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A Movie About the Year America Went Fully Berserk

From the director of “Midsommar,” a nightmare vision of our national descent.

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NPR and PBS Funding Cuts Were Decades in the Making

The cuts speak to President Trump’s grip on his party but also to the sweeping changes in media.

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Tariffs on Russia Could Hurt Wary U.S. Farmers

President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops.

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Extra! Extra! Read All About Last Newspaper Hawker in Paris

Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with persistence, humor and his signature catchphrase: “Ça y est!”

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‘Democrats Don’t Need to Become G.O.P. Lite’

The party is getting pummeled. But it can fight back.

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One of These BRICS Is Not Like the Others

President Trump’s attacks on the group of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia and China, have put one member — India — in an uncomfortable spot.

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As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure

President Trump suggested a deal was coming, but officials are still demanding more from Harvard, including extensive information about international students, staff payroll and protests.

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As Harvard and Trump Head to Court, the Government Piles on the Pressure

President Trump suggested a deal was coming, but officials are still demanding more from Harvard, including extensive information about international students, staff payroll and protests.

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‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘Chicago’ at 50: Who Won?

The slinky jailbirds and Broadway hopefuls in these two classic shows have been fighting it out since 1975.

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Truemed, a Start-Up Run by an RFK. Jr. Aide, Gives Tax Breaks for Meat and Mattresses

The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply?

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Heath Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows

Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major private insurers.

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Trump-Driven Chaos Comes to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Waves

In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Albany and Newark, confusion has reigned as prosecutors are fired or walk out, and U.S. attorneys serve in limbo while awaiting confirmation.

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Who Gets to Wear a Mask?

The tension over masked federal immigration agents expanded on Long Island, where police officers are now permitted to mask up — but no one else is.

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Stephen Colbert Laments the End of ‘The Late Show’ on CBS

CBS “will be ending ‘The Late Show’ in May,” Colbert told his audience on Thursday. He kept the announcement brief and light.

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The Impact of Defunding NPR and PBS

Congress just voted to claw back $500 million in funding for public broadcasting. Benjamin Mullin, a media reporter for The New York Times, explains what will happen now to NPR, PBS and the many local stations that rely on the funding.

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Only 5 Fingers Playing Piano, but the Sound of So Many Hands

Nicholas McCarthy overcame rejection to make a professional career playing the surprisingly vast repertoire for left-hand piano.

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Before Trump, Indonesia Had Another Trade Headache: China

Long before President Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.

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Trump Tells Bondi to Seek Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The attorney general plans to ask a court to release the papers. But even if the request succeeds, it would fall far short of critics’ demands to release all investigative materials.

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Army Special Operations Warns Retired Members of Terror Threat

The alert, issued to retired service members who served in Iraq or Syria and live in Florida, did not specify what kind of threat or which terrorist group was involved.

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Why Trump Can’t Shake Jeffrey Epstein

The journalist Will Sommer examines the perfect storm of the Epstein files, Trump, QAnon and MAGA.

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House Republicans Dangle Possible Vote on Epstein Files, After Voter Backlash

The House Rules Committee laid the groundwork for an eventual vote to call for release of the Epstein files, reflecting Republican uneasiness with the president’s refusal to divulge information from the investigation.

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Fans React to Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation With Puzzlement and Anger

Many questioned the timing of and motivation for the announcement, noting that Mr. Colbert hosted the most-watched show in late night television.

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Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His idea faces long odds.

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A Timeline of What We Know About Trump and Epstein

Donald Trump was friendly for at least 15 years with Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019.

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Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India

In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.

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Columbia and White House Enter Final Stage of Talks to End Standoff

A deal to resolve allegations that the university failed to protect Jewish students from harassment is expected to include a fine of about $200 million.

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‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Being Canceled by CBS

The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.”

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Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.

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Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Leg Swelling. What Is It?

The condition, which can cause swelling and pain, is common among older adults.

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Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz Appears to Move Forward With Officials’ Visit

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the site on Thursday to study whether reopening it as a federal prison could work.

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