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‘Day of Reckoning’: Trial Over Greenpeace’s Role in Pipeline Protest Begins

Energy Transfer, which owns the Dakota Access Pipeline, is seeking $300 million, a sum that Greenpeace says could bankrupt the storied environmental group.

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Boat Crew Spots Thousands of Dolphins in a California Bay ‘Superpod’

The bay looked “like it was boiling,” said a boat captain with a whale-watching company in Monterey Bay, Calif. He captured video of thousands of dolphins swimming off the coast.

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Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. Trump.

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Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees

President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.

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In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold

A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.

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How to Watch the Launch of Intuitive Machines’s Second Moon Landing Mission

The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft are also flying on the SpaceX rocket.

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Who Are the Deceased Hostages Hamas Said It Handed Over to Israel?

The release came after several days of negotiations following Israel’s refusal on Saturday to exchange some Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to free.

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With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.

Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.

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Trump Refused to Guarantee Ukraine’s Safety in Mineral Deal

Also, Timothée Chalamet is waging an unusual awards campaign. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess.

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Trump Says E.P.A. Layoffs Will Cut Staff by 65 Percent

The president said Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, was planning mass layoffs. Agency officials said the cuts would make it impossible to carry out their mission.

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Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner

Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.

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Jesus Guerrero’s Family Says Kylie Jenner Will Cover His Funeral Expenses

Multiple former clients posted about their relationships with Jesus Guerrero, who died at 34. His family said Kylie Jenner volunteered to pay his funeral expenses.

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Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom

The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year ago.

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How Michelle Trachtenberg Made Mean Girl Georgina Sparks Sparkle on ‘Gossip Girl’

The actress embodied an arch flair that made the fabulous antagonist Georgina Sparks a fan favorite.

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How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

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As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The United States is in talks with several countries in an effort to immediately secure new supplies.

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Johnson’s Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

The Louisiana Republican has made himself subservient to President Trump, whose help he needs to manage his fractious, unpredictable and tiny majority.

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Justice Dept. Nominees Suggest Some Court Orders Can Be Ignored

At a confirmation hearing, the nominees, two of whom have been Trump defense lawyers, offered little to assuage Democrats’ fears.

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Trump Shares AI Video of Gaza as Luxury Resort, Drawing Scorn

One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as ‘disgraceful.’

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Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

President Trump’s order changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America prompted communities along the coast to think about the basin in a way many never had before.

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Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.

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Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

A bill before the governor would prohibit adding fluoride to water systems. The move could affect children’s health, experts warned.

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Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case

Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden.

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At Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Children, an Israeli Outpouring of Grief

Thousands of Israelis lined the streets to mourn the Bibases, who were taken hostage in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and had become a symbol of the country’s trauma.

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Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Actress, Dies at 39

Police officers, responding to a 911 call, found her unresponsive in a Manhattan apartment on Wednesday morning, the authorities said.

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Here’s What’s in the House Republican Budget and What Comes Next

Adoption of the Republican budget was the easy part. Now comes the difficult task of writing a bill consistent with what President Trump has demanded.

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Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports

Officials are seeking to boost competitiveness and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses during what a European commissioner called a “perilous” time.

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Trump and Republicans Set Their Sights on California’s Electric Car Plan

The administration is setting the stage for Congress to repeal a longstanding waiver that allows California to set its own pollution standards. State officials say the effort is illegal.

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Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.

Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.

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