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What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Résumés to U.S. Jobs

Some companies discriminated against Black applicants much more than others, and H.R. practices made a big difference.

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Skip the Traffic: Commuters Turn to Ferries to Get Around

Ferry ridership took a hit during the pandemic. But new terminals, additional routes and faster, smaller boats are driving a new era of water transportation and development.

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Surviving Daily Life in Ukraine’s Frontline Villages

As war beat a path through southern and eastern Ukraine, most of the population fled. But other residents have hunkered down, unable — or unwilling — to leave.

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Surviving Daily Life in Ukraine’s Frontline Villages

As war beat a path through southern and eastern Ukraine, most of the population fled. But other residents have hunkered down, unable — or unwilling — to leave.

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The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California

Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.

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Yellen Sees ‘More Work to Do’ as China Talks End With No Breakthrough

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen was warmly received in China, but it was evident that the level of trust between the two sides does not run deep.

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What to Know About the Charges Donald Trump Faces in Manhattan

Prosecutors accused Donald Trump of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal. It will be the first criminal trial of a former president.

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Judge in Trump Criminal Case Braces for Glare of Unprecedented Trial

Juan Merchan, a target of Donald J. Trump’s wrath, has years of experience on the Manhattan bench but will face a uniquely challenging defendant next week.

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New York State’s Budget Is Late. Here Are the Roadblocks.

New York lawmakers are moving closer to a deal on a state budget, but a slew of obstacles remain, including the timing of Monday’s total eclipse.

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Jerry Grote, Mets Catcher for 1969 World Series, Dies at 81

A Met for more than a decade, he was known for his powerful arm and his savvy in calling pitches.

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‘3 Body Problem’: What Social Media Reaction Says About China

The Netflix series showcases one of the country’s most successful works of culture, a rare cultural export. Instead, social media is condemning it.

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Could Ecuador’s Diplomatic Spat With Mexico Be a Boon for Noboa?

Analysts believe that President Daniel Noboa’s re-election hopes are what motivated the arrest of an Ecuadorean politician taking refuge at the Mexican Embassy.

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Maryland Passes 2 Major Privacy Bills, Despite Tech Industry Pushback

One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety and the other would restrict the collection of consumer data.

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Israel Withdraws Troops From Southern Gaza as War Hits 6-Month Mark

With the conflict at an apparent impasse, international mediators were gathering in Cairo with hopes of brokering a temporary cease-fire.

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At Rally for Hostages, Nadler Is Booed After Calling for Gaza Aid

A speech by Jerrold Nadler, a long-serving Jewish Democrat and supporter of Israel, was met with a mixed response at a New York rally calling for the release of hostages in Gaza.

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Trump, at Fund-Raiser, Says He Wants Immigrants From ‘Nice’ Countries

At rallies, Donald Trump frequently laments migrants from a list of countries from Africa, Asia and the Middle East as he stokes fears around the surge at the border.

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Boeing Engine Cover on Southwest Plane Falls Off

The plane returned safely to Denver on Sunday after the crew reported that the cover came apart during takeoff and struck a wing flap. No injuries were reported.

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Can’t Find Eclipse Glasses? Here’s What to Do.

You can watch a projection of the eclipse using some common household items.

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In Milwaukee, Restaurants and Venues Worry of Seeing Limited R.N.C. Boost

In Chicago, venues are booking fast for the Democratic convention in August. But Milwaukee, host of the Republican convention, is wondering if customers will come.

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Cole Brings Plenty, ’1923’ Actor, Is Found Dead

Mr. Brings Plenty, 27, was found dead in Kansas days after his family reported him missing. Officials did not provide a cause of death.

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In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides

As medical practices owned by private equity firms fuel overbilling, a payment tool also backed by such investors helps insurers boost their profits.

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Why States Have Spent Billions Subsidizing Hollywood

Inside the costly competition to attract TV and film shoots.

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My Hare Krishna Upbringing Forbade Eclipse Gazing. Now It Inspires My Art.

An artist ponders how his religious childhood affects the art he now creates around eclipse imagery.

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Thirty Years After a Genocide in Rwanda, Painful Memories Run Deep

The Central African country is marking the anniversary of a monthslong rampage by militiamen that killed some 800,000 people.

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Total Solar Eclipse: Anticipation and Anxiety Begin to Build

Across parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada, would-be eclipse-gazers are on the move for what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Before ‘S-Town’ Made Him Famous, Clock Lovers Knew Him Well

John B. McLemore, the brilliant and quirky star of the hit podcast “S-Town,” is the center of a show highlighting his work in the art of clock restoration.

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Can Minor League Baseball Survive Its Real Estate Problems?

The fight over a new stadium for the Eugene Emeralds highlights a wider challenge for cheaper alternatives to big-league live sports.

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The Gang That Preyed on America’s Small Museums

No one mistook them for cat burglars, but authorities say the crew spent two decades pilfering, and in some cases destroying, art and sports treasures, including Yogi Berra’s championship rings.

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Planning to Combine Business and Leisure Travel? You’re Not Alone.

As employees increasingly add leisure time to their business trips, companies are trying to figure out where their duty of care obligations begin and end.

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Oklahoma’s Booming Film Industry Has Texas’ Attention

To attract movie and television production, states must try to offer the best incentives. The competition drives spending on Hollywood subsidies ever higher.

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