Netanyahu debate in New York

July 28, 2026

in the spotlight

Democrats start to panic and plan for MAGA midterm interference

With congressional control on the line, Chuck Schumer and company are starting to take Donald Trump’s threats to the electoral process seriously

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talking points

New Yorkers wrestle with a potential Netanyahu visit

The Israeli prime minister could be in New York City this September

quote of the day

‘When they take something over, it's always dirty. The sidewalks are dirty. The people are, I hate to say this, not clean, okay?’

Trump at yesterday’s rally in Milford, Michigan, on the population in blue cities and the “terrible” smell lingering from the curbs splattered with “you-know-what.” We do not, for the most part, have “problems with the Republican-run cities,” he added.

THE EXPLAINER

Apple’s ‘blockbuster’ lawsuit against OpenAI

Tech giant alleges that AI start-up poached staff and stole trade secrets in its attempt to develop hardware devices and replace iPhone

under the radar

Iran war is harming rare wildlife

The overlooked environmental impact of US and Israeli missile strikes

Picture of the day

Cheeky tribute

Naked participants, painted in the colors of the Pride flag, lie outside Las Palmas Cathedral in Gran Canaria for an art installation by photographer Spencer Tunick. Hundreds of people bared all to be part of “Gran Spectrum,” a tribute to the global LGBTQ+ community.
Angel Medina G / EPA / Shutterstock

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