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Brian Heywood Is Bankrolling Conservative Ballot Measures in Washington

Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.

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Do You Frequently Order Food Delivery? We Want to Hear From You.

Your responses can help as we report on the immense growth of food delivery and its effects on how we live.

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Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy

Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories.

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How Our White House Photographer Finds New Angles on the Oval Office

Doug Mills, winner of three Pulitzers, sits, crawls and hoists cameras high in the air to bring viewers fresh perspectives. He was at it again this week during our marathon interview with President Trump.

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How Our White House Photographer Finds New Angles on the Oval Office

Doug Mills, winner of three Pulitzers, sits, crawls and hoists cameras high in the air to bring viewers fresh perspectives. He was at it again this week during our marathon interview with President Trump.

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U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident

The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.

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Google Guys Say Bye to California

Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.

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Supreme Court Issues First Ruling of Term but Don’t Yet Get To Tariffs

Only once in the modern era have the justices taken this long to issue their first decision — and when it came, it wasn’t the hotly anticipated case on President Trump’s tariffs.

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Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents

Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine thousands of refugee cases in the state.

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Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore.

The shooting during a traffic stop, a day after the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, generated angry denunciations by local officials.

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Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?

Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.

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Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’

The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.

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In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.

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Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage

Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.

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Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.

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European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America

The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.

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What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?

The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.

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Agents in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Have Fired at Vehicles at Least 10 Times

The confrontations over the last four months have left two people dead and prompted criticism of federal agencies for allowing officers to open fire on moving vehicles.

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Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

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Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout

The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, new tax filings show.

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What to Know About the Protests in Iran

Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.

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President Trump’s Vision of Power

“My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” he told Times reporters.

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Border Patrol Agents Shoot 2 in Oregon, and Trump Says, ‘I Don’t Need International Law’

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

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An Interview With the President

Four New York Times reporters sat down with President Trump for a nearly two-hour interview.

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Runway Wall Caused All the Deaths in 2024 South Korean Plane Crash, Report Says

A computer simulation ordered by the government showed that everyone on board would have survived if the concrete berm had been made of materials that easily broke apart.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump

After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction.

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Why Many Republican Voters Support Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela

They don’t like nation building, but they do want to project American power.

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The Sins of the Moderates

How are we classical liberals of left, right and center supposed to behave in this new world?

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Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House

The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday.

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The War Over the Weedkiller Roundup Might Be Headed to the Supreme Court

Bayer has asked the justices to decide whether federal law shields the company from lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide and cancer. Democrats and MAHA activists aren’t happy.

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