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The risk of hurricane-induced power outages could become 50% higher in some areas of the U.S., including Puerto Rico, because of climate change in the coming decades, a new analysis found.

How Future Hurricanes Could Stress Power Grids of U.S. Citieswww.nytimes.com A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid.

Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, may soon be criminally charged in a scheme to embezzle jewelry he received as gifts from foreign leaders while in office, according to two people close to the investigation.

Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewelsnyti.ms Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders.

In 2020, Joe Biden sat down with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News with hopes a major TV interview could help revive his presidential campaign. On Friday, the now-president and his advisers are again gambling on his high-stakes interview with anchor.

At a Key Juncture, Biden Again Gambles on ABC’s George Stephanopouloswww.nytimes.com A high-stakes moment for the president could also be the most consequential interview of the star anchor’s career.

Japan scrapped every regulation requiring the use of floppy disks for administrative purposes this week. The now-obsolete format, a magnetic disk encased in a plastic, has not been manufactured for 13 years. nyti.ms/3Wb1yL2

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases for children. But it took nearly a decade after it was approved for the first vaccine to be available in Africa. The delay cost thousands of lives. nyti.ms/4eSAdEM

Liz Truss, who was forced out as Britain's prime minister after 49 chaotic days, was ousted from Parliament on Friday morning. She lost by 630 votes in a district she previously held by more than 26,000.

Liz Truss Caps List of High-Profile Conservative Seat Losseswww.nytimes.com Ms. Truss, who was forced out as prime minister after 49 chaotic days, lost by 630 votes in a district she previously held by more than 26,000.

"Change begins now," Keir Starmer, Britain's Labour leader and soon-to-be prime minister, told supporters. "Across our country, people will be waking up to the news that a weight has been lifted, a burden finally removed from the shoulders of this nation." nyti.ms/3WakXLV

In Greece, a law came into effect on Monday that allows some companies to enforce a six-day workweek. Here’s what to know about the country’s overtime measure.

Some Countries Are Trying a Four-Day Workweek. Greece Wants a Six-Day One.www.nytimes.com The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend.

Here’s a look at the key parties and players in the UK election.

Here Are the Key Players in the U.K. Electionwww.nytimes.com Millions cast ballots for parliamentary seats on Thursday. The party that wins the most seats usually forms Britain’s next government, and that party’s leader becomes prime minister.

Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, tore through a new swath of the Caribbean, where it had left islands flattened and communities inundated, then continued toward Mexico on Thursday.

‘Jamaica Was Spared the Worst’: Islands Clean Up as Beryl Weakenswww.nytimes.com Though parts of Jamaica were badly damaged, its prime minister said it could have been far worse.

It's clear on social media that no one can quite agree on what makes a sundress a sundress. So, what is a sundress? Take our poll here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Britain’s Labour Party was projected on Thursday evening to win a landslide election victory, sweeping the Conservative Party out of power after 14 years. Follow live results here.

United Kingdom 2024 Election: Live Resultswww.nytimes.com See results and maps from the 2024 U.K. general election.

Caribbean leaders grappling with Hurricane Beryl’s trail of destruction called for climate justice this week, and at least one drew a direct connection between the storm and climate change.

Hurricane Beryl’s devastation sparks outcry for more climate action.www.nytimes.com

Many wealthy Democratic donors are trying to pressure President Biden to abandon his re-election campaign and help lay the groundwork for an alternate candidate.

Major Democratic Donors Devise Plans to Pressure Biden to Step Asidewww.nytimes.com The president appears intent on remaining on the ballot, while wealthy donors are discussing plans to put their money elsewhere.

Keir Starmer is all but certain to become the next prime minister of Britain, after an exit poll projected that his Labour Party would win the general election in a landslide on Thursday.

Keir Starmer Is Poised to Be Next U.K. Prime Ministerwww.nytimes.com The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer lacks the star power of some of his predecessors. “But he does look relatively prime-ministerial,” one analyst said.

Britain’s Labour Party was projected on Thursday evening to win a landslide election victory, sweeping the Conservative Party out of power after 14 years, in a thundering anti-incumbent revolt that heralded a new era in British politics. Follow live updates: www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07...

