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Trump Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s ‘Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’

Jerome Powell has said that the Federal Reserve can be patient as the effects of tariffs become more clear. President Trump, pushing for interest rate cuts, said, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”

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Discord App Exposes Children to Abuse and Graphic Content, Lawsuit Says

The messaging platform misled parents about its safety settings and turned a blind eye to explicit content, New Jersey prosecutors said.

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Trump Threatens to Block International Students Unless Harvard Shares Student Data

The demand from the Department of Homeland Security is an escalation in President Trump’s fight against Harvard, the country’s oldest and richest university.

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At Meta Antitrust Trial, Sheryl Sandberg Testifies About Competition and Instagram Deal

In her second day on the stand of a landmark antitrust trial over Meta’s power, Ms. Sandberg, the former chief operating officer, also said the company faced plenty of competition from TikTok.

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Europe and America, at Odds Over Ukraine, Try Talking to Each Other

President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted a lunch with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy, as European delegations converged on Paris.

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Robert E. McGinnis, Illustrator Behind Classic ‘James Bond’ Posters, Dies at 99

In the 1960s and ’70s, his leggy femmes fatales beckoned from paperback covers and posters for movies like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Thunderball.”

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The Hidden Torments of the Firefighter With O.C.D.

For years, Timmy Reen tried to hide his compulsions and rituals from everyone at his New York City firehouse — until his secret was forced out in the open.

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White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor

The Trump administration has considered sharply curtailing vouchers as part of its budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

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Google Is a Monopolist in Online Advertising Tech, Judge Says

The ruling was the second time in a year that a federal court had found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its dominance.

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What Is Happening With Fyre Festival 2?

The organizers of Fyre Festival 2, a sequel to the ill-fated music event in 2017, said the festival would not longer take place in Playa del Carmen.

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IMF Warns Trump Tariffs Will Weaken Economy and Increase Inflation

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, warned in a speech that protectionism erodes productivity.

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European Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Policymakers lowered rates a quarter point and said that the region’s growth outlook had “deteriorated” because of rising trade tensions.

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Civil Court Without a Lawyer Is Risky. Why Do So Many People Do It?

It’s dangerous to go to court without legal representation — but more Americans are going it alone.

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Israel Strikes Area With Large Tent Camps for Displaced Gazans

The attack on the Mawasi area killed at least several people, including children, according to Gaza’s emergency rescue service. Israel did not confirm the location of the attack.

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Why Does Harvard Have Tax-Exempt Status and Can the IRS Revoke It? What to Know.

The university, like many colleges and charities, is exempt from federal income and property taxes, saving it billions of dollars. President Trump has questioned whether it should enjoy that status.

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Trump Targets K-12

We explain why the president is taking on public schools, and how officials are responding.

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Nvidia C.E.O. Meets With Chinese Trade Officials in Beijing

The day before the visit by Jensen Huang, lawmakers in Washington said they were investigating whether the chipmaker’s sales in China violated U.S. rules.

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U.K. Court Ruling on Trans Women Is Part of Wider Debate on Sex and Gender

President Trump and right-wing politicians in Europe have railed against trans rights. Britain’s top court has now added its voice to the discussion.

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Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar

Clinical results of a GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.

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Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him

Despite Europe’s size, economic might and longstanding alliances with Washington, Trump officials have made clear it is not a priority, European officials say.

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Gloria Gaynor Hit Hard Times After ‘I Will Survive.’ Now She’s Back.

The disco queen was in the doldrums before she decided to take control of her life and career. Now, at 81, she’s reaping the rewards.

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New Pushback to Trump’s Deportations, and Climate Research Under Threat

Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina.

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Can China Fight Deflation and Trump’s Tariffs at the Same Time?

China is facing a double whammy: corrosive deflation and tariffs that threaten to block trade. Chinese workers will be the biggest casualties.

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Michigan’s Newest Senate Candidate Urges Tougher Stance on Trump

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, is joining the Democratic race to succeed Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.

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Republican Lawmakers Face Fresh Backlash to Trump at Home

Despite some attempts to create controlled environments aimed at thwarting disruptions by protesters, congressional Republicans who are holding town halls are catching continued heat from their constituents.

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The Emergency Is Here

Trump is disappearing people to a Salvadoran prison for terrorists. And he says he wants to send “homegrown” Americans there next.

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The Fight Between Trump and Public Schools Over DEI Escalates

Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programs may force the courts to decide.

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What Mark Zuckerberg’s Washington, D.C., Mansion Says About His Ideological Shifts

Mark Zuckerberg’s political ideology and tastes have evolved. His real estate portfolio reflects the shift.

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One Town Says, Yes, You Can Have Too Many Capybaras

The world’s largest rodent is multiplying in — and dividing — one of Argentina’s most exclusive gated communities.

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The Ukrainian Schoolmaster Teaching History to His Invaders

Vitalii Dribnytsia engages with Russians online to correct Kremlin propaganda about Ukraine. Over time, he has come to realize his more important audience is Ukrainians themselves.

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