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Ailing Hamas Hostages Desperately Need Care, Doctors Say

Many of the more than 200 people seized by Hamas when it raided Israel had serious medical conditions. Some were badly injured in the attack. Doctors say they need medical care urgently.

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We Did an Experiment to See How Much Democracy and Abortion Matter to Voters

Yes, the economy is important, but we found that election subversion attempts appear to matter more to voters than polling suggests.

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The Beatles Are Still Charting the Future of Pop. It Looks Bleak.

Their latest song points toward a future where no golden goose need ever stop laying.

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Jewels That Are Spiky, Squiggly and a Little Bit Wild

Leafy and serpentine designs give earrings, necklaces and other pieces an organic edge.

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Your Rewards Card Isn’t as Rewarding as You Think

Chasing credit card points is a game that everyone loses.

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America Needs a Pro-Democracy Conservative Legal Establishment

The legal profession has stood largely silent on assaults on America’s democracy. The situation will grow worse if Trump returns to the White House.

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Two Years With Hotshots, Elite U.S. Firefighters

Hotshot fire crews work on the front lines of the biggest wildfires in the American West. We rode along with them.

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What Are the Risks of A.I. Drones and Weapons?

Concern about weapons that can kill without a human decision is not entirely new.

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A.I. Killer Drones Are Becoming Reality. Nations Disagree on Limits.

Worried about the risks of robot warfare, some countries want new legal constraints, but the U.S. and other major powers are resistant.

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The Asylum Crisis in America: A Look at the Numbers

A migration crisis is overwhelming government resources as thousands of people come to the United States looking for safety every day.

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Ukraine’s Children With Special Needs Suffer the ‘Huge Pressure’ of War

Children with conditions like ADHD and autism have been particularly affected by the traumas and uncertainties of the war and the disruptions to daily life, families and experts say.

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New York State Leans on Hospitals to Close Gaps in Social Safety Net

Amid a drumbeat of preventable errors by shelters, hospitals and care teams, state officials issued guidance to increase communication.

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Omicron, Now 2 Years Old, Is Not Done With Us Yet

The dominant variant of the coronavirus has proved to be not only staggeringly infectious, but an evolutionary marvel.

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The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI

Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder like the Apple legend.

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5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation of New York’s Social Safety Net

Homeless shelters, hospitals and specialized treatment teams have repeatedly failed to prevent homeless mentally ill people from committing acts of violence.

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David Letterman Returns to ‘The Late Show’

The comedian has visited many shows in the past eight years — but not, until Monday night, the one he hosted for 22 years.

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A United Ireland May Be More Than a Dream

Have demographics and Brexit made unification inevitable?

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Why Warblers Flock to Tonier Neighborhoods

In the unequal distribution of birds and other species, ecologists are tracing the impact of bigoted urban policies adopted decades ago.

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Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.

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Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.

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Electronic Warfare Confounds Civilian Pilots, Far From Any Battlefield

Planes were built to trust GPS signals. Jamming and spoofing in the Middle East and Ukraine have diverted flights and caused inaccurate onboard alerts.

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Navy Plane Misses Hawaii Runway With 9 Aboard

None of the crew members were injured when a maritime patrol aircraft overshot a runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the military said.

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‘I Think We’re Heading Toward the Best World Ever’: An Interview With Sam Altman

We spoke to the OpenAI founder just two days before he was ousted by his company’s board in a surprise coup. To him, the future seemed bright.

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Mayhem at OpenAI + Our Interview With Sam Altman

Tech’s wildest weekend.

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Families of Hostages in Gaza Are Desperate for Proof of Life

Hamas has offered no information about the nearly 240 hostages, including children, who are said to be held in Gaza.

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This Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe Keeps Thanksgiving Going

This fragrant recipe filled with chickpeas and farro is a cozy destination for the last of the holiday’s spread.

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Why on Earth Are Jewish Leaders Praising Elon Musk?

Elon Musk has learned that ardent Zionism can be an alibi for antisemitism.

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Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter’s Hometown Mourns for the Love of a Lifetime

Their marriage was admired for its endurance — 77 years — and for the affection between the two people in it. “It radiated,” one acquaintance said.

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Video Shows Yemen’s Houthi Militia Hijacking Ship in the Red Sea

The video, released by the Houthi militia, holds clues about when and where the ship was hijacked.

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How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving Dinner

Getting a handle on the cleaning that comes with cooking is about more than just dishwashing.

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