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U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Are Now Up 17% Since Conflict Started

Interruptions in oil supplies in the Middle East, source of much of the world’s energy, are trickling down to what American drivers pay when they fill up.

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Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label

The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.

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After Kennedy Center Exit, Washington National Opera Returns

Washington National Opera managed to resume performances within two months of its abrupt departure. But there are still challenges ahead.

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Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case

The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.

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Price Caps, Rationing and Stockpiling: Alarm Swells Over Oil Shortages

Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.

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Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges

The U.S. markets fell at Monday’s open, while Asian and European markets tumbled as tensions in the Middle East led to more energy supply disruptions, rattling investors.

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Why You Should Read Adam Smith

The news is good. Really.

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Trial of Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s Rival, Begins in Turkey

Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul who stands accused of corruption, clashed with the judge and criticized the trial as baseless.

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His Mother Vanished When He Was 14. 33 Years Later, He Found Her.

Antonio Wiley’s mother, Anita, vanished during a time when her hometown Detroit was wracked by drugs and crime. It took three decades and an extraordinary effort by a missing persons detective to locate her.

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Homes Searched in Pennsylvania After Bomb Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House

Federal authorities conducted searches after a homemade bomb that failed to detonate was thrown outside Gracie Mansion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence. No one was hurt in the incident.

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The War’s Effect on the Supermarket

We examine the Middle East’s role in food production.

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Iran’s Next Supreme Leader, and the New Lucrative Pardon Industry for Rich Offenders

Plus, the “slop bowl” is losing its appeal.

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Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers

Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.

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How Markwayne Mullin Became Trump’s Homeland Security Pick

The Oklahoma senator whom President Trump chose to run the Department of Homeland Security has risen in Washington by styling himself as a MAGA warrior and Trump loyalist.

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Oil Remains Potent Geopolitical Tool, Decades After Energy Crisis

The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.

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Amid the Iran War, the U.S. Must Cut Its Exposure to Oil Price Spikes

America is a big oil producer. But its overreliance on crude — and the president’s efforts to keep it that way — mean times like these can hurt.

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4 Takeaways on How Billionaires Are Donating to Federal Elections

300 billionaires and their families spent more than $3 billion on federal elections in 2024. Here’s a snapshot of how a surging class of ultrawealthy people is spending money on political change.

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In Senate Race, Talarico Challenges ‘Heretical’ Right-Wing Christianity

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee from Texas, hopes to counter what he sees as a conservative takeover of the American church.

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A $1,000 Dog Grooming Session? Blame the Wellness Industry.

Pet owners are extending their health beliefs and practices to their furry friends.

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Voting Rights Groups Raise Alarms About Case Before the Supreme Court

The groups are working to educate voters in the South about how they would be affected if the court strikes down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.

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Bennie Thompson Faces a Young Challenger in the Mississippi Primary

The longest-serving Black Democrat in Mississippi, Bennie Thompson is a formidable political force. But he is not immune to a national trend of younger candidates going after older incumbents.

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Casting, Which Will Be Celebrated at This Year’s Oscars, Has Changed Drastically

What once involved an actor and a casting director in a room is now a technologically advanced exercise with pros and cons for performers.

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Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.

The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.

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The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals

The Export-Import Bank is providing a $10 billion loan to Project Vault, an initiative to stockpile critical minerals. The project is the administration’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China.

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For Longtime Kennedy Center Patrons, a ‘Lifeline’ Has Been Cut

As President Trump prepares to close Washington’s premier performing arts venue for two years, loyal patrons wonder where they’ll get their cultural fix.

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They Feel Bugs Inside Them. Doctors Don’t Know What They Are Either.

Delusional infestation is one of the darkest embodiments of medical uncertainty.

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Billionaires Made 19% of Federal Election Campaign Contributions in 2024

Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.

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The Former Coal Miner in the Middle of the A.I. Data Center Boom

Josh Payne, the chief executive of Nscale, raised $2 billion from investors. Sheryl Sandberg, the former Facebook executive, is joining his board.

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Oil Prices Spike Over $110 a Barrel, Highest Since Pandemic

The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies.

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How Trump Betrayed His First Duty to Americans

The Trump administration failed to plan for evacuating either its diplomats or its citizens and did not adequately warn either.

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