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Trump Order Pushes Universities to ‘Monitor’ Protesters on Student Visas

An executive order signed this week would push colleges and universities to combat antisemitism specifically by monitoring and reporting international students.

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European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Stagnates

The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.

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Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?

The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.

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Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans

The administration is showing it doesn’t view the House and Senate as equal partners. So far, Republicans, who hold both majorities, are accepting their new status.

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U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter

Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

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Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday?

Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.

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After Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up

The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.

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The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut

Assessing Alessandro Michele’s couture debut for Valentino. Also, Armani Privé and Chanel keep things moving and Gaurav Gupta surprises.

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What Israel’s UNRWA Ban Could Mean for Palestinians

Legislation that goes into effect on Thursday bars UNRWA from operating in the country. That will affect aid delivery to Gaza and beyond.

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The R.F.K. Jr. Effect

We explore Kennedy’s contentious confirmation hearing. But first, we cover breaking news on a plane crash in Washington D.C.

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A Plane Crash Near Washington, and 3 Contentious Senate Hearings

Plus, Hamas releases more hostages.

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Salwan Momika, Who Burned a Quran in Sweden, Is Killed

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi immigrant in Sweden, set off enormous protests when he burned a Quran in 2023. He had been scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

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Shell and Equinor Oil and Gas Production Is Blocked at Sites Off British Coast

A court ruling requires the British government to consider the potential climate impact of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea.

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Thai Families Wait in Anxious Hope for Gaza Hostage Release

Five families hoped that their loved ones were finally being released from Gaza after 15 months as hostages.

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Book Review: ‘Source Code,’ by Bill Gates

A new memoir by the tech mogul recounts a boyhood steeped in old-fashioned, analog pastimes as well as precocious feats of coding.

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Three Contentious Trump Nominees Will Appear Before the Senate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, three of President Trump’s high-profile picks, on Thursday will make their cases for confirmation.

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With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools

The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.

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Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

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Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

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Judith Bernstein at 82 Comes Back Swinging

Unrelenting, unrepenting, the artist who made a name for herself with huge drawings of hairy phallic screws presents a world of work with exuberant energy over 60 years.

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A Conversation With Opinion Writers About Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Opinion writers discuss issues from vaccines to Medicaid.

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Bill Gates Isn’t Like Those Other Tech Billionaires

The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist is taking a break from the future to examine his past — and mulling where the billionaires now fit in.

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How Kash Patel’s Charity Aided Trump, and Patel Himself

The nominee for F.B.I. director made his nonprofit into a publicity machine, selling his children’s book, his clothing brand and his image as Donald Trump’s ultimate loyalist.

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Migrants at Paris Theater Hope to Prove They’re Just Kids

More than 300 homeless African immigrants are camping out in the Gaîté Lyrique, waiting for officials to rule on whether they are minors and eligible for benefits like housing.

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Stephen Colbert Thinks RFK Jr. Is Not the Right Man for the Job

Stephen Colbert reveled in an anecdote about Trump’s health secretary nominee blending baby chickens and mice to feed his pet hawks.

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A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.

When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.

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Community Solar Projects Make Renewable Energy More Accessible, and Trump May End Them

Community solar projects allow subscribers to benefit from the renewable energy source even without installing solar panels.

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What to Know About the Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington

American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army helicopter while approaching Reagan Airport.

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Tulsi Gabbard Fits Right Into Trump’s Vision for America

Perhaps none of President Trump’s picks for his new cabinet embody his worldview better than former Representative Tulsi Gabbard.

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The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.

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