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Upstaged by Raccoons? The Joys of Playing Shakespeare in Central Park.

‘You realize you’re being upstaged by an animal that’s completely unpredictable’: As the Delacorte Theater reopens, actors and others recall their favorite memories.

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OpenAI to Open-Source Some of the A.I. Systems Behind ChatGPT

In a major shift, the company is “open sourcing” two A.I. systems, freely sharing the technology with outside researchers and businesses.

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House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas for Epstein Files

The committee’s Republican chairman requested that the documents from the Justice Department and former government officials be delivered by Aug. 19.

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U.S. Imports Slid in June on Higher Tariffs

Imports from other countries fell around 4 percent from the previous month as President Trump’s steep tariffs discouraged businesses from ordering goods.

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The Raging Gifford Fire, Like Many, Began Near a Highway

The wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest grew to 82,000 acres on Tuesday. Officials are still trying to determine the cause.

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Columbia and Brown to Disclose Admissions and Race Data in Trump Deal

A widely overlooked part of a settlement with the two universities could profoundly alter how elite schools determine who gets accepted.

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China’s Fight Against Chikungunya Virus Tests a City’s Post-Covid Patience

In a citywide campaign to curb a mosquito-borne virus, residents of Foshan face inspections and warnings for failure to comply.

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Titan Submersible Deaths Were Preventable, Coast Guard Report Says

The 2023 implosion killed five people on a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic, prompting a sprawling search of the north Atlantic Ocean.

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Does Japan Want American Cars? Trump’s Push to Open Foreign Markets Faces Test.

President Trump is celebrating deals that lower trade barriers on American staples like cars. Experts question how much of an effect this will have.

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Man Wanted for Tennessee Quadruple Homicide Is Arrested

The authorities had been searching for Austin Drummond in connection with the killing of four people and the abandonment of a baby in a yard.

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Ozzy Osbourne Died of a Heart Attack, Death Certificate Shows

The document also notes that he suffered from Parkinson’s disease.

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E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy

If finalized, the move would escalate the Trump administration’s efforts to claw back billions of dollars in climate grants awarded under President Biden.

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Mike Flood Heckled at Town Hall Over Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill

Most Republican lawmakers are avoiding town hall meetings, reluctant to confront energized Democrats and answer tough questions. When Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska gave it a try, the booing started in seconds.

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Trumps Claims Discrimination by Banks Ahead of ‘Debanking’ Crackdown

JPMorgan and Bank of America rejected Trump Organization deposits, the president said, fueling his displeasure with Wall Street.

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Books for Kids Starting Preschool

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more.

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Restaurant Review: Kwame Onwuachi’s Dōgon in Washington D.C.

Dōgon is bigger and more polished than its New York cousin, and every bit as ambitious.

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What to Know About India’s Trade in Oil With Russia

President Trump accused India of aiding Moscow’s war on Ukraine by purchasing Russian energy, derailing trade talks between India and the United States.

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The Era of A.I. Propaganda Has Arrived, and America Must Act

Documents show that GoLaxy has emerged as a leader in technologically advanced, state-aligned influence campaigns.

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A Tussle in Texas

We take a look at the political fight over a redrawn map.

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A Public School Enrollment Crisis, and a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

Plus, remembering “the Willy Wonka of cheese.”

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Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City

Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.

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UN Security Council to Discuss Israel-Gaza War and Hostages

Israel called for the meeting to debate the plight of captives still held by Hamas. The discussion will take place as the humanitarian crisis in the territory continues and as truce talks have stalled.

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On Gaza, Germany’s Government Faces Pressure from All Sides

Germany, after the Holocaust, has a special bond with Israel. But a hunger crisis in Gaza is creating a demand for Berlin to take bolder action.

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Mahmoud Khalil Tells His Story

The Palestinian activist discusses the Columbia protests, ICE detention and free speech in America.

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Tennessee Inmate to Be Executed Despite Ethical Health Concerns

Lawyers for Byron Black, found guilty of three murders, have argued that an execution may be more painful because of his heart implant.

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G.O.P. Bets Big on Hispanic Voters With New Texas Map

In order to flip five U.S. House seats, Republicans are gambling that they can retain President Trump’s 2024 gains with Latinos and that voters won’t mind their hardball tactics.

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Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon: What Travelers Need to Know

While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.

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Is There a Smart Way to Cede Power to Donald Trump?

Three Opinion writers debate whether universities should make a deal with the administration.

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New Photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan Townhouse

In his seven-story townhouse, the sex offender hosted the elite, displayed photos with presidents and showcased a first edition of “Lolita,” according to previously unreported photos and letters.

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After 50 Years of Writing, Jamaica Kincaid Insists She’s Still an Amateur

A new, career-spanning essay collection shows how she has never lost touch with the mischievous creativity of her 7-year-old self.

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