Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state? Go …
Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers. Go to Source Author: Dustin Volz …
Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president. Go to Source Author: Devlin Barrett https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief …
How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones. Go to Source Author: Paul Mozur, Adam Satariano and Aaron Krolik …
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution
Go to Source Author: Hiroko Tabuchi https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.
The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they’re kids. Go to Source Author: Helen Ouyang …
Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave. Go to Source Author: Isabel Kershner …
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement. Go to Source Author: Adam Rasgon https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway. Go to Source Author: Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam …
Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments. Go to …
Lobga Rangzen, the Tibetan Activist Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan
No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next. Go to Source Author: …
The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine
The combatants are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen. Go to Source Author: Marc Santora and Josh Holder …
Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments. Go to Source Author: Marc Santora https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How Malta Became a Tax Haven for Crocs and Other U.S. Companies
The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes. Go to Source Author: Jesse Drucker and Dylan Freedman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Perez Hilton Is Hospitalized After Appearing to Harm Himself on Livestream
Law enforcement and emergency workers responded to Mr. Hilton’s house after he appeared to hurt himself on a TikTok stream Tuesday. Go to Source Author: Jonathan Wolfe https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Windy Weather Could Worsen Pacific Northwest Fires
Forecasters expect winds to pick up in eastern Washington and Oregon on Friday and Saturday, but not to be as strong as last weekend’s were. Go to Source Author: Amy …
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change. Go to Source Author: David Gelles https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
It’s the Summer of Soundwalking. He Is Your Sherpa.
“We may be hearing but not listening,” Jacek Smolicki said, showing a reporter how sound travels through tree roots in Central Park and amplifying the scraping of aquatic snails. Go …
Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right.
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement. Go to Source Author: Michelle Goldberg https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml