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The Psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz Brings His Readers Into the Room

Stephen Grosz’s books show a new generation the inner workings of psychoanalysis.

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The Midterms Begin During War

We’re following the first primaries of the midterm elections.

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Global Markets Tumble as Iran War Intensifies

Stocks and bonds slumped as investors retrenched from the uncertain and unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.

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An Emboldened Israel Is Seizing Opportunities to Remake Region

With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.

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Iran’s Escalating Retaliation, and Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Testimony

Plus, fighting phone scams.

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Germany Has Ratcheted Up Defense Spending. In Europe, That Worries Some People.

Soon the country’s armed forces budget could exceed those of Britain and France combined. In Paris, there are concerns that European “strategic autonomy” will have a German accent.

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Texas and North Carolina Elections Will Test Older House Democrats’ Staying Power

Starting in North Carolina on Tuesday, older House Democrats face a test of their staying power and the appetite of voters to replace them.

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Trump’s Foreign Policy Vision: Imperialism

Donald Trump’s foreign policy vision is imperialism

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Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses

The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.

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Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again

Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.

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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Texas and Beyond

Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.

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JD Vance Has His Reasons

The vice president’s political transformation from Trump skeptic to MAGA superstar has many roots.

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Nine Law Firms Surrendered. Four Law Firms Won.

The four law firms that fought Trump’s executive orders have forced him to retreat.

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Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.

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Billionaires Spending More Than Ever on Miami Real Estate

The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.

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In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000

Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.

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Pizza Hut Take Fans on a Trip to the Past

With heaps of nostalgia but little promotion by their parent chain, Pizza Hut Classics take their fervent fans on a time trip back to a simpler, warmer era.

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Pizza Hut Take Fans on a Trip to the Past

With heaps of nostalgia but little promotion by their parent chain, Pizza Hut Classics take their fervent fans on a time trip back to a simpler, warmer era.

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Crockett vs. Talarico. Progressive vs. Moderate. Right?

The Texas Democratic Senate primary is more about persona than policy, and the same is true for many other races.

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Noem to Address Congress for First Time Since Minnesota Immigration Surge

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, is also likely to face questions about how her department’s shutdown is affecting counterterrorism work after the U.S. assault on Iran.

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Trump’s Head-on-a-Pike Foreign Policy

Ben Rhodes, a contributing Times Opinion writer, discusses why Trump waged war on Iran — and why his predecessors didn’t dare to.

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Can Owning a Pet Help You Live Longer?

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

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A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness

One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.

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Mamdani’s Parks Dept. Aims to Offer More Recreation With Smaller Budget

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Parks Department plans to become New York City’s “agency of affordability,” though the mayor has not increased the agency’s funding.

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As Trump Scrambles the World Order, Can Germany Learn the Language of Hard Power?

In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies, an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy.

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The Iranian Revolution That Wasn’t

Ayatollah Khomeini’s bait-and-switch game in the early years of the Islamic regime turned many of the people against it. They’ve been fighting the revolution since.

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In Myanmar, Junta Leader Eyes the Title of President

The military ruler of Myanmar, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to seek a civilian post to add a veneer of legitimacy after sham elections.

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When Trump Meets Germany’s Merz, Iran Will Likely Dominate Discussion

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington, long planned, is now likely to be dominated by discussions of the attack, which Europeans did not take part in.

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U.S. Hunts for Militants as the Nigerian Military Is Accused of Inaction

The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and attacks.

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‘Pray We Make It Through the Night’: Iran’s Capital Under Siege

Many residents of Tehran managed to get out of town when the U.S. and Israel attack began, but others who could not described living under bombardment.

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