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With ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Perfect the Art of Friendship

Across 35 years and five films, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington redefined Black male filmmaking and cemented an indestructible personal bond.

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The Mind-Boggling Intrusiveness of Donald J. Trump

The president is driving the tentacles of the federal government deep into the nation’s economy, culture and legal system.

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OpenAI’s GPT-5 Launch Causes Backlash Due to Colder Responses

When OpenAI released a new version of ChatGPT, people were quick to protest its colder responses. Acknowledging the emotional attachment with chatbots, the company quickly backtracked.

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Zuckerberg Plans Another Overhaul of Meta’s A.I. Efforts

Meta is expected to announce a new restructuring of its artificial intelligence division amid internal tensions over the technology, people with knowledge of the plans said.

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How Zelensky Made Progress With Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a remarkably different White House visit on Monday than the ambush he walked into six months ago. Michael Schwirtz, the global intelligence correspondent for The New York Times, explains how President Zelensky courted President Trump and managed to put the ball back in Vladimir V. Putin’s court.

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From Unstable Ground, an Old Church Rolls to a New Home

Mining in Kiruna, Sweden, has jeopardized the ground below a beloved church. Thanks to a feat of engineering, it is on the move.

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California Republicans File Suit Seeking to Block Newsom Redistricting Plan

Republican state lawmakers argue that Democratic lawmakers violated 30-day disclosure rules in the California Constitution.

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TV Giant Nexstar Agrees to Acquire a Rival, Tegna, for $6.2 Billion

To close the deal, Nexstar will need approval from the Federal Communications Commission, which could cement its position as the biggest provider of local TV in the U.S.

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When Musical Directions Don’t Say What to Do, but How to Be

What is the purpose of a poem, an illustration or a nonsensical phrase in a score? If it makes musicians stop and think, that’s a good start.

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Are Marathons and Extreme Running Linked to Colon Cancer?

A small, preliminary study found that marathoners were much more likely to have precancerous growths. Experts aren’t sure why.

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How Keen Footwear Stays Ahead of Trump’s Shifting Tariffs

Keen Footwear has limited its exposure to supply chain trouble and opened a plant in Kentucky. But the trade upheaval has strained its adaptive strategy.

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He Tried to Endorse From the Pulpit. He Wound Up Without a Church.

The I.R.S. says churches can now support candidates during services, but many denominations still forbid it. A Wisconsin pastor learned the hard way.

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Arkansas Housing Development Restricted to White Residents Sparks Legal Concerns

Housing rights experts say a community restricted to white residents is illegal, but the creators believe they could win a potential challenge in court in the current political climate.

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Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Central Issue

The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut.

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In Battle Over D.C. Police, Federal Prosecutors Open Inquiry Into Crime Data

The same U.S. attorney’s office that praised a drop in crime in the capital in April has begun an investigation into the Police Department resisting President Trump’s takeover.

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‘A Soundtrack of Skating’ Let the Tony Hawk Games Soar

The hip-hop, punk and nu-metal tracks on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 helped imprint memories like nosegrinding a helicopter.

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MSNBC’s Rebrand to MS NOW Invites Bemusement and Ridicule

The cable TV network’s new name, MS NOW, became the subject of mockery soon after it was announced on Monday.

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Europe’s Leaders Headed Off Giveaway to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path

The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. A road map for peace remains elusive.

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The Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V.

American demand for tropical wood that is used in motor homes, conservationists say, is accelerating the disappearance of some of the world’s largest forests.

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Securing Postwar Ukraine, Even With Trump’s Pledge to Help, Is Complex

Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.

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Zelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan

Plus, the rise of rap on tour.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal

Thousands of flight attendants must still approve the agreement. The walkout, which began Saturday, has disrupted half a million travelers’ plans, the airline said.

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The Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations

The Knight Foundation and other top organizations are aiming to provide $50 million to stabilize the stations most at risk from the recent federal government funding cuts.

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A Brief Note on the Difference Between Negotiation and Extortion

And while we’re at it, let’s think about the phrase “land swap.”

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In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms

Edward R. Martin Jr.’s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.

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The Politics of Crime Are Perilous for Left and Right Alike

President Trump has latched on to concerns about crime, as liberals point to its decline. The politics often flip when it comes to mass shootings.

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In Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins

Democrats hope to recruit Governor Janet Mills to challenge the powerful Republican senator, but an oyster farmer with a working man’s pitch thinks he has a better chance.

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Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near.

Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain.

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New England Seafood With a Side of Punk, at Smithereens

This quirky East Village newcomer conjures a thoughtful, sometimes dark, take on traditional coastal cooking. Also, doughnuts and Japanese city pop.

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