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Science Retracts ‘Arsenic Life’ Paper 15 Years After Publication

Science, a top research journal, said there was no evidence of misconduct by researchers whose finding attracted heavy attention and scrutiny in social media’s early days.

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A Series of Mysterious Explosions Unnerves Syrians

Many of the blasts, some of them deadly, have been at weapons storage sites, raising questions about whether ordnance from Syria’s civil war has been properly secured.

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Appeals Court Blocks California’s Background Checks for Ammunition Buyers

The law violates the Second Amendment, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision.

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China and E.U. Issue Joint Climate Statement

A joint statement promised new efforts to cut emissions at a time when China is positioning itself as the world’s one-stop shop for clean energy technologies.

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Tony Evers Declines to Run for 3rd Term as Wisconsin Governor

The decision is likely to invite a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination in a battleground state the party hopes to control.

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Venezuelan Migrant Takes First Step Toward Suing the U.S. Over Detention in El Salvador

Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel, who was held in a prison in El Salvador, filed a claim Thursday against Homeland Security, accusing it of wrongful detention.

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Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Superstar, Is Dead at 71

The charismatic wrestler helped build an entertainment on the margins into a cultural behemoth.

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Anne Burrell’s Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide

The Food Network star was found dead in her apartment on June 17.

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Epstein’s Estate Includes Book Said to Have Note From Trump, a Lawyer Says

The lawyer, who represents victims of Jeffrey Epstein, said he believed the estate would turn the book over to the authorities if asked.

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As Starvation Rises, Israeli Minister Says Israel Is ‘Driving Out’ Gazans

Amichay Eliyahu’s comments came amid growing hunger in the territory, where Israel controls the delivery of food.

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Amy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing Censorship

The artist said that she made the decision after she said she learned that her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty might be removed to avoid provoking President Trump.

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E.C.B. Pauses Rate-Cutting Campaign, as Trade Disputes Cloud Outlook

After eight consecutive cuts, policymakers held interest rates steady, noting that “the environment remains exceptionally uncertain.”

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Josh Shapiro Says Zohran Mamdani Fails to Condemn ‘Blatantly Antisemitic’ Rhetoric

The critique by Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania and a prominent Jewish elected official, shows how deeply Zohran Mamdani’s primary win in New York City has shaken Democratic leaders.

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Children Burned by Plane Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later

Many have died in the days since a plane crashed into a school in Bangladesh. For the survivors, there is a critical window for lifesaving treatment.

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Union Pacific in Talks to Acquire Norfolk Southern

The merger of two large rail companies would create the first coast-to-coast network, but the deal could reduce competition.

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Europe Nears U.S. Trade Deal, but Stands Ready to Retaliate

Nearly every member of the European Union supports a plan to hit back against President Trump’s tariffs if no agreement is reached.

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Justice Dept. Officials Are Expected to Interview Ghislaine Maxwell Today

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Hints of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b Recede Even Further

New observations fail to confirm signs of life in the atmosphere of the distant planet K2-18b. They also raise questions about what it will take to detect biology light-years away.

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The Anticorruption Watchdogs at the Center of Protests Against Zelensky

Anger has boiled over after attempts by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to overhaul agencies investigating claims that insiders skimmed military spending.

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Michael Whatley, R.N.C. Chairman, to Run for Senate in North Carolina

His entry will pave the way for a marquee contest in 2026, with former Gov. Roy Cooper planning to seek the Democratic nomination.

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What Happens When Your Therapist Falls Ill or Dies Unexpectedly?

Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering.

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Elon Musk Sees ‘Rough’ Times Ahead

Shares in Tesla were down in premarket trading as the carmaker lays out the risks from President Trump’s tariffs and his scrapping of tax credits.

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Gazans Are Dying of Starvation

Severe hunger has gripped the war-torn Palestinian enclave, where growing numbers of people are starving and the doctors treating them are working on empty stomachs.

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How Seeking Food in Gaza Has Become So Deadly

Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month near aid hubs set up under a new Israeli-backed system, according to Gaza health officials.

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What’s in a Name?

All politicians try to play the frame game. President Trump is a master at it.

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Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files, and Rare Protests in Ukraine

Plus, how many steps do you really need a day?

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Passenger Jet With 49 Onboard Crashes in Russia’s Far East

The plane was traveling to the town of Tynda when it went off the radar, the regional governor said.

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Spain Is Reluctant to Spend More on Security Despite NATO Pressure

Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. Its embrace of a social safety net is a key reason.

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What to Know About the Thailand-Cambodia Clash

The countries traded fire across their shared border on Thursday. Thailand said at least 11 civilians and one soldier had been killed.

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The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply

The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.

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