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They Were Charged With Assaulting ICE Agents. The Cases Are Crumbling.
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July 19, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Launches Strikes After Iranian Attack Kills 2 American Soldiers

The soldiers, killed in Jordan, were the first U.S. troops to die from hostile fire since an April truce. U.S. forces began retaliatory strikes early Sunday.

They Were Charged With Assaulting ICE Agents. The Cases Are Crumbling.

The Trump administration has lost or abandoned hundreds of criminal cases against protesters and immigrants, a Times investigation found.

Audio | Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.

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World

Ukraine’s Top General Becomes a Target of Protesters’ Anger

Demonstrators supporting Ukraine’s ousted defense minister have begun denouncing the commander he clashed with in office, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Ontario Wildfires Rage On, Forcing Rescues and Evacuations

Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and the United States.

Men in Shorts Are Shaking Up Japan’s Buttoned-Down Offices

The Tokyo government is allowing workers to wear shorts for the first time this summer, prompting delicate questions about etiquette and hairy legs.

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U.S.

ICE Agent Defended Shooting of Immigrant in Maine, Ex-Wife Says

The agent, whose identity has not been confirmed by officials, has a history of abusive and frightening behavior, according to a former wife and others who knew him.

Tate Brothers Arrested in Miami as U.K. Authorities File New Rape and Trafficking Charges

Federal marshals arrested the influencers, who are known for their misogynistic views and have faced years of criminal investigations in Europe. The new charges concern offenses dating to 2010, British officials said.

What to Know About Fires Caused by Lightning in the Pacific Northwest

Dozens of fires ignited in Oregon and Washington as more than 14,000 lightning strikes hit the region during thunderstorms this week.

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Politics

Maine Democrats Take Step Toward New Senate Pick, With Jolt of Momentum for Jackson

Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.

Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive

Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.

Nebraska’s Democratic Senate Nominee Files to Withdraw From Race

The move by Cindy Burbank could clear a path for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate backed by her party’s leadership. But Republicans have cried foul, and her effort could face obstacles.

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Business

Adidas Hopes Its World Cup Moment Can Drive U.S. Sales

Nearly everything on the field on Sunday will bear the German company’s logo. Bjørn Gulden, the chief executive, says he ‘couldn’t have scripted it better.’

Madison Square Garden Sues Wired Magazine Over L.G.B.T.Q. Tracking Report

The Manhattan venue claims a July article from the technology magazine falsely implied that it tracked information about some celebrities’ sexual orientation for “discriminatory purposes.”

On Kalshi and Polymarket, World Cup Final Drives Bets Into the Billions

The soccer tournament has helped propel the prediction markets to new user records, creating what may be the largest gambling event in history.

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New York

Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Department on whether he had the authority to arrest the Israeli leader.

Wildfire Smoke Hangs Over World Cup Final

Smoke has blanketed New York City and other parts of the Northeast United States in a thick haze this week, unleashing smoggy skies and dangerous air.

The World Cup Hot Spot in the New Jersey Suburbs

A boutique hotel in Montclair, N.J., has been home base for Germany, England, Norway and now Spain. It has also drawn crowds of fans hoping for a glimpse of soccer stars.

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Arts

Blockbuster Summer Movies for the Hottest Summer Ever

“Iron Man 4: Age of Air Con” coming to theaters? With record-setting heat projected for 2026, our cartoonist imagines a cool slate of films.

It’s a Crowded and Contested World Cup Halftime Show

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises.

Lindsay Hubbard Prefers a Long-Distance Boyfriend

The “Summer House” cast member once yelled at a boyfriend, “How many sandwiches have you made for me?” These days, she’s enjoying her space.

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Books

Walt Odets, Who Delved Into the Minds of Gay Men, Dies at 79

A psychologist, he wrote during the AIDS crisis about survivor’s guilt and depression in his H.I.V.-negative patients.

What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer.