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July 23, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

A Mandate for Change and a Monumental Test for Ukraine’s New Military Chief

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlefield strategy.

Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.

What Now for India’s Young Protesters?

A youth-led movement angry over the education system and a lack of jobs is posing a rare challenge to a government that has ruled for more than a decade with a firm hand.

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U.S.

The Choice Facing Some Immigrants: Pay $1.8 Million in Fines or Leave

Tens of thousands of immigrants have received letters to pay up or leave, as the government enlists debt collectors and seizes tax refunds.

Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Loosen Late-Term Abortion Rules

The bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances.

At a Utah Campus, an Emotional Odyssey After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Since Mr. Kirk was gunned down at Utah Valley University, the school and its students have struggled to find a way forward.

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Politics

In Arizona, House Democrats’ Campaign Arm Is Dealt a Primary Defeat

Dr. Amish Shah, who beat the choice of the party’s House campaign arm, will face Jay Feely, a Republican, in a battleground district that covers parts of Phoenix.

South Carolina and Nevada Fight to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Calendar

The calendar order could be hugely important to the 2028 presidential primary race. Democratic insiders will try to sketch out a schedule this week, and rival states are sniping at one another.

House Approves Bill Limiting Stock Trades for Congress

The measure has drawn bipartisan backing amid a public outcry against the practice, but Democrats opposed it after Republicans added a voter ID requirement.

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Business

Stocks and the Economy Are Increasingly Relying on the A.I. Boom

Investment in artificial intelligence and related companies is lifting the stock market and spending across the economy.

Donald Trump Jr.’s Investment Firm Posts Staggering Returns of 200%

The fledgling firm, run by the president’s oldest son and his partner Omeed Malik, has made investments in A.I. and defense technology that have tripled in value in just months.

Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.

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Technology

Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments

Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.

Crypto Bill Mired in Debate Over Rules to Stop President From Selling Coins

Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.

Bellwether Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Addiction Is Dropped

For Meta, the move was a reprieve after it and YouTube were found guilty in another case in March of negligence and personal injury for their platforms’ addictive features.

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