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Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

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Oakland A’s Settle Into Sacramento as Just The A’s

The Athletics temporarily moved to California’s capital region, but insisted on avoiding references to Sacramento. Residents, who are thrilled to have M.L.B. games, are used to such slights.

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Why Are Dolphins and Sea Lions Washing Up Dead on Southern California Beaches?

In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.

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Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations

Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

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Putin Keeps Pushing, With Trump and in Ukraine War

The Russian leader’s drones are deluging Ukrainian cities, while his negotiating tactics test the patience of the friendliest White House he has faced in decades.

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Soldiers Slow Rescue Efforts in a City Destroyed by Myanmar Earthquake

As the death toll rose past 2,000, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.

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Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can win an appeal.

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Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan

Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.

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Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive

The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.

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How Much Does America Spend?

We explore what federal government spends its money on.

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Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation from Pakistan

Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.

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Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Third Term, and the Myanmar Earthquake Toll

Plus, trying the impossible at the Olympics.

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Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Gaza

The order, which came during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, included Rafah and parts of neighboring Khan Younis.

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How Does It Feel to Be an International Student in the U.S. Now?

We want to hear about how the Trump administration’s immigration policies have affected your travel plans and experience on campus.

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Marine Le Pen Found Guilty of Embezzlement by French Court

The ruling could complicate her plans to run for president in 2027.

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Nothing Ever Goes Wrong in Trump’s White House

The problem is that competence and execution matter.

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DOGE Accesses Federal Payroll System Over Objections of Career Staff

Elon Musk’s team gains visibility into sensitive information about hundreds of thousands of government workers despite security concerns raised by IT officials.

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A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing

A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.

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The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America

Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”

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Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump

Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.

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As Trump Squeezes the Immigrant Work Force, Employers Seek Relief

Businesses that rely on immigrants are pushing for legislation to ensure an adequate, legal flow of laborers from abroad as deportations ramp up.

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I Live Near the Texas Measles Outbreak. Here’s How We Got Here.

An important lesson amid a measles outbreak in America.

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I’m a Republican Who Still Supports Ukraine. America Must Not Give In to Putin.

The administration must be crystal clear that we are aligned with democracy, free markets and the rule of law.

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A New Dinosaur Museum Rises From a Hole in the Ground in New Jersey

The museum hopes that after learning about the planet’s prehistoric past, people will do more to preserve Earth’s future.

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As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts

The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.

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A Mystery in the Baltic Sea

After a series of suspicious cable cuttings feared to be Russian sabotage, NATO began a new mission called Baltic Sentry to patrol the Baltic Sea. Michael Schwirtz, an investigative reporter with the International desk at The New York Times, takes us aboard one of these patrol flights.

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Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness

Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? An anxious American went to Helsinki to see if what she learned there could lift her spirits back home.

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How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter

Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.

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Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, named a new head of Israel’s domestic intelligence agency on Monday. Judges had frozen the dismissal of the current chief.

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How Trump Supercharged Distrust, Driving U.S. Allies Away

Trust is very hard to build and easy to destroy. America and its partners are caught in a spiral of distrust.

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