Opinion | America in 2090: The Impact of Extreme Heat, in Maps

Global warming will get worse unless we cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Opinion | What I Saw in Yosemite Was Devastating

What does it mean if we can’t protect even our protected land from climate change?

Why Everyone Has the Worst Summer Cold Ever

As pandemic restrictions begin to relax, common viruses that cause drippy noses, stuffy heads and other cold symptoms have roared back to taunt your immune system.

How to Host a Relaxed Breton-Style Summer Lunch

Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson, the founders of the design studio Atelier Vime, celebrated a long-awaited reunion with friends at their home in the French countryside.

16 No-Bake Desserts for Blazing Summer Days

When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, these treats will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Even the Tuning Up Gets an Ovation as Tanglewood Reopens

The mood was festive as the Boston Symphony returned to its summer home for its first in-person performances since March 2020.

California Braces for Dangerous Weekend of Record-Setting Heat

The West Coast is preparing for yet another extreme heat wave, with highs in the triple digits in parts of the state on Saturday.

Climate Change Is Making It Harder for Campers to Beat the Heat

Burn bans, flashlight campfires, extreme heat and stronger rainstorms: Today’s campers are experiencing their summer fun against the backdrop of climate change.

Hot Dinosaur Summer

Plus: Antarctica as a person, recycling bowling balls and "Jeff Who?"

Sculpture Transplanted to the Gardens

These spaces nudge you toward unexpected art surprises and offer vistas of healing and history.

Frontline Health Care Workers Aren’t Feeling the ‘Summer of Joy’

Doctors and nurses are reeling from new Covid cases, staff burnout and the prolonged stress of dealing with the pandemic.

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, HBO, Hulu and More in July

Every month, streaming services add movies and TV shows to their libraries. Here are our picks for some of July’s most promising new titles.

How to Exercise in the Summer Heat

As record high temperatures batter much of the country, expert advice on staying active this summer.

There Are Jobs in the Hamptons. If Only Workers Could Afford The Rent.

Unable to staff shifts, some restaurants and shops, already reeling from lockdown closures, are suspending service during the lucrative summer season.

Celebrating Pride Around the City

After a more subdued 2020, we’re closing out a revived Pride Month with parties, demonstrations and family celebrations.

Air-Conditioning Was Once Taboo in Seattle. Not Anymore.

An intense heat wave is set to torment the Pacific Northwest. Many who have always done without air-conditioners are scrambling to get them now.

Summer Is a Scam. Here’s How to Fix It.

Plus, typeface puzzles, the “Dragon Man” skull and more in the Friday edition of the Science Times Newsletter.

A Brooklyn Ice Cream Shop and the Make-or-Break Summer Ahead

Crème and Cocoa Creamery survived the pandemic. But like many small businesses in New York, its future is hardly secure.

It’s Summer in the Ski Towns, 2.0

Last year, mountain resorts were overrun by travelers in search of space and fresh air. The visitors are expected back, but now the towns have expanded activities and plans in place to deal with the crowds.

20 Summer Potluck Ideas Our Food Staff Swears By

Don’t be stumped by what to take to the picnic: Here are the recipes the staff of the Food section and NYT Cooking turn to again and again.