In a sprint of a race, Ms. Harris is poised to attack Donald Trump on his felonies and, in a 2024 twist, his age, but Republicans will be galvanized to fight her, too.

The Promise, and Risks, in Turning to Kamala Harris

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg singled out the airline on Sunday for ongoing disruptions and “unacceptable” customer service as it continued to cancel flights.

Delta Cancels More Flights as It Struggles to Recover From Tech Outage

About 500 top-level Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died in the war. Volodymyr Androshchuk promised his loved ones he would make it back.

The Decathlete Who Picked Up a Gun

The film was a global phenomenon and seemed to herald a new era of embracing stories by, about and for women.

‘Barbie’ Was Supposed to Change Hollywood for Women. Why Didn’t It?

More than any election in decades, this one will be marked by starkly different approaches to an era of simultaneous confrontations, from China to Russia to the Middle East.

A New Candidate Must Now Defend Biden’s Legacy Abroad

Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder of SoftBank, is trying to rally automakers around the world to join forces on autonomous-driving technologies.

SoftBank’s Chief Pitches a New Path for Self-Driving Cars

Mr. Walker, who oversaw $7 billion in grants, plans to leave at the end of 2025 after what will have been 12 years.

Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, Will Step Down

The East Solano Plan, a proposal for a walkable urban community in a rural corner of the San Francisco Bay Area, stoked tension, fear and mistrust among some neighbors.

Silicon Valley Investors’ Plans for a New City Put on Hold

Vice President Kamala Harris has an orbit of Bay Area billionaires and loyalists, all women, who can power her bid for the Democratic nomination. But some big donors are still seeking other options.

Female Donors Mobilize for Harris, Moving to Stamp Out Opposition

Vice President Kamala Harris scooped up endorsements and wasted no time starting to build her new profile as the presumptive nominee and the new hope for defeating former President Donald J. Trump.

Harris Steps Into the Spotlight, Reintroducing Herself on Her Own Terms

Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. Harris to overcome.

A Lot Has Changed for Women Since 2016. What Does That Mean for Kamala Harris?

Laura Dershewitz’s first solo puzzle is a musical Monday grid.

Goddess of the Dawn

Quotation of the Day for Monday, July 22, 2024.

Quotation of the Day: Ready to Realize a New Dream

Allison Reese, a comedian, does TikTok’s favorite impression of the vice president. She’s about to have a busy week.

A Kamala Harris Impersonator Is Ready for Her Moment

Reid J. Epstein, a politics reporter at The New York Times, had just finished eating cupcakes at his son’s birthday party when he saw Biden’s bombshell announcement. He raced home, and got to work.

Biden’s Withdrawal From Race, a Reporter’s Call to Action

States, tribes, local governments and territories sent in proposals aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

E.P.A. Announces $4.3 Billion in Funding for 25 Climate Projects

A judge also threw out a separate lawsuit against the network brought by a specialist in Russian disinformation.

Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Nude Photos

The suit accuses Prime Hydration of using trademarked terms including “Olympic” and “Team USA” to promote a sports drink that features Kevin Durant.

U.S. Olympic Committee Sues Logan Paul’s Drink Company

Progressive publications said President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 election was heroic. Conservative commentators suggested that if he is unable to campaign, he should step down from the presidency, too.

How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Covered Biden’s Withdrawal

The opening ceremony airs on NBC. MTV reboots a reality show.

What’s on TV This Week: The Olympics and ‘Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets’

How a Black lieutenant, a gay kiss and a catless ballroom are helping reclaim Broadway classics.

For Some Old Musicals, Not Just Revival but Reappropriation

The rapper’s “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” replaced the pop superstar’s “The Tortured Poets Department” after 12 weeks of dominance at the top.

Eminem Ends Taylor Swift’s Chart Run With His 11th No. 1 Album

The celebrated 1990s police procedural is coming to Peacock in August.

‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Will Finally Be Available to Stream

After nine months of low-level conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the risk of all-out war is higher than ever. A cease-fire in Gaza would provide an offramp for both sides, diplomats say.

Israel Risks All-Out War With Hezbollah. A Truce in Gaza May Reduce That Threat.

Charli XCX, John Legend and other musicians posted messages supporting the vice president’s nomination, while fans remixed an old speech into pop hits on TikTok.

July 22, 2024

Headlines from July 22, 2024

The Promise, and Risks, in Turning to Kamala Harris

Delta Cancels More Flights as It Struggles to Recover From Tech Outage

The Decathlete Who Picked Up a Gun

‘Barbie’ Was Supposed to Change Hollywood for Women. Why Didn’t It?

A New Candidate Must Now Defend Biden’s Legacy Abroad

Billboard 200

The Tortured Poets Department

The Great American Bar Scene

One Thing At A Time

Hit Me Hard And Soft

The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess

Historical Context for July 22, 2024