The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves. Read full story Author:
‘Cool in 90 seconds’ – the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true. Read full story Author:
How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. Read full story Author:
Mexican Man Fatally Shot by ICE Wasn’t the Intended Target
Officials say agents believed a passenger resembled one suspect, but the encounter quickly escalated into a fatal shooting. Go to Source Author: Edgar Sandoval and Hamed Aleaziz https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety. Go to Source Author: Tyler Pager, Eric …
What We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Mr. Araujo was a father, a husband and a business owner who had moved to the United States 35 years ago from Mexico. Go to Source Author: Christina Morales https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Bombing Iran, Then a Tentative Accord Didn’t Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this …
As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. …
The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal. Go to Source …
Kirk Killing Suspect Confessed and Voiced Regret, Former Partner Says
Tyler Robinson came home on the day of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and anxiously paced the floor, Lance Twiggs told investigators in an interview that was played in court. Go to …
Prosecutors Show New Evidence in Charlie Kirk Case
Also, China and Russia seek to inflame the data center debate. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Volkswagen Is Cutting Production as Sales in China Plunge
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles. Go to Source Author: Jack Ewing, Theresa Rauffmann and Jim Tankersley …
LAUSD faces ‘severe’ signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
L.A. County education officials say union contracts Los Angeles Unified couldn’t afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board’s …
California will see its first monsoon storms of the season, raising fire concerns
The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures. Read full story Author: Alex Wigglesworth
Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California
Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash …
LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case
An attorney for LAPD officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police …
China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers
State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology. Go to Source Author: Steven Lee Myers and Dustin …
A $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy
This year’s boom includes the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade. But questions persist about whether it can continue. Go to Source Author: Lauren …
Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending
While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall. Go to Source Author: Julie Creswell and Kim Bhasin https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Inside the Implosion of Graham Platner’s Maine Senate Campaign: ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’
Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal. Go to …