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Homeland Security’s Embrace of Art Reopens an Old Debate

Showcasing “American Progress,” John Gast’s tableau of Manifest Destiny, is of a piece with the administration’s desire for a more traditional view of American history.

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Soldiers in Syria, Officials There Say

The strikes near the capital, Damascus, were the latest Israeli military intervention in the country since a new government came to power.

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A Shooting in Minnesota

We have the latest on the attack on Annunciation Catholic Church.

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How Trump Could Gain Control of the Fed

President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook has laid bare the erosion of the Federal Reserve’s independence, which could lead to economic consequences for Americans, The New York Times’s chief economics correspondent explains.

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Relics From an Ancient Egyptian ‘Party Town’ Are Pulled Out of the Sea

Remnants of a 2,000-year-old sunken city, Canopus, were lifted from waters off Alexandria, Egypt, revealing the city might have been larger than thought.

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A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.

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C.D.C. Loses Top Officials, and Why Israeli Reservists Aren’t Showing Up for Duty

Plus, robots for rent.

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Russian Drones Are Flying Over U.S. Weapons Routes in Germany, Officials Say

U.S. and European military officials are increasingly concerned about the flights, even as Russian acts of sabotage have declined.

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Israel’s Exhausted Soldiers Complicate Plans for Gaza Assault

Worn down by hundreds of days of military service, fewer Israeli reservists are turning up for duty. Others are refusing to fight in a war they no longer believe in.

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Survivors of Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting Face Long Road Ahead

Children who survive school shootings deal with a host of complex feelings, ranging from anxiety and grief to guilt and shame.

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At the U.S. Open, Players’ Dogs Have the Run of the Place

At the U.S. Open, players’ dogs are a key part of the entourage, and they have the run of the place.

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Trump’s Fed Feud Spotlights Mortgage Data Privacy: Is Your Information Public?

After President Trump accused a Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud, everyday citizens are waking up to just how much information is out there.

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Nothing Could Topple the ‘Queen of Heels.’ Then Trump Came Along.

The president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China.

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U.S. Government Cracks Down on Organ Transplant System

Organ donation groups accused of safety lapses are facing multiple investigations, and new policies are underway to protect patients.

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Donald Trump Is a Threat to Capitalism

Trump’s meddling in our most important economic institutions is so extreme that at times it resembles China’s state-directed capitalism.

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Steven Cook, a Former Chemical Industry Lawyer, Now at E.P.A., Wants to Change PFAS Rules

A Trump appointee has proposed rewriting a measure that requires companies to clean up “forever chemicals,” documents show. The new version would shift costs from polluters.

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The Overlooked Element to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon

Beyond its catchy songs and memorable characters, the Netflix movie does an admirable job of capturing what it’s like to be an adoring fan.

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America Was Making Progress on Opioid Addiction. That’s Now at Risk

Trump’s budget law effectively undoes much of the good that the Affordable Care Act did in reducing opioid deaths.

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Their Beach Home in the Hamptons Is a Driveway

Tucked among exclusive real estate, a family’s 18-foot-wide strip of land is not just an oceanside parking spot. It’s their legacy.

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Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures

A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.

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Are A.I. Tools Making Doctors Worse at Their Jobs?

Physicians are using the technology for diagnoses and more — but may be losing skills in the process.

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Disney World Is the Happiest Place on Earth, if You Can Afford It

The theme-park operator, like so many other companies, is abandoning America’s middle class.

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Here’s What the Judicial Crisis Gripping New Jersey Looks Like

Trials and hearings have been delayed since a federal judge ruled that Alina Habba was serving unlawfully as U.S. attorney. The uncertainty may last for months.

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Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kills at Least 4 in Kyiv

The strikes on Ukraine’s capital early Thursday injured at least 22 people and left others trapped under rubble, officials said.

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What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong

The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.

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Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump

As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.

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Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later

In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere.

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CDC Director Susan Monarez Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is said to have demanded that the director, Susan Monarez, either quit or be fired. Her lawyers say she won’t resign.

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Minneapolis Suspect Knew Her Target, but Motive Is a Mystery

The shooter who attacked a Catholic school on Wednesday posted social media videos and writings that betrayed a litany of grievances and obsessions.

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New N.Y.C. Food Standards Could Spell Doom for Chicken Nuggets

The standards prohibit processed meat and limit the use of artificial sweeteners in meals served by nearly a dozen city agencies, including the Department of Education.

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