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A New York City Diner That Served Blind Residents Has Closed Its Doors

When Malibu Diner in Chelsea shut down on Sunday night, it ended a unique breakfast program for older people in the city.

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Trump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains

On the defensive over the economy and with the midterms approaching, President Trump made clear that his political strategy is to paint Democrats as unpatriotic and ‘crazy.’

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6 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union

In an address that was heavy on theatrics, President Trump lashed out at Democrats as “crazy” and unpatriotic.

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‘Stand Up’: With One Maneuver, Trump Tries to Box In Democrats

President Trump turned his State of the Union address into full-blown political theater, handing out medals to war veterans and tossing the spotlight to ice hockey players.

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Jimmy Kimmel Goes Live After a Super Long State of the Union

“I can’t believe America missed an all-new ‘Will Trent’ for this one,” he joked.

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Abigail Spanberger, in Democratic Response, Asks if Trump Is Working for Americans

“We all know the answer is no,” the Virginia governor argued in her rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

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No, the Dollar Is Not Dying

The currency is stumbling, by many accounts. But the narrative is false.

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The World Waited on Edge for Trump’s Thinking on Iran. It’s Still Waiting.

Even as the president considers an attack, his State of the Union address offered little more than a brief repetition of vague talking points from recent days.

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Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein

The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”

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Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect

A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.

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In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations

“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.

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Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect

A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.

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Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil

Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.

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Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body

In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a chemical signal in the brain linked to chronic pain and migraines.

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Why Democratic Congresswomen Wore White to Trump’s State of the Union Again

It’s not the first time some Democratic women have displayed unity by wearing the same color, but this time it was in part to signal opposition to the SAVE America Act.

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Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers

The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.

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Kash Patel’s Olympics Trip Left Plenty of Time for Leisure, Schedule Shows

An itinerary for Mr. Patel’s trip provides more granular detail, including long segments of personal time that suggest he was not immensely oversubscribed by official duties.

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Mr. Clean, the Bald, Broad-Shouldered Cleaning Mascot, Retires

The character became the face of a household cleaner in 1958. It’s not clear what the brand plans for its next mascot.

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BAFTAs 2026 Outburst: What Tourette’s Tics Feel Like

Verbal or physical tics can be a daily struggle. So can dealing with the hurt they may cause.

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Judge Dismisses Minnesota Gun Case as Prosecutors Struggle With Resignations

A judge took the unusual step of dropping the case over a speedy trial violation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, which has been flooded with immigration-related cases.

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Éliane Radigue, Composer of Time, Silence and Space, Dies at 94

Her Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practice and her experiments with synthesizers came together in vast, slow-moving works that drew wide acclaim.

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15 States Sue the Trump Administration Over Vaccine Schedule Revisions

Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

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Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model

Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.

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Trump Will Deliver His State of the Union Address

Also, most teens use A.I. chatbots for schoolwork. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition

A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.

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How The New York Times Covers the SOTU Under Intense Deadline Pressure

The editor who oversees White House coverage for The Times talks about the challenges of tracking a major speech by a president who regularly goes off script.

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Blizzard Causes Major Airport Delays and Cancellations: What Travelers Should Know

As major hubs in the Northeast dig out from up to three feet of snow, it could be days before some travelers get moving. Here’s where things stand.

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The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Has Arrived in Washington

Two gold medal-winning U.S. hockey teams were invited to Washington for the State of the Union address. Only one came to town.

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Federal Judiciary Asks Congress to Give Over Control of Courthouses

In a letter to lawmakers, the courts’ policymaking body claimed that the General Services Administration, part of the executive branch, had been slow to make crucial repairs.

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Paramount Raises Its Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery said Paramount’s new offer of $31 a share could lead to a “superior proposal” to the deal it signed with Netflix.

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