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What to Watch Today From the Federal Reserve Meeting

The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.

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New Rules Will Still Push Carmakers to Sell More Electric Cars

New Biden administration auto rules are less forceful than an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.

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Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars

The regulations would require automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution.

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The Burden of Being Senator Bob Menendez’s Famous Children

Alicia Menendez is a weekend anchor on MSNBC. Her brother, Rob, is a member of Congress. The bribery scandal surrounding their father has cast a long shadow.

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Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat

Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.

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How Waymo Driverless Cars Could Change Los Angeles

Autonomous taxis have arrived in the nation’s second most populous city. Some Angelenos aren’t ready to go driverless.

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We Need Elevators, Not Soldiers, in New York Subways

Preventing crime is important, but inaccessible stations are dangerous to millions of riders.

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Who Is Leo Varadkar?

Mr. Varadkar, who said on Wednesday that he would step down as Ireland’s prime minister, has had a career of firsts. His resignation came as a surprise.

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Antony Blinken Starts Mideast Trip in Saudi Arabia

Efforts to secure a cease-fire in Gaza are the backdrop, but the Biden administration also hopes to persuade Saudi Arabia to establish normal relations with Israel.

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Joan Jonas: A Trailblazer Shines at MoMA

A bounteous and playful survey of the 87-year-old artist’s career on the vanguard highway fills the museum and the Drawing Center.

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Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, to Step Down

In an unexpected announcement, Leo Varadkar said he would resign from the leadership of the country and of his party, Fine Gael.

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UK Investigates Breach of Kate’s Medical Records

Britain’s data protection watchdog said it was investigating after claims that a hospital employee had tried to obtain the medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now?

The city enacted tough new security legislation with little public outcry, partly because those who would have opposed it were either in jail or in exile.

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U.C. Schools to Vote on Barring Political Opinions From Department Websites

With anger rising over pro-Palestinian protests, the university’s regents are set to vote on a proposal that would draw tighter boundaries around speech.

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An American Slowdown

The U.S. has always relied on population growth to keep its economy pumping. A plateau may be coming.

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A Contentious Immigration Law Is Back on Hold, and Reddit Fans Are Getting Nervous

Plus, South Korea goes big for baseball.

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The Bombshell Case That Will Transform the Housing Market

After several lawsuits brought by home sellers, the rules around buying and selling properties are about to change.

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A Bridge to Nowhere Signals Hungary’s Patronage Politics

A beacon for “anti-woke” conservatives abroad, Prime Minister Viktor Orban keeps his grip at home by doling out cash, critics say. Behold the treeless “treetop canopy walkway.”

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Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda

The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.

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Greg Abbott Has Been Gunning for a Battle on the Border

The Texas governor has rallied Republicans by pushing the boundaries of what a governor can do when it comes to immigration. Now he’s in a head-to-head confrontation with the Biden administration.

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What to Watch on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve Meets

The central bank is not expected to change interest rates, but its economic projections will be in focus.

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Symbolism or Strategy? Ukraine Battles to Retain Small Gains

Despite American doubts, Ukrainians say that defending places with little strategic value is worth the cost in casualties and weapons, because the attacking Russians pay an even higher price.

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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Liam Cunningham Is Now in ‘3 Body Problem’

The loquacious Irish actor has reunited with the creators of “Game of Thrones” for “3 Body Problem,” a science fiction epic on Netflix.

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Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.

Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.

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The Terrifying Allure of Mona Island

Why had immigrants, seekers and pilgrims been drawn for centuries to the treacherous shores of Mona Island? I set off to find out.

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‘Modern Love Podcast’: Why Samin Nosrat Is Now ‘Fully YOLO’

The chef and writer is known for bringing people together over delicious food. She reads an essay about the importance of making connections and the most of your time.

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Kristi Noem Gets a MAGA Makeover

The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.

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What Polling Tells Us About What a Trump Conviction Would Mean

How strong is Donald Trump in polls, really? What would a conviction mean for those numbers? Jane Coaston interviews David Byler about what’s changed.

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Intel to Receive $8.5 Billion in Grants to Build Chip Plants

The award, to be announced by President Biden at a plant in Arizona, is the biggest the government has made under a new program that aims to rebuild the nation’s semiconductor manufacturing industry.

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For Women’s Basketball, Caitlin Clark’s Lasting Impact May Be Economic

People have flocked to watch the Iowa star on TV and in person at a time when her sport is more valuable than it ever was before.

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