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After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment

Hezbollah’s retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could escalate further.

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Israel and Hezbollah launched major attacks on each other, but both sides signaled that they were de-escalating, for now.

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This is how the strikes unfolded.

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Why Nippon Steel’s $15 Billion Takeover of U.S. Steel Is in Peril

The proposed merger of the Japanese and U.S. companies, which proponents say would benefit both countries, is ensnared by political and labor opposition.

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A road with a factory in the distance with smoke stacks and snow around it. — Justin Merriman/Bloomberg

Harris Sees Donations Rise, and Vance Defends Trump’s Tariffs

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $82 million during the convention, her campaign said. JD Vance disputed economists’ claims about Donald Trump’s tariffs.

A woman wearing a blue suit smiles and looks up. — Erin Schaff/The New York Times

JD Vance discovered his faith in his 30s through theology, mysticism, and political and moral philosophy.

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Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Founder’s Arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities.

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Naomi Osaka’s Ruffles and Bows

The tennis star unveils her U.S. Open look, made by Nike and the designer Yoon Ahn. It has tulle, ribbons and frills — call it “Lolita goth.”

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Ms. Osaka poses on the Nike rooftop in a black bomber with a large white bow on the back. Underneath her jacket, she wears a white minidress with layers of tulle, — Heather Sten for The New York Times

Analyzing the Matchups at the U.S. Open

The tournament begins Monday in New York. Two writers from The Athletic offer some of their picks for the best of the early matches.

From The Athletic

Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids

The group said many of those targeted by the raids, conducted by a unit created by the state attorney general, were Democrats and election volunteers.

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Lidia Martinez sits in a chair looking directly into the camera, with one arm resting on a table next to her. — Christopher Lee for The New York Times

What if China Invades? For Taiwan, a TV Show Raises Tough Questions.

Some think the drama, “Zero Day,” helps Taiwan confront an increasingly plausible scenario. Others say the show is alarmist and a tool of the government.

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A man walks past a barricade placed across a wide road. A large brick building with a tall tower is behind him. — Lam Yik Fei for The New York Times

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These Are Our Favorite Movies From 1999. What Are Yours?

In our view, these eight comedies, dramas and more have attained classic status 25 years later. Let us know your own picks.

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A photo collage invokes scenes from, clockwise from far left, “Notting Hill,” “Beau Travail,” “Being John Malkovich” and “Office Space.” — Illustration by Tala Safie; photos: Universal Pictures; 20th Century Fox; Universal Studios; Criterion Collection.

Fox Hunters in the U.K. Want Protected Status Under Discrimination Law

A lobbying group is preparing a bid to define hunting with animals as a protected belief. Many experts have questions.

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A group of people sit on horses in a grassy field, surrounded by fox hounds and bystanders. — Mary Turner for The New York Times

For His Second Trip to Space, Billionaire Has Grander, Riskier Aspirations

Jared Isaacman is leading three other privately trained astronauts on a SpaceX vehicle for Polaris Dawn, a mission that will include a daring spacewalk.

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Opinion

Bill Saporito

The Complicated Coffee Order Is Killing Starbucks

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Afyare A. Elmi and Yusuf Hassan

The Coming War Nobody Is Talking About

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Destroyed buildings near a harbor in Mogadishu, Somalia. — Brian Otieno for The New York Times

Scott Ellsworth

What the Lobstermen of Maine Tell Us About the Election

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Jen Harris

Kamala Harris Is Starting to Tell a New Story About How the Economy Works

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David French

The Christian Persecution Narrative Rings Hollow

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Wolfgang Ischinger

The Danger of Letting America and Europe Drift Apart

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An illustration of an eagle flying over a group of men with binoculars. — Illustration by The New York Times

Rachel Louise Snyder

Chrystul Kizer Got 11 Years in Prison for Killing Her Abuser. This Is Justice?

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Maureen Dowd

Daffy Donald, Turning Pea Green With Envy

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Letters From Our Readers

What You May Not Know About the Fish You Eat

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Matt Bruenig

In a Union Triumph, the Seeds of Future Failure

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Nicholas Kristof

Republicans Are Right: One Party Is ‘Anti-Family and Anti-Kid’

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Binyamin Appelbaum

Plan Beats No Plan

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Rowena Chiu

I Was a Celebrity Assistant. The Power Imbalance Is Very Real.

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Alex Edelman

My Play Went to Broadway. Then a Death Changed Everything.

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Tahmima Anam

An Old Bangladeshi Reflex Threatens Its Revolution

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Letters From Our Readers

Should We Be Worried About Population Decline?

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Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain to Hawaii’s Big Island

Over 20,000 customers were without power by Sunday afternoon, but neither the winds nor the flooding from the storm were dramatic. No major damage was reported.

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Colorado Republicans Vote Out Party Chair Following Anti-Gay Posts

State Republicans accused Dave Williams of dividing the party with “hateful narratives,” most recently against the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

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One Tourist Is Dead and 2 Are Trapped After Ice Wall Collapses in Iceland

A group of about 25 tourists were exploring a glacier when an ice canyon wall collapsed. A fourth person was rescued, officials said.

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Mitzi McCall, Comedian Who Confronted Beatlemania and Lost, Dies at 93

She and her husband had the bad luck to make their “Ed Sullivan Show” debut the same night as the Beatles. They bombed. But their careers would recover.

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