On These Motorcycles, the Thrill Is Electric

With gas prices high, people in developing countries are racing to buy battery-powered bikes. The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” one executive in Pakistan said.
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Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia for War Crimes

The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Amman, Jordan See ...
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The Perils of Wall St.’s Race to Pour Billions More Into A.I.

Investors including BlackRock have committed an eye-popping amount to lend to the artificial intelligence industry. That enthusiasm isn’t shared by everyone. By Andrew Ross Sorkin Bernhard Warner ...

Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War

The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.

Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations

The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” ...

As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank

A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages to pay their bills.
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Yankees receive $2.6 billion in deal with private equity fund

The Yankees have struck a $2.6 billion deal with Apollo Sports Capital. Hal Steinbrenner and his family will retain control of the team after the transaction finalized. Dustin Satloff / Getty Images ...

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2026-27 depth chart, one month before training camp

Before new coach Mike Babcock puts his stamp on the team in training camp, let's take a look at the front-runners in each position.
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Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing doesn’t believe he needs surgery for UCL injury

Dalton Rushing went on the injured list last week after feeling discomfort in his throwing elbow. Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Dalton Rushing said his season is not over yet. The Los ...
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The Bayeux Tapestry’s Long and Bumpy Road to London

French art experts insisted the fragile 900-year-old masterpiece could never travel. Political will, cutting-edge engineering and unorthodox diplomacy proved them wrong. French art experts insisted ...
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The full story of Vinicius Jr’s Real Madrid contract saga. How close did Arsenal get?

Talks over extending Vinicius Jr's contract were first held in January 2025 Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images After 18 months of uncertainty, tension and transfer market drama, Real Madrid announced on ...
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Why I’m excited to be The Athletic’s Edmonton Oilers beat reporter and what I’ll be covering

With a core in their late prime years and a controversial yet accomplished coach brought in to get them over the hump, the Oilers are at an inflection point. Sam Navarro / Imagn Images In a first-year ...