NYTIMES (Eshe Nelson) - The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?
Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will raise interest rates.
NYTIMES (Sasha von Oldershausen and Emily Cochrane) - ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is a Southern Hit. Just Don’t Call Texas Southern.
Ella Langley’s hit has become an anthem in Austin, a singalong in Nashville and a case study in how the Texas brand travels.
NYTIMES (Ben Sisario) - Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Record With 20th Week at No. 1
The singer-songwriter set the record for a non-holiday song, topping the Hot 100 in a week that saw country hits dominate and Dolly Parton’s return.
NYTIMES (Laura Chung) - Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.
NYTIMES (Simon Romero, Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Alan Feuer) - Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.
NYTIMES (Alisha Haridasani Gupta) - Gloria Steinem: A Life in Pictures
Steinem was one of the faces of the modern women’s rights movement.
NYTIMES (Michael Kruse and KC McGinnis) - A Paralympian Takes His Shot Despite Republicans’ Home Court Advantage
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
NYTIMES (David Wallace-Wells) - Why Rebuilding After Climate Disasters Is No Longer Enough
But every crisis is an opportunity.
NYTIMES (Francesca Paris and Ben Blatt) - Behind on 2030 Climate Goals, States Are Cutting or Even Scrapping Them
Ambitious aims have given way to political anxiety over rising costs for consumers.
NYTIMES (Sally Goldenberg and Emma Goldberg) - Inside Mamdani’s Private Army of Public Influencers
Zohran Mamdani is seen as a social media wizard. Some of his popularity stems from an influencer operation run by the mayor’s office.