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Why Factories Are Having Trouble Filling Nearly 400,000 Open Jobs

For every 20 positions, there’s one qualified candidate, says one manufacturing chief executive. Some of President Trump’s policies are likely to exacerbate the problem.

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The Real Winner of ‘Squid Game’ Is Hwang Dong-hyuk

The South Korean writer-director won an Emmy and the attention of the world with his dystopian action drama. As Netflix releases the third and final season, he is happy it’s over.

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As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped

Housing affordability and quality-of-life concerns are pushing longtime Black New Yorkers out of the city, underscoring Democrats’ challenges with their base ahead of the mayoral election.

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Vera Rubin Telescope Quickly Found 1,200 New Asteroids

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is expected to find millions of unknown objects in our solar system, and perhaps even a mysterious Planet Nine.

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The Curtain Drops on Improv Theater for the New York Police

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said a staffing crisis kept her from letting officers participate in a Brooklyn theater group that began after the death of Eric Garner, who died after a police officer put him in a chokehold, in 2014.

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Nearly 150 Report Being Jabbed With Needles at French Music Festival

France’s Interior Ministry reported that 145 people said they had been stabbed with needles at festival events across the country.

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Supreme Court to Hear Rastafarian Prisoner’s Suit Over Shaved Dreadlocks

Damon Landor, whose faith requires him to let his hair grow long, said guards threw a court ruling in the trash before holding him down and shaving his head to the scalp.

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U.K. to Ban Palestine Action Group as Terrorist Organization

The British government announced plans to proscribe the group, Palestine Action, after members broke into a military air base.

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Were the U.S.A.I.D. Cuts ‘Efficient?’

When President Trump took office, U.S.A.I.D. was one of the first agencies to be dismantled in the name of efficiency. Amy Schoenfeld Walker, a New York Times reporter and graphics editor who has been tracking the foreign aid cuts and restorations since they began in February, shares what she’s learned through her reporting.

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What Environmentalists Like Me Got Wrong About Climate Change

Governments and U.S. states committed to climate action now need to persuade the oil industry to protect the world from climate chaos.

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Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event

“This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center,” said Jeffrey Seller of “Hamilton,” who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five senators.

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Villages Evacuated on Greek Tourist Island as Wildfires Rage

More than 190 firefighters were battling three wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as arson.

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Compass Sues Zillow, Accusing Site of Gate-Keeping Home Listings

Compass, the real estate brokerage, claims that Zillow, the website that has 227 million unique visitors a month, has conspired to maintain a monopoly over digital home listings.

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Inside Trump’s Decision

The Times pieced together the days and hours leading up to President Trump’s decision to strike Iran. It’s a story of diplomacy, deception and a secret that almost got out.

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Inside the U.S. Strikes on Iran, and a Dangerous Heat Wave Spreads

Plus, Tesla’s new Robotaxi.

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Where Does Iran Go Now?

While foreign wars may expose autocratic fragility, they rarely create the conditions necessary for democratic change.

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6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.’ Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran

In interviews, Trump supporters expressed a range of emotions — anger, wariness and avid support. But the dominant theme? Anxiety about what comes next.

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Iran’s Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow

Through revolution and upheaval, the program has become intertwined with the country’s security and national identity.

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In Dallas, a MAGA Summit for Young Women Pushes for ‘Less Burnout, More Babies’

The wellness influencer universe is resonating with people who might not otherwise be drawn to politics.

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The MTV Reality Star in Trump’s Cabinet Who Wants You to Have More Kids

Sean Duffy, once the resident playboy on “The Real World,” is now a father of nine who presents his family as an example for America.

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How Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Became Mexico’s Most Powerful Indigenous Lawyer

Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up in a remote Mixtec-speaking village. He is now one of the most powerful lawyers in Mexico.

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Can We See Our Future in China’s Cameras?

Promises of safety and convenience belie the machinery of political abuse.

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Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 6, Ukraine Says

It was the latest in a series of deadly Russian strikes, which have intensified as cease-fire talks have largely stalled.

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The Closing Arguments of the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates

Ahead of the June 24 primary, The New York Times analyzed the closing campaign speeches of the four leading Democrats running for mayor.

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Big Names, Bigger Money and Global Themes Color the N.Y.C. Council Races

All 51 seats are up for election this year, and the Democratic primary battles feature crowded fields, moneyed interests and some recognizable figures.

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New York’s Prisons Were in Crisis. Did Hochul Do Enough to Fix Them?

After homicides behind bars and strikes by guards, Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to New York’s budget. That did not satisfy prisoners’ advocates.

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Vera Rubin Scientists Reveal Telescope’s First Images

Scenes from nebulas in the Milky Way and a cluster of galaxies are a teaser of how the observatory will transform astronomy, with more imagery expected later on Monday.

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‘The Better Life Is Out of Reach’: The Chinese Dream Is Slipping Away

Promised a path to prosperity through hard work and education, China’s working class youths are hitting immovable ceilings.

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G.O.P. Can’t Include Limits on Trump Lawsuits in Megabill, Senate Parliamentarian Rules

The Senate parliamentarian rejected a measure in Republicans’ domestic policy bill that could limit lawsuits seeking to block presidential orders.

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Judge Orders Abrego Garcia Released on Smuggling Charges Before Trial

The order to release Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia from criminal custody as he awaits trial was a rebuke to the Trump administration. But he is likely to remain in immigration custody.

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