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How New York Police Officers Avoid Drunk Driving Charges

Officers in New York State crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found.

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How We Obtained 10,000 Police Disciplinary Records

The New York Times and New York Focus gathered thousands of files from around half of New York State’s nearly 500 law enforcement agencies.

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Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza City, and Congress Releases Epstein Birthday Notes

Plus, the fight for control of Fox News.

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The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know

It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with grievances that have built up over years.

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Mamdani Leads Cuomo Head-to-Head, With a Turnout Twist

The Times/Siena poll shows Mamdani would have an edge among likely voters, but Cuomo would lead among all registered voters.

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Mamdani Holds Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the New York City mayoral race, is way ahead of his three rivals, but his lead would diminish considerably if the field shrank to a two-man race.

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Nuclear Sites Dotted Across Ukraine Pose Threat of Radiation Disaster

Each day of war risks a strike on sites that could scatter radioactive material. Officials say one laboratory near the front has been hit dozens of times.

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Missouri House Set to Vote on Map That Boosts Republicans

Republicans want to redraw congressional districts and increase their party’s chances of flipping a seat long held by a Democrat in the Kansas City area.

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To Shrink Mamdani’s Lead, Cuomo Seeks to Broaden His Campaign Team

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is hiring new top aides for his independent bid for mayor, including a campaign manager who worked for Rahm Emanuel in Chicago.

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The Starbucks C.E.O. Trying Hard to Deliver Your Drink Right, and Fast

Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

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Who Is Lachlan Murdoch, the Media Prince Who Would Be King

A new deal gives him control of his family’s media empire, including Fox News, for probably decades to come.

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Nvidia Accuses Rivals of Being A.I. Doomers as US Debates Sale of Chips to China

Rankling national security experts, the chipmaker has stepped up attacks on lawmakers who are pushing restrictions.

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James Talarico Joins Senate Campaign in Texas

State Representative James Talarico, who is studying to become a Presbyterian pastor, has sparred with Fox News hosts and bantered with Joe Rogan. Now he wants Senator John Cornyn’s seat.

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Get to Know Chicago’s Immigrant Community, Target of Trump’s Crackdown

Almost 40 percent of immigrants living in Chicago are from Mexico. More than 800,000 of the city’s 2.7 million residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.

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Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll Using State Data

In a quest to bolster a long-running claim from President Trump concerning undocumented immigrants illegally voting, the Justice Department is seeking detailed voter roll data from over 30 states.

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Trump Administration Halts I.R.S. Crackdown on Major Tax Shelters

The Treasury Department is rolling back efforts to shut down aggressive strategies used by America’s biggest multinational companies and wealthiest people.

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How MAHA Influencers Spread Conspiracies About Health Care

How does MAHA turn some health-conscious people against all health care? We found out.

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A Man From China Pursued U.S. Asylum. Deportation Sent Him Home Again

A Chinese man crossed dangerous jungles to enter the United States, in a failed bid for asylum. After being deported home in 2023, he faced a choice: stay or try to leave again?

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Stop Calling It the Trump Era

The compulsion to zero in on the president keeps us from understanding the era fully, and from glimpsing what it might become.

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Israeli Military Orders Residents of Gaza City to Evacuate

Hundreds of thousands of people will have to decide whether to risk staying put or fleeing south to overcrowded areas, many of which are in ruins, as Israel looks set to launch a full invasion of the city.

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Gaza-Bound Flotilla Struck by Drone in Tunisia, Aid Group Says

Officials in Tunisia said there was no evidence of an attack on the ship, which the Global Sumud Flotilla hoped to use to bring humanitarian goods to Gaza.

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Late Night Misses the Defense Department Already

President Trump has renamed it the Department of War, “which is what people call the clearance section at TJ Maxx,” Jimmy Fallon said.

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Protesters in Nepal Set Fire to President and Prime Minister’s Homes

A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young protesters defied a curfew and took to the streets again.

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ASML to Invest $1.5 Billion in Mistral, the French A.I. Start-Up

ASML, the Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, is investing about $1.5 billion in Mistral, the French A.I. start-up.

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Damar Hamlin Nearly Died on the Football Field. He Had a Plan B.

Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped beating after a tackle on “Monday Night Football” in 2023. He wants to be known for more than that.

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Thai Court Orders Thaksin, Ex-Premier, to Serve One Year in Prison

The Supreme Court’s ruling stemmed from a prior conviction and was the latest blow for Thaksin Shinawatra.

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France’s Government Has Fallen. It Really Didn’t Have To.

A solution to France’s fiscal and political stalemate has been hiding in plain sight.

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In Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book,’ a Celebration of His Lecherous Exploits

The book containing 50th birthday tributes to Jeffrey Epstein was released on Monday by the House Oversight Committee.

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France’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next?

President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister, rejecting calls for elections or his resignation.

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12th Grade Reading Skills Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well.

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