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Eaton Fire Caused by Utility’s Transmission Tower, Report Says
The 2025 fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed the Altadena community in Los Angeles County, began at an inactive tower belonging to Southern California Edison, officials said....
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Warsh Wanted ‘Regime Change.’ A Reset Might Need to Come First.
After his latest appearance set off a bout of volatility, Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under pressure to clear up mixed signals about his commitment to getting inflation dow...
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Shrugging Off Trump’s Warning, Max Miller Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn’t happened....
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Talks With Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Make Progress, Officials Say
Qatar, which has mediated between the United States and Iran before, said draft language was being circulated, while the U.S. Treasury secretary suggested an agreement may be imminent....
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Pacific Palisades Shopping Center Is Preparing to Reopen
Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is reviving a property still surrounded by burned-out lots....
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Ariana Grande and the Debate Over Health, Privacy and Celebrity
The pop star has long pushed back on comments about her weight loss, urging fans to be “gentler.” As her fame reached new heights, so did the scrutiny....
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A New Lethal Front in Ukraine: Its Beloved Gas Stations
Russian drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on oil refineries....
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A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings....
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U.S. Trade Deficit Dips in June as Imports Fall Back
Imports and exports both declined, retreating from a busy month in May, data from the Commerce Department showed....
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months....
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What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles....
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Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle....
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White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies....
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After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
The City Council on Tuesday is expected to present 17 proposals to make electric bikes and scooters safer for riders and pedestrians....
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U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War
Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence....
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The A.I. Revolt Is Here
Jasmine Sun, a writer covering technology, takes us into the backlash against A.I. data centers....
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David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal
The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN...
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site of a major fire in Washington State, officials said....
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JPMorgan Again Entangled in a FIFA Fiasco
After promising to learn from its role in a failed “Super League” that fueled fan anger, the Wall Street bank is involved in FIFA’s latest meltdown....
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What Do Dictators Fear Most? Just Ask Nicaragua.
Nicaragua shows what happens when even dictators fear a rigged election....
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New Zealand Has Ended Greyhound Racing. Now It Has to Manage the Aftermath.
As the country holds its final greyhound race, the government has committed to finding homes for dogs and supporting people whose livelihoods depended on racing....
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Andy Burnham’s First Weeks as UK Prime Minister: TikToks, Podcasts and Promises
Andy Burnham’s social media push appears to be resonating with some voters. But he faces big decisions about how to pay for his promises....
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Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.
The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump....
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Spotlight on Fauci Said to Boost Book Sales for Kennedy and His Publisher
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his son, and Senator Rand Paul have all written books criticizing Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. All were published by a company led by a close Kennedy adviser....
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An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
The deal would address President Trump’s most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war....
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U.S. Sends Flight With Deportees to Venezuela for First Time Since Earthquakes
A plane with 147 Venezuelans landed on Monday in the South American country amid criticism over the deaths of deportees housed in a collapsed building during June’s quakes....
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‘A War Zone’: Spokane Wildfires Leave a Devastating Trail of Destruction
Despite the scale of the damage, there have been no reported fatalities in the fires that started over the weekend. Weather conditions have improved, allowing some evacuees to return....
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Immigrant Held at Delaney Detention Center Has Died, Officials Say
The mayor of Newark identified the dead man as Edwin Lopez-Cornejo. The New Jersey center has been the focus of intense scrutiny for its treatment of detainees....
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Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity
The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S....
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Wildfires Force 60,000 Evacuations in Spokane
Plus, two deaths are linked to cyclosporiasis. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday....
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After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter
The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda....
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Nanit and Other Baby-Tracking Start-Ups Eye Collecting Even More Data
Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that....
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In Michigan’s 7th District’s Democratic Primary, a Centrist Split Boosts Progressive Hopes
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan’s Seventh District, moderate Democrats worry that they’ve complicated their chances in a key November battleground....
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Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making
In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general....
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Jay Clayton Sworn In as Director of National Intelligence
Mr. Clayton’s delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking....
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Meet the Bee Vet, Now Making Hive Calls
Veterinarians are gingerly embracing the honeybee, a vital pollinator for agriculture but one that’s in increasing danger....
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How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves
After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this ...
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Two Deaths Linked to Cyclosporiasis in Michigan
The patients had “significant underlying health conditions” that may have contributed to their deaths, health officials said....
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Mamdani May Need to Find $5 Billion More a Year for Free Child Care
A new report by the Center for New York City Affairs projected that a child care system for all children under 5 could cost the city about $9 billion a year....
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Readers Choose Their 25 Favorite Clothing Stores Across the U.S.
Where do you love to shop? We asked and you came through, offering hundreds of thoughtful responses. Here are 25 of your choices....
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Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate
The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work....
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Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot....
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Park Service Finds Trump’s Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery....
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Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83
She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to Congress. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office....
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What Kind of Democrat Does It Take to Win in Conservative Kansas?
In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different....
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Spain’s Leader Is Seen as Soft on Migrants, but He Acted Fast on Ceuta
After thousands poured into the Spanish territory in North Africa, the pro-immigration policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez were blamed. The reality is more complex....
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Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter
A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward....
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Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States....
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