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Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals

The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles.

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Herb Greene, Who Photographed the Grateful Dead and Other 1960s Rock Acts, Dies at 82

One of the first to shoot the Grateful Dead, he also memorably chronicled many of the other bands that were on the scene in the late 1960s.

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Intelligence Officials Face a Fresh Round of Questions About Signal Leak

Democrats on a House committee appeared in lock step as they confronted one of the most notable blunders of the Trump administration.

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How A.I. Chatbots Like ChatGPT and DeepSeek Reason

Companies like OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek offer chatbots designed to take their time with an answer. Here’s how they work.

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Appeals Court Maintains Block on Trump’s Deportation Flights Under Alien Enemies Act

The panel said that while further argument was needed, lawyers for the migrants would likely succeed in their claims that the Venezuelans had been denied due process.

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The Trump Administration Can’t Even Admit the Real Problem With the Signal Chat

If there’s no real accountability for the Signal breach, or even an admission of the actual problem, there’s no indication it won’t happen again.

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Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak

State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.

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Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts Student, Is Detained by ICE

The university was told that the student’s visa had been terminated, its president said in a late-night email to students and faculty members.

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Duke Says ‘White Lotus’ Went ‘Too Far’ With School References

In a show that features an array of disturbing story lines, the actions — and wardrobe — of a character have gone “too far” for the university.

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Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard

The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.

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Newly Released Signal Chats Showed What Was at Stake

Also, the U.S. said it will end vaccine funds for poor countries. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Kermit the Frog Will Deliver Commencement Speech at U. of Maryland

The world’s most famous green frog will most likely give some encouraging words to the class of 2025.

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After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?

When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect yourself next time?

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How Trump’s Auto Tariffs Could Affect Car Prices

Experts say tariffs could soon drive car prices up by several thousand dollars and limit production.

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NASA’s Webb Telescope Spots Auroras on Neptune for the First Time

The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere, which could not be seen by earlier telescopes or spacecraft.

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Trump Is Trying to Gain More Power Over Elections. Is His Effort Legal?

A far-reaching executive order aims to reshape the country’s voting laws, is sure to be challenged in court and reflects the president’s concerted push to expand his power.

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Marco Rubio Says Someone in Signal Chat Made ‘Big Mistake’ in Adding Journalist

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no “war plans” had been divulged in the group chat in which he took part. Chat texts published by The Atlantic show detailed information on the planned strikes in Yemen.

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In Rebuttal to Trump Official, M.T.A. Says Subway Is Getting Safer

In response to the transportation secretary’s disparagement of the subway system, transit officials said that felonies were way down and fare evasion was dropping.

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Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services

States were told Monday that they could no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.

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U.S. Military Provides Few Details on Daily Strikes in Yemen

The Pentagon has refused to disclose how many targets have been hit in Yemen, or identify the Houthi militia commanders killed in the campaign.

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Oleg Gordievsky, K.G.B. Officer Turned Double Agent, Dies at 86

While climbing the ranks of the Soviet spy agency, he spent more than a decade working for British intelligence as one of its most highly placed moles.

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How Russia’s Tactics Give Them an Advantage in U.S.-led Peace Talks

Moscow’s demands are slowing the process and giving it the advantage in talks with a deal-hungry United States, experts said.

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Trump Allies Grill PBS and NPR During Congress Hearing

Dark pronouncements by Republicans about a “communist agenda” espoused by public media were intercut with lighter references to “Sesame Street” and “Curious George.”

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L.J. Smith, Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ Book Series, Dies at 66

She wrote seven books in a series that went on to be a hit TV show. After she was replaced by ghostwriters, she reclaimed her characters online in fan fiction.

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Nancy Pelosi Made Way for New Leadership. Chuck Schumer Should Follow Her Lead.

Instead of clinging to power, he could step down honorably from his leadership role, setting an example for his party and the country.

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Did Trump’s Team Share Classified Information in the Leaked Signal Chat?

The often bureaucratic nature of classified information is complicated, with different levels of secrecy and different potential punishments for its disclosure.

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Luigi Mangione Was Sent Socks With Heart-Shaped Notes Inside, Prosecutors Say

In filings, lawyers for the man accused of assassinating a health care executive argued with prosecutors over special treatment and his access to evidence.

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Latest on Trump Tariffs: Cars Are New Focus

New car tariffs would come after the United States imposed similar import taxes on steel, aluminum and a variety of goods from Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.

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Democrat Wins Special Election in Pennsylvania District Where Trump Won by 15 Points

James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.

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Trump to Announce Tariffs on Foreign Cars

The president is expected to announce tariffs on foreign cars on Wednesday, a measure that could bring car factories to the United States but raise prices for consumers.

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