A Crisis of Confidence Is Gripping China’s Economy
China’s economy, which once seemed unstoppable, is plagued by a series of problems, and a growing lack of faith in the future is verging on despair.
China’s Property Crisis: Why It’s So Hard for Beijing to Fix
Beijing has often addressed economic troubles by boosting spending on infrastructure and real estate, but now heavy debt loads make that a hard playbook to follow.
In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.
U.S. to Fund a $1.2 Billion Effort to Vacuum Greenhouse Gases From the Sky
Many scientists are skeptical of the technology, and environmentalists have criticized the approach.
Gaza Protests Struggle to Gain Traction as Police Crack Down
Demonstrators’ efforts to rally against Hamas, including at protests on Monday, have been foiled by a heavy security presence.
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
In Texas Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs
Trying to keep cool during a record-setting summer is a social divide for residents of low-income colonias, where running water can be in short supply.
The Big Number: 30,000
G.M. and other automakers will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network of electric vehicle chargers.
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Mountain Valley Pipeline as Appeal Moves Forward
A congressional measure on the pipeline, championed by Senator Joe Manchin and added to legislation to raise the debt limit, was intended to thwart legal challenges to the project.