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U.S. Awards $120 Million to Polar Semiconductor to Expand Chip Facility

The grant is the latest federal award in a series stemming from the CHIPS and Science Act meant to ramp up domestic production of vital semiconductors.

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On Instagram, a Jewelry Ad Draws Solicitations for Sex With a 5-Year-Old

Advertisers of merchandise for young girls find that adult men can become their unintended audience. In a test ad, convicted sex offenders inquired about a child model.

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Priced Out of Housing, Communities Take Development Into Their Own Hands

Across the country, neighborhood groups are uniting to fund mixed-use developments that meet housing and business demands, giving locals a place to live, work and learn new skills.

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Trump Leads in 5 Key States, as Young and Nonwhite Voters Express Discontent With Biden

A new set of Times/Siena polls, including one with The Philadelphia Inquirer, reveal an erosion of support for the president among young and nonwhite voters upset about the economy and Gaza.

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Democrats Hold Leads in 4 Crucial Races That Could Decide Senate Control

New battleground state polls by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer show Democrats ahead in Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and running well ahead of the president.

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Michael Cohen to Take the Stand in Trump’s Criminal Trial. What Else to Expect In Court This Week.

Prosecutors will formally introduce the jury to Donald J. Trump’s former fixer, the witness who has loomed over Mr. Trump’s criminal trial.

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How do Westminster Dog Show Participants Travel to New York? With Planning and Plenty of Treats.

The world’s top-ranked canines travel to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show mostly by car and plane. They don’t exactly travel light.

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Robert Menendez’s Trial Is Set to Begin, With a Sprawling Web of Charges

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey is accused of participating in an international bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz.

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Protesters Agree to End Encampment

As part of the deal, the pro-Palestinian encampment will be down by Tuesday, and the university pledged to join calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, school officials said.

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Protesters Agree to End Encampment.

As part of the deal, the pro-Palestinian encampment will be down by Tuesday, and the university pledged to join calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, school officials said.

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Cold Lava and Floods Kill 37 on Indonesian Island of Sumatra

Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused torrents of rock and ash to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns. At least 17 people were still missing.

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What I Am Listening for in Michael Cohen’s Testimony

A flawed insider is called to provide detailed and direct evidence to the jury of the defendant’s alleged guilt.

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A Night to Remember at the Opera, Complete With a Phantom

About 130 children took part in a sleepover at Rome’s opera house, part of a campaign to make up for a lack of music education by making the theater and the art form more familiar and accessible.

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China’s Bullet Trains Are Raising Ticket Prices

The rare move by operators of the national rail network comes as part of a broader push in China to stem losses at subsidized public services.

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Steve Buscemi Is Punched in Random Manhattan Attack

The actor, who starred in “Boardwalk Empire,” was assaulted by a stranger on Wednesday morning. He was treated at Bellevue Hospital.

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Trump, Bashing Migrants, Likens Them to Hannibal Lecter, Movie Cannibal

Donald Trump, at his rally in New Jersey, used an extended riff about the 1991 film “The Silence of the Lambs” to demonize migrants at the border.

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Fighting Flares Anew in Gaza as Hamas Reconstitutes

The U.S. secretary of state warned that Israel’s victories over Hamas may not be “sustainable.”

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Susan Backlinie, First Shark Attack Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77

Ms. Backlinie, a stunt woman, appeared in the terrifying opening scene of the 1975 blockbuster in which a great white shark attacks.

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Spain’s Socialists Win Catalan Vote Dominated by Amnesty for Separatists

For the first time in over a decade, the regional government in Catalonia may be led by a party opposed to independence.

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At Emerson College’s commencement, there were expressions of protest from beginning to end.

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As Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest

Following the walkout, the comedian, who has been vocal about his support for Israel, opted to take a lighter approach in his commencement speech.

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In Rome, Adams Sees a Model for Helping Migrants Assimilate

The mayor praised the work of a migrant welcome center, which he visited at the end of a three-day trip, during which he also met with Pope Francis.

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Putin Replaces Defense Minister in Rare Cabinet Shake-up

Mr. Putin shifted Sergei Shoigu to run the security council, and nominated an economist to run the defense ministry.

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At Art Auctions Market Seeks Its Footing After Stumbling Sales and a Hack at Christie’s

Speculation drove art prices to new heights during the pandemic, but declining sales and a cyberattack ignited new worries.

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Gov. Jim Justice Faces Heavy Business Debts as He Seeks Senate Seat

The Justice companies have long had a reputation for not paying their debts. But that may be catching up to them.

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How to View the Northern Lights on Sunday Night

The best weather conditions for viewing the colorful light display will be in much of the West while New England was “a question mark,” a forecaster said.

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How 5 N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Are Struggling With Climate Change

New data projects are linking social issues with global warming. Here’s what that means for these New York communities.

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How 5 N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Are Struggling With Climate Change

New data projects are linking social issues with global warming. Here’s what that means for these New York communities.

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Artichoke Carbonara, Slow-Roasted Salmon With Salsa Verde

Simply stunning dinners for a springtime Sunday.

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Patient Dies Weeks After Kidney Transplant From Genetically Modified Pig

Richard Slayman received the historic procedure in March. The hospital said it had “no indication” his death was related to the transplant.

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