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Marcia Marcus, Painter Rediscovered in Her Last Decade, Dies at 97

A popular downtown artist in the 1960s, she worked in obscurity after art world trends left her behind. Now her startlingly fresh work is on view again.

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Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza

The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15.

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Man Is Shot by N.Y.P.D. After Attacking 4 Girls With Cleaver

The man may be related to the girls, who all survived, the police said. An 11-year-old called 911, and officers rushed to the house in Brooklyn where the children lived.

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Olivier Awards 2025: ‘Giant,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Win

The play, about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism, took home three awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys. So did a “Fiddler on the Roof” revival and a folk rock “Benjamin Button.”

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Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5-Year Ban

In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy.

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Wall Street’s Decision Makers Brace for More Chaos After Markets Plunge

The financial titans who backed Trump are now dealing with the fallout from his tariffs. They spent the weekend surveying the damage of last week’s major sell-off.

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What We Know About the Case of Gaza Aid Workers Killed by Israeli Gunfire

The Israeli military, confronted with video evidence contradicting its initial account, now says it was “mistaken.”

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Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers

The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry.

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They Pushed for Cuomo to Resign. Now They’re Clearing His Comeback Path.

Many political, business and union leaders who castigated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and pressed him to resign have done an about-face and support his run for mayor.

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Americans Wrestle With How Trump’s Tariffs May Change Shopping Lists

In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price hikes, while others showed patience.

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Trump Aides Defend His Tariffs Amid Global Blowback

The president’s top advisers acknowledged President Trump’s sweeping tariffs could raise prices but said an economic adjustment that would ultimately benefit American workers was overdue.

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Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift

The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.

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Judge Calls Mistaken Deportation of Maryland Man a ‘Grievous Error’

Judge Paula Xinis, who has ordered that the Trump administration return the man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, also rejected a request to pause that order.

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Amid Trump’s Threats, Canada’s Conservative Leader Faces Uncertainty in National Election

Just two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed destined to become Canada’s next prime minister. But his double-digit polling lead vanished with President Trump’s threat to annex Canada.

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Upper West Side Theater Is Sold After Governor Allocates $3.5 Million

A nonprofit bought the landmark Metro Theater after receiving financial support from Gov. Kathy Hochul, the State Senate and Steven Spielberg’s foundation.

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Forget the Signal Chat. The U.S. Strike on the Houthis Was a Necessary Blow to Pressure Iran.

Striking the Iranian-backed Houthi militia serves United States interests, and puts pressure on Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

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Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance

Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.

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A Second Child Dies of Measles in Texas

It is the second confirmed measles death in the U.S. in a decade. If the outbreak continues at the current pace, the nation may lose its “elimination” status.

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Long-Running Storm Drenches Central U.S. but Starts to Shift East

The heaviest rains so far this weekend have hit Arkansas, Missouri and Kentucky. More rain is expected on Sunday, but the risk of flooding will be less severe.

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An Interview with Rob Manfred, the M.L.B. commissioner

An interview with the M.L.B. commissioner.

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Russia Strikes Kyiv as Ukraine Reels From Deadly Attack on Zelensky’s Hometown

While Russian missile and drone attacks have been unrelenting over more than three years of war, they have intensified in recent weeks amid U.S.-led peace talks.

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For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other

Trump’s political strength is built on the economy. If it sinks, he could drag his party down with him.

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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Arrives as a Surprise Box Office Smash

Weekend ticket sales will total at least $140 million, analysts said, about 75 percent more than expected, ending a Hollywood dry spell.

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Trump’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

The 22nd Amendment is clear: President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to consider going to consolidate power.

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Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs

President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.

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Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal

Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.

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‘White Lotus’ Ratings Continue to Increase

The show, which ends its third season on Sunday, has built one of the largest audiences of any HBO series.

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Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever

Senate Republicans are hoping to ice Democrats out from deciding the fate of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, a move that Democrats could eventually use against them.

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‘The White Lotus’: 7 Questions for the Season 3 Finale

As this season heads into its supersized conclusion on Sunday night, here are a few questions that need answers.

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Can Using the Light Phone III Help Cure ‘Brain Rot’?

Minimalist gadgets like the new Light Phone III, a smartphone that barely does anything, promise to help us focus. The trade-offs are big.

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