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Russia and Ukraine to Renew Talks, but Peace Remains Elusive

Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold another round of negotiations on Wednesday in Istanbul, but the two warring countries have flatly rejected each other’s demands.

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In the Spirit of Labubus, Cute Sidekicks Are Taking Over Major Movies

In hit after hit, adorable monsters — as chaotic and cuddly as the popular accessory — have fulfilled moviegoers’ need for escapism.

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As Theo Huxtable, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Grew Up Before Our Eyes

The character’s journey into adulthood was at the center of “The Cosby Show.” Here are five memorable episodes from the show’s run.

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A Professor’s Search for the MingKwai, a Lost Chinese Typewriter

How a history professor went down an 18-year rabbit hole in search of obsolete machines, hoping to save them before they faded into oblivion.

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As the Dollar Slides, the Euro Is Picking Up Speed

The euro has been gaining steam as investors seek new havens during geopolitical turmoil.

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A Trump Executive Order Prompts Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans

Descriptions and displays at scores of parks and historic sites have been flagged for review in connection with an executive order from President Trump.

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Justice Dept. Reaches Out to Ghislaine Maxwell, a Longtime Epstein Associate

The latest effort by Trump subordinates is intended to quell a political crisis precipitated by the department’s announcement that it would not release more files related to the Epstein investigation.

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AstraZeneca Joins Pharma Investment Push in U.S. Amid Tariff Threat

The British drug maker plans to invest $50 billion in the United States as it seeks to appease President Trump.

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U.S. Steel Producers Raise Prices After Tariffs Stymie Imports

Steel producers like Cleveland Cliffs and Steel Dynamics both said this week that they raised prices after President Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on imports.

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Edith Chapin, NPR’s Top Editor, Is Stepping Down

Edith Chapin, who is also acting chief content officer, has been editor in chief of the public radio network since 2023.

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U.S. Is Missing the Century’s ‘Greatest Economic Opportunity,’ U.N. Chief Says

In a speech on renewable energy, António Guterres cited “clear market distortion” in favor of fossil fuels by President Trump and others but called the transition to cleaner energy economically inevitable.

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Are the Democrats Dead or Alive?

Trump’s approval rating is falling. It’s not helping his opponents.

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White House Pushes to Block Government Accountability Office Inquiries Into Its Cuts

Republicans are seeking to undermine the Government Accountability Office as it investigates, and considers suing, over the Trump administration’s withholding federal funds.

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The Gift of a New Opera House, With a Grim Family History Attached

A billionaire will fund the construction of a new home for the Hamburg State Opera. But questions linger over his company’s actions during World War II.

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U.S. Says It Will Withdraw From UNESCO, Again

A decision to pull out of UNESCO was the latest move by the Trump administration to cut ties with international organizations.

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Mike Lynch’s Estate Ordered to Pay Hewlett Packard $945 Million

The technology giant had accused the British mogul, who died last year when his yacht sank, of fraud in the sale of his company in 2011.

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Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. Pulls Out of UNESCO Again

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Zelensky’s Government Takes Aim at Corruption Fighters

Ukraine’s president ran on a promise to clean things up, but critics say his government is cracking down on anti-corruption activists, critics and agencies.

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Bangladesh Mourns After Deadly Plane Crash During School Lunch Break

Nearly all of the 31 killed when a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated in burn centers as the nation declared a day of mourning.

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Will Trump’s Tariffs Spoil Earnings Season?

General Motors is the latest company to record a hit from the president’s trade war. But so far, investors remain upbeat.

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Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices

Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.

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Understanding the Epstein Saga

In the swirl of conspiracy theories, it’s hard to tell what’s real.

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G.M. Profit Shrinks on Billion-Dollar Tariff Hit

General Motors was the second auto company this week, after Stellantis, to show the toll that President Trump’s trade policies are taking on the industry.

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Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream’ of Disarmament

Historically neutral, the country is set to double military spending, even in the midst of a budget crisis, as its neighbors also spend big to counter Russia.

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M.L.K. Files Released, and Troops Are Withdrawing From California

Plus, the missing child case that changed America.

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Fiona Hill on Trump, Putin and Why Great Powers Fall

The former White House aide recently returned to her roots, advising Britain on defense and taking a role at Durham University in northeastern England. She still has her eye on global threats.

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In Search of Trade Deal, Philippines’ Leader Will Meet With Trump

President Trump has placed a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from the country, effective Aug. 1.

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Behind the Squirrel Scene That James Gunn, ‘Superman’ Director, Says Almost Got Cut

The moment is key to understanding the director James Gunn’s conception of Superman. But it almost didn’t make the final cut.

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What’s the Hardest Part of Parenting in 2025? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times is looking to talk to today’s parents, who face challenges that would be unimaginable to previous generations.

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Trump Wants to Put America First. He Has No Idea How.

At the bottom of the president’s foreign policy is a curious void.

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