what she calls her dream kitchen. “It’s all custom,” she says. She’s already put in around $80,000 dollars into this renovation and expects it to be done by September. Ostrom likes the people...
These Stargazing Spots Are the Closest You’ll Get to Heaven on Earth
It's easy to forget that your life on Earth is just one planet in a universe of floating rocks - until you witness a solar eclipse or watch a comet shoot across the sky. While these rare events may be as difficult to catch as a falling star, one constant...
The Tale of Mr. Miyagi: The Little Dog with a Big Heart
We have an extraordinary story to share about a pint-sized pooch with a larger-than-life personality! Meet Mr. Miyagi, the 2-year-old, 15-pound Shih Tzu mix who thinks he's a 100-pound mastiff. Mr. Miyagi's journey began in dire straits. This brave little guy was found in a shocking state, arguably the worst...