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Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project

As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.

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Do You Need a Measles Booster?

With outbreaks spreading in the Southwest, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status.

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Amy Klobuchar Can’t Stop Talking About Eggs. We Asked Her Why.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Minnesota Democrat, says that “eggs are emblematic” of President Trump’s failures so far to tackle the cost of living.

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A.I. and Vibecoding Helped Me to Create My Own Software

I’m not a programmer. But I’ve been creating my own software tools with help from artificial intelligence.

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A Loan-Scorned Socialite Reported Her Warhol Stolen. A Tempest Ensued.

It was not a theft, Hamptons police ruled, but acrimony erupted after a lender decided it could not arrange a loan, but would still need to sell a painting put up as collateral to cover its costs.

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Ocalan Says PKK Fighters Should Disarm

Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K., called on his fighters to lay down their arms after decades of insurgency against the Turkish state.

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NASA’S Lunar Trailblazer Hitches Ride to the Moon to Map Water for Astronauts

Lunar Trailblazer, an orbiter that shared a launch on Wednesday with the commercial Athena lander, will help scientists understand where the moon’s water is, and what form it takes.

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What to Know About the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict

The fighting has taken more than 40,000 lives over the past four decades. The group’s leader is now calling for its fighters to put down their arms.

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Mother on Hunger Strike to Free Alaa Abd El Fattah From Egyptian Jail at ‘Risk to Life’

Laila Soueif, the mother of Alaa Abd El Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent political prisoners, has fasted for 151 days as she seeks his release.

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Gene Hackman and the Pugnacious Nature of Surprise

He could be both paternal and terrifying, and had the ability to almost goad you into liking men who would otherwise be despicable.

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Pro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine, Inspired by Trump and Putin, See an Opening

From prison and from exile, supporters of Moscow have been ramping up social media posts aimed at backing Russia’s call for elections in Ukraine and slamming President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Anxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase

A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.

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Foul Play Not Suspected in Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife, Authorities Say

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., said it was investigating after the actor and his wife, along with a dog, were found dead.

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Adrienne Adams Moves Closer to Running Against Mayor Adams

Adrienne Adams created a fund-raising committee in advance of a potential campaign, as allies try to persuade her to run against Mayor Eric Adams and Andrew M. Cuomo.

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‘Anora’’s Oscar Nominations Have Become Russian Propaganda

“Anora” is neither “pro-Russian” nor “anti-Russian.” But its Oscar nominations have been touted as a national victory in Russia.

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Donated Organs

We explain why some organs are skipping patients who need them.

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Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician

Prosecutors said Calin Georgescu, whose win in the first round of a presidential election was annulled, is the subject of “criminal proceedings” linked to incitement.

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U.S. Economy Under Stress, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOGE

Plus, Gene Hackman’s everyman legacy.

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Gene Hackman: 5 Memorable Performances to Stream

He played a complicated hero in “The French Connection” and an arch-villain in “Superman.” Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights.

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Al-Assad Becomes a Punchline in Syria’s Comedy Scene

Comics had already been trying to foster stand-up in Syria before Bashar al-Assad’s fall. Now, they are telling jokes in a liberated country, while warily eyeing the new government.

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Oscars 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

The best picture race has been full of twists and turns. The best actress race is closely contested. Our expert predicts which films and artists will get trophies on Sunday.

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Republicans Really Do Care More About ‘Masculine Energy’

The men and women of the G.O.P. are changing their minds about how men and women should behave.

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‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to Leap to Streaming

Sony Pictures Entertainment is soliciting bids for the streaming rights to the two popular game shows.

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Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right

The announcement was a victory for mainstream political parties, after earlier talks involving the hard-right Freedom Party broke down.

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GOP Gambles on Budget Plan That Helps the Rich and Cuts Aid to the Poor

The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.

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Conan O’Brien on his Oscars Hosting Gig

It can be a thankless gig, but that’s part of the appeal. “I am drawn to the things that scare me,” O’Brien said as he made final preparations.

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How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport

President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.

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U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts

Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.

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Ontario Voters Head to the Polls. Here’s What to Know.

Voters in Ontario will decide on Thursday whether to re-elect Doug Ford, a Conservative who is among Canada’s harshest critics of President Trump, as the province’s premier.

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The Organ Transplant List Is Being Ignored

Organ transplant waiting lists are designed to fairly distribute organs to the sickest patients in order of priority. Or so we thought. A New York Times investigation shows that the list leaves many patients waiting for organs despite being next in line. Brian Rosenthal, a New York Times reporter, explains how this list became so unreliable.

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