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Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?

Even as prescriptions rise to a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.

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The Podcaster Asking You to Side With History’s Villains

Darryl Cooper is no scholar. But legions of fans — many on the right — can’t seem to resist what he presents as hidden truths.

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A CautionaryTale of 408 Tentacles

One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Incarcerated: Bed Checks, Monotony and Jailhouse Lasagna

The music mogul also known as Puff Daddy and Diddy is now inmate 37452-054 at the Brooklyn detention center where he awaits his trial, which begins next month.

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The Many Ways Kennedy Is Already Undermining Vaccines

The health secretary has chipped away at the idea that immunizing children against measles and other diseases is a public health good.

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U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance

On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.

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How an Arkansas City Became an Epicenter of the Biking World

Buoyed by the interests of the family behind Walmart, Bentonville has become an unexpected hub for cycling.

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The Last Flight of Helicopter N216MH

The aircraft had flown tourists in New York City thousands of times before crashing Thursday with a Spanish family aboard. Passengers who had flown earlier that day are processing the shock.

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Kathryn Garcia Was Nearly Elected NYC Mayor in 2021. Who Gets Her Votes Now?

Ms. Garcia finished second in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. Her supporters could be an important factor in this year’s race.

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Xi Jinping Travels to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff War with U.S.

China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.

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Trump and Some of His Cabinet Members Attend U.F.C. Fight in Miami

The spectacle at the mixed martial arts event was emblematic of an emboldened president who increasingly encourages displays of force to carry out his agenda.

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‘You Try to Build Anything, and You’re Stepping Into Quicksand’

Speed is a progressive virtue.

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America Is Learning the Wrong Lesson from Elon Musk’s Success

Intimidation doesn’t elevate performance; it undermines people.

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How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.

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Trump is on a Path to Failure

The fact that Trump survived bad trajectories before doesn’t mean that this one is destined to reverse.

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Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics

A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.

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At Least One Dead After Private Plane Crashes in Upstate New York

The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying two passengers, went down Saturday in the town of Copake close to the Massachusetts border, according to the authorities.

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Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical Exceptions

In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the decision allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.

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Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Federal Funds

The administration is reviewing about $9 billion in federal funding that the university receives.

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Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp

Refugees International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.

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British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill

London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.

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The 2025 Masters In Photographs

The weekend weather at the Masters Tournament is expected to be perfect for golf, and the third round began with the leader Justin Rose in a familiar position.

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Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel

The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.

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How Trump Offers This African Territory Its ‘Biggest Opportunity’

After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood.

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Bees Are Under Threat from Climate Change, the Trade War and Doge

For beekeepers, the problem isn’t just climate change and extreme weather: It’s also DOGE, the trade war and the immigration crackdown.

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How a Deal to Shape Golf’s Future Went Cold

Despite interventions by President Trump, talks to combine the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have come to a standstill.

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A Lot About Trump Doesn’t Add Up

A very petty man in a very powerful job.

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Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Less Than Meets the Eye

The president extols tariffs as a miracle cure, but using them indiscriminately will only make the economic pain worse.

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Brain Trust

Fan gatherings present opportunities to geek out with fellow enthusiasts. Can we cultivate some of that energy in everyday life?

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Rosie O’Donnell on Ireland, Trump and Her New Hulu Documentary

She’s moved to Ireland. She’s befriended a Menendez brother, and she’s making documentaries. What’s next?

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