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Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

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Boeing Reports Smaller Loss but Trade War Threats Loom

The plane maker, which has been trying to recover from a quality crisis, could lose orders in China as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.

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Our Questions, and Yours

We answer five questions you had about the news.

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3 Takeaways From The New York Times’ Interview With Syria’s New President

Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.

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A State Department Shake-Up, and Musk Pivots as Tesla Profits Plunge

Plus, YouTube turns 20.

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Elon Musk Warns China’s Rare Earth Restrictions May Delay Tesla Robots

China’s halt this month on exports of magnets containing heavy rare earth metals has affected Tesla’s plans to manufacture Optimus robots.

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EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law

The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.

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Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks in London Downgraded After Rubio Pulls Out

Planned diplomatic talks on Wednesday have been scaled back, raising new doubts about progress toward a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine.

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What to Know About the Tensions Over Kashmir

A terrorist attack in the disputed territory in 2019 brought India and Pakistan to the verge of war. There are fears Tuesday’s violence could do the same.

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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies

In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.

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Adrienne Adams Lands Two Major Endorsements for N.Y.C. Mayor

Ms. Adams, the City Council speaker, will receive endorsements from Letitia James, the state attorney general, and from District Council 37, the largest municipal union.

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At Elon Musk’s Behest, Voters Cast Ballots for a New Town: Starbase, Texas

It has been a rough patch for Mr. Musk, but he is about to realize a dream for SpaceX, its employees and for himself, his own town on the southern tip of Texas.

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Big Law Firms Fighting Trump’s Blacklist Seek Quick and Permanent Relief

Perkins Coie and WilmerHale hope to convince a pair of federal judges on Wednesday that President Trump’s threats to their business are blatantly unconstitutional.

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Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

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Columbia Journalism Review Faces the Kind of Crisis It Usually Covers

The publication is now trying to find a successful business model without its top editor, who was abruptly fired last week.

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At Meta’s Antitrust Trial, a Bygone Internet Era Comes Back to Life

In the landmark antitrust case, tech executives have harked back to a Silicon Valley age when social apps like Facebook, Path, Orkut and Google Plus boomed.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack

This level of violence has to stop.

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Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them

Mexican artists built enormous audiences singing about drug cartels and narco culture. Cities and states are now moving against the style.

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A Coastal New England Town’s ‘Ornery’ Vandal: A Woodpecker

More than 20 vehicles in a town on Cape Ann, Mass., have been damaged by a woodpecker in mating season. “You still see him out here,” one resident said. “Peck, peck, peck, peck.”

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A U.S. Supreme Court Opinion That Could Avert a Constitutional Crisis

The federal judiciary is being forced to confront a fundamental question: what to do when its orders are defied.

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In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence

The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurring security failures by an inexperienced staff.

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Theo Von Dismantles the Interview Show

The comedian and podcaster is one of the defining conversationalists of media’s new MAGA-friendly mainstream. But he can be harder to pin down, politically and culturally, than his bro-cast peers.

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Who Is Attending Pope Francis’ Funeral? Guests Include Trump, Prince William and More

Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.

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Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to Lie in State

Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

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Killing of Civilians in Kashmir Shatters an Illusion of Calm

India had claimed in recent years that its heavy-handed approach had brought peace to the long restive region. The attack on Tuesday showed that wasn’t true.

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What Do You Look for in an Apartment? Tell Us About It.

As the busy summer rental season approaches, The New York Times wants to hear your must-haves and absolutely-nots when you’re looking for a place to live.

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Cuomo’s Campaign Strategy: Limit Appearances and Avoid Confrontation

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is embracing a so-called Rose Garden strategy in his tightly controlled campaign for mayor of New York City.

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Weinstein’s Retrial to Begin, Testing Legacy of #MeToo Movement

Prosecutors and defense lawyers are expected to make opening statements Wednesday in the sex-crime case of the fallen mogul Harvey Weinstein.

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A White House Reporter on What It Takes to Cover Trump

Tyler Pager uses a deep bench of sources to break stories about immigration, economic policy and national security.

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An Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War

Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.

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