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As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block

Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.

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Trump’s Cuts to Federal Work Force Push Out Young Employees

The loss of early career workers has raised concerns about the impact on the next generation of civil servants.

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How the Crypto Exchange Bybit Lost $1.5 Billion to North Korean Hackers

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month — and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.

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During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task

As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale.

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Some Schools Rethink “College For All”

The idea that every student should aim for a four-year college motivated a bipartisan movement for decades. Now even enthusiastic promoters of the idea are reconsidering it.

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Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

New technologies are giving scientists a better understanding of how the process actually works.

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Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine

At least four people were killed in a Russian attack, Ukraine said, amid concerns about air defenses after the U.S. said it was suspending military and intelligence aid.

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7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands

The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.

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All Signs Point to Democrats Being Hopeless, Michael Kosta Says

During President Trump’s speech, Democrats held “little paddles as if they were ready to give Mike Johnson a naughty little spanking,” the “Daily Show” host said.

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Zellnor Myrie, in NYC Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All

Mr. Myrie, a Democratic state senator, would offer free seats to public school students from 3-K to 12th grade in a plan to make New York City more affordable for families.

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Grammar Fans Flock to a Film About Participles and Gerunds

“Rebel With a Clause” celebrates the improbable cross-country journey of a woman who gently imparts grammar rules to strangers.

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Brad Lander Would Declare Housing Emergency if Elected N.Y.C. Mayor

Mr. Lander wants 500,000 homes to be built in the city. Nearly every candidate has the crisis as a top issue.

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South Korean Fighter Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village, Leaving 7 Injured

Seven people in the South Korean village of Nogok, near the North Korean border, were injured in the bombing, which happened during a joint drill with the U.S. military.

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Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense

European leaders are gathering in Brussels Thursday to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.

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Many Chinese See a Cultural Revolution in America

People in China are expressing alarm at what seems to be an authoritarian turn in the United States, long their role model of democracy, that feels familiar.

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Adrienne Adams Enters Mayor’s Race to Defeat Eric Adams (No Relation)

Ms. Adams, the New York City Council speaker, is trying to position herself as a principled alternative to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.

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Police in Louisiana Investigate Hazing Episode After University Student’s Death

Caleb Wilson, a junior at Southern University, died on Feb. 27. Unsanctioned fraternity activities may have caused his death, the university said.

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A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy

After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.

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D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.

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Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts

Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.

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Pro-Palestinian Activists Occupy Barnard Building for 2nd Time in Week

The Police Department said several demonstrators were taken into custody during the sit-in at the college’s main library.

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Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 Agriculture Dept. Workers

The fired employees were on probationary status, swept up in the administration’s push to rapidly reduce the size of the federal work force in part by targeting those types of workers.

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Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 Agriculture Dept. Workers

The fired employees were on probationary status, swept up in the administration’s push to rapidly reduce the size of the federal work force in part by targeting those types of workers.

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Strong Winds Send U.S. Customs Blimp on a 600-Mile Trip Across Texas

Wind blasts dislodged the aircraft from its moorings in South Padre. The blimp drifted all the way to the Dallas area, where it crashed into power lines.

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Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies

Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

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Eric Adams’s Approval Rating Drops to 20 Percent, a Record Low

More than half of New York City voters surveyed in a Quinnipiac University poll said that Mayor Eric Adams should resign.

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With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity

Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.

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G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities

At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.

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ActBlue, the Democratic Fund-Raising Powerhouse, Faces Internal Chaos

At least seven senior officials have left the group, setting off deep concerns about its future as it confronts scrutiny from congressional Republicans.

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Mayor Eric Adams Grilled by Democrats at ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing

Democratic lawmakers grilled Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over the circumstances behind the Justice Department’s move to dismiss his criminal case.

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