Behind Hamas’s Bloody Gambit to Create a ‘Permanent’ State of War

Hamas leaders say they waged their Oct. 7 attack on Israel because they believed the Palestinian cause was slipping away, and that only violence could revive it.

Does the Boss Need to Weigh In on the War in the Middle East?

It’s become the norm for company executives to issue notes to employees about social upheaval. But the Israel-Hamas war presents a special challenge.

‘If Not Me, Who?’: As Ukraine Seeks Troops, Women Prepare for the Call

With so much in the war against Russia hinging on refilling the ranks of soldiers, efforts are underway to draw more Ukrainian women into the army.

The End of Panda Diplomacy?

The giant pandas have left Washington. Some fans find it unbearable.9h ago

Under Scrutiny Over Gaza, Israel Points to Civilian Toll of U.S. Wars

Israeli officials say it is impossible to defeat Hamas without killing innocents, a lesson they argue Americans and their allies should understand.

Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion

The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure. The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe.

What the Golden Gate Is (Finally) Doing About Suicides

After years of pressure from victims’ families, the installation of $217 million in steel netting is almost complete.

Hungry (but Not for Human Contact), Americans Head for the Drive-Through

A national fixture is enjoying a fresh surge as post-pandemic customers crave speed and solitude. And restaurants are responding with a raft of innovations.

Israel Says It Has Split Gaza Strip in Two in Drive to Isolate Hamas’s Leadership

Israel’s military surrounded Gaza City as the enclave plunged into another communications blackout, sowing panic among relatives fearful of the fate of loved ones who remain there.

Trump Indictments Haven’t Sunk His Campaign, but a Conviction Might

Polls by The New York Times and Siena College show his strength in key swing states, in part because of concerns about President Biden’s age. But a conviction could be the difference in 2024.

Tech Start-Ups Try to Sell a Cautious Pentagon on A.I.

Shield AI, a tech start-up, already has a drone run by artificial intelligence being used by the Israeli military. But persuading the Pentagon to embrace the technology remains a big challenge.

Trump Assails Judge and Concedes a Role in Valuing His Empire’s Property

The former president, who also railed against New York’s attorney general in front of a packed courtroom, denied he committed fraud and called the trial “very unfair.”

Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Voters in battleground states said they trusted Donald J. Trump over President Biden on the economy, foreign policy and immigration, as Mr. Biden’s multiracial base shows signs of fraying.

U.S. Officials Fear American Guns Ordered by Israel Could Fuel West Bank Violence

Israel wants 24,000 assault rifles. Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right minister overseeing the police, has given rifles to civilians and is forming “security squads.”

After Lewiston Shooting, Maine’s Deaf Community Seeks to Rise Above, Again

The attack, in which four of the 18 people killed were Deaf, resurfaced previous traumas and came after decades of efforts to be recognized.

Mayor’s 25-Year-Old Fund-Raising Chief in Spotlight After F.B.I. Raid

A recent college graduate, Brianna Suggs was an unusual choice to run Eric Adams’s big-money fund-raising operation as he campaigned for mayor.