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Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.

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A New Way to Reduce Children’s Deaths: Cash

Simply giving money to poor families at certain times reduced deaths among young children by nearly half, a new study found.

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Ronnie Rondell, Stuntman Set on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover, Dies at 88

He was also known for his performances in “Twister” and “The Matrix Reloaded,” and came from a family of stunt performers.

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Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin

European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.

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Joe Caroff, Who Gave James Bond His Signature 007 Logo, Dies at 103

A quiet giant in graphic design, he created posters for hundreds of movies, including “West Side Story” and “Manhattan.” But his work was often unsigned.

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$800 for a Credit Card? Why Your Premium Cards Will Cost More.

Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many other customers to score deals and perks.

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Pence Welcomes Trump’s D.C. Deployment of the National Guard

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he wished President Trump “would have done more” on Jan. 6, but supported the recent decision to deploy troops to Washington.

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Trump Officials Hint at Possible Concessions by Putin

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, an envoy for President Trump, suggested that a peace deal was still distant.

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Trump and Putin Find Common Ground on One Issue: Biden

The Alaska summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders showcased their mutual animosity for the former president.

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Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87

Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector,” and had a memorable role in “Superman” and “Superman II.”

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Air Canada Flight Attendants Say They Will Defy Back-to-Work Order

The decision by the union representing the 10,000 workers means that travel chaos will most likely continue for at least a second day.

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Brighty the Burro, Beloved Grand Canyon Statue, Is Rescued From Dragon Bravo Fire

The statue was missing an ear and two front legs, but it was mostly intact when crews recovered it from the Dragon Bravo fire.

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Three Are Killed in Shooting at Crown Heights Bar

Eight others were taken to the hospital with injuries after the early morning shooting in Brooklyn.

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Ukraine Weighs Trump’s Offer of Security Guarantees With Caution

President Trump offered security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. But the offer was vague, prompting Kyiv to seek clarity.

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Is it Actually Fine to Look at Your Phone Before Bed?

Scientists offer some surprising answers.

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Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages

It was unclear how many people would join the planned day of action, which was expected to culminate with a large evening demonstration.

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The Insidious Creep of Trump’s Speaking Style

The fact that we’re talking like Donald Trump could mean that we’re starting to think like him as well.

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Trump’s Domestic Deployments Are Dangerous. For the Military.

The nation’s most trusted institution must not be reduced to a political tool.

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Ukrainians Fleeing Russia’s Attacks Say the Alaska Summit Was an Insult

Evacuees at a shelter in eastern Ukraine reacted angrily to talk that land that has long been theirs could be given to Russia in exchange for peace.

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What to Know About Bolivia’s Presidential Election

An economic crisis and political infighting among the country’s long-dominant socialist party could pave the way for the first right-wing president in decades.

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Trump’s Selective Stance on Justice: Redemption for Some, Scorn for Others

President Trump, himself a felon, has shown particular leniency to criminals he seems to identify with — people who are white or wealthy, or who rioted in his name on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Redistricting Push Would Further Divide a Polarized Congress

Many state delegations are already under single-party control. New maps could tighten the partisan grip while decreasing the importance of general elections.

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Penn & Teller’s Secret to a 50-Year Partnership

As their magic act hits 50 years, they’re bigger than ever. They say their secret is not to socialize. But misdirection is also their love language.

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He Sold His Likeness. Now His Avatar Is Shilling Supplements on TikTok.

Welcome to a new era of commercial work fueled by generative artificial intelligence.

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The C.E.O. of Duolingo Wants to Have a Conversation About A.I.

The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.

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North Carolina Confederate Monument Goes Too Far, Lawsuit Says

A long battle over the pro-slavery words on a Tyrrell County statue intensifies as the Trump administration reclaims Confederate imagery.

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Israel Says Iranian Agents Recruited Dozens of Its Citizens

The agents cajoled people into acts of sabotage and even assassination plots. The cases have raised questions about greed, gullibility and loyalty.

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Sure, These Comics Can Make You Laugh. But Can They Hit a Jump Shot?

A weekly pickup basketball game in Manhattan is populated almost entirely by professional funny people from all corners of the comedy landscape — stand-up comedians on their way up, comics past their primes and even industry A-listers.

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China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster Than America’s

China’s biotechnology sector has established a bright future by focusing not on breakthrough cures and treatments but on speed and efficiency.

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Generation X Needs to Stop Complaining

It’s fine to make room for the next generation.

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