Homeless and Burning in Phoenix, America’s Hottest City
As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.
How Scientists Use Drones to Tag Sperm Whales
A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.
Gaza Plan Stokes Tension Between Israel’s Military Chief and Government
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.
What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza
Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, explains the dire choices that many Gazans face, as Israel faces growing condemnation over the crisis.
Trump Will Discuss Ukraine With European Leaders Ahead of Putin Meeting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several allies will host the president for a video call, the latest in a summer-long effort to hold ranks in supporting Ukraine.
Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Chattanooga
The mayor of Hamilton County, Tenn., declared a state of emergency as rescue crews pulled people out of submerged cars and homes.
Trump to Meet Putin at U.S. Military Base in Anchorage
The American and Russian presidents will meet face to face at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on Friday, according to a White House official.
Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador
A collection of U.S. reports on human rights offenses trimmed or omitted past language on violations in El Salvador, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Israel, all seen as partners by President Trump.
Fact-Checking Trump’s False and Misleading Claims About Crime in D.C.
The president cited a number of false and misleading claims about homicides and youth crime in the nation’s capital.
What A.I. Really Means for Learning
A.I. is fueling a ‘poverty of imagination.’ Here’s how we can fix it.
New Video Shows Uvalde School Chief Trying to Negotiate With Gunman
The video, part of a trove of materials that authorities had refused to release, shows the minutes in which a commander tried to talk to a gunman barricaded in a room with dozens of children.
Six Convicted in 2017 Fire That Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala Group Home
The girls were locked in a classroom in a government-run group home for at-risk youth. The officials were charged with child abuse, dereliction of duty, manslaughter and other counts.
Trump Deploys National Guard for Local Crime After Calling Jan. 6 Rioters ‘Very Special’
President Trump said he needed to send in the Guard to secure the nation’s capital. But on Jan. 6, 2021 — the most lawless day in recent Washington history — he had a very different reaction.
White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions
The Trump administration is giving museums 120 days to replace “divisive or ideologically driven language with unifying, historically accurate and constructive descriptions.”
Cuomo’s Attack on Mamdani’s Apartment Struck a New York Nerve
The attacks in the New York City mayor’s race may have veered into the personal, but they also reflected a larger debate on who should benefit from government regulation of housing costs.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Are Engaged. All Eyes Are on the Ring.
After years of speculation, the soccer superstar’s engagement is big news, but it’s the enormous diamond perched on Ms. Rodríguez’s finger that has everyone talking.
Hidden Inside Our Electronics, Tiny Doodles From Another Era
Decades ago, designers etched microscopic doodles onto silicon chips to leave their marks. Now, techno-archaeologists search for the tiny fossils.
What Is Rent Stabilization, and Why Is It an Issue in the NYC Mayor’s Race?
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s push to keep “rich” people out of less-expensive apartments is aimed at his political rival in New York, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
Danielle Spencer, Child Star on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Is Dead at 60
She played a witty teenager on one of the first American television shows that centered Black teenagers.
Rollout of Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Included Fox News Stars and Charts
Jeanine Pirro had a starring role in promoting the president’s federal takeover on TV, and Will Cain’s charts made a cameo.
