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Netanyahu’s Bind: Compromise in Gaza or Power at Home

To end the war in Gaza and free the remaining Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to cut deals that analysts say could end his government — and potentially his career.

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Universal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTok

The music giant, home to stars like Taylor Swift and Drake, had threatened to withdraw licenses for its tracks to the social media juggernaut if they failed to come to a new agreement.

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Mexico’s Immigration Crackdown

Mexico’s recent efforts offer a reminder: Stricter enforcement of immigration laws really does tend to reduce migration flows.

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EU Agrees to 50 Billion Euro Fund for Ukraine

The Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, had been the sole holdout to the 50 billion euro plan aimed at keeping the economy afloat during the war with Russia.

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E.U. Reaches Ukraine Aid Deal, and Zuckerberg Apologizes

Plus, what the Fed decision means.

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Secure the Border, Say Republicans. So Why Are They Killing a Plan to Do That?

A bipartisan deal appeared to be coming together on migration. Now it’s falling apart.

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Millennials Don’t Know What to Wear. Gen Z Has Thoughts.

All of a sudden, the world is full of wide-leg jeans and pointy-toe boots. Stylists offer tips for how to wear it all.

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Russia’s New Threats to Exiles: Seized Assets and Forced Returns

The Kremlin is sending a chilly message to antiwar Russians abroad: A new law will allow their property back home to be seized, and other countries are being pressured to crack down on them.

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Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.

After senators grilled the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X and others, there may be momentum to pass rules to safeguard the internet’s youngest users, some said.

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U.S. Makes Initial Offers in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

The offers amount to a starting gun in the price talks between the federal government and the makers of 10 prescription drugs that have been selected for negotiations.

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Haley, Biden, Trump: 5 Takeaways From Campaign Finance Filings

Nikki Haley has run a lean operation, President Biden has a financial edge on Donald Trump, and Ron DeSantis spent $160 million before bowing out.

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When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside

Meteorologists and climate scientists are increasingly having to combat misinformation cycles on social media.

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How Can Jennifer Crumbley Be Guilty of Her Son’s Rampage?

Jennifer Crumbley’s teenage son killed classmates with a gun she gave him. But she should not be tried for homicide.

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A Select Few Witnessed Alabama’s Nitrogen Execution. This Is What They Saw.

There are contrasting accounts of the first U.S. execution by nitrogen gas, but most witnesses agreed on one thing: It did not go as Alabama had promised.

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Generative A.I.’s Biggest Impact Will Be in Banking and Tech, Report Says

For some companies, the new technology is an opportunity to enhance productivity and profit. Will their workers benefit as well?

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Will Joe Biden’s Gaza Problem Drown Out His 2024 Bid?: The Run-Up

An incumbent president focused on re-election in November versus a growing group of protesters, who couldn’t care less about the contest.

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U.S. v. Texas Is a Constitutional Crisis Stress Test, and We Are Failing

The underlying dispute of the latest squabble between the Texas governor and the president is over what U.S. immigration policy should look like.

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Choosing Rebirth Over Revenge After My Release From Gaza

We can learn from Holocaust survivors how to move forward after Oct. 7.

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Bullfighting Returns to Mexico City. A Fight Over Its Future Goes On.

After a nearly two-year ban, a legal ruling brought bullfights back to La Plaza México. But the fight continues after a federal judge stopped the events.

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The Markets Want Rate Cuts but The Fed Is Taking Its Time

Vague comments about possible future rate cuts were all that central bankers gave the markets. Patience will be difficult at this tricky moment, our columnist says.

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The Young Black Conservative Who Grew Up With, and Rejects, D.E.I.

Coleman Hughes wants a colorblind society. In his new book, he recounts how schools emphasized his racial identity — and other students’ white privilege.

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Is TikTok Over?

The app once offered seemingly endless chances to be charmed by music, dances, personalities and products. But in only a few short years, its promise of kismet is evaporating.

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Maine Juvenile Justice: The State’s Youth Are In Crisis

Even as fewer teens are being prosecuted, the state is not providing enough intervention, rehabilitation and other help.

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A.I. Fuels a New Era of Product Placement

Realistic-looking shampoo bottles and seltzer cans are popping up on videos from digital creators on TikTok and YouTube in a new form of old advertising.

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Can This A.I.-Powered Search Engine Replace Google? It Has for Me.

A start-up called Perplexity shows what’s possible for a search engine built from scratch with artificial intelligence.

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A Spy Cam. A Dior Pouch. And South Korea’s First Lady.

A scandal involving the president’s spouse has become a major issue for his party ahead of a crucial parliamentary election.

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An Autistic School Board Member Sued for Discrimination. She Won $10.

Sarah Hernandez said her school board colleagues discriminated against her by failing to accommodate her disability. She hopes her victory, despite the small payout, leads to change.

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New York Will Debate Mayoral Control of the NYC Schools This June

Mayor Eric Adams’s control of the school system is up for renewal in June, and lawmakers are debating whether to return power to school boards as some other large cities have done.

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How Much Cash Did Ron DeSantis Burn Through Against Trump?

The Florida governor’s well-stocked super PAC and campaign spent a stunning amount on a primary race he departed after just one contest.

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Biden Is Beating Trump in Money Wars, Though Not Overwhelmingly

The president’s campaign had about $46 million in cash on hand at the end of the year, compared with $33 million for Mr. Trump.

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