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Scientists Use Sea Sponges to Study Global Warming Back to 1700

Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change.

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Canadian Hockey Players to Face Sexual Assault Hearing

Hockey fans in Canada are struggling to make sense of a scandal that has led to charges against of five former junior hockey players.

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Snap Lays Off 10% of Its Work Force

The company laid off more than 500 of its employees on Monday, or about 10 percent of its global work force.

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The Grammys Aim for a Big Tent, but Not Everyone Feels at Home

The most awarded artists were diverse on Sunday night. How those winners received their honors, however, differed mightily.

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Here’s What’s in the Senate’s $118 Billion Ukraine and Border Deal

Tens of billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine would be tied to an immigration crackdown under legislation that faces a test vote in the Senate this week.

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Many Southern California Schools Will Remain Open Despite Floods

The districts that announced they were not closing include Los Angeles Unified, the largest in the state.

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Top U.S. Treasury Officials to Visit Beijing for Economic Talks

A meeting of the new economic working group comes as the U.S. and China are trying to prevent any escalation of hostilities.

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A Top College Reinstates the SAT

Why other schools may follow Dartmouth’s lead.

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U.S. Plans More Strikes, and Storm Slams Los Angeles

Plus, Taylor Swift makes history.

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The 1948 Economic Moment That Might Explain Our Own

In the aftermath of World War II, many Americans found themselves frustrated by the policies of the president, Harry S. Truman.

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Fake and Explicit Images of Taylor Swift Started on 4chan, Study Says

The people on 4chan who created the images of Ms. Swift thought of it as a sort of game, the researchers said.

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Boeing Finds More Problems With 737 Max, Risking Delivery Delays

The plane manufacturer said incorrectly drilled holes were found in the fuselage of about 50 undelivered planes.

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Biden vs. Trump (Taylor’s Version)

Didn’t you hear that the fix is in?

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Many Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But There Is No Simple Path to Do It.

There is no clear mechanism to force early elections in Israel. But there are other ways to oust the Israeli prime minister.

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Google’s Once Happy Offices Feel the Chill of Layoffs

Job cuts, which could continue throughout the year, have created a glum mood at what was arguably Silicon Valley’s most exuberant workplace.

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VoteVets Plans $45 Million Push to Lift Biden and Democrats

The super PAC is aiming to dampen the support of veterans for Donald Trump, who lost ground with them in 2020.

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Why Is Big Tech Still Cutting Jobs?

Profits are up and the economy is strong. But the tech industry faces two challenges — dealing with a frenetic work force expansion in the pandemic and building A.I.

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Grammys:

Young women brought the drama, Jay-Z surprised with a barbed speech and heroes long absent from the show’s stage made welcome returns at the 66th annual awards.

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House Republicans Impeach Alejandro Mayorkas at Their Peril

House Republicans should know the difference between incompetence and impeachment.

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Kellyanne Conway: Who Should Be Trump’s No. 2?

The most important vice-presidential selection question for Mr. Trump is less “who?” than “why?”

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Oregon’s Decriminalized Drugs Debate Is Full of High Stakes

Fears over skyrocketing overdoses threaten to undo Oregon’s work in implementing humane, effective drug policies.

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​This Florida Mall Has Gucci, Prada … and Soon, Affordable Housing?

A​ new law​ lets developers bypass local zoning rules if they promise “work force housing.”​ ​I​t has stirred an uproar around the state, most recently in affluent Bal Harbour​.

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How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos

Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.

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Why Are Americans Wary While the Economy Is Healthy? Look at Nevada.

Economic shocks over two decades, combined with reliance on volatile casinos, have undermined confidence despite an economy that’s bustling.

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Touring Ghana’s Growing Arts Scene

A globalized art market has brought attention to Ghanaian artists like Ibrahim Mahama. On an arts-focused trip to the West African country, a writer finds a thriving scene following its own agenda.

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Why Some Therapists Are Taking Their Clients Outdoors

Mental health practitioners are hiking, camping and braving the elements with their clients — all in an effort to help them connect with the Earth, and with themselves.

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Celine Dion, Coping with Neurological Disorder, Presents the Album of the Year Grammy

The Canadian diva made a surprise return to the awards show Sunday night to present the award for album of the year to Taylor Swift.

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Chinese-Australian Writer Yang Given Suspended Death Sentence in China

The verdict in the case of Yang Hengjun, who was detained on national security charges, may weigh on the warming relations between China and Australia.

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Los Angeles Area Sees Mud Slides and Floods as Rain Lingers

Officials said that the storm would linger over Los Angeles for another day, pummeling the region with rain and causing severe flooding.

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Zelensky Hints at Major Shake-Up of Ukraine’s Government

The president said “a reset” was needed to revive the struggling war effort, adding that his plans were “about the direction of the country’s leadership.”

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