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Democrats Consider Breaking a Taboo in Washington State: A Millionaires Tax

The state where Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates made fortunes might have progressive social policies, but its resistance to an income tax is similar to conservative states. That might change.

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Homeownership Is Out of Reach for Many Americans, Despite a Buyer’s Market

A growing split between low-to-middle-income families and wealthy households is changing who has access to homeownership now.

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In Washington State, Democrats Consider Breaking a Taboo: Taxing the Rich

The state where Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates made fortunes might have progressive social policies, but its resistance to an income tax is similar to conservative states. That might change.

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The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine

Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.

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The Olympics Showcased an Italian Dish, but Its Birthplace Was Unsung

Pizzoccheri, a hearty buckwheat pasta, graced restaurant menus and the athletes’ cafeterias. A chef hopes it can put a spotlight on the valley where it comes from.

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‘A.I. Literacy’ Is Trending in Schools. Here’s Why.

Artificial intelligence companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.” What that means varies from school to school.

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This Exercise Research Tells Us Nothing

We will probably never get good data to answer the question of which exercise routine is best.

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The Zero Units Fought for the C.I.A. in Afghanistan. In the U.S., They’re Living in Fear.

A shooting in Washington, D.C., threw their immigration status into jeopardy — and brought attention to a long-hidden dimension of America’s war.

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‘A.I. Literacy’ Is the New Drivers’ Ed at This Newark School

Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.

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The Human Cost of the Trump Administration’s War on Science

The ripple effects of cutting H.I.V. research funding.

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As Trump Touts Economic Gains, Many Workers Still Feel the Pinch

President Trump says that he has brought down inflation, but families are still struggling to pay bills and plan for the future.

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What We Don’t Understand About Nick Reiner

We feel compassion for his parents — but often not for Nick Reiner himself. His suffering, too, must have been terrible; it must be terrible right now.

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The Kremlin Banned These Books. You Can Find Them in a New York Library.

A professor at Hunter College has built one of the largest special collections of contraband Russian literature in the world.

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Duterte’s Fans Rally in The Hague as the I.C.C. Weighs Evidence Against Him

The protests are a sign of the Philippine ex-leader’s ongoing influence, even as he faces a possible trial for the deaths of thousands during his war on drugs.

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No, Trump Isn’t Good for Putin

Russian hopes for respect have been dashed.

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Tour Montparnasse is One of Paris’s Uglier Landmarks. It’s Getting a Makeover.

The Tour Montparnasse is one of Paris’s least-loved landmarks. After half a century, it’s finally being remodeled.

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Susan Sheehan, Pulitzer-Winning Chronicler of Lives on the Margins, Dies at 88

As a journalist and author, she wrote meticulous portraits of people for The New Yorker. Her book “Is There No Place on Earth for Me?” won the Pulitzer Prize.

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What to Know About the Killing of ‘El Mencho’

The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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F.B.I. Director Celebrates Olympic Hockey Victory on Day of Mar-a-Lago Shooting

Kash Patel’s trip to Italy came at a fraught and frenetic time for the bureau and Mr. Patel, who has shown little willingness to curb his jet-setting.

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Here Are the Rare Instances of Fatal Shootings by the Secret Service

Sunday’s shooting of an armed man at President Trump’s Florida club is one of only a handful of fatal encounters that the agency has had in its 160-year history.

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When Faced With Claims of Racism, Trump Points to His Black Friends

President Trump has often invoked his unnamed Black friends, or name-checked celebrities and athletes, when asked to discuss anything related to Black voters.

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Willie Colón Played Up the Bad Guy With Purpose

By styling himself after mobsters and blaxploitation characters early in his career, Mr. Colón, the legend of salsa music who died on Saturday, crafted an everlasting image.

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New York City Faces Its Second Big Storm in Weeks

The storm in late January was bad enough. This one is bringing true blizzard conditions, and the city has stepped up its response.

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Trump Aides Project Confidence on Tariffs After Court Loss

Administration officials maintain that they can replicate the sky-high duties recently invalidated by the Supreme Court.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Armed Man Shot Dead at Mar-a-Lago by Trump’s Secret Service Was a 21-Year-Old From N.C.

The 21-year-old man was killed by law enforcement officers after he entered Mar-a-Lago with a weapon.

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Armed Man Shot Dead at Mar-a-Lago by Trump’s Secret Service Was a 21-Year-Old From N.C.

The 21-year-old man was killed by law enforcement officers after he entered Mar-a-Lago with a weapon.

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2026 BAFTAs Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film, Besting ‘Sinners’

Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy drama won six awards at the British equivalent of the Oscars. The best actor choice, however, was a surprise.

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Hunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting

A student objected to the potential closure of her New York City middle school. The professor, speaking on a hot mic, said, “They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school.” The comment was assailed as racist.

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Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

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