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China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan. But Why?

For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.

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Why Voters Might Finally Blame Trump for Rising Costs

Trump’s Iran war will affect more than just gas prices.

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They Don’t Want Their Company’s Surveillance Tool Used by ICE

Thomson Reuters, best known for its media outlet and legal research tools, provides an investigative tool to immigration enforcers. Its Minnesota employees want that to stop.

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Slowly, Slowly, ‘Darwin’s Finches of the Snail World’ Return From Near Extinction

Partula snails all but vanished from Polynesia after the arrival of a carnivorous foreign snail. But a global alliance of zoos has worked to bring them back.

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Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.

The fairy tale was 1990s New York.

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James Fishback, a Republican Candidate for Florida Governor, Is Running on Rage Bait

Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback, a long-shot gubernatorial candidate known for his provocative online posts.

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Is a Private-Island Paradise in Turks and Caicos Worth the Price? I Went to Find Out.

What it’s like to stay on a private island so luxurious that there are no price tags and so quiet that “even the wind feels guilty for making noise.”

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Trump Casts a Shadow Over One of Mexico’s Deadliest States

President Trump wants to strike cartels inside Mexico. In Sinaloa State, a cartel stronghold, some residents said they were willing to entertain U.S. intervention.

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A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze

A wander through some famed watering holes in Ireland’s capital reveals a booming alcohol-free scene and a cultural shift.

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In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation

Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.

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Felt Cute, Until They Gave Their Husbands the Phone

Perfect lighting and backdrops do not guarantee a great photo, as one social media trend highlights. Even professionals are not immune.

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Raise Taxes on the Rich? These Rich New Yorkers Are All for It.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he wants to raise taxes on New Yorkers who earn more than $1 million per year. Some millionaires actually agree with him.

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Late Night Makes Fun of Pete Hegseth’s Fruit Baskets

The Pentagon reportedly spent lavishly on doughnuts, ice cream machines and stickers — “and despite all that, nobody came to Pete Hegseth’s birthday party,” Stephen Colbert said.

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Leave the Kurds Out of It

The United States and Israel have considered using Iranian Kurds as a ground force.

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New Iranian Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say

Officials say Mojtaba Khamanei’s legs were hurt, but the circumstances as well as the extent of his injuries were unclear. He has remained out of view since being named leader three days ago.

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Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones

The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.

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Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary

The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress.

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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

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Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats

The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.

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Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program

The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.

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Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District

Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.

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Alberto Carvalho, Suspended LAUSD Chief, Denies Wrongdoing

Through his lawyers, Alberto Carvalho, who was put on leave after the F.B.I. raided his home and office, said that his actions were appropriate but that he would respect the investigative process.

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Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District

Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.

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Texas Woman Found Innocent After 22 Years in Prison Faces Deportation Threat

Carmen Mejia was cleared of murder this week in connection with the death of a baby in her care, who was scalded by hot water in 2003 in Austin, Texas. She is still in jail on an immigration hold.

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Bumblebee Queens Can Breathe Underwater

A new study offers clues as to how the insects survive flooding as they emerge from a hibernation-like phase every winter.

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Mamdani’s Latest Show of Support for Mahmoud Khalil: A Dinner Invitation

It appears that a relationship that began with political solidarity over the plight of Palestinians has developed into a friendly connection between the mayor and the activist.

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Matt Snell Dies at 84; Carried Jets to Stunning Upset in Super Bowl III

His pounding runs for the underdog New York team against the Baltimore Colts secured a pivotal win for the American Football League.

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Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say

Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.

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2 Former Police Officers Conspired to Steal From Prostitute, U.S. Says

The two men pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in federal court to charges that they violated a woman’s civil rights while responding to a complaint about a brothel in a Queens building.

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How ‘Sync Music’ Became the Soundtrack to Our Lives

“Sync music” has become the soundtrack to our lives — whether we realize it or not.

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