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Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.

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Passion becomes possession in "Obsession," Curry Barker’s supernatural, be-careful-what-you-wish-for horror movie, writes Erik Piepenburg. Read our full review.

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A month ago, drivers were enjoying some relief at the pump after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Now, prices are rising again.

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The U.S. hosted the World Cup final on Sunday with the world watching. Emotions ran high from Rosario, Argentina — the hometown of the superstar Lionel Messi — to Madrid, and our photographers were there to capture the moment.

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Several species of bats have made the New York City’s patchwork green spaces their homes, much to the surprise of some scientists.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. remained open to diplomacy with Iran, even as U.S. forces intensified their military campaign with a ninth consecutive night of strikes in the country.

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Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday with a single goal in extra time. Here’s a 3-D view of Spain’s game-winning goal in the 106th minute.

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From Connecticut to Maine, narrated excursions, and even a mailboat run, these short cruises are ready to be added to summer vacation itineraries.

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Thousands of Indian protesters gathered to march on Parliament on Monday to demand the resignation of the country’s education minister over botched entrance exams that affected millions of students.

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Weeks before cyclosporiasis — the parasite traced at least in part to iceberg lettuce — sickened thousands of people across the U.S., the New York City Health Department investigated a smaller outbreak. Here's how they traced contamination.

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There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but Argentina was disappointed for its soccer star after Lionel Messi lost in his likely last World Cup.

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A Provo fire captain, his wife and their three sons were found dead over the weekend in southern Utah. The sheriff’s office said that it believed the deaths of the family, who likely arrived in the area at the end of last week to hike and canyoneer, were related to flooding caused by heavy rain.

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President Trump said the Boeing luxury jet donated by Qatar that he recently took overseas would soon be “maxed out,” suggesting it could get additional defensive capabilities to match the standards of the older jets used for presidential travel.

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Three people have died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan, city health officials said.

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Political candidates have long had to worry about their reputations among voters. Now, they have to worry about what A.I. thinks about them, too.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Democrats have no business allowing themselves to be baited into a debate that is both useless and misleading,” E.J. Dionne writes about arguments over the relative merits of capitalism and socialism.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Social media casts its spell primarily by capturing attention,” Maia Szalavitz writes. But A.I. plays on our heartstrings — and that may be even more dangerous — she said.

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A really good American cheese — yes, those processed squares — can rank among the greatest dairy pleasures. We tasted 21 nationally available varieties, some of which were icky and sticky, droopy and wan. But we found four favorites that are surprisingly creamy and alluring.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The worst part about living in Donald Trump’s Washington has been seeing just how much fun he and all the MAGA vandals he brought to power have been having sacking and pillaging the place,” Sally Quinn writes. But lately, she says, “the vibe has shifted.”

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Tropical storm watches were in effect along the Gulf Coast of Florida on Sunday after a depression formed over the Gulf of Mexico and began churning north.

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The 2026 World Cup — the largest sporting event in history, a six-week, 104-episode action drama performed live in 16 cities across three countries — had its grand finale on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, New Jersey. nyti.ms/4b3Ap3E

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “So much attention is paid to the business of physically being at the World Cup,” Mark O’Connell writes, “that it is easy to overlook the extent to which it is a televised spectacle, perhaps even primarily a televised spectacle.”

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Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, welcomed their fourth child on Sunday.

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The first World Cup halftime show had a simple message of love and unity. Read our pop music critic’s review. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/a...

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From @theathletic.com: Spain won the 2026 World Cup, 1-0, in extra time on Sunday, preventing Argentina from winning back-to-back titles. trib.al/sn2JFaX

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Crusty bread slathered with a soft, creamy cheese spiked with lemon juice, olive oil and flaky salt and topped with buttery sliced peaches makes an easy meal for hot summer nights. nyti.ms/4bLvg0i

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Spain defeated the defending champion Argentina in extra time to claim its first men’s World Cup title since 2010. Follow live updates.

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President Trump flew in Marine One over MetLife Stadium on Sunday ahead of his arrival to the World Cup final. It was the second time recently that he sought to seize the spotlight at a major sporting event.

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Ukrainian officials said one person had been killed and more than 15 had been injured in a large ballistic missile assault by Russia on Sunday, with that toll likely to rise. It was the third major attack on the capital, Kyiv, in the past 35 days. nyti.ms/4wRJC7F

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Breaking News: Three U.S. soldiers have been killed since Friday and another unidentified body was found as the war with Iran escalates. Follow live updates.

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