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Where D.C. Crime Is Bad, Residents Question Trump’s Motives for Federal Takeover

The president might have found allies in Southeast Washington, where violent crime has long vexed residents. But when he described the city as “disgusting,” with “roving mobs,” his remarks left those looking for help cold.

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One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.

Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.

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An Arts District Helped Make Asheville a Destination. Its Recovery Is Slow Going.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene severely damaged the popular River Arts District, the rebuilding process continues in a gradual manner.

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Congressman’s Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny After Key Votes

Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. has traded stocks that could be affected by his work in Congress, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

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Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says

Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.

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Environmental Groups Face ‘Generational’ Setbacks Under Trump

As President Trump dismantles the country’s efforts to fight climate change, environmental groups are back on their heels.

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C.E.O.s Want Their Companies to Adopt A.I. But Do They Get It Themselves?

Some are being nudged to learn how to use the nascent technology. Coming to the C-suite retreat: mandatory website-building exercises using A.I. tools.

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After Years of Waiting, These 9/11 Families Are Losing Hope

Pretrial hearings have been on-again, off-again for so long that some family members of the nearly 3,000 victims now question whether justice is attainable.

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Unraveling in Las Vegas, Then a Massacre in New York

Shane Tamura was barely known in the city where he lived, working at night and navigating mental health crises. He drove 2,500 miles east to commit New York’s deadliest shooting in a quarter-century.

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A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’

In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

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Mamdani’s Video Savvy: Easy to Envy, Hard to Duplicate

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams are trying to mimic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s buzzy online videos in the New York City mayor’s race.

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Spain’s Old Ways May Show How to Keep Cool

The tradition of the siesta is no accident. Spain has been living with extreme heat for centuries, and its people have ways of coping.

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Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming

To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.

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Trump Administration Backs Off New Attempt to Widen Control of D.C. Police

The chief will remain after a lawsuit challenged the Justice Department’s attempt to install a new leader as part of an effort to put the agency under federal control.

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At Trump’s Summit, No Deal on Ukraine, and No Consequence for Putin

President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.

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Trump and Putin Put on a Show in Summit, but No Ukraine Deal Emerges

President Trump gave President Vladimir Putin a warm public reception, effectively ending his diplomatic isolation over the past three years for his invasion of Ukraine. But Mr. Putin did not agree to stop the war.

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6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin

While no deal was announced, the Russian leader secured some wins and left on good terms with the U.S. president.

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Putin Probably Bought Himself More Time for His War in Ukraine

Few East-West meetings have ended with less clarity than Friday’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. What was clear, though, was that Vladimir Putin was well satisfied.

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Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End Standards of Care for Detained Migrant Children

Court-mandated oversight will remain in place for migrant children in custody. Lawyers have reported poor medical care and lack of sunlight and showers.

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Newsom’s Gerrymander of California Has a Formidable Foe: Schwarzenegger

The actor-turned-governor helped overhaul how California draws political maps. In an interview with The New York Times, he said he would fight to preserve that legacy.

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California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats

The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas.

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Trump Is Testing D.C.’s Home Rule. What Is It?

The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover.

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Two Decades of Putin Playing the West

For more than 20 years, Western leaders have played right into Putin’s hands — and given one a shake.

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4 Takeaways From the Week Trump Took Control of D.C.’s Police

The administration’s grip on the city has only tightened as the week has worn on, while pushback has begun to intensify.

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Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters

The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.

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Trump Welcomes Putin With B-2 Fighter Jet Flyover and Red Carpet

President Trump clapped for his guest, Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, as he stepped foot in the United States for the first time in a decade.

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MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others

A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.

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NY Weed Dispensaries Sue Regulators Over Misinterpretation of State Rules

Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials realized they had misinterpreted regulations.

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Senator Josh Hawley Begins Child Safety Inquiry Into Meta’s A.I. Bot

Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, said he would look into whether the social media company’s artificial intelligence technology endangers children.

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Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska

Also, D.C. sued Trump over his takeover of the city’s police. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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