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John Brenkus, Who Merged Sports and Science on TV, Dies at 54

His “Sport Science” program was whimsical and fun, showing how golfers can drive balls so far and how snowboarders’ quad flips generated G-forces.

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Suspect in Boulder Attack Was in U.S. ‘Illegally,’ Homeland Security Department Says

The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, had arrived in 2022 on a tourist visa from Egypt and stayed after the visa expired, an official said. Eight people were injured in the attack.

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Alasdair MacIntyre, Philosopher Who Saw a ‘New Dark Ages,’ Dies at 96

A Marxist-turned-Catholic who denounced individualism, he provoked and inspired fellow thinkers and gained a degree of popularity unusual for a moral philosopher.

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Companies Rely on Delaware Courts. Lawyers Reap Huge Fees There.

A new study found that courts in the state, where many big companies reside, often cleared big payouts to lawyers. It may further embolden the state’s critics.

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U.K. Faces Most Serious Military Threat Since Cold War, Starmer Says

Prime Minister Keir Starmer cited “growing Russian aggression” as he outlined ambitious rearmament plans, including building up to 12 attack submarines.

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‘Mia’ to Continue Her Testimony as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Trial Nears Midpoint

The former assistant will be questioned by Mr. Combs’s lawyers, who say her account of sex abuse and violence is at odds with the warmth she showed him on social media.

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In Russia Airfield Attacks, Ukraine Aims for Strategic and Symbolic Blow

While the full extent of the damage is still unknown, the operation shows how Kyiv has been able to adapt and evolve over the war using drones.

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A Merciful Death

We go inside a story about one woman’s journey to die.

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Who Is the Nationalist Karol Nawrocki, Poland’s Next President?

The nationalist, who was endorsed by President Trump, has long been hostile to Poland’s centrist government.

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‘Targeted Terror Attack’ in Colorado, and Ukraine’s Audacious Plot

Plus, the oldest corporation on the continent is closing.

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What to Know About the Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks

The two sides are meeting on Monday in Istanbul, but expectations for a breakthrough are low.

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A Giant Plume of Saharan Dust Is Headed to Florida

Dust carried across the Atlantic is one of the great wonders of the weather world. This is the most significant cloud so far this year.

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A Fiery Brief Fueled by Conservatives Helped Put Trump’s Tariffs in Peril

A coalition including leading figures on the right said the president’s program did violence to the Constitution. One judge cited it eight times.

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As Courts Call Tariffs Into Question, Trump Again Turns to His Favorite Tool

The president is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as the courts are challenging the legitimacy of other levies.

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Fact Check: Trump and G.O.P.’s False Claims on Bill’s Medicaid Cuts and Deficit Hikes

President Trump has sought to assuage some lawmakers’ concerns over the bill’s price tag and cuts to Medicaid with inaccurate claims.

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How ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Became One of the Most Profitable Movies in Years

The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.

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Inside Trump’s Attack on Harvard

The battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration has continued to escalate. Michael C. Bender, a correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, surveys the administration’s actions against the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.

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Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations Hit Familiar Impasse

For 18 months, Hamas has pushed for a permanent truce while Israel has held out for a temporary one. That wide gap has stymied efforts to end the war.

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How Butterworth’s Became the New Scene in Trump’s Washington

Right-wing insiders, caviar bumps and protests at a see-and-be-seen Capitol Hill restaurant.

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Christo Grozev Is the Man Putin Couldn’t Kill

Putin had Christo Grozev in his sights. Grozev was way ahead of him.

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Domestic Violence Support Is Unraveling

Funding cuts are harming domestic violence programs.

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Rising Mortgage Rates and Recession Fears Stall a Fragile Housing Market

Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025. But the opposite happened.

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A Peach and Apple Farmer’s Uphill Quest to Feed Poor Families, and His Own

When the Trump administration slashed a successful food aid program, Austin Flamm set out to put politics aside. “Everybody needs a meal,’’ he said.

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Lisa Murkowski Isn’t Using ‘Nice Words’ About Life Under Trump

The Alaska Republican senator has no qualms about criticizing the president. She could play a make-or-break role in pushing back on the legislation carrying his agenda.

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She Crowdfunded Surgery to Repair Damage From Genital Cutting

Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her.

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Are A.I. Data Centers a Sure Thing or the Next Real Estate Bubble?

Private equity firms like Blackstone are using their clients’ money to buy and build data centers to fuel the artificial intelligence boom.

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Ukraine and Russia to Meet for Second Round of Talks as Attacks Escalate

After more than three years of war, Russia and Ukraine are engaged in direct and public talks to end the fighting, but their positions remain far apart.

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New Jersey’s Race for Governor: What to Know

The Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on June 10. Early voting hours begin on Tuesday across the state.

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In the Age of Trump, National Politics Dominate a Republican Primary

As voters cast ballots for governor of New Jersey, President Trump looms large.

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Jurors Will Consider Weinstein’s Fate in a Changed Climate

Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul, is on trial again in New York for sexual assault. His earlier conviction, overturned last year, was a key moment in the #MeToo movement.

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