Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
Senator John Cornyn in Washington, on Thursday.
Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan
Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington.Whitney Plantation in Louisiana is among the historic sites that preservationists say have been protected by federal regulati
Kennedy Center Halts Free Public Tours After Five Decades of Service
The decision to suspend tours indefinitely came after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a Times article detailing President Trump’s dramatic revamp of the Kennedy Center.The Kennedy Center in Washington in June. It has now ended free public tours of the facility.
A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk
Plus, the Friday news quiz.Investigators believe a cyberattack this week on dozens of municipal water systems in Minnesota was probably the work of Iranian hackers, according to U.S. and state officials.
How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms
Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.
What to Know About Ceuta
The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.People gathered on the Morocco-Spain border near Ceuta and the Moroccan town of Fnideq on Thursday.
Trump Says Peace Board Has Plan for Gaza Disarmament
There was no immediate comment from Hamas or Israel, though the Board of Peace said Hamas had agreed to a “road map” to give up its weapons.President Trump at the Board of Peace charter announcement at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, in January.
What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained.
President Trump created the international organization, aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza and other conflicts.President Trump at a signing ceremony for the founding charter of the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January.
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble
The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.Larry Ellison spoke at the first news conference of the second Trump administration, where the president called him the “C.E.O. of everything.”
Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones
The Iranian army said it had targeted U.S. assets at a Kuwaiti air base. There were no immediate reports of any attacks from Kuwait or from the U.S. military.Iranian missiles on display at an exhibition in Azadi Square in Tehran on Wednesday.
Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War
Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.A liquefied natural gas regasification terminal near Malta supplies natural gas to power plants.
Waiting for a Library Book? This Man Makes Sure You Get It.
For 20 years, a retired Police Department captain has overseen the shipping of books to library branches. Tens of thousands of books are sorted each day.
A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?
In Trump’s Economy, Job Gains Go to Women. That’s Not an Entirely Good Thing.
Despite the administration’s best attempts, the diminishing status of many American jobs is driving a spike in women’s employment.
Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Ousted Minister Says
The Ukrainian former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, an advocate for drone and robot warfare, says the country’s tech-heavy strategy will persist.Ukraine’s former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in central Kyiv, on Thursday. His firing set off street protests in the capital and other cities.
In Area Hit by Blaze, French Officials Failed to Enforce Wildfire Rules
Under French rules, homeowners must clear vegetation within roughly 50 yards of their houses. In the forests affected by France’s worst fire in decades, that didn’t happen.A burned area in the town of Le Porge on Monday, following a wildfire in southwestern France.
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find
The likelihood of hot, dry weather that helps wildfires spread has increased sharply in Europe in recent decades, according to a new report.Firefighters battled a blaze near Formariz, Spain, this week.
What to Know About the Deadly Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
Hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate from huge blazes fueled by soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.Firefighters in Lège-Cap-Ferret, France, less than 30 miles west of Bordeaux, on Friday.
German Authorities Knew of Pride Attacker’s Extremism
The assailant, a German citizen, was imprisoned after trying to join the Islamic State but freed weeks before attacking a gay Pride event in Berlin.Police officers remove the vehicle that was driven into a crowd at a Pride celebration in Berlin last weekend.
Can the Gritty ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Save the Superhero Movie?
The newest entry in the franchise took a more grounded approach, a departure for a spectacle-focused genre that is teetering at the box office.Tom Holland in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” a more intimate outing for the superhero.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can?
The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.
In a World of Mirrors, Everything Is Strange
Staring at ourselves on screens, on video and on social media is taking us to a dark place.
How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman
The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.