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Is That Drink Worth It to You?

Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal.

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What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?

More than half of people who get legal abortions in the United States — and three-quarters in Europe — use medication abortion.

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What to Do When There’s a Tornado Warning

A tornado warning demands instant action. Here’s what to do if one comes your way, and how you can prepare.

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Champions of Degrowth Want to Shrink the Economy to Save the World.

Economic growth has been ecologically costly — and so a movement in favor of ‘degrowth’ is growing.

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Sleepless in Seattle as a Hellcat Roars Through the Streets

The modified Dodge Charger roaming Seattle’s downtown by night has infuriated residents. But it seems no one can stop it.

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Blinken Arrives in Ukraine Amid Russian Military Gains

The Biden administration had warned for months that the delay by Congress to approve an aid package would leave the Ukrainians vulnerable.

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Democrats’ Split Over Israel Takes Center Stage in Tense Primary Debate

A rancorous clash between Representative Jamaal Bowman and his Democratic opponent, George Latimer, exposed sharp divisions in their party.

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Biden Bans Chinese Bitcoin Mine Near U.S. Nuclear Missile Base

An investigation identified national security risks posed by a crypto facility in Wyoming. It is near an Air Force base and a data center doing work for the Pentagon.

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Killing Dogs. Taunting the Homeless. Praising Al Capone. This Is Trump’s Party.

Kristi Noem’s memoir is the latest example of MAGA’s vice signaling.

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David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Defied Pigeonholing, Dies at 78

He was best known as a jazz musician, but his shimmering sound was also heard on classic albums by David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.

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The 54 Celebrities, Executives and Allies on Trump’s ‘Close Contacts’ List

The list included the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and other Fox News figures, along with sports stars like Tom Brady and Serena Williams.

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Michael Cohen, Key to Trump Trial, Tells Jurors of Seedy Hush-Money Plot

Donald J. Trump’s former bulldog told jurors about his work: threatening enemies, cleaning up problems and burying embarrassing stories.

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Protesters Disrupt Israeli Memorial Day Events Over War Raging in Gaza

A day of national mourning was interrupted by hecklers who blamed government officials for failing to secure the release of hostages still being held by Hamas.

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Can This Never Trumper Find a Future in the Republican Party?

Hogan’s Senate run will test whether there is a path forward for a Trump critic in 2024.

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Three Inmates Agree to Plea Deal in Death of Whitey Bulger

The men charged with brutally beating Mr. Bulger, once a notorious leader in the Boston underworld, have agreed to help describe the circumstances of his death, officials said.

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Biden’s Approval Is Low, Except Compared With Everyone Else’s

Voters are grumpy all across the Western world.

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White House Says Israel Still Has Provided No Plan to Protect Rafah Civilians

The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, also said Israel had yet to connect its military operations to a plan for the future governance of Gaza.

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Smoke-Filled Skies Leave Midwest Fearing Another Season of Polluted Air

Smoke from wildfires in Canada draped Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin on Sunday and Monday. But experts say the air quality in the nation’s middle is unlikely to be as bad as last summer.

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Michael Cohen Begins Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial: 5 Takeaways

In hotly anticipated testimony, Donald J. Trump’s former fixer discussed how he buried stories his boss didn’t want anyone to read.

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Michael Cohen testifies

Also, the return of Furiosa.

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Westminster Dog Show 2024: Photos From Behind the Scenes

A look at the action in Queens as the annual dog show takes over the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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Biden Promised Normal. Do Voters Want His Version of It?

Many voters in a new poll say the country’s political and economic systems need major changes or to be completely torn down. The Biden campaign says it’s not satisfied with business as usual, either.

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No Jurors Seated on First Day of Menendez Corruption Trial

Senator Robert Menendez is charged with accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors at home and abroad.

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GameStop Stock Soars as Roaring Kitty Returns to Social Media

Keith Gill, the trader who helped turn the video game retailer into a high-flying “meme stock,” posted cryptic messages online after a three-year hiatus.

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New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded.

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How FERC Became a Linchpin for Climate Policy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2-to-1 in a partisan split on Monday on a new rule that could help speed up wind and solar energy.

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Cohen Says Trump’s Hush-Money Decisions Were Driven by Worries About Women Voters

“Guys may think it’s cool, but this is going to be a disaster for the campaign,” Mr. Trump said, according to testimony.

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Trump Told Cohen Disclosure of His Fling Would Be a ‘Total Disaster’

A lawyer’s testimony lands blow after blow on the former president.

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The Trump Trial on Cable TV: Play-by-Play and Drawings on an iPad

With no cameras recording Donald Trump’s criminal trial, anchors and producers are improvising to animate dramatic moments like Michael Cohen’s testimony.

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OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks

Chatbots, image generators and voice assistants are gradually merging into a single technology with a conversational voice.

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