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These Books Were Judged by Their A.I. Covers, and Disqualified

A New Zealand book competition dropped two of a publisher’s books because they had A.I.-generated covers. The publisher and the designer pushed back.

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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive

As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.

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The White House Gold Rush Is On

They came bearing gifts. They left with what they wanted.

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Nvidia and Walmart Could Ease Wall St.’s Jitters. Or Make Them Worse.

After four consecutive down days, the stock market is looking increasingly queasy. Earnings reports from Nvidia, Walmart and Target could hint at what’s ahead.

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Comey’s Lawyers Head to Court to Argue Vindictive Prosecution by Trump

James B. Comey’s lawyers are expected to argue that the Justice Department effectively allowed itself to be taken captive by the president’s desire for political revenge.

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Zelensky Under Siege as Corruption Case Shatters Ukraine’s Wartime Unity

An anti-Zelensky political coalition is coalescing as the president’s allies are accused of enriching themselves while the country’s soldiers die on the battlefield.

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Jeffrey Epstein’s Victims Are the Real Story

Women’s pain is not entertainment.

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Most Immigrants Support Border Enforcement, but Not Mass Deportations, Poll Finds

A survey by The New York Times and KFF shows that even many of those who support President Trump feel his approach has gone too far.

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Anxiety Over Trump’s Crackdown Alters Life for Many Immigrants, Poll Finds

Months into the Trump deportation campaign, one-third of noncitizens, including about 60 percent of undocumented immigrants, say they are avoiding aspects of daily life.

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How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage

Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks.

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Patreon’s C.E.O.: My Vision for a Better Internet

The internet should enrich people, not advertisers.

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Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts

“In the whole history of the Orthodox Church in America, this has never been seen,” a priest said about the surge of young men drawn to the demanding practice of Christianity.

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Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield

The clash is about strong personalities, an exacting homeowners’ association and a partisan divide that has reached the hyperlocal level.

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Thanksgiving Pies So Good, You’ll Want to Skip Dinner

Go straight to the good stuff this Thanksgiving: apple and cream, chocolaty espresso, honeyed cranberry, and more.

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George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Noah Baumbach on Fame and ‘Jay Kelly’

The stars and the director look back on their days trying to break into the industry and how failure was part of the equation.

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How Two New York Times Reporters Cover Christianity in Trump’s Polarized America

We asked our journalists who write about religion nationwide about how they navigate debates about what Christianity is and isn’t.

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Russia Strikes Ukraine as Zelensky Aims to Revive Peace Talks

At least 10 people were killed in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil when a Russian missile hit a residential building, a Ukrainian official said.

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At This College, the English Dept. Is Out. ‘Human Narratives’ Is In.

At Montclair State University in New Jersey, a departmental restructuring plan is igniting concerns about the future of the humanities.

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Trump Administration Gives Three Mile Island Nuclear Project $1 Billion Loan

The Pennsylvania site, shorthand for the dangers of nuclear power after a 1979 meltdown, is set for revival under a deal to power Microsoft data centers.

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Stephen Colbert Celebrates ‘Epstein Rockin’ Eve’

“Stay up for a ball drop you’re going to want to miss,” the “Late Show” host said as Congress voted for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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Harvard Opens New Investigation Into Summers and Epstein

The university is reviewing newly released emails between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers, among other people at the institution.

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Trump’s Trade War Showed That China Can Stand Up to America

His ill-conceived tariff war exposed U.S. vulnerabilities, strengthened China’s leverage and undermined America at a pivotal time.

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Smoking Weed Could Lead to Less Drinking, New Study Suggests

In a makeshift bar on a college campus, researchers studied how smoking cannabis affected alcohol consumption.

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Europe’s Chip Dreams Confront Business Realities

European chipmakers need TSMC’s help to grow their own semiconductor supply chain, but the chip giant’s Taiwanese suppliers find Europe a tough place to do business.

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In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research

Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.

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Trump Berates Mary Bruce of ABC News After Question About Jamal Khashoggi

The president grew frustrated with Mary Bruce of ABC News over her questions during his meeting with the Saudi crown prince. On Friday, he told a Bloomberg News reporter, “Quiet, piggy.”

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In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work

A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.

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Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.

A tribally owned network of chargers will soon be complete, connecting reservations and bridging a gap in the Midwest.

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Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.

Ridership jumped, people cut back on driving and, over the summer, the city extended the program another year.

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Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing

President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.

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