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Inside the Sean ’Diddy’ Combs Hotline: The Makings of a Mass Tort

From a low-slung building in Montana, a lawyer pursuing sex abuse complaints against the music mogul says his business has identified hundreds of potential plaintiffs.

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Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over New Jersey’s Governor Race

President Trump and his divisive policies are helping to define the primary races for New Jersey governor.

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There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk

Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.

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A Supreme Court Case Threatens the Church-State Divide

The case invites further fragmentation of public education.

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How Would Peacekeeping Work in Ukraine? These Experts Gamed It Out.

The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue.

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He Was Once a Covert Taliban Operative. Now He’s the Friendly Taxman.

Abdul Qahar Ghorbandi, head of Afghanistan’s Taxpayers Services Directorate, has the hard job of raising money in an impoverished country hobbled by international sanctions.

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Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices

Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed.

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Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.

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Trump Pulled $400 million From Columbia. Other Schools Could Be Next.

The administration has circulated a list that includes nine other campuses, accusing them of failure to address antisemitism.

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NASA to Launch SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions: How to Watch

Two missions, SPHEREx and PUNCH, are expected to launch on a SpaceX rocket on Saturday.

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Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96

An indefatigable gardener, she was concerned, a colleague said, with “all the things that have to happen for us to get our food.”

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Wildfires Break Out on Long Island, Prompting Highway Closure

Weather forecasters had warned that low humidity and gusty winds would create an “elevated risk for fire spread.”

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How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips

Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.

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For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate

The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman of color to lead City Hall.

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Climate United Sues E.P.A. Over Frozen $20 Billion

In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.

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More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

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14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting

The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.

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How the Tax Bill Could Impact Your Wallet

Brackets may change. The standard deduction could fall. And President Trump will probably not remove taxes on Social Security income.

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At Least 12 Injured in Toronto Pub Shooting

The pub, Piper Arms, was hosting its opening night on Friday when three men walked in and “opened fire indiscriminately” before escaping by car, the police said.

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Gwen McCrae, Singer Who Helped Open the Dance Floor to Disco, Dies at 81

Originally a gospel singer, she went on to meld soulful melodies with dance-floor-friendly grooves on songs like the 1975 Top 10 hit “Rockin’ Chair.”

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North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.

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I Wish My Father, Ronald Reagan, Could Remind Trump What America Stands For

He told me once, in the Lincoln Bedroom.

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Why U.S. Conservatives Should Fall in Love With France

Turns out Charles de Gaulle was right.

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Musk Doesn’t Understand Why Government Matters

If a business fails, it’s not a big deal. When government services break down, people can die.

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From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings ‘Severance’ to Life

Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the architectural wonder.

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Lightening Up

Daylight saving time begins tomorrow, and the days are getting lighter and more expansive. If we want to, we can, too.

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Days of Clashes in Syria Kill More Than 300 Civilians, War Monitor Reports

More than 400 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, said the war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Eastern Ukraine

The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.

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How Mayor Eric Adams Lost New York City

He promised law and order. Instead, his scandal-ridden mayoralty became a symbol — and engine — of the city’s chaos.

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