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Firefighters in France Encounter a ‘Fire Cloud’
A pyrocumulonimbus — a thundercloud created by intense heat — is a phenomenon that can spark new blazes and is “unprecedented in France,” officials said.
By Claire Moses
world
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate or told to take shelter inside.
By The New York Times
upshot
Congress Budgeted Billions for Big Transit Projects. Trump Isn’t Spending It.
“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”
By Emily Badger and Alicia Parlapiano
us
Comey Seeks Dismissal of Seashells Charges
The filing focused on the question of whether a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47” constituted a true threat under federal law.
By Devlin Barrett
us
Case to Be Dropped Against Labor Leader Nabbed in L.A. Immigration Raid
The arrest of David Huerta last summer helped spark a wave of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
By Jill Cowan
us
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.
By Michael Kruse
us
McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic
A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event.
By Carl Hulse
technology
How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal
A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.
By Eli Tan and Maureen Farrell
business
5 Things to Know About Meta’s Giant Data Center in Louisiana
The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.
By Eli Tan
us
Trump Gutted the Kennedy Center. A Tour Guide Wants You to See It Anyway.
In a dogged demonstration of love for a Washington institution, Sandy Weiswasser is among a few dozen volunteers still showing dwindling visitors a hollowed-out building.
By Elizabeth Williamson
world
How the Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia, which does not want another war. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen that could give it more authority and more access to resources.
By Vivian Nereim and Shuaib Almosawa
world
Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks
The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.
By Ismaeel Naar
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Man Convicted in Idaho College Killings Seeks to Take Back Guilty Plea
In an interview from prison, Bryan Kohberger said he had filed a petition to reopen the case. He blamed his guilty plea on “false promises” and wrong information.
By Mike Baker
science
Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.
By Lynne Peeples
business
Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
By Rebecca F. Elliott and Jamie Kelter Davis
business
Even China’s A.I. Powerhouses Can’t Figure Out How to Profit Off A.I.
Chinese A.I. models are gaining ground. But the companies behind them do not have a clear strategy to make money from that success.
By Meaghan Tobin
technology
Nvidia Forms Alliance to Back Open-Source A.I. Amid Debate Over Safety
The company is continuing to back A.I. systems that can be freely used by others amid a continuing debate over the use of Chinese-made technology.
By Kalley Huang
technology
Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools
As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies.
By Cade Metz and Karen Weise
movies
Johnny Depp Steps Onto the Comeback Campaign Trail
Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial.
By Brooks Barnes
opinion
This Is the Way Out of Our Ultraprocessed Dystopia
A teenager’s lawsuit against the food industry shows us the path to a better food system.
By Julia Belluz
opinion
The Terrifying Housing Problem of Immigration Detention
The Trump administration has a housing problem.
By Lauren-Brooke Eisen
nyregion
Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How.
New York has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads.
By Joseph Goldstein