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Luxury Condo Owners Accuse Builders of Hiding Dangerous Defects

In a lawsuit, the condo board at 432 Park Avenue says the city and potential residents were not told about the severity of early cracks in the supertall building’s exterior.

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One Moment That Foretold It All

The most consequential day of Donald Trump’s second term came before it even began.

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‘People Who Are Salaried Are Crying’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery

Increased payroll taxes are one element of a desperate bid in Kenya to keep the government running and pay off the country’s foreign creditors.

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After 100 Years, Britain’s Two-Party Political System May Be Crumbling

Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., is presenting a serious challenge to the governing Labour Party and to the opposition Conservatives.

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Trump’s Tariffs Create Fear and Uncertainty at Vietnam’s Factories

The threat of 46 percent levies, among the highest for any country, is rattling Vietnam’s factory managers and workers, as well as thousands of exporters.

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Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas

The early vote tally on Saturday night was “well past” the majority needed to approve the incorporation of Starbase, an election official said.

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Father Whose Son Was Shot by Cincinnati Police Hits Deputy With Car, Killing Him

The man had viewed footage of the fatal shooting of his 18-year-old son in Cincinnati hours before deliberately crashing into a sheriff’s deputy in Hamilton County, Ohio, the authorities said.

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Bob Filner, Mayor of San Diego Who Left Amid Scandal, Dies at 82

A progressive member of Congress for two decades, he resigned as mayor after 18 women accused him of sexual harassment.

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Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67

After turning a derelict lecture hall into the daring Almeida Theater, he had a long career as a director and impresario in Europe and New York.

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From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little

Dozens of people forced to leave the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon set up camp nearby in different wooded areas.

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Poised to Expand Gaza Offensive, Israel Calls Up Thousands of Reserve Soldiers

The mobilization could indicate that the Israeli government is preparing to shift its tactics in its fight against Hamas.

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Trump Administration Sues Colorado and Denver Over Immigration Policies

The lawsuit, which names the governor and mayor as defendants, is the latest move by the White House to try to get local governments to cooperate more with its immigration agenda.

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Weed Manager of the Year: One Man’s Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert

As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is becoming more valuable.

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The Best Hats at the 2025 Kentucky Derby

From traditional hats to fascinators and headdresses, the best looks at the 151st running of America’s most fashionable sporting event.

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Chicago Museum Director Under Investigation After Airplane Incident

James Rondeau, the director of the Art Institute of Chicago, took a voluntary leave after a report that he stripped off his clothes during a flight to Germany.

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Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.

For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.

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Ukraine Rejects Russian Call for a Three-Day Cease-Fire

President Volodymyr Zelensky called the proposal a “theatrical show” and said such a short truce would not bolster negotiations for a lasting peace.

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How Misinformation and Partisan ‘New Media’ Changed a California Town

Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

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Hikers Stumble Upon a Pile of Gold Coins, Igniting a Historical Hunt

The discovery of coins and jewelry in the Czech Republic worth up to $680,000 raises a tantalizing mystery for historians and amateur sleuths: Who buried the treasure?

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Warren Buffett Criticizes Trump’s Trade Policies

“Trade should not be a weapon,” he said at Berkshire’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Investors had been awaiting his comments on trade, given the conglomerate’s status as an economic bellwether.

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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Deal Made Hollywood Lose Its Mind

The obsession with a Black director’s ownership package reflects the themes of his film.

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In the Dark, We Found Joy

Spain’s blackout showed us how much community matters.

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What Kennedy Gets Right, And Wrong, About Antidepressants

Harm from these drugs is real. Let’s not cede the conversation to Kennedy.

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Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias

After this week’s bloodshed, Druse leaders in Ashrafieh Sahnaya agreed to integrate militia fighters into government forces. But some residents remain wary.

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Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate

Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, as someone who could have a steady, bureaucratic hand on the church’s wheel.

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Memory Palace

Memorizing a poem is like taking a work of art that you love and letting it live and bloom inside of you.

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These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.

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One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach

To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United States in early April.

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April’s Storms Were Relentless. But the Rainwater Is Finally Going Away.

The Mississippi River crested in New Orleans this week, capping an anxious period for the engineers and residents who live alongside it.

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As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

Chinese officials have long used their willingness to cooperate to stem the flow of fentanyl to the United States as leverage in talks over broader disputes.

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