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Figma’s $20 Billion Sale Died. It Came Back to Go Public.

Figma, which makes a design platform, was on the verge of a big payday before regulators quashed the sale. On Thursday, it went public, with its stock opening up 158 percent. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gdZGETi

Virginia City Councilman Is Set on Fire in Attack, Police Say

A man burst into an office in Danville, Va., where the councilman, Lee Vogler, was working, doused him with a flammable liquid and set him on fire, the authorities said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EmYiXuw

How to Watch Twin Meteor Showers Peak on the Same Night

The Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids are not the best showers of the summer, but they reach their peak on the same night. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0NFsCvZ

Morton Mintz, Muckraking Crusader for Consumers, Dies at 103

As a longtime Washington Post reporter and an author of 10 books, he held corporate America accountable for safe pharmaceuticals and cars. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0yUhSQV

The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games

Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IY6D9rW

Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo

The attack raised questions about diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Central African country. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8N0zCe5

The World Is Letting Gaza Starve

Today, many children in Gaza are so hungry they may never recover, and our supplies are critically low. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xdCynBo

Passengers Evacuate Smoky American Airlines Plane at Denver Airport

A small fire in the brake system just ahead of the jet’s takeoff prompted the evacuation of 173 passengers and six crew members, the authorities said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RWnc9hj

This Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patient’s risk. Yet the test remains underused. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tE5d1rN

U.S. and Mexico Sign Deal to Stop Sewage Release Into Tijuana River

The agreement addresses a longstanding problem that has sickened people in both countries. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/obfA7h6

Science Retracts ‘Arsenic Life’ Paper 15 Years After Publication

Science, a top research journal, said there was no evidence of misconduct by researchers whose finding attracted heavy attention and scrutiny in social media’s early days. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KNPBUJO

China and E.U. Issue Joint Climate Statement

A joint statement promised new efforts to cut emissions at a time when China is positioning itself as the world’s one-stop shop for clean energy technologies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vYIUrCS

U.S. Homes Are Not Selling, and Prices Continue to Rise

June, usually the height of the spring housing season, saw sales of existing homes drop from the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jdwtl71

Bypassing Habba, Judges in New Jersey Name New Top Federal Prosecutor

Alina Habba’s term as interim U.S. attorney was set to expire on Tuesday. New Jersey’s two Democratic senators had accused her of pursuing “frivolous and politically motivated prosecutions.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eiXUQJo

Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army Service

The man, a U.S. citizen, is barred from leaving China by the Ministry of State Security, the country’s main intelligence and counterintelligence agency. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tZ3qGL5

Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War

Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tSwPmc7

Jake Larson, D-Day Veteran and TikTok Star, Dies at 102

Mr. Larson, the last survivor of a unit that stormed Omaha Beach in 1944, shared his memories on social media where he amassed a wide following. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MRc9pUV

Cyclist and Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Jumps Curb in Manhattan

The car had been traveling west on the Manhattan Bridge before it struck the victims at the base of the bridge in Chinatown early Saturday morning. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RwyEcJ5

Cuban Minister Resigns After Accusing Beggars of Faking Poverty

The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/crn9MtN

Extra! Extra! Read All About Last Newspaper Hawker in Paris

Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with persistence, humor and his signature catchphrase: “Ça y est!” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Oe3d2R0

F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay

The company was accused of marketing its products to teenagers, causing a surge in use. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/F5DLcYu

Students Want the Liberal Arts. Administrators Are Ignoring Them.

Students want to study the humanities and liberal arts. But university administrators keep getting in the way. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7HkNbCP

Norwegian Olympic Skier, Audun Groenvold, Dies After Lightning Strike

Audun Groenvold, 49, won a bronze medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yTxJpdh

France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis

Drastic measures are necessary “before we are crushed by the debt,” the country’s prime minister warned. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ABubFVG

Cram Wildfire in Central Oregon Grows to Almost 30,000 Acres

The Cram wildfire grew rapidly over the weekend, threatening small communities and ranch land. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Uz509ks

Heavy Rains Bring Risk of Flash Floods to the East Coast

Widespread thunderstorms were expected to develop from Northern Virginia to southern New England on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dhnuzwT

Children Among at Least 10 Killed in Israeli Strike in Central Gaza, Officials Say

Israel’s military said a “technical error” had caused munition to land dozens of meters from its target. The victims were gathered near a water distribution point, health workers said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1XWfV2U

The NATO leader will meet with Trump and other top officials in Washington this week.

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They Fled War in Ethiopia. Then American Bombs Found Them.

In April, U.S.-made bombs destroyed a detention facility that held Ethiopian migrants in Yemen, crushing bodies and shredding limbs. Amid official silence, the survivors are left wondering why. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Cd8yVNm

What the ‘Exhausted Majority’ Really Wants

It’s probably not Elon Musk’s new party. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nrJifaN

What to Know About the Central Texas Floods: Death Toll, Map and More

At least 129 people, including three dozen children, died in the torrential downpour. Many remain missing in the hardest-hit county. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uOrZv1V

Novak Djokovic, I Was Wrong About You

We never really gave him his due. Maybe the problem was us. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ARfLzJg

Discovery of 178-Year-Old Baptist Antislavery Document Elates Faith Leaders

The handwritten resolution, signed by 116 Baptist ministers from Massachusetts who called slavery “repugnant,” was thought to have been lost. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FDbNh9c

How Elephants Say They Like Them Apples

Researchers found that the animals are capable of using their trunks to make a range of gestures that express their intentions and wants. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9vcZCR0

Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truce

Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yOMnoiZ

Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to U.K. for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz

President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first of a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/F3Qfn9B

I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women

The arrest warrants, for Afghanistan’s leader and its top justice official, say the restrictions on women and girls are evidence of crimes against humanity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TYfRzpQ

Valery Gergiev, Shunned in West Over Putin Support, Will Conduct in Italy

Valery Gergiev, an ally of Vladimir V. Putin, is set to conduct in Western Europe for the first time since institutions there cut ties over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/W47iJsm

You Don’t Have to Be a Doctor to Understand This

The moral argument for global health is the strongest we have. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sjFpSwX

Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline

But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DojBLZh

Police Officer Shot Outside Immigration Detention Facility in Texas

Several armed people were taken into custody after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person outside the detention center, officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Gy5n0Fk

Efficiency Is an Ultimately Empty and Unattainable Life Goal

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Trump Says He Will Start Talks With China on TikTok Deal

President Trump has declined to enforce a statutory ban of the popular social media app while his administration negotiates a deal for an American company to acquire it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jIQEHuL

How Many Dates Should You Go On Before You Start Talking About Money?

Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Kb01gTH

Top Hochul Aide Resigns After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment

Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xg6z45D

Anna Ornstein, Psychoanalyst Who Survived the Holocaust, Dies at 98

Despite the unspeakable horror of her youth, she embraced a school of psychotherapy that stresses empathy and the belief that everyone can change for the better. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/b1jIlud

A Potential Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain To Florida

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a “disturbance” that could intensify in the coming days. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8rPpBCa

​North Korea Beach Resort Opens With Fanfare but No Foreigners

The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S6Zhtln

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to Life in Assassination Plot

Edward Kelley had been convicted of plotting to kill the law enforcement officers who had investigated his case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rpd4Yba

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks

Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/swTe3Zc

Günther Uecker, Who Punctuated His Art With Nails, Dies at 95

A member of the German collective Zero Group, he hammered thousands of nails — into columns, chairs, canvases — expressing the power of repetition to bring about complexity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ALzeY0f