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Far-Right Israeli Minister Condemns Plan for Gradual Military Expansion in Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line finance minister, said that Israel needed to move more decisively and quickly to defeat Hamas.

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If You Fly Economy, You’re Paying for Someone Else to Fly Private

The Times editorial board argues that Congress must change the Federal Aviation Administration’s funding structure.

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‘Acute, Sustained, Profound and Abiding Rage’: Canada Finds Its Voice

America’s withdrawal from the global order is forcing former allies to rethink their identities.

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Ukraine and Europe Project United Front Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

Washington’s push to negotiate an end to the war has raised concerns the Trump administration will make concessions to Moscow that Kyiv cannot accept.

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The Russian Technocrat Who Helps Enable Putin and Manage the Ukraine War

For three years, Sergei V. Kiriyenko has handled the political aspects of the war in Ukraine, rising among a cadre of skilled managers who oversee the sprawling Russian state.

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Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Putin’s Powerful Aide

Showing an uncanny ability to adapt to circumstances, Sergei V. Kiriyenko has turned himself into a key engineer of President Vladimir V. Putin’s autocratic machine.

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What We Know About the C.D.C. Shooting in Atlanta

A gunman who believed the Covid-19 vaccine had made him ill fired at the agency’s Atlanta offices, killing a police officer and rattling the public health community.

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Zuckerberg’s Compound Had Something That Violated City Code: A Private School

The school, called BBS, enrolled 14 children in kindergarten through fourth grade and employed three full-time teachers and other staff members.

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Trump Raids Help Stir a Political Reversal for Karen Bass

The mayor of Los Angeles has emerged as a leading voice of the city’s resistance to the Trump administration after facing criticism for her handling of the wildfires.

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What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door

The billionaire has bought at least 11 properties in Palo Alto, Calif., creating a compound for his family, a private school for his children — and headaches for his neighbors.

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The Hidden Trauma of Jury Duty

People who serve on disturbing cases can suffer mental health effects for years after a trial ends.

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Environmental Leader Laments Loss of Bipartisanship on Climate Issues

Gene Karpinski, who retired from leading the League of Conservation Voters after two decades, said the group that once backed G.O.P. candidates now finds it difficult to do so.

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The 6 Social Security Myths That Won’t Go Away

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.

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Computer Science Grads Struggle to Find Jobs in the A.I. Age

As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.

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Can AriZona’s 99-Cent Iced Tea Survive Trump’s Tariffs?

The price has been AriZona’s calling card for nearly three decades. A 50 percent tariff on imported aluminum may change that.

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Cannabis Poisonings Are Rising, Mostly Among Kids

As products like weed gummies proliferate, more children and teens are suffering symptoms including seizures and life-threatening breathing problems.

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Trump Nominates Tammy Bruce for U.N. Role

Ms. Bruce, who has been the State Department spokeswoman since January, was a longtime political commentator and contributor at Fox News.

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In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future

Since President Trump retook office, many Ukrainians have worried a peace accord would be struck without them.

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Dr. Phil’s Road From Oprah to ICE Raids

The daytime TV fixture seems to have taken a rightward turn. But don’t call it politics.

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Mamdani Tries to Build Bridges to Black Voters Who Snubbed Him in June

Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic primary has challenged traditional assumptions about New York City’s Black electorate and its influence in city politics.

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In India, Immigration Raids Detain Thousands and Create a Climate of Fear

Officials have picked up people across the country, most of them Muslim, citing a national security risk. Rights groups say the raids are targeting detainees’ religion and language.

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Book Blacklist in Kashmir Aims to Muzzle Criticism of India

The federally appointed government in the contested region has declared 25 books off limits, part of what many see as a pattern of repression.

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Welcome to Trump’s Stagflation Economy

The president’s policies are fueling the dreaded combination of slowing growth and rising inflation.

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How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried To Halt the War in Gaza

Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.

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With Ukraine in the Balance, Trump and Putin Head Into Summit With Mismatched Goals

For President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, it is an opportunity not just to end the Ukraine war on his terms but to split apart the Western security alliance.

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Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite

The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.

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These Are Drug Cartels Designated as Terrorists by the U.S.

President Trump has signed an order telling the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain criminal gangs that the United States has named terror organizations.

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Cuomo Opens Line of Attack Over Mamdani’s Rent-Stabilized Apartment

The former governor’s post, written on X on Friday, reflected how he has adopted a stance of more aggressive, personal jabs.

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After Synagogue Fire in Rutherford, Congregants Gather for Shabbat Services

Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, N.J., held a Sabbath service near the charred debris that remained. Members pledged to rebuild.

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C.D.C. Workers Say Shooting Manifests Worst Fears About Anger Among Public

Employees expressed horror at a shooting at the agency’s headquarters, and some said they viewed it as part of a pattern of threats and assaults on health workers.

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