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Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct Talks

Ukraine’s president is pushing for an immediate truce. European leaders have said they will would impose new sanctions on Moscow if Russia’s president does not accept.

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Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Resume: What’s at Stake?

A new round of talks began Sunday in Oman on the future of Iran’s nuclear program.

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John Cameron Mitchell Teaches Young People to Be Punk

I toured college campuses and found a generation yearning to learn about punk as a survival strategy.

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As Trump and RFK Jr. Reach Into Parents’ Lives, Can Democrats Capitalize?

As prices of baby gear surge and vaccine misinformation spreads, some Democrats see a chance to tap into parents’ raw emotions — something Republicans have recently been far better at doing.

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The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope

Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life.

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The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope

Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life.

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Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Film

In his new film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the Weeknd plays the Weeknd for the last time. What’s next for him?

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Fires, Deficits, Trump, a Hollywood Exodus. How Resilient Is California?

The state is confronting what officials say is an unprecedented confluence of forces that will test its long record of enduring catastrophes, natural and otherwise.

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In Their Final Moments, a Pompeii Family Fought to Survive

Archaeologists unearthed skeletal remains of four people in a well-appointed Roman home, along with signs of their efforts to outlast the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division

Both men are politically divisive, fiercely combative and have outsize egos. But as Mr. Trump arrives in the Middle East next week, the fate of the region could hinge on their relationship.

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25 Ways to Get in on Dance Music’s Renaissance

Where to club, which artists to follow, five songs you’ve got to hear and more.

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A Shipping Change Might Help Small Businesses if Not for Trump’s Trade Wars

Companies squeezed by Shein and Temu are welcoming the end of a shipping rule that bolstered the Chinese e-commerce giants. But broader tariff concerns are outweighing any optimism.

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How Dartmouth Has Avoided Trump’s Retribution So Far

Dartmouth College is not on the Trump administration’s target lists and its funding remains intact, unlike the rest of its peers. Its president may be why.

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Dance Music Is Booming Again. What’s Different This Time? A Lot.

Fans emerged from pandemic lockdowns primed to hit the floor. Now online platforms are bringing fresh sounds and budding stars to bigger audiences worldwide.

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A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings

Cris Hassold, a professor at New College of Florida for 50 years, left a mark on her 31 favorite students. “I think about her almost every day,” one said.

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The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.

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What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded

Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe.

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Could Branding Herself as a ‘Mom Governor’ Help Hochul Win Re-election?

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, a moderate Democrat, used Fox News to amplify a message that her policies are “giving kids their childhoods back.”

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In a Beloved Bronx Park, a Neighborhood’s Drug Crisis Is on Full Display

The largest public park in the South Bronx was once a refuge in a neighborhood marked by poverty and neglect. Now, many residents actively avoid it.

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A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight

Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.

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On Mother’s Day, the Gift of Cutting Mothers Some Slack

Being flawed is an important part of a mother’s job. How else would the children in your world learn that flaws are OK and to accept their own?

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U.S. and China Will Meet for Second Day of Trade Talks

Top officials are scheduled to conclude their weekend of trade negotiations in Geneva on Sunday.

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Can King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It’s Too Late?

Prince Harry’s desperate plea to reconcile with his father highlighted a rupture that could undermine the monarchy’s attempts to model unity.

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Can Trump Rename the Persian Gulf?

His suggestion to call the body of water the “Arabian Gulf” has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.

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Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe

European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves.

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Trump’s No. 1 Fan in Greenland: A Bricklayer Turned Political Player

Jorgen Boassen’s idolization of all things Trump, which has won him friends in Washington and sometimes hostile attention at home, has given him an unlikely new career: political influencer.

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Koyo Kouoh, Prominent Art World Figure, Is Dead at 57

She had recently been named to oversee next year’s Venice Biennale. She died just days before she was scheduled to announce its theme and title.

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Tufts Student Returns to Massachusetts After 6 Weeks in Immigration Detention

A federal judge had ordered the government to immediately release Rumeysa Ozturk, who was being held in a federal facility in Louisiana.

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Margot Friedländer, Holocaust Survivor Who Found Her Voice, Dies at 103

She never spoke of her experience until after her husband’s death, when she returned to Berlin with a mission to tell her story, and to teach tolerance.

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How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.

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