Trump Backs New Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time
President Trump in Waterford, Michigan, on Monday.
Iran War Enters 6th Month and a Period of Greater Uncertainty
Here is a rundown of the major events of the war, as both sides consider their next moves.President Trump has held off on a major escalation of hostilities with Iran, but major issues between the two sides remain unsettled.
Heat From France’s Wildfires Creates a ‘Fire Cloud,’ or Pyrocumulonimbus
A pyrocumulonimbus — a thundercloud created by intense heat — is a phenomenon that can spark new blazes and is “unprecedented in France,” officials said.Smoke from wildfires north of the Arcachon basin in southwestern France last week.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate or told to take shelter inside.
Hundreds of Thousands Evacuate as Fires Tear Through Europe
Also, Congress debates daylight saving time. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Trump Blames Affordability Problems on Biden in Michigan Speech
The president also assured supporters that negotiations over ending the war in Iran, a conflict that has sent fuel and energy prices soaring, are continuing in a “friendly” fashion.President Trump’s decision to head to Michigan is part of a plan to travel the United States and defend his choices bef
Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump
The filing focused on the question of whether a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47” constituted a true threat under federal law.Outside the Albert Bryan Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va., as James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, made an appearance after his indictment in April
Case to Be Dropped Against Labor Leader David Huerta in L.A. Immigration Raid
The arrest of David Huerta last summer helped spark a wave of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.David Huerta, a California labor leader, in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles last year.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting
The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order.The U.S. Supreme Court last week. The Trump administration filed an emergency application asking the court to allow an order that restricts voting by mail.
McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic
A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event.Senator Mitch McConnell at the Capitol in May.
Maine Democrats Have a New Working-Class Hero in Troy Jackson. Can He Deliver?
Troy Jackson
Trump Gutted the Kennedy Center. A Tour Guide Wants You to See It Anyway.
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.Sandy Weiswasser has been guiding tours at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for 18 years.
Bryan Kohberger, Convicted in Idaho College Killings, Seeks to Take Back Guilty Plea
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.Bryan Kohberger at a courthouse in Boise, Idaho, after his sentencing hearing in 2025.
Seattle Police Search for 2nd Suspect in Deadly Food Festival Shooting
A 15-year-old suspect was in custody, and documents said a second shooter was killed on the scene. Police were looking for at least one more suspect in the attack that left three dead.The mayor said the shootings at the Bite of Seattle festival were the third major occurrence of gun violence in the
Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
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.
Apple Regains Spot Over Nvidia as Most Valuable Public Company
The company slipped by the chipmaker Nvidia, amid growing concern about costs associated with the artificial intelligence boom.Unlike the rest of the technology industry, Apple is not overhauling itself around AI.
Chinese Start-Up Moonshot Details New A.I. Model
Moonshot said some users will have to get licenses to access its Kimi K3 model as the company threads a needle between sharing and profiting from its technology’s popularity.Moonshot A.I. featured the Kimi K3 model at the World A.I. Conference in Shanghai this month.
Paramount is Betting Johnny Depp Can Make a Comeback With ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’
Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial.Johnny Depp, dressed as the title character of “Ebenezer,” interacting with fans at Comic-Con International.
Tornado Damage Reported in Wisconsin as Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Winds
Forecasters warned that more storms were expected into the evening.
A Setback for the MAGA Media Takeover
Trump is beatable if you take a page from his playbook and flood the zone with opposition.
Want a Better Food System? Use the Anti-Tobacco Playbook.
A teenager’s lawsuit against the food industry shows us the path to a better food system.
Betye Saar, Artist Who Upended Black Stereotypes, Dies at 99
Working with dolls, family photographs, fabric scraps and other found objects, she became a leading figure in assemblage art.Bettye Saar in 2019.