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Why Great G.D.P. Growth Isn’t Good Enough for Bidenomics

Yawning inequality in the American economy is causing Bidenomics to fall flat with voters.

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House Republicans, Stalled on Spending, Weaponize the Power of the Purse

As Congress struggles to do the bare minimum of keeping the government funded, House Republicans are using the annual federal spending bills to try to punish the Biden administration.

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Long Ignored by the Western Art World, Africa’s Medieval Treasures Shine

North Africa’s influences radiated throughout Byzantium, helping to create a Golden Age. These objects are high on the beauty and rarity scale.

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U.A.W. Members at General Motors Ratify Contract

The deal was backed by 55 percent of the United Automobile Workers members voting. Tentative accords at Ford and Stellantis seem headed for approval.

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We Talked to Some Kamala-but-Not-Joe Voters. Here’s What They Said.

A slice of voters would vote for Vice President Harris but not President Biden, reflecting his challenges and opportunities.

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How One Family’s Pursuit of Tennis Success Ended in Heartache

The death of one daughter and the struggles of another have left a prominent New Zealand tennis family questioning their choices and their relationship with the game they once loved.

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Safe Injection Sites Don’t Lead to More Crime, New Study Finds

Communities don’t have to choose between saving lives and stopping crime. The data is proof.

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Cryptocurrency Prices Surge, Driven by a Potential Bitcoin Fund

Investors anticipate regulatory approval of an exchange traded fund linked directly to Bitcoin, which they hope will encourage more people to invest in the digital asset.

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Israel Blocks Some Palestinian Americans From Entering From West Bank

The move is an apparent violation of a recent agreement that says citizens from the United States and Israel can travel to the other nation without a visa.

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House Ethics Committee Finds Evidence George Santos Broke Federal Law

The findings, which were referred to prosecutors, are likely to prompt another attempt to expel the embattled congressman from the House.

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Pedro Sánchez Secures New Term to Lead a Divided Spain

The Socialist prime minister won a parliamentary vote only after promising amnesty to Catalan separatists, enraging conservatives.

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In San Francisco, He Was Attacked by a Homeless Man. But Was There More to the Story?

An altercation in San Francisco has raised fears about the city’s future — but also questions about what really happened.

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Haley Tussles With DeSantis, Aiming to Prove Herself in Iowa

Nikki Haley is vying for a matchup with Donald Trump in her home state. The calculus is similar for Ron DeSantis, who has stepped up his attacks on his rival for second place.

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Progressives Aren’t Liberal

The divide on the left is getting wider.

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Cameron Meets Zelensky on His First Visit to Ukraine as U.K. Secretary

With much global attention turned to the war in Gaza, President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that his country cannot afford a “frozen conflict” with Russia.

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New York Will Give a ‘Clean Slate’ to Formerly Incarcerated People

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign legislation that could make as many as two million people eligible to have their criminal records sealed.

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What the Biden-Xi Talks Accomplished (and Didn’t)

Wednesday’s four-hour meeting in San Francisco resulted in few breakthroughs. But C.E.O.s gave the Chinese leader a standing ovation at a banquet afterward.

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Biden Says ‘Real’ Palestinian State Must Come After War

President Biden emphasized that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not end until there are two nations existing side by side.

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China’s Xi Jinping Draws Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Other U.S. CEOs to Gala in San Francisco

Amid frosty U.S.-China relations, Xi Jinping emphasized friendship in an address to executives from Apple, Boeing, Nike and others.

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NYC Reaches Record $17.5 Million Settlement in Wrongful Murder Conviction

George Bell was sentenced to life in 1999 for a murder in Queens that he did not commit. He was exonerated two years ago.

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A Surprising Shift in Economics

Economic thinking has become more progressive in recent years.

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In Talks With Biden, Xi Defends China’s Rise, While Seeking to Reassure

China’s depiction of Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit reflected his sometimes-contradictory priorities: to project both strength and a willingness to engage with Washington.

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Biden’s Electric Car Problem

Examining the real effect of a law meant to supercharge the production and sale of electric vehicles.

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Israel and Hamas Near a Hostage Deal, and More

Plus, scant progress in Biden-Xi talks and opposition to the deal between G.M. and the autoworkers’ union.

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Ukrainians Fleeing Russian Occupation Cross Through Russia Back to Their Own Country

About 100 Ukrainians a day travel back into Ukraine at an unofficial border crossing, bringing tales of repression and fear about life in Russian-controlled territories.

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T’s Holiday Gift Guide: Chile Flakes, Cookie Candles and More

What T Magazine editors are eyeing for our friends and family — and what we’re coveting for ourselves.

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Los Angeles Will Offer More Energy Incentives to Low-Income Residents

A new study by the city’s utility and other researchers found that lower-income residents cannot afford electric vehicles and clean energy.

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Starbucks Workers Plan Walkout During Red Cup Giveaway Day

Unionized employees say promotional events like Thursday’s exacerbate staffing and scheduling problems at the chain’s stores.

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The Bush-Obama Blueprint That Gives Biden Hope for ’24

President Biden isn’t the first incumbent to face grim polling a year out from Election Day.

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How R.F.K. Jr.’s Causes Made Him Millions of Dollars

The causes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has championed have brought him admiration, criticism — and tens of millions of dollars.

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