No Running Water and No Electricity, but for Some Venetians, This Island Is Paradise

A citizens’ group is now in charge of the island of Poveglia, where they will create a park for anyone who wants to leave Venice’s maddening crowds of tourists behind.

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Evo Morales, Barred from Bolivia’s Election, Urges Null Votes

Despite being barred from running again for president and being sought for arrest, a towering figure of Bolivian politics is trying to rally supporters to cast null votes.

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The Trauma of Childhood in Gaza: No School, Few Toys, Little Hope

Over the past two years, tens of thousands of children in the territory have been killed, wounded or orphaned. Childhood as they once knew it has ceased to exist.

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How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold, as Trump Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine

A sudden feud, an impasse or a first step toward a cease-fire are all possible at the summit in Alaska as the two leaders navigate thorny issues such as Ukraine’s territory and NATO expansion.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Most Likely Doesn’t Pay Taxes

Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.

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Why Hands-Off Investing Pays Off

Put money into low-cost stock and bond funds, but don’t forget the rest of the recipe: Leave your investments alone.

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Trump-Putin Meeting: What Time, Where and How to Watch

The leaders of the United States and Russia will hold talks at an American military base in Alaska and are expected to hold a news conference afterward.

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Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S.

The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.

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Man Fleeing an Immigration Raid Dies After Running Onto an L.A. Freeway

The man was hit by a vehicle. It happened about a month after an immigrant fell from a greenhouse and later died following a raid in Ventura County.

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China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments.

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