Something’s Poisoning America’s Land. Farmers Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals.

Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance.

What Happens When Half a Million People Abandon Their City

About a quarter of the residents of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, have moved away — and more are expected to soon follow.

Donald Trump Courts the Manoverse

A constellation of YouTubers, pranksters and streamers who influence young men is helping Mr. Trump win the bro vote.

Russia’s Youngest Conscripts Unexpectedly See Combat Against Ukraine’s Invasion

The long-sacrosanct practice of keeping young Russian army conscripts off the front lines is eroding as the lack of troops in Russia’s Kursk region indicates a manpower shortage.

After 11 Months of War, Gaza Faces a New Threat: Polio

Starting Sunday, the Israeli military and Hamas will observe brief, staggered pauses in fighting to allow 640,000 Gazan children to be vaccinated, U.N. officials said.

Donors Quietly Push Harris to Drop Tax on Ultrawealthy

Vice President Kamala Harris’s fund-raising has benefited from a surge of interest from Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

A Father’s Search for a Son Who Didn’t Want to Be Found

Bob Garrison was determined to rescue his son from the streets. The path was more difficult than he had imagined.

Harris Makes Careful Use of Biden on the Campaign Trail

The president will mostly be deployed to the vital swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as the vice president seeks to define a separate political identity.

At Arlington, Trump Returns to the Politics of the ‘Forever Wars’

The 2024 presidential race is the first in 24 years without a major American ground war, but Donald J. Trump continues to stoke division over the post-9/11 conflicts that helped give rise to his movement.

Postal Service Overhaul Runs Into Challenges

Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general, defended the 10-year plan to stabilize the agency’s finances, although he acknowledged that officials had faced initial challenges.

How a Real Estate Boom Drove Political Corruption in Los Angeles

Prosecutors say that corruption is rising in California cities as one-party rule, inattentive voters and weakened news media have reduced the traditional checks on power.

How Biden’s Senate Allies Helped Push Him From the Race

The president’s allies in the chamber he so revered feared he would drag them down and spoil his own legacy, and played a more assertive role than was previously known in his stepping aside.

At Least 10 Killed as Israeli Military Steps Up West Bank Raids

Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.

Far From Presidential Battlegrounds, Blue States Could Decide Congress

New York and California have become unlikely focal points in the fight for control of the House, as Democrats toil to appeal to wary voters in districts won by President Biden.

Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.

The East Rises in Germany, and So Does Political Extremism

Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.

Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs, Though Their Approaches Differ

Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.

On the Covid ‘Off-Ramp’: No Tests, Isolation or Masks

For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.

Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judiciary are at the center of a diplomatic fight with the United States in the last weeks of his presidency.

Doctors Saved Her Life. She Didn’t Want Them To.

When her “do not resuscitate” order was ignored, Marie Cooper found herself in a painful situation she had hoped to avoid.

Abortion Rights, on Winning Streak, Face Biggest Test in November

Ten states have ballot measures to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions. The pushback has already begun.

How JD Vance Found His Way to the Catholic Church

In his 30s, the Republican vice-presidential nominee read works on theology, mysticism, and political and moral philosophy. And he discovered his faith.

New Training and Tougher Rules: How Colleges Are Trying to Tame Gaza Protests

University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.

The DMZ Is an Unhealed Wound for Korea. It’s Also a Source of Great Honey.

The heavily fortified area separating North and South Korea is home to a biodiverse landscape and is a place of deep meaning for nearby farmers whose bees can fly freely through it.

Harris Faces Challenge of Translating Convention Joy to Fall Momentum

The newly anointed Democratic presidential nominee revived a demoralized party. But as she leaves Chicago, a bruising, closely fought contest awaits her.

The Next Generation

A single image captures the significant moment for young women in America.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Trump and Suspends His Independent Bid for President

Mr. Kennedy said he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states, so as not to be a spoiler.