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After Qatar, Israel Fires on Yemen: ‘Whoever Attacks Us, We Will Reach Them’

Israel’s military launched multiple attacks on Houthi sites in northern Yemen, a day after its widely-criticized airstrike against Hamas officials on Qatari soil.

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Trump White House Exerts Enormous Influence Over FBI, Lawsuit Says

A sprawling suit by three fired F.B.I. officials provides a disturbing account of efforts by top Trump aides to strip the bureau of its independence.

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Military Enforces Calm in Nepal After Two Days of Chaos

Leaders of a youthful protest movement that toppled a prime minister met with the military on Wednesday to discuss a path forward for the country.

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Brazil Invited the World to the Amazon. It’s Become a Big Headache.

This year’s U.N. climate conference, on the edge of the rainforest, is fueling criticism of the host nation and the entire process of global diplomacy on climate change.

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Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88

“Kiss my grits,” her character, Flo, was known to say. But that high-profile role was just one facet of a long, busy stage and screen career.

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Texas Professor Fired After Accusations of Teaching ‘Gender Ideology’

Two administrators also lost their posts at Texas A&M, an example of how Republican policies meant to curb liberal ideas are reaching into university classrooms.

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Cuts to the Food Safety System Threaten Americans’ Health

Public health experts worry that downsizing the sprawling FoodNet surveillance system could make it harder to prevent food-borne illnesses.

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Venezuelan Boat Suspected of Drug Smuggling Is Said to Have Turned Before U.S. Strike

The Trump administration has argued that the summary killing of 11 people it accused of running drugs was legal under the laws of war.

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Harris Calls Democrats’ Deference to Biden ‘Recklessness’ in New Book

Former Vice President Kamala Harris also accused White House aides, without naming names, of not defending her from right-wing attacks about her competence.

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Happy 10th Birthday to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Now Drop Dead.

Ten years ago, astronomers made an epic discovery with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Cosmology hasn’t been the same since, and it might not stay that way much longer.

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They Created a Streetwear Line From Scratch. In High School.

At a school with a basketball-themed curriculum, students were “dreaming big.” But could they find a buyer?

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British Courts Service Destroys Banksy Mural Depicting Attack by Judge

The work, painted onto the walls of one of Britain’s most important court buildings, showed a judge attacking a demonstrator with a gavel.

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German Court Convicts Syrian National for Stabbing Attack That Killed 3

Issa al Hasan was found guilty of murder in the Islamic State-inspired rampage last year that spurred a national debate about refugees and migration.

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Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu?

Sébastien Lecornu had been defense minister. He is one of President Emmanuel Macron’s most loyal and enduring allies.

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New Yorkers Support Free Buses, but They Don’t Think It Should Happen

A polling experiment shows how a small change in wording can make a big difference.

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Poland Has Invoked NATO’s Article 4. What Comes Next?

Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. It does not commit the alliance to military action.

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The Moment Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters Felt the Vibe Change

Before the destruction began, the Gen Z demonstrators had planned to look good while promoting democracy and sweeping away an entrenched leadership.

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Drones Over Poland Are Latest Violation of Countries Near Ukraine

Poland denounced what it has described as an incursion by more than a dozen Russian drones. It would not be the first time Russia’s war effort had spilled beyond Ukraine.

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Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk to Cut 9,000 Jobs

The Danish drugmaker said it needed to streamline operations and become more agile, as it faces a more competitive and consumer-focused market.

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What Is in the MAHA Report?

Today we look at the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down

With escalating airstrikes, the Russian leader appears determined to demonstrate that he will dictate the terms for any end to the war.

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A MAHA Report

Today we look at the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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Delayed Release of Workers Detained in Georgia Raid Fuels Anger in Korea

It is unclear when the South Korean detainees will be repatriated. They were previously scheduled to depart the United States on Wednesday.

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Israel’s Attack on Qatari Soil Leads Gulf Powers to Question U.S. Protection

The audacious attempt to kill the political leaders of Hamas in Doha could upend the foundations of an American-led order in the Middle East.

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How Gen Z Protests Overturned a Government, and a Crackdown on TV Drug Ads

Plus, 7-Eleven’s new master plan.

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Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th Birthday Book

A Times investigation looked into how the disgraced financier leveraged his rich and powerful friends.

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Israel’s Attack on Hamas in Qatar: What to Know

Why did Israel attack? Who was killed? What has been the Qatari response? Here are answers to those and other key questions.

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What We Know About the Protests in Nepal

Days of unrest in Nepal have left 22 people dead, triggered the resignation of its prime minister and brought troops to the streets of Kathmandu.

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Republicans Race to Advance Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, Despite White House Ties

Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to the president, has said he intends to take a leave of absence if confirmed, heightening fears about the central bank’s independence.

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One of Trump’s Powers Over D.C. Reaches a Time Limit. Many Remain.

The president’s authority to make demands of local police expires on Wednesday night, but the most visible federal interventions in the city will remain for now.

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