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The Importance of Being SpaceX

Tesla might be suffering, but SpaceX is poised to profit off billions in new government contracts

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Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say

Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning.

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A ‘Life-Changing’ Child Care Program in New York Could Soon Collapse

Child care vouchers for low-income families have been a lifeline amid the city’s affordability crisis. They could vanish unless state lawmakers move quickly to fund the program.

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Teen Who Set Off Avalanche Is Fourth Person Killed on Alaska Slopes This Month

A 16-year-old was riding a snowmobile in the Kenai Mountains when he was swept away and buried, officials said.

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Trump Officials Disclosed Military Plans in a Group Chat

Also, paper bags might not be as green as you think. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns

At least 20 other states are considering bills restricting the use of certain food dyes and additives.

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Columbia Faculty Protests as Trump Officials Hail University Concessions

While some professors rallied to criticize the changes, federal officials called the university’s actions a “positive first step” in maintaining a financial relationship.

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Columbia Student Hunted by ICE Sues to Prevent Deportation

Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7, participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Immigration agents visited residences looking for her.

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Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits.

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Hyundai to Invest $21 Billion in US in Bid to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs

Hyundai already makes cars in the United States, in Georgia and Alabama.

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Social Security, Buffeted by Turmoil, Awaits a New Leader

The billionaire Elon Musk has become fixated on finding fraud inside the agency, which provides retirement, survivor and disability payments to 73 million Americans each month.

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If Pete Hegseth Had Any Honor, He Would Resign

A defense secretary intentionally using a civilian app to share sensitive war plans without noticing a journalist was in the chat would be egregious.

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Trump Leads a ‘Machinery’ of Misinformation in Second Term

President Trump’s first four years in the White House were filled with falsehoods. Now he and those around him are using false claims to justify their policy changes.

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Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules

After the president made A.I. dominance a top priority, tech companies changed course from a meeker approach under the Biden administration.

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On Fighting Oligarchy Tour, Bernie Sanders Channels the Grateful Dead

An aging star playing to massive crowds of supporters in head-to-toe merch? It’s not the Grateful Dead, it’s the Fighting Oligarchy tour.

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FDA Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Despite Warnings

The agency OK’d an artificial vessel to restore blood flow in patients, even though its own scientists flagged questionable study results and potentially fatal ruptures of the product.

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Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.

President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force.

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Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’

The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.

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Nadine and Bob Menendez Were ‘Partners in Crime,’ Prosecutor Says

But a lawyer for Ms. Menendez, the wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, told jurors at the start of her bribery trial that she lacked “knowledge and intent.”

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In a Shift, More Republicans Want Government Investment in Children

The evolution reflects a growing bipartisan agreement that American families are struggling and something has to change.

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Alina Habba Is Trump’s Pick for Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Alina Habba, who defended President Trump against E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation claims, will oversee the work of about 150 prosecutors.

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Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil

The president threatened to wield tariffs like financial sanctions, saying that countries that buy Venezuelan oil would see tariffs put on their exports to the United States.

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Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil

The president threatened to wield tariffs like financial sanctions, saying that countries that buy Venezuelan oil would see tariffs put on their exports to the United States.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Rehiring Fired Workers

An administration lawyer complained about what she said was a trend of lower court judges exceeding their authority in halting government programs.

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Trump Administration Cites Alien Enemies Act as It Plans New Extraditions

By citing the act, the administration seems to be highlighting its aggressive posture without taking steps that might be deemed to violate a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge.

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Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien Subtly Skewers Trump

In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian mounted a bristling political attack artfully disguised as a tribute.

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United Airlines Raises Price of Club Lounge Memberships

As airport lounges see increasing demand, United Airlines is changing how travelers can access its lounges, raising prices and cutting the amenities.

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Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

The lawsuit accuses the government of dismantling the department by executive fiat without the required approval of Congress.

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Israel’s Internal Conflicts Return as Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon Continues

For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they are battling one another.

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Usha Vance to Attend Greenland’s Main Dog Sledding Race

The Avannaata Qimussersua, which organizers call “a challenging event that highlights the bond between humans and their dogs,” is getting attention because Usha Vance, the second lady, plans to attend.

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