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How Meta’s News Ban Could Disrupt Canada’s Election

After Meta blocked news from its platforms in Canada, hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing Facebook pages such as Canada Proud have filled the gap. Our Canada bureau chief explains the effect on voters.

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U.S. Asks Judge to Break Up Google

The Justice Department said that the best way to address the tech company’s monopoly in internet search was to force it to sell Chrome, among other measures.

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How ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Took Over TikTok

Usher and Gwen Stefani are among the stars who have shimmied down a “spirit tunnel” on their way to Hudson’s couch. Clips with customized hype songs are a sensation online.

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As L.A. Emerges From Wildfires, Can Its Mayor Recover, Too?

Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires started. It’s unclear whether she can reset.

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Pope Francis and the End of the Imperial Papacy

Papal weakness has also opened up new possibilities for Christian and Catholic witness.

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Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning

Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.

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How Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?

Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.

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What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Google, Meta and Other Tech Giants

The Trump administration is continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.

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The Cardinals Must Now Decide on Francis’ Legacy

Cardinals prepare to gather in Rome for the conclave to decide on Francis’ successor and the direction they want the church to take.

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What Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?

The app, which was introduced in 2014 and has hundreds of millions of users, is widely viewed as the safest messaging tool because of its encryption technology.

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What Happens When a Pope Dies?

The pope was released from a lengthy hospital stay less than a month ago for a life-threatening respiratory condition.

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Israeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important’ Aim of the War

The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.

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Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf

When a private meeting goes unexpectedly.

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CATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries

CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.

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Remembering Pope Francis

The pontiff has died at 88. We look at his life and his influence on more than one billion Catholics.

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Pope Francis Dies at 88, and Another Hegseth Signal Chat

Plus, more stories from our newsroom.

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Pope Francis: There Is Faith in Humor

The best thing to do in front of a mirror is to laugh at ourselves. It is good for us.

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Only 1,370 Days to Go

This is giving the people what they want?

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10 TV Character Deaths That Shocked Fans Through History

The big twist in “The Last of Us” this week wasn’t the first to completely upend a TV show and its fandom. Here’s a look at some other notable exits.

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How Have DOGE Cuts Affected Prince George’s and Charles Counties?

A Times reporting team is looking for reader input on how the reduction in the federal work force has affected the two Maryland communities.

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Supreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children’s Books in Schools

Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.

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Trump’s First 100 Days Are Paving His Path to Failure

When it comes to the presidency, a consequential start does not in any way equate to long-term success.

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Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning

The White House is soliciting policy proposals designed to give women incentives to have more children, a priority for many social conservatives.

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Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments

They’re seeing their credit scores drop, which will make it more difficult to buy a car or rent a home. And that has implications for the already slowing economy.

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That ‘Last of Us’ Scene Stunned Gamers and Sapped the Games

Five years ago, the video game series that inspired the HBO show leaned into violence and pain, cutting short its exploration of love.

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Same-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.

State efforts to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider same-sex marriage have not advanced, but they have reopened the issue.

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What the Battered Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra Looks Like Now

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments reduced to rubble.

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China Warns Countries Not to Team Up With U.S. Against It on Trade

Curbing trade with China to curry favor with the United States would be “selfish and shortsighted,” the government said, promising to retaliate.

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Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.

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Francis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive

Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.

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