Nike and Kaepernick Back in Culture Wars After ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker Backlash
The decision to pull the shoes, which came after the Nike brand ambassador Colin Kaepernick objected to the design, ignited debate on social media.
House Files Lawsuit Seeking Disclosure of Trump Tax Returns
Lawmakers are escalating a fight by moving the dispute into the federal courts, which will probably determine whether the president’s tax returns will be seen by Congress and the public.
Bernie Sanders Raises $18 Million in 3 Months, Trailing Buttigieg
Mr. Sanders’s fund-raising has slowed since he began his campaign, though his second-quarter total is still likely to be among the largest in the field.
College-Educated Women Are the Workplace Majority, but Still Don’t Get Their Share
Women in the U.S. have earned more degrees for decades, but it wasn’t until this year that they edged out college-educated men in the work force. Though they still make a lot less money.
Andy Warhol’s ‘Prince Series’ Is Fair Use, Court Rules
The artwork did not violate the photographer Lynn Goldsmith’s copyright, according to a ruling that sided with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
What One Actor’s Career Tells Us About Asian Representation in Hollywood
Tuesday: You may not know James Saito’s name. But you’ve probably seen his face. Also: The history of busing in Berkeley; and dying mussels.
Trump and R.N.C. Raised $105 Million in 2nd Quarter, Outdoing Obama
The figure reported by the president’s campaign and the Republican National Committee dwarfed President Barack Obama’s fund-raising during the same period in 2011.
Cory Booker Proposes Drastic Changes to Immigration Detention System
Mr. Booker’s plan would create new standards for civil detentions and phase out contracts with private prisons through a sweeping executive order.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Border Patrol, Hong Kong, Women’s World Cup: Here’s what you need to know.
Want Kids to Learn the Joy of Reading? Barbershops and Laundromats Can Help
A movement supported by nonprofit groups and libraries is creating literary spaces in places where children find themselves with time on their hands.
During a Solar Eclipse, What Are Plants Doing?
Research conducted during the Great American Eclipse of 2017 suggests the sun’s midday disappearance shocks some plants.
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