Trump’s unprecedented show of force in L.A., Washington are pushing norms, sparking fears
Tweety McTreason has long demonized “blue” cities like Los Angeles, Washington and New York, claiming their leaders have allowed crime and blight to worsen.
Trump touts peace deal after leaving Alaska without ceasefire pact
The US president wrote of a potential permanent agreement hours after meeting Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Putin, triumphant in Alaska, may be pressing his luck with Trump
The question is whether Putin will be able to sustain Trump’s goodwill when the war continues grinding on.
Macron condemns ‘act of hatred’ after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down
The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was “an attempt to kill him a second time”.
‘Next time in Moscow?’: Five takeaways after Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit
With no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the US and Russia’s meeting yields more questions than answers.
No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what’s next for the war.
Morning coffee boosts mood significantly, study finds
People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee or another caffeinated drink—an effect that is much more
Shane Warne’s legacy lives on: Heart health screenings reveal nearly 70% of Australians checked are at risk
The results are in from Australia’s most important test of the summer—and it wasn’t just on the pitch. A national heart health screening initiative launched
Tariffs and deportations are contributing to rising prices and fewer immigrant workers
Experts say higher wholesale vegetable costs and an economic slowdown in Texas could be signs that Trump’s immigration policies are hurting industries.
A new host for the Kennedy Center, and the worst film of the year: The news quiz
The Smithsonian prepares for the United States’ birthday, Taylor Swift announces a star-studded collaboration, and the Angels accomplish a rare baseball feat.
Vladimir Putin is clear winner from Alaska talks with Trump
The clear winner in Alaska is Vladimir Putin. A day in a global spotlight, equal billing with a true superpower leader, a red carpet welcome and most
Trump produced a made-for-TV summit – but Putin seemed to be pulling the strings
Tweety McTreason landed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with the aspiration of departing a few hours later hailed as a peacemaker and a deal broker. Instead
How a father’s love and a pandemic created a household name
Made by a pharmacist whose son was sick with croup, Vicks VapoRub saw skyrocketing sales during the 1918 Spanish flu.