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Who Trump’s Bill Will Help and Hurt, and a ‘60 Minutes’ Settlement

Plus, the science of staying cool.

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Kim Jong-un Appears to Mourn His Troops Killed Fighting for Russia

Through an event shown on North Korean state television, Mr. Kim also highlighted the sacrifices made for Moscow and the rewards he seeks.

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Inside the Surprise Idaho Murders Plea Deal That Left Some Families Fuming

After two and a half years of legal wrangling, prosecutors and lawyers for the defendant, Bryan Kohberger, reached a deal just weeks before his trial was set to begin.

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Former Criminology Student Is Set to Plead Guilty in Idaho Murders

Bryan Kohberger, now 30, was charged in the 2022 murders that shook the University of Idaho. In exchange, he would avoid a possible death penalty.

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We Both Served as Treasury Secretary. We Know This Bill Is Dangerous.

Fighting the Fed, piling on tax cuts and pursuing a trade war will set American on an unsustainable path.

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How Immigration Could Muddy the Jobs Numbers

Job growth is expected to fall this year, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. But the slowdown might reflect a smaller labor force, not declining demand from employers.

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What the Supreme Court’s Birthright Ruling Means for Trump’s Power

A recent Supreme Court ruling could allow President Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship to go into effect in some states. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains how the decision also upends the power of federal judges to freeze policies for the entire country.

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A Potential Mamdani Mayorship Strikes Fear in the Real Estate Industry

The democratic nominee has called for freezing the rent on a million apartments.

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U.S.A.I.D. Might Be Dead, but the Waste Is Alive and Well

Because of DOGE’s misguided cuts, drugs donated to save lives will probably expire. Trump could still fix this.

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How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China

China’s lead in electric vehicle technology, which is already huge, could become insurmountable if incentive programs are slashed, auto experts and environmentalists say.

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Solar Industry Says Republican Policy Bill Would Cede Production to China

A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.

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What I Heard on a Suicide Hotline for Trans Kids

What the Trump administration fails to understand is that callers are desperately searching for just one trusted adult.

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A Power Line for Clean Energy Was in the Works. Now, an Investigation Looms.

The Grain Belt Express line, meant to carry electricity from wind farms across the Midwest, faces an inquiry from the Missouri attorney general.

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Squashing Spotted Lanternflies Will Get Us Only So Far. We Need Wasps.

Is it wise to use one organism to combat another invasive one?

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Trump’s Finances Were Shaky. Then He Began to Capitalize on His Comeback.

Contrary to the president’s assertions, records filed in a fraud case against him suggest that his riches were not the product of a steady and strong empire.

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He’s Ringo. And Nobody Else Is.

As he turns 85, one of the last surviving Beatles is still musically curious, dispensing his signature wisdom, and preaching the gospel of peace and love.

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Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says

The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found.

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Lawmakers Scramble to Reach Washington for Vote on Trump Bill

Hundreds of flights to Washington were canceled because of severe weather, forcing some members of the House to set off on hourslong drives to the Capitol.

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The Burglars Who Snatch A.T.M.s Instead of Robbing Banks

Common tools and a little muscle have fueled a crime wave that may have netted one burglary crew hundreds of thousands of dollars in a matter of months.

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Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen

The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.

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Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise after his death.

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Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

President Trump sued Paramount over a “60 Minutes” interview with his opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Lack of New U.S. Sanctions Allows Russia to Replenish Its War Chest

President Trump has issued no new restrictions on Russia this year, in effect allowing Moscow to acquire the money and materials it needs in its conflict with Ukraine.

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Trump Faces the Biggest Test Yet of His Second-Term Political Power

If President Trump gets his domestic policy bill over the finish line, it will be a vivid demonstration of his continuing hold over the Republican Party.

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Trump Pauses Some Weapons Transfers to Ukraine

The White House cited Pentagon concerns that some American arms stockpiles were dwindling too low. Among the affected weapons were air defense systems, bombs, missiles and artillery rounds.

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With CEQA Scaled Back, California Hopes for a Housing Boom

After scaling back a landmark environmental law, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders are hoping for a construction boom.

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Sea Spiders Lack a Key Body Part and a Missing Gene Could Explain Why

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

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The Disaster That Just Passed the Senate

Trump’s “big beautiful bill” would gut Medicaid, nutrition assistance and clean energy credits. All for what?

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Trump Says Israel Agrees to Conditions for Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal

In a social media post, the president said the United States and Israel were finalizing a proposal to Hamas. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week.

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Social Security Backs Off Listing Living Migrants as Dead

Instead, the agency is flagging as “unverified” the Social Security numbers of thousands of people who lost their temporary legal status.

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