Breaking News: The Labour Party is headed for a landslide win in Britain’s election, an exit poll shows, putting an end to 14 years of Conservative rule.

Live Updates: Labour Party Is Set for Landslide Win in U.K. Electionwww.nytimes.com A nationwide exit poll indicated a decisive end to 14 years of Conservative rule. Labour’s center-left leader, Keir Starmer, was poised to become prime minister.

Uncertainty over whether President Biden will continue seeking re-election, despite his pledges to stay in the race, has sharpened the focus on Donald Trump’s political calculations for choosing his Republican running mate.

How Biden’s Struggles Are Factoring Into Trump’s V.P. Selectionwww.nytimes.com The former president’s reluctance to name a running mate has, in recent days, been partly to avoid shifting the focus away from President Biden amid fallout from the debate.

More than two decades after the Strokes led an indie rock renaissance in New York City, a Strokes cover band called the Brokes played a sold-out show at Arlene’s Grocery.

The Brokes Play the Strokes for an Adoring New York Crowdwww.nytimes.com A cover band from Toronto brings some 2000s nostalgia to the home city of their indie rock heroes.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told President Biden on Thursday that he is sending a new delegation of negotiators to Gaza cease-fire talks, Netanyahu’s office and the White House said, but the prime minister reiterated that Israel would end the war “only after achieving its goals.”

Israel Will Join Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Amid New Hezbollah Attackswww.nytimes.com Mediators have revived discussions about a cease-fire proposal, but wide gaps remain between Israel’s government and Hamas.

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. But while you indulge in long, balmy days at the beach or elsewhere in nature, you may be surprised to learn that our planet is creeping toward its greatest distance from the sun, a point known as aphelion. Here’s what to know about this celestial event.

Our Planet Is About to Reach Its Greatest Distance From the Sunwww.nytimes.com Earth whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet will reach its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion.

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into how antidoping authorities and sports officials allowed elite Chinese swimmers who had tested positive for a banned substance to escape punishment and win a slew of medals — including three golds — at the last Olympics.

U.S. Justice Department Opens Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Casewww.nytimes.com The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow of criminality over the Paris Olympics.

Millions of voters went to the polls across Britain on Thursday in a general election that was widely expected to usher in a new era in British politics. Follow live updates.

Live Updates: U.K. Votes in Election That Could Drive Conservatives From Powerwww.nytimes.com Pre-election polls strongly favored the center-left Labour Party, which was bidding to end 14 years of Conservative rule. A new prime minister would inherit a host of economic challenges.

How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. www.nytimes.com/games/connec...

In the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Patrick Bertoletti snagged the men's title — or, in the parlance of Coney Island, the Mustard Belt — by eating 58 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

At Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Chance to Crown a New Kingwww.nytimes.com For the first time in years, there is no clear front-runner on the men’s side at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Joey Chestnut will not compete.

President Biden told a gathering of Democratic governors that he needed to sleep more and to work less at night, but said he was staying in the race.

Biden Tells Governors He Needs More Sleep and Less Work at Nightwww.nytimes.com The president’s opening remark to a group of key Democratic leaders — that he was in the race to stay — chilled any talk of his withdrawal, participants said.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island is back. On Thursday, Miki Sudo easily won the women’s title for the 10th time. She ate 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes, setting a new women’s record and exceeding her 2023 total of 39.5 hot dogs. www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/n...

"I'm trying to balance, you know, life and hot dogs." With the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest around the corner, we spoke to some competitive eaters about their craft — and what they've learned.

Competitive Eaters Are Just Like Us. Give or Take a Dozen Hot Dogs.www.nytimes.com These titans of caloric consumption aren’t signing deals or getting specials, but they form the backbone of an American tradition.

President Biden has told key allies that he knows the coming days are crucial and understands that he may not be able to salvage his candidacy if he cannot convince voters that he is up to the job.

Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacywww.nytimes.com The president’s conversations are the first indication that he is seriously considering whether he can recover after a devastating performance on the debate stage in Atlanta. The White House said the ...

Breaking News: The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, HBC, is said to have agreed to a $2.65 billion deal to buy Neiman Marcus, further consolidating luxury retail.

Saks Owner Is Said to Acquire Neiman Marcus in High-End Retail Dealwww.nytimes.com HBC, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, would acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion.