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The Arizona Supreme Court just upended Trump’s gambit on abortion
On Monday, Trump declined to support a national abortion ban, seeking to neutralize the political issue. A day later, Arizona’s ban gave it new life.
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N.Y. appeals judge denies Trump’s second trial-delay bid in two days
A judge rejected Trump’s latest bid to delay his criminal trial for allegedly falsifying business documents to help cover up an affair before the 2016 election.
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Another Red-Blue Divide: Money to Feed Kids in the Summer
Congress passed bipartisan legislation to provide families that rely on subsidized school meals with help buying food over the summer. Nearly half of Republican-led states have yet to sign on.
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F.A.A. Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner
The whistle-blower, an engineer, says that sections of the plane’s body are being assembled in a way that could weaken the aircraft over time. Boeing says there is no safety issue.
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Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions Abroad but Draw Cheers in Swing States
The president’s efforts to restrict Chinese imports and block a Japanese steel merger have pleased labor unions and sent a message to rival Donald J. Trump.
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Food Aid Program for Mothers and Children Will Provide More Fruits and Vegetables
The Agriculture Department updated the WIC program to more closely align with nutrition guidelines. The changes also reduce assistance for milk and juice.
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Former Trump Fund-Raiser Drops Suits Over Hack of Emails
Elliott Broidy had filed lawsuits against a former C.I.A. officer and three lobbyists accusing them of helping Qatar engineer the theft and distribution of his communications to discredit him.
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Someday, Earth Will Have a Final Total Solar Eclipse
The moon will drift far enough from Earth that it no longer fully obstructs the sun. But predicting when this will happen poses numerous challenges.
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New Method That Pinpoints Wood’s Origin May Curb Illegal Timber
The study could help identify wood from Russia, which has been banned by many countries because of the war.
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They were bitter rivals. Then one of them needed a kidney.
It was a long journey for James Harris and Russ Redhead to become close enough that they now wear matching T-shirts that say “Kidney Buddies for Life.”