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Late Night Is Taken Aback by Trump’s Potty Mouth

Seth Meyers said that even with “zero standards of expectations for Trump,” he was shocked to see the president use profanity on the White House lawn.

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Four Astronauts Lift Off on Axiom Mission to the I.S.S.

Sponsored by governments but ferried by a private company, astronauts from Hungary, India and Poland are going to the space station for the first time.

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China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl but Calls It a U.S. Problem

Two chemicals used to make the powerful opioid will be more strictly regulated, but an official said it was “the United States’ responsibility to solve the issue.”

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Can a New Star Help Guide the Democratic Party Out of the Darkness?

The emergence of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is likely to divide national Democrats, who are already torn about what the party should stand for.

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In Joyful Victory Speech, Mamdani Vows to Work for ‘Each and Every New Yorker’

A crowd in Queens celebrated the triumph of Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive winner of the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City.

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Takeaways From Hard Fork’s Interview With OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Mr. Altman discussed President Trump’s understanding of artificial intelligence, the war for A.I. talent and OpenAI’s relationship with Microsoft.

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Mamdani Stuns Cuomo in New York Mayoral Primary

Zohran Mamdani, a state assemblyman and democratic socialist, had a commanding lead over former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who conceded in the Democratic primary.

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Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos and the Triumph of Tacky

In the wake of President Trump’s second election, it’s the luxe life at full volume.

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Zohran Mamdani’s Success Is Especially Meaningful for Muslim New Yorkers

Mr. Mamdani is Muslim, and his faith played a role in expanding the diverse coalition that propelled his campaign.

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The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons

Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?

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How a Birthday Boat Ride on Lake Tahoe Turned Tragic

Eight people died when a surprise storm caused dangerous waves on the lake along the California-Nevada border, upending boats and tossing passengers into the frigid water.

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A Stunned Cuomo Watch Party Finds Itself With Little to Celebrate.

The former governor’s supporters were in a low-key mood even before Mr. Cuomo told them that Zohran Mamdani had won the primary.

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The Yellow Sea Dispute Between China and South Korea

China has installed large steel cages and a former oil drilling rig in the Yellow Sea, raising concerns in South Korea that they could be used for military purposes.

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Online and IRL, Trump Offers a Window Into His Psyche

Other countries used to need spies to discern the thinking of American presidents. Now they just need a Truth Social account.

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In Alabama, a Social Media Influencer Really Gets Wild

Kyle Lybarger built a loyal following online by talking about native plants and why biodiversity matters.

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Mick Ralphs, of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, Dies at 81

A guitarist and songwriter, he ditched glam rock at its peak and scored with meatier stadium-rock anthems like “Can’t Get Enough” and “Feel Like Making Love.”

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Missing Bolts and Other Failures Caused Plane Panel to Blow Off, N.T.S.B. Says

A panel came off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 midair last year in an incident that was nearly disastrous but for the heroics of the crew, according to government investigators.

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Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO

President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.

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A Heat Wave Hits New York Earlier Than Usual for a Second Year in a Row

Climate change is increasingly making weather extremes more common.

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Marcia Resnick, Whose Camera Captured New York’s ‘Bad Boys’, Dies at 74

A conceptual artist, she used photography to make surrealistic images and then went on to document Manhattan’s downtown scene and its mostly male provocateurs.

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Lynn Hamilton, a Steady Presence on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 95

A former Broadway actress, she was a no-nonsense foil for the unruly Fred Sanford. She also warmed hearts with a recurring role on the “The Waltons.”

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Pride Flags Slashed at Atlanta L.G.B.T.Q. Landmark, Four Arrested

A group of male youths traveled to Atlanta before dawn and tore flags at a rainbow crosswalk, the police said. Two of them remain at large as the authorities consider hate crime charges.

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How People Are Coping With the East Coast Heat Spike

A brutally hot day across the Eastern United States left residents struggling to find relief.

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JB Pritzker to Seek Third Term as Illinois Governor

Mr. Pritzker, a Democrat and billionaire hotel heir, has emerged as a vocal critic of President Trump and a possible presidential contender.

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House Conservatives Warn They Can’t Back Senate Bill to Enact Trump’s Agenda

Both President Trump and Senate Republican leaders are pressing for the House to accept their version of the sprawling domestic policy bill, but some right-wing holdouts are opposed to key pieces.

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A Colorado County Shows Why Mike Lee’s Plan to Sell Public Land Failed

Senator Mike Lee hoped to sell millions of acres of federal land through President Trump’s policy bill, in part to ease housing costs. The opposition was bipartisan, in Congress and the West.

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If This Mideast War Is Over, Get Ready for Some Interesting Politics

Everyone went all the way in the Israel-Iran conflict, bursting through psychological and military barriers we never imagined would be breached.

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Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada

Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”

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Women in Menopause Don’t Care

The “We Do Not Care” club, founded by influencer Melani Sanders, celebrates women who have stopped trying to please everyone.

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How Iran Became Isolated

Christina Goldbaum, a New York Times reporter, and Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk, discuss how the power dynamics in the Middle East could change as Iran has become more isolated.

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