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Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

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We’re All in a Throuple With A.I.

What happens when the people building a new technology don’t want to use it?

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Tarique Rahman Is Elected Bangladesh’s New Leader

Tarique Rahman, the scion of a political dynasty, returned to sweep his party into government with a promise of change. Some have doubts.

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New Jersey Bridge Project Could Snarl Rail Traffic for a Month

Construction on the new Portal North Bridge is expected to disrupt commutes into Manhattan on NJ Transit, PATH and Amtrak trains beginning on Sunday.

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Floods. Smoke. Soaring Bills. Mamdani’s Climate Czar Has a Full Agenda.

Louise Yeung relishes the intricacies of policy debates and the magic of rom-coms. She lives in Brooklyn with her cat and two snails.

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‘The Daily Show’ Gives President Trump Yet Another Inaugural Award

Jordan Klepper congratulated the president, the sole nominee for “the Inaugural Award for Winning the Most Inaugural Awards.”

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Stop the Illegal Transfer of ISIS Suspects

The U.S. is sending thousands of men accused of belonging to the Islamic State from Syria to Iraq, where they face potential mistreatment.

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It Is Decision Time for NATO in Munich

The U.S. and Europe can save the trans-Atlantic alliance. They probably won’t.

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Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat; Move Likely to Add to Tensions

The seizure of the trawler, which Japan said was sailing in its waters in the East China Sea, is likely to add to tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Intervene in N.Y. Redistricting Case

Lawyers for Representative Nicole Malliotakis, Republican of New York, asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling that would redraw her district lines.

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Ex-Leader of Norway Charged With Corruption Linked to Epstein

Thorbjorn Jagland, who briefly led Norway in the 1990s, had been protected by diplomatic immunity that came with his work with the Council of Europe, but that privilege was waived.

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Canada School Shooter’s Online Life Showed Interest in Violent Extremism

The suspect in the British Columbia shooting had long been posting about mental health problems, substance abuse and a fascination with weapons and online violence.

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How The Times Is Digging Into Millions of Pages of Epstein Files

Two dozen journalists. A pile of pages that would reach the top of the Empire State Building. And an effort to find the next revelation in a sprawling case.

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Closing of El Paso Airspace Adds to Tension Between F.A.A. and Pentagon

The Federal Aviation Administration is charged with flight safety, and the Defense Department with national security. Those missions keep colliding.

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Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler Resigns Over Epstein Ties

Kathryn Ruemmler, a former top Obama administration lawyer, is out at Goldman Sachs after emails showed a friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spanning many years.

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Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Man Shot by ICE

The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota asked a judge to drop charges against the immigrant who was shot by an ICE agent, saying new evidence was “materially inconsistent” with what officials had claimed.

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The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite

The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds

It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.

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DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall

Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.

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Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake’s Biggest Hit, Dies at 56

His song “The Distance,” released in 1996, became an anthem for the disaffected members of Generation X.

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Police Seek 4 People After Teen Killed in Bronx Shooting

The police said they were seeking three men and one woman in connection with the shooting, which killed Christopher Redding, 16. Two other teenagers were injured.

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Former N.Y.P.D. Official Is Charged With Soliciting Bribes

Kevin Taylor, who ran the School Safety Division, received cash, luxury hotel lodging and a helicopter ride for promising to help steer city contracts to a Florida businessman, prosecutors said.

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Trump Repeals the Government’s Power to Regulate Climate

Also, an end to the surge of immigration agents in Minnesota. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military

The agency is seeking Chinese officials who are frustrated with corruption in the People’s Liberation Army.

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Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams

The new projects, expected to be announced on Friday, will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration, and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to make buses fast and free in New York.

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Karrin Taylor Robson Ends Bid for Arizona Governor, Showing MAGA’s Power

Karrin Taylor Robson, a wealthy businesswoman, dropped out after trailing in polls to Representative Andy Biggs, who is more aligned with supporters of President Trump.

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In an Upset, Analilia Mejia, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Race

Ms. Mejia, a political organizer, beat her main opponent in the New Jersey primary, Tom Malinowski, by a narrow margin after he was battered by negative ads from a pro-Israel group.

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Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.

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The High-Stakes Fight Over Masked Federal Agents

The debate over whether federal agents should be allowed to cover their faces with masks has become a flashpoint as the government heads for a partial shutdown.

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El Paso Incident Highlights Gaps in America’s Drone Defense Industry

The U.S. has spent billions of dollars developing counter-drone technology, but much of it needs more testing in the real world.

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