Zheng Qinwen, China’s new tennis star with a heart-wrenching backstory and big forehand

Zheng Qinwen has reached her first Grand Slam final. In fact, she is the first person from China to do so in 10 years. Zheng grew up watching the last Chinese Grand Slam winner, Li Na, and has said she has watched the 2014 Australian Open final ‘at least 10 times.’ If you have been …

Elina Svitolina: Ukraine’s unbreakable spirit is a big motivation for me

By now, nearly two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is a familiar rhythm to Elina Svitolina’s days. The missile attacks from Russia generally happen overnight, so in the morning, just after she opens her eyes, she grabs her phone to see where the bombs have fallen. There is a call to her …

Biden Steps Out in Tinsel Town and the Big Donors Show Up

The events also drew a wide array of politicians and others, who congregated to demonstrate their support for him — and their distaste for Mr. Biden’s likely opponent. Two of the state’s best-known elected officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Representative Nancy Pelosi, attended Friday’s event, and a third, Senator Alex Padilla, was present at the …

Drake Returns to No. 1 as Dolly Parton Opens Big With ‘Rockstar’

Drake’s latest album, “For All the Dogs,” returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart this week thanks to an expanded edition, while Dolly Parton notches her highest chart position ever. Six weeks ago, “For All the Dogs” opened at the top with big streaming numbers, and it has held in the Top 5 since. …

Could Nikki Haley Really Beat Trump? Big Donors Are Daring to Dream.

Mr. Bush, a Republican who voted for Mr. Biden in 2020 and for Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate, in 2016, said he had been struck by her knowledge and poise. “The topic that everyone is on is, ‘How do you beat Donald Trump?’” Mr. Bush said, “and she was careful to say, ‘Look, people will …