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Archaeologists Find Hundreds of Ancient Glyphs in the Amazon
The geometric earthwork structures, carved into the ground with embankments and ditches, are in some cases more than 2,500 years old, resear…
Trump’s Announcement of Gaza Deal Raises Many Unanswered Questions
Neither Hamas nor the Israeli government has issued an official statement acknowledging the deal, raising concerns about their eagerness to …
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
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 fi…
A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk
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Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones
The Kuwaiti military said that it had detected and destroyed multiple drones in its airspace since dawn. The U.S. military did not immediate…
Live Updates: Spanish Leader Rushes to Ceuta After Thousands of Migrants Burst Into Territory
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration governm…
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.
How Emily Wilson’s Takedown of ‘The Odyssey’ Ignited a Debate
Wilson, whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Greek classic influenced the director Christopher Nolan, panned his screenplay for the movie ver…
‘Errands’ Should Be the Most Boring Show on the Internet
Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane…
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.