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Judge Temporarily Stops Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youths’ Health Providers

Six transgender individuals, all younger than 19, sued the administration over executive orders targeting hospitals that offer transition treatments to young people.

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Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan Federal Prosecutor, Quits After Adams Case Is Ordered Dropped

Danielle R. Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, quit after the Justice Department told her to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

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5 Spring Break Destinations for a Sunny or Scenic Trip

Ideas for a last-minute trip, whether you want wildflower meadows or white-sand beaches.

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In This Trump Presidency, the Domination Will Be Televised

From the Super Bowl to a self-produced version of “Cops,” the second Trump administration is using imagery to project an air of authority and invincibility.

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Adams Donor Weihong Hu Is Accused of Taking Millions From Covid Housing Program

Brooklyn’s U.S. attorney said Weihong Hu and two men set out to “line their own pockets” at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Hu has helped raise funds for Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

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The Restaurant That Started Panda Express

The parent restaurant of Panda Express underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The deep, comforting pleasures are still on the menu.

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‘The Boss of Everyone and Everything’: Trump Seeks to Influence Many Spheres

No paper straws or local bike lanes. President Trump is increasingly trying to enforce his will on areas like the arts, sports, news, private companies and college campuses.

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C.D.C. Study Finds Silent Bird Flu Infections in Dairy Veterinarians

The vets had no symptoms, and one worked only in states where no dairy infections had been reported.

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How Do You Feel About Dining Alone? We Want to Hear.

We’re asking readers to help us understand solo dining in America.

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Senate Confirms RFK Jr., a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary

The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where his father and uncles once served as Democrats.

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Kash Patel Passes Senate Panel Vote Amid FBI Turmoil

The vote moved Mr. Patel, a Trump loyalist, one step closer to leading the nation’s premier law enforcement agency.

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Elon Musk Says He Will Drop OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission

In a court filing, Mr. Musk said he and other investors would pull their $97.4 billion bid if OpenAI withdrew its plan to change its structure.

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Why Isn’t Ukraine in NATO, and What Has Trump Said?

The mutual-defense alliance has been central to Ukraine’s war against Russia, but the future is uncertain with President Trump back in office.

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After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds

The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects.

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I Shudder to Imagine Kennedy Running Our Health Agencies.

We have to go toe-to-toe with this administration and resist its attacks on public health.

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Wallace and Gromit Creator Discusses the Characters, Technology and the Queen

Nick Park’s latest film in the stop-motion series is up for multiple awards at the BAFTAs and the Oscars.

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Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?

Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?

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Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs

Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.

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Man Charged with Killing Roommate, Whose Torso Was Found in a Suitcase.

The remains of Edwin Echevarria, 65, were found floating in the East River on Feb. 5. His roommate, Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second degree murder.

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Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas

An intense storm could cause flooding and debris flows in areas burned by wildfires. Some residents have begun to evacuate.

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Dozens Injured as Driver Crashes Car Into Munich Protest

The authorities believe the crash, into a union’s strike-day demonstration, was a deliberate attack carried out by a 24-year-old man who was known to the police.

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How Linda McMahon Got to Be Trump’s Education Secretary Pick

Linda McMahon, a World Wrestling Entertainment mogul and longtime booster of President Trump who served in his first administration, is beginning her confirmation hearings as she seeks to lead the Department of Education. Zach Montague, a reporter for The New York Times covering the department, reviews her history.

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‘Paddington in Peru’ Review: Homeward Bound

The genial bear embarks on an Amazonian journey of self discovery in this movie, which cannot measure up to “Paddington 2” despite its charms.

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How Trump Is Gutting Regulatory Agencies Like the SEC, CFPB and EEOC

The furious pace of deregulation is gutting agencies intended to protect ordinary Americans, consumer advocates say. But business groups have long favored regulatory relief.

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Trump’s Call with Putin, and Ozempic’s Effect on Drinking

Plus, the hidden cost of a Valentine’s bouquet.

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Aid agencies rush supplies into Gaza as fragile cease-fire holds for now.

Hamas said that mediators between the two sides were working “to remove obstacles and close gaps” after the cease-fire deal hit a roadblock.

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Warming Trend in U.S.-Russia Relations Leaves Ukraine in a Tough Spot

Trump’s recent moves, including a conversation with Putin and a demand for Ukrainian mineral rights, are worrisome signs for Zelensky.

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Between Russia and Elon Musk, German Voters Face a ‘Dual Front’ of Disinformation

In the first major European vote since President Trump’s re-election, influence campaigns are targeting Germany from two sides.

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Trump Says Saudi Arabia May Host Talks With Putin on Ukraine

The kingdom has increasingly emerged as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, leveraging ties with both sides as well as with President Trump.

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Singing to Trees to Make Good Cider: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

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