California’s newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.
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FAA and union agree to give air traffic control workers more rest between shifts
The agreement, which will give controllers 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before and after a midnight shift, comes after close calls between planes that were following orders from controllers.
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Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.
Smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise, Idaho, and beyond. An air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday.
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Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up
At his Charlotte rally, former President Donald Trump launched new attack lines against Vice President Harris, as she is poised to become the Democratic nominee after President Biden exited the race.
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Paris Olympics: What to watch for
A new sport, the return of in-person crowds, and a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony. Here’s what to know about the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
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Chipotle is ‘re-emphasizing generous portions’ after social-media complaints
Chipotle’s CEO tells investors that the chain had not shrunk its portions despite accusations on Tiktok and Reddit. Brian Niccol has tried to bat down those complaints for weeks.
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NBA signs media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon, leaving TNT behind
The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
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Meta takes down thousands of Instagram and Facebook accounts linked to sextortion
The social media owner announced it has taken down thousands of accounts in Nigeria that were linked to financial sexual extortion scams.
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New HIV preventive strategy sparks excitement — and protests — at AIDS conference
The final results of a trial for a new HIV preventive strategy are out today. Experts express enthusiasm. But activists at the 2024 AIDS conference in Munich are protesting the likely cost.
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Torrid market for copycat weight loss drugs could be short-lived
Cheaper versions of Wegovy and Zepbound touted on social media could be fleeting. Copies are legal now because the brand-name drugs are in short supply. But the drugmakers are boosting production.
