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At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’

As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a flood of “emergency applications” asking for immediate intervention.

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Apparel Companies That Make Clothing in the U.S.

Even companies that make clothing in America aren’t feeling great about stiff duties on their overseas competition.

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Inflation Slows Unexpectedly Sharply for March, to 2.4%, CPI Report Shows

Policymakers and economists say the latest data is only a temporary reprieve as tariffs could stoke higher inflation.

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Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut

Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.

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‘They’re Coming After All of Us. So You Might As Well Tell the Truth.’

The longtime activist and writer Sarah Schulman on why now is the time to stand up to people you oppose.

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Jon Hamm Finds His Way Back to the Hilltop

For the actor, the decade since “Mad Men” ended has been a period of personal change and mixed professional success. Suddenly, he is everywhere again.

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Newsmax Made Defamatory Statements About Dominion, Judge Says

The defamation case, over falsehoods spread about the 2020 election, is headed to a jury this month.

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Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger

Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.

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How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?

With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.

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Luigi Mangione Death Penalty Bid May Pit Prosecutors Against Each Other

State and federal prosecutors have both accused Mr. Mangione of killing a health insurance executive. Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing aggressively for capital punishment.

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An Expedition, for Art and Nature

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.

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Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War

The lower revenues, a result in part of President Trump’s trade war, could prove more damaging to the Russian economy than the penalties the United States and its allies have already imposed.

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Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 218

The number of dead in a roof collapse in Santo Domingo keeps rising. Officials have not said how many people were in the club at the time of the disaster.

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Prada Buys Versace

The deal is a big bet on the value of “Made In Italy.”

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U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge

A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.

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Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War

A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.

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UK Version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Will Start in 2026

A British version of the television sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” is set to debut in 2026.

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How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal

Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.

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Trump’s Drastic Tariff Turnaround, and Green Card Holders on Edge

Plus, the soundtrack of America.

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St. Louis Judges Embrace Ankle Monitors Amid Calls to Reform Bail

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

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Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says

The detainee, Ksenia Karelina, had been sentenced to 12 years in prison over a one-time donation to a Ukrainian charity group.

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The Damage From Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Already Done

The reciprocal tariffs might be gone for now, but slow growth, inflation and dings to American credibility remain.

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A Hit in Alberta, Poilievre’s Populism Falters Elsewhere in Canada

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.

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The Next Generation of Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn

Younger Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

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Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In

A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

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America Needs More Sprawl to Fix Its Housing Crisis

The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

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Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Embassy in Somalia

Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.

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The Case for Giving This Trade War a Chance

Oren Cass argues tariffs are worth it.

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5 Science-Backed Longevity Hacks That Don’t Cost a Fortune

You don’t need a $40,000 gym membership to live a longer, healthier life.

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Ahead of the Masters, Golfers and Fans Load Up on Allergy Medication

The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

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