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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists for Work on Electrons

Their work “allows us to address fundamental questions” such as the time scale of the photoelectric effect for which Einstein received the 1921 Nobel, the awarding committee chair said.

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The Justices Return

Business regulation is the big story of the new Supreme Court term.

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Nobel Prizes 2023: Winners List and What to Know

The Nobel Prizes are being announced this week.

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Sunak’s UK Conservative Party Conference Haunted by Truss and Other Rivals

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes his governing party’s annual conference can lift his ailing poll numbers. Predecessors and would-be successors have other priorities.

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Here’s What Happens Now That Gaetz Has Moved to Oust McCarthy

The “motion to vacate” that Representative Matt Gaetz put forward on Monday sets up a two-day showdown between the speaker and hard-right Republicans in the House.

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Telling the Truth About Mexico, and Dying for It

Drug violence and government corruption have put the country’s journalists in peril. In one town, reporters tried to fight back.

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Hunter Biden Set to Be Arraigned Over Federal Gun Charges

Mr. Biden intends to plead not guilty, but if convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.

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Biden Has to Look Beyond Trump and His MAGA Millions

Americans should start to think — out loud — about the kinds of structural reforms we might pursue to make our democracy more resilient.

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Americans Are Losing Trust in Science After Covid

We may be entering a new political order polarized around institutional trust.

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The Best Parts of Being a Football Fan Are Off the Field

The N.F.L. season began with dramatic injuries. Luckily, for the league, we fans focus our energy on so many things besides the actual gameplay.

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How Trump’s Idea to Use Military Force in Mexico Became Embraced by GOP

The Republican push to use military force in Mexico against drug cartels started in the Trump White House. He has plans to make the idea a reality in 2025.

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A Rural Michigan Town Is the Latest Battleground in the U.S.-China Fight

Firestorms over Chinese investments, like a battery factory in Green Charter Township, are erupting as officials weigh the risks of taking money from an adversary.

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In Shipping, a Push to Slash Emissions by Harnessing the Wind

More ships are running on wind power, as the global industry tries to fight climate change. One concept has backing from Abba, the Swedish pop stars.

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How to Build a Simple Face Skin Care Routine

Sifting through all the advice can be confusing. But dermatologists say simpler is better.

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In America, Not Having a College Degree Can Take Years Off Your Life

There are two Americas, and they are divided by a college degree.

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Best San Francisco Restaurants

From world-class Korean barbecue to Mission-style burritos to quintessential California cuisine, here are our current favorites.

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Young People Left in Limbo as Battle Over Transgender Care Shifts to Court

After losing in statehouses, supporters of transgender rights filed lawsuits in at least 14 states to convince judges that transition care for minors was safe.

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An Ice Cream Tour of Mexico City

A guide to five of the capital’s best ice cream parlors, from artisanal storefronts with flavors like prickly pear and blue maize to classic shops where generations have gone for treats.

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In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are On the Prowl

Scientists are studying urban animals and the diseases they carry, to understand the potential risks to people, pets and the animals themselves.

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Parents of Baby Found Dead in Brooklyn Had History of Abuse

A Brooklyn judge ordered Ella Vitalis, 1, who died of blunt force trauma, to stay with her parents, after the child welfare agency argued she should be removed.

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Haters, Waiters, Fools and Buffoons: Eric Adams Rates His Critics

The mayor has lashed out at the many critiques of his administration, sometimes questioning whether they may be racially biased.

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Town’s Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine

The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.

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With Surge in Attacks, Militants Begin New Era of Bloodshed in Pakistan

For nearly a decade, the country had seemingly broken the cycle of violence, but extremist groups have bounced back since the Taliban regained control in neighboring Afghanistan.

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China Is Suffering a Brain Drain. The U.S. Isn’t Exploiting It.

China’s brightest minds, including tech professionals, are emigrating, but many are not heading to America. We spoke to them to ask why.

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Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried

“Going Infinite,” by Michael Lewis, offers a behind-the-scenes account of Mr. Bankman-Fried’s rise and fall.

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Missing 9-Year-Old Girl, Charlotte Sena, Found Safe in New York

Charlotte Sena went missing during an early evening bike ride on Saturday in Moreau Lake State Park. A suspect was in custody Monday evening after police raided homes in the vicinity.

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‘Going Infinite’ Review: Michael Lewis Can’t Make a Hero Out of Sam-Bankman Fried

“Going Infinite,” Lewis’s new book about the disgraced crypto billionaire, defies the author’s winning formula of upbeat narratives and unsung genius.

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Doug Larsen, North Dakota State Senator, and Family Die in Plane Crash

The senator, Doug Larsen, a Republican, was piloting the single-engine plane that crashed almost immediately after taking off from an airport in Moab, Utah, on Sunday.

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Key Takeaways From the First Day of Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial

New York’s attorney general filed the lawsuit accusing the former president of inflating the value of his assets. She seeks a $250 million penalty and other punishments.

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Why MAGA Wants to Betray Ukraine

Whatever they may say, it’s not about the money.

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