Heat From France’s Wildfires Creates a ‘Fire Cloud,’ or Pyrocumulonimbus
7/27/2026 9:04 AM Open Story
A pyrocumulonimbus — a thundercloud created by intense heat — is a phenomenon that can spark new blazes and is “unprecedented in France,” officials said.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
7/27/2026 5:48 AM Open Story
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate or told to take shelter inside.
Congress Budgeted Billions for Big Transit Projects. Trump Isn’t Spending It.
7/27/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”
The Fed’s New Chairman Faces His Biggest Test Yet
7/27/2026 6:13 AM Open Story
Kevin M. Warsh, who has said the Federal Reserve has “no tolerance” for elevated inflation, must decide whether he wants to push for an interest-rate increase at this week’s policy meeting.
How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
7/27/2026 11:10 AM Open Story
The Iran-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.
In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
7/27/2026 6:31 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.
Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks
7/27/2026 9:07 AM Open Story
The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.
How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal
7/27/2026 8:31 AM Open Story
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.
5 Things to Know About Meta’s Giant Data Center in Louisiana
7/27/2026 7:13 AM Open Story
The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.
Trump Gutted the Kennedy Center. A Tour Guide Wants You to See It Anyway.
7/27/2026 6:28 AM Open Story
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.
Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
7/27/2026 7:52 AM Open Story
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.
Bryan Kohberger, Convicted in Idaho College Killings, Seeks to Take Back Guilty Plea
7/27/2026 9:49 AM Open Story
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.
Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected
7/27/2026 9:18 AM Open Story
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.
7/27/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
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.
McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic
7/27/2026 11:02 AM Open Story
A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event.
Explore New York City’s Layered Histories for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
7/25/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
The New York Times on Saturday hosted an in-person search for places that hold centuries of the city’s history. Here’s what you need to explore those spots on your own.
Even China’s A.I. Powerhouses Can’t Figure Out How to Profit Off A.I.
7/27/2026 8:41 AM Open Story
Chinese A.I. models are gaining ground. But the companies behind them do not have a clear strategy to make money from that success.
Nvidia Forms Alliance to Back Open-Source A.I. Amid Debate Over Safety
7/27/2026 8:44 AM Open Story
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.
Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools
7/27/2026 9:51 AM Open Story
As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies.
How a Novelist of the American Past Recovered His Faith in Its Future
7/27/2026 10:47 AM Open Story
Colson Whitehead’s Harlem trilogy turns away from the pessimism of his recent novels to offer a more hopeful vision for Black history.
Book Review: ‘Cool Machine,’ by Colson Whitehead
7/21/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
The final installment of his Harlem crime trilogy is full of heists, cultural shifts and nostalgia for 1980s New York.
Want a Better Food System? Use the Anti-Tobacco Playbook.
7/27/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A teenager’s lawsuit against the food industry shows us the path to a better food system.
If You’re Over 40, You’re Ready to Use A.I.
7/27/2026 9:30 AM Open Story
A.I. should work like this mystical Jewish practice.
Protected No More
7/27/2026 3:40 AM Open Story
We look at the end of Temporary Protected Status.
Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How.
7/27/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
New York has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads.