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Tax Credit Increase Would Exclude Millions of Low-Income Children, Study Finds

The domestic policy bill passed by the House raises the maximum child tax credit to $2,500. But about a third of children would not receive the full credit because their parents have low wages or lack jobs.

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Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty

Prosecutors say Sanford Solny preyed on homeowners who were struggling financially. He now faces up to seven years in prison.

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Harvard Will Ask Judge to Block Trump’s Order Barring Foreign Students

The president had issued a proclamation targeting international students who seek to enroll at Harvard. The moves escalated a legal battle between the two parties.

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Trump’s Alliance With Musk Shattered

Also, the Supreme Court backed a straight woman in a discrimination case. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts, Citing Hezbollah Drone Workshops

The airstrikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, were some of the heaviest since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November.

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Elon Musk Suggests Trump Is in Epstein Files, a Source of Endless Conspiracy

In a spat with President Trump, Elon Musk invokes the Epstein files, a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.

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Trump Golf Club in Bedminster Racks Up Health Violations

The general manager at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., derided the annual health inspection, calling it “a politically motivated attack.”

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State Dept. Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court Judges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the four judges were responsible for investigations of U.S. military personnel and arrest warrants against top Israeli officials.

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Judge Orders Reinstatement of AmeriCorps Programs in 24 States

Elon Musk’s DOGE associates had descended upon the independent agency, which facilitates volunteer services nationwide, with an eye toward rapidly dismantling it.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Wants 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes

Mr. Adams called for a 15 m.p.h. speed restriction for electric bicycles and scooters in New York City, even as other vehicles will be allowed to drive faster. Critics say it’s dangerous.

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The Democrats’ Problems Are Bigger Than You Think

If you’re thinking the Democrats’ job now is to come up with some new policies that appeal to the working class, you are thinking too small.

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Israel ‘Activated Clans’ to Fight Hamas in Gaza, Netanyahu Says

The revelation ignited a controversy in Israel, with the opposition leader warning that the “weapons going into Gaza will eventually be pointed at Israeli soldiers and civilians.”

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Tesla Shares Slide as Trump-Elon Musk Feud Escalates

President Trump said on Thursday that Elon Musk was upset about the repeal of an electric vehicle tax credit — a claim Mr. Musk swiftly rejected.

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Used in Covid Shots, mRNA May Help Rid the Body of H.I.V.

A new study shows how the technology deployed in Covid vaccines helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.

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After Trump’s Tariffs Crash Exports, Canada Posts a Record Trade Deficit

Sales of vehicles made in Canada plunged by nearly 23 percent in April after President Trump imposed a 25 percent auto tariff.

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Goal to Spend 5 Percent on Militaries Splits NATO Allies

The U.S. defense secretary expressed optimism that allied countries would increase their defense budgets, a demand of President Trump’s.

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There’s an Effective Way to Deter Rhino Poachers, a New Study Finds

Poaching rates dropped by more than half in African reserves where veterinarians removed the animals’ horns, which are in high demand in some parts of Asia.

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Trump’s Travel Ban Could Shake Up International Sporting Events

The proclamation said exemptions could be made for athletes and coaches participating in “major” competitions in the United States.

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Seven African Countries Are on Trump’s Travel Ban List. Why?

Not much links the nations.

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The Mind-Blowing Second Coming of the Oklahoma City Thunder

How one of the N.B.A.’s scrappiest teams came to dominate the league.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Lawyer Challenges Woman’s Account of Balcony Intimidation

Bryana Bongolan accused Mr. Combs of holding her over a 17th-floor balcony, but his lawyers said he was on the East Coast at the time of the alleged Los Angeles encounter.

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In Puerto Rico, a Rise in Detentions Under Trump Creates Unease

Federal authorities on the island have recently detained hundreds of Dominicans, who often share the same ethnic background, language and culture as Puerto Ricans.

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George Romero’s Zombies Lurch On, in Three Family Projects

George Romero’s daughter, ex-wife and widow are each working on movies rooted in his legacy, even as they wrestle with their memories and a contentious split.

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Readers Pick Their Favorite New York Restaurants

From $$$$ tasting-menu splurges to a celebrated Brooklyn sandwich shop, here are the places New York Times readers have visited most.

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How ASML, a Key Supplier to the Chip Industry, Is Navigating Trump’s Trade War

ASML, the Dutch company that makes multimillion-dollar tools to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is grappling with the repercussions of a tech trade war.

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Red Sea Remains No-Go for Ships Despite Cease-Fire With Houthis

Traffic through the Suez Canal is down about 60 percent since 2023, even after Trump-ordered attacks on the Houthis and now a cease-fire.

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The Allure of Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cells can fight disease from the inside out. But not all treatments are created equal.

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Syrians Rejoice at Being Exempted From Trump Travel Ban

Damascus residents hope the decision is another sign that the world is normalizing relations with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

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Supreme Court Backs Catholic Charity Denied Exemption in Tax Case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for the exemption.

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Ispace of Japan’s Resilience Lander Heads to the Moon: How and When to Watch

Ispace crashed on the moon in 2023. Its second spacecraft, Resilience, aims in the hours ahead to succeed where its predecessor failed.

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