The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.

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In This Pet Kibble, the Bugs are a Feature

Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?

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My Brother and I Don’t Speak. How Can I Fix This?

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to reconnect with his sibling after they fell out over money.

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The Man Who Made Green-Wood Cemetery a Brooklyn Destination

Richard J. Moylan has overseen a transformation of Green-Wood Cemetery in his nearly 40 years as president. Now he’s ready to retire.

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Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks: Where to Watch in NYC

The Macy’s celebration, replete with 80,000 firework shells and 11 new pyrotechnic effects, returns to the East River after heading over to the Hudson in 2024.

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Mamdani’s Win Has Put Buses in the Spotlight. Should They Be Free?

The lowly New York City bus is getting new attention thanks to Zohran Mamdani’s vow to make the service free for all. But can free also mean fast?

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House Moves Ahead on Trump Policy Bill, Overcoming G.O.P. Resistance

The action suggested a breakthrough on the party’s signature legislation that came after House Republican leaders haggled into the early morning hours with conservatives holdouts.

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Madre Fire Explodes to 35,000 Acres, Becoming California’s Largest This Year

The blaze is burning in a desolate area of San Luis Obispo County, but its smoke has spread to two nearby counties.

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Hit by Trump’s Tariffs, French Clothing Maker Saint James Puts Shipping on Hold

Hit by President Trump’s tariffs, the Saint James clothing factory has put its inventory of striped shirts and sweaters intended for U.S. retailers in its warehouse in France.

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4 Dead and 30 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Bali

The ship was carrying 65 people when it sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island, a popular tourist destination.

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