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How Ellie the Elephant, NY Liberty’s Twerking Mascot, Electrifies Barclays Center

Ellie the Elephant, the mascot for the New York Liberty, has danced her way into the hearts of fans as the team has played its way into the W.N.B.A. finals.

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The. Israel-Hamas War Comes to Stanford

When people are divided between colonizers and colonized, it’s hard to see that you don’t have to be Jewish to recognize terrorism.

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Israel-Hamas War Threatens Wider Inferno in Middle East

The conflict is inflaming tensions across the region, where many of the problems that fueled uprisings and conflicts a decade ago remain unresolved.

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Behind a Senator’s Indictments, a Foreign Spy Service Works Washington

The charges against Senator Robert Menendez and his wife highlight how Egypt’s powerful intelligence agency wields influence.

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Fact or Fiction? In This War, It Is Hard to Tell.

Social media is full of false and misleading posts. The rise in A.I. is making it worse. And the trust in traditional news sources has declined.

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C.I.A. Issued Warnings of Potential Gaza Flare-up Before Hamas Attack

Reports issued days before the Hamas attack did not foresee such a deadly strike, but did say rocket attacks were possible.

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Teacher Is Killed in Knife Attack at School in France

A suspect was quickly arrested after the attack. President Emmanuel Macron said France had been “hit by the barbarity of Islamist terrorism.”

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The Easiest Homemade Bread Recipe for an Irresistible Sandwich

A no-knead, no-fail dough that requires neither patience nor planning turns out delicious focaccia.

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The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.

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U.A.W. Says Auto Strikes Will Become More Unpredictable

The United Automobile Workers union refrained from expanding the strikes at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis but said it could do so at any time.

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Moving a Masterpiece to La Guardia Is a High-Wire Act

A five-ton aerial sculpture created by Richard Lippold for Lincoln Center, where it hung for decades, has been reinstalled at an airport. Is it a win for New York?

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Movie Comes to Big Screen a Day Early

Most Swifties had bought their weekend tickets when the pop star made her announcement the movie would come out a day early, but fans still showed up for souvenirs, selfies and a chance to be first.

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The Pathways to Peace Are Getting Darker

I fear the world’s commitment to peace is fading.

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How I Fell in Love With Turning 50: A Writer’s Perspective on Midlife

Turning 50 isn’t the end of youth or the start of old age. It’s a perch with a stable foundation and a great view.

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Russia Detains Lawyers of Jailed Opposition Leader, Aleksei Navalny

Attorneys for the jailed opposition leader, Aleksei A. Navalny, had been helping him maintain a significant public presence, even from prison.

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Israel, Gaza and the Laws of War

International law offers a framework for how to analyze what is happening.

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The U.S. is trying to broker a way out of Gaza for foreigners and ‘safe zones’ for Palestinians, an official says.

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How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision

The company found a way to placate three of the most powerful regulatory bodies in the world, along with a federal judge in San Francisco.

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Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds’s Podcast, ‘We’re Here to Help,’ Blends Advice and Comedy

Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds have built a following for their podcast, “We’re Here to Help,” in a short time by blending counsel with comedy.

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Attack on Israel Reverberates Through Jewish New York

Usually lively and often fractious, political conversations are set aside among the large community of Jews in the city.

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‘Xbox Wins?’ Gamers Cautiously Celebrate Microsoft Activision Deal

They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are reserving judgment.

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Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Most Dangerous Time in Decades’ as Banks Report Big Profits

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup said that consumers continued to borrow and spend, but their chiefs warned that geopolitical risks were intensifying.

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Trapped in Gaza, Palestinian Americans Say They Feel Abandoned

As bombs fall and phone batteries run low, Palestinian American families caught in the Israel-Hamas war wonder whether the U.S. government will help them escape.

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Terminal 4 at J.F.K.: Center of a Wave of Support for Israel

As soldiers, reservists and volunteers head to Israel, supporters gathered near the El Al counter at Kennedy Airport to give them supplies and cheers.

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Jordan to Seek Speakership as Republican Infighting Rages

The hard-right Republican from Ohio was pressing to win the nomination as his party remained in chaos after the ousting of the speaker and the abrupt withdrawal of his chosen successor.

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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world.

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Kaiser Permanente Reaches Tentative Deal With Health Care Workers

The proposed settlement follows a three-day strike involving thousands of unionized workers in several states.

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NASA’s Psyche Asteroid Mission Launch: What You Need to Know

The journey on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket has been delayed this week by poor weather conditions.

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Disney-Inspired Home Decor Helps Fans Take Home the Magic

For some, a dream is a wish your heart makes at home.

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A Looming Invasion in Gaza

The war has the potential to become another case study in the strategic difficulties of urban warfare.

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