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How Vani Hari, the Blogging ‘Food Babe,’ Became a Trump-Era Megastar

A former Democrat who started out dispensing tips on diet and fitness is now a major voice in the administration’s healthy-food agenda.

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Trump’s Tariffs Impede Malaysia’s Plan to Prepare for A.I.

A crucial cog in the global semiconductor industry, Malaysia aims to build high-end chips. It will have to contend with President Trump’s trade policy first.

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Everyone is Moving to Chengdu. What Does That Say About China’s Economy?

Once derided for its slower pace, Chengdu has a surging population and booming real estate market as workers look beyond China’s major coastal cities.

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Official Pushed to Rewrite Intelligence So It Could Not Be ‘Used Against’ Trump

An assessment contradicted a presidential proclamation. A political appointee demanded a redo, then pushed for changes to the new analysis, too.

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O’Connor Wins Democratic Primary for Pittsburgh Mayor, Defeating Incumbent

The outcome is the latest in a string of losses in deep-blue cities that has raised questions about the power of progressive officeholders.

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Senate Democrats Grill Defiant Rubio on Trump Policies

There was shouting and gavel banging as Marco Rubio and his former Senate Democratic colleagues clashed over U.S. foreign aid.

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RFK Jr.’s War on Pesticides Riles Farmers and a Republican Senator

A health report commissioned by President Trump has been causing angst within the agriculture industry who fear the chemicals will be identified as a driver of childhood disease.

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McCormick Place in Chicago Is Helping to Reduce Bird Deaths

Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for migrating birds, and a glassy lakefront conference center was especially lethal.

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What Helped Clean Up Oklahoma Waters? Getting Cows to Use a Different Washroom.

Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.

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Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.

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From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds

The Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert.

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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Andrew Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target

After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.

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U.S.D.A. Approves Soda Ban for Food Stamps in Nebraska

The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, starting next year.

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How These Windows Are Saving Birds’ Lives

Catrin Einhorn, a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times, explains how McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago, went from being a killer of migratory birds to a success story. This story is part of The New York Times’s “50 States, 50 Fixes” package that highlights one environmental solution that’s working in each state.

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Chip Roy, Demanding More Spending Cuts, Reprises Role as Ringleader of G.O.P. Rebels

The Texas Republican is leading the conservative revolt against what his party calls its “big, beautiful bill.” Whether he will dig in or relent could determine the measure’s fate.

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Trump Unveils Plans for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System

The project has been a priority for President Trump since he took office, having promised during the campaign to build a defense system against foreign threats similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.

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Judge Presses Trump Administration About Reported Deportations to South Sudan

The Justice Department said one migrant was flown back to his home country of Myanmar, but declined to identify the country that a second migrant was sent to, calling it classified.

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The President Will Destroy You Now

Trump’s wanton attacks on institutions and individuals have a specific purpose.

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Santa Fe Looks at New Release Policies to Prevent Prisoner Deaths

After a New York Times report found five deaths and several injuries among prisoners who walked along a remote highway after their release, county officials are weighing a range of safety options.

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Hegseth Orders a New Review of U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan

The defense secretary’s decision to select his chief spokesman to lead the inquiry into the chaotic end of the war was highly unusual.

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Biden Did Not Get Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Before Last Week, Spokesman Says

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s office pushed back on speculation that there had been a coverup around the illness.

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Trump Administration Caps Flights in and Out of Newark Airport

Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety.

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F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.

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Trump Told Republicans to Get in Line

Also, Israel’s allies told it to stop its expanded Gaza offensive. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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George Wendt’s Norm Made Every ‘Cheers’ Entrance Feel Fresh

George Wendt of “Cheers,” who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character’s entire life outside it.

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What It Looked Like Inside the Thomas Indian School

Archival photos show what life was like in the boarding school for Native American children.

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Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart? It May Depend on Who Funded the Study.

A new analysis found that red meat studies with industry links were more likely to report favorable results than those without them.

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Fortnite’s Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.

The actors’ union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

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George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

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U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record. (The Data Goes Back to 1790.)

If Republicans pass their tax and spending megabill, the record will arrive even sooner — putting America’s debt at more than 113 percent of the size of its entire economy.

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