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Gérard Depardieu Verdict Is Seen as Turning Point for #MeToo in France

French courts may finally be taking years of complaints about sexual violence seriously, advocates and experts say.

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Trump’s Promise to Lift Sanctions on Syria Gives Business Owners Hope

Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal.

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The Forecast for 2027? Total A.I. Domination.

Losing your job may be the best-case scenario.

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Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the A.I. Threat

While it is far too early to say how he will use his platform to address such issues, his focus shows he is a church leader who grasps the gravity of this modern concern.

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U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?

The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But British consumers are still skeptical of American food production.

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What the Changes in Apple’s App Store Mean for iPhone Users

A federal judge created a path for app makers like Spotify and Patreon to avoid paying Apple hefty commissions. Is this a win for consumers? It’s complicated.

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Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship?

For more than a century, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. But President Trump has challenged that precedent. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains.

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A Trade War Winner? The Booming Business of Returned Products.

As retailers slow down orders for foreign goods because of tariffs, companies that recirculate overstocked or returned items may help fill the gap.

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In Birthright Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Examines the Power of District Judges

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether federal judges can block Trump administration policy across the country.

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EarlyBirds Club Dance Party Is Designed for Women With Things to Do In the Morning

EarlyBirds, a roving dance party that ends as most nightclubs are opening, caters to women who have things to do in the morning — and need dancing more than ever.

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The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It?

The U.S. forecasting agency was working on streamlining itself for the modern era. Days away from hurricane season, it’s now struggling to keep offices open.

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What Is ‘Debanking’? How the Right to a Bank Account Became Political.

There is a degree of political agreement over so-called debanking, but no easy answers to the hot topic in Washington.

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Seth Meyers Thinks Trump Shouldn’t Be So Set on That Jet

“We are, as of this taping, still a democracy with a rule of law,” Meyers said. “The president shouldn’t have a flying gold-plated party palace.”

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Ukrainians and Russians Are in Turkey but Will They Meet?

President Vladimir V. Putin’s name was not on a list of Russian officials attending the potential talks.

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Why a $10,000 Deduction Is Blocking the G.O.P.’s $3.8 Trillion Tax Bill

House Republicans, mostly from New York, have gone to war with party leadership over their push to raise or abolish the $10,000 cap on the so-called SALT deduction.

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The Story of Sexual Abuse, Bribery and Suicide That Shocked a Small Town

An F.B.I. investigation homed in on two powerful men in suburban New York. Behind it were allegations by a woman who said her brother had abused and controlled her for 45 years.

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Tom Cruise Teaches Cannes About Star Power

Whether in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” or on the red carpet, the 62-year-old actor ensured that all eyes were on him.

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Nuclear War Avoided, Again. But Next Time?

The fast-moving conflict between India and Pakistan last week demonstrated the inherent dangers of the modern nuclear age.

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Harvard Law Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original.

Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.

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3 Deals in 3 Countries on Trump’s Trip

Three countries on President Trump’s Middle East tour this week are also the sites of recent investments in Trump businesses that benefit the president. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, describes those investments, and what those countries — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — are, at the same time, seeking from Mr. Trump and the United States.

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How to Win Eurovision in 7 Easy Steps

It pays to be spectacular, inspiring and just weird enough. But, please: no key changes.

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U.S.-Backed Group Created to Distribute Aid in Gaza Says It’s Ready to Go

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to create an alternative aid system, but other groups have raised doubts about the feasibility of its plan.

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Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery

Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.

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Missouri Lawmakers to Put Abortion on Ballot Again, Seeking Another Ban

The state’s Republicans are putting abortion on a ballot question again, seeking to buck the trend of voters siding with abortion rights on ballot measures.

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In Menendez Brothers Case, a Reckoning With the 1990s

As a court reviewed the Menendez murder case, the culture and politics of the 1990s were scrutinized almost as much as the horrific crime.

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Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico

The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.

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The Road to Trump’s Embrace of White South Africans

The Trump administration’s hostile approach to South Africa was shaped by a convergence of factors.

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Will Putin Attend Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey? Kremlin’s List Indicates Not.

A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.

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Drug Overdose Deaths Plummeted in 2024, C.D.C. Reports

The progress comes as the Trump administration is proposing to cut funding for many programs believed to have contributed to the improvement.

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Cassie Testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Used Sex Videos as Blackmail

Ms. Ventura, Mr. Combs’s ex-girlfriend, said he threatened to use tapes of their sexual encounters, known as “freak-offs,” to control her behavior.

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