THE NEW YORK TIMES – Business | Business & Commerce

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control. [TheTopNews] Read More.

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe. [TheTopNews] Read More.

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest. [TheTopNews] Read More.

Larry Montes, 46, faces assault and hate crime charges after striking a congregation member and a security guard at Central Synagogue, the police said. [TheTopNews] Read More.

Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters. [TheTopNews] Read More.