Today's Headlines: China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years
In Iran, Trump Has Found an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
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July 15, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years

Economic growth of 4.3 percent in the second quarter, versus the same period last year, reflected a broad slump outside of the country’s export-oriented manufacturing might.

In Iran, Trump Has Found an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate

The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.

Videos Detail Moments Surrounding Fatal Maine ICE Shooting

Footage obtained by The New York Times shows ICE agents in the moments before and after the killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.

World

Missing From Prince Harry’s Trip to Britain: A Reunion With Prince William

Harry is clearly repairing his relationship with King Charles III, but the rift with his brother remains unresolved.

Red Bull or Blue Bull? In This Brazilian Town, You Have to Choose.

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a heated rivalry has split a town for a century. It’s got nothing to do with sports or politics.

For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer

Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Diego Maradona.

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U.S.

One Person Is Dead and Three Are Missing After Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz

Sixteen other passengers were rescued after the pleasure boat sank in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday.

Colombian Immigrant Killed by ICE in Maine Had Legal Status, Father Says

The father of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, the man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent on Monday, said his son had been working two jobs to support his wife and daughter.

Opportunities Narrow for Women as Hegseth Blocks More Promotions

For the first time in more than a decade, no active-duty female Navy officers are likely to be promoted to admiral this year.

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Politics

As Confirmation Hearing Nears, Blanche’s Role in Epstein Case Draws Scrutiny

Todd Blanche’s role in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will be front and center as he seeks to become attorney general.

House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

An ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Pressure on Senator Susan Collins

The Democrats hoping to challenge Ms. Collins, a vulnerable Republican, have seized on the fatal incident, drawing attention to her record on immigration matters.

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Business

Inflation Slowed During Pause in War With Iran

The Consumer Price Index fell to a 3.5 percent annual increase in June, and prices marked their biggest drop from a month earlier since 2020.

Trump’s Flip-Flop on Strait of Hormuz Fees Raises New Risks

The president now wants Gulf nations to invest in the U.S. in exchange for safe passage. Shipping industry experts worry other nations will follow that lead.

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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New York

E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case

A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.

An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.

New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism.

Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official

The City Council speaker, Julie Menin, said she would support a bill to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.

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Arts

‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Review: Expanding a One-Woman Show

Instead of one Whoopi Goldberg, audiences now experience five actresses: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock and Kecia Lewis.

Where Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape

The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has become a fulcrum of the alt-rap scene.

With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer

The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend.

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Books

The Thieves in This Heist Novel Want Data, Not Loot

“Cloudthief,” by Nathaniel Rich, follows a dispirited writer into a scheme to get rich and find romance along the way.

She’s 23, He’s 62. They’re Each Hungry for Something t