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AI data center ‘frenzy’ is pushing up your electric bill — here’s why

Energy-hungry data centers that underpin artificial intelligence are contributing to higher residential electricity bills, say experts.

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Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Visitors at National Parks 2025-11-26

The increases come as more and more international travelers are choosing to stay away from the United States and amid turmoil at the National Park Service.

Chris Cameron and Maxine Joselow

What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea 2025-11-26

The military has released 21 video clips of U.S. attacks on vessels it says are trafficking drugs. But they tell only part of the story.

John Ismay, Brent McDonald and Carol Rosenberg

The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley 2025-11-26

Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle.

Gabe Castro-Root

U.S. Nuclear Arms Chief Warns Against Leaks of Secret Information 2025-11-26

The email sent to atom bomb officials by Brandon Williams highlights the managerial challenge faced by the former one-term congressman.

William J. Broad

Britain Raises Taxes by More Than $30 Billion in Tougher Economic Outlook 2025-11-26

Rachel Reeves, the top economic official in an increasingly unpopular government, announced a series of measures intended to put the country’s finances on a stronger footing.

Eshe Nelson

What You’re Thankful For 2025-11-26

Six-word stories of gratitude.

Sam Sifton

The Question Hanging Over Peace Talks: What Will Putin Accept? 2025-11-26

A U.S. proposal may cross a number of red lines for the Russian leader, who sees little to lose and much potentially to gain from continuing to fight.

Paul Sonne

‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East 2025-11-26

Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an embolden Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere.

Roger Cohen and David Guttenfelder

Democrats Say F.B.I. Is Investigating Them, and U.S. Plans Gaza Compounds 2025-11-26

Plus, some piping hot Thanksgiving takes.

Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and Kate LoPresti

Has Marjorie Taylor Greene Really Seen the Light? 2025-11-26

This is a classic breakup drama.

Tressie McMillan Cottom