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U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War

Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.

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At Dinners, Over Jokes With Comedians, Epstein Honed His Networking

In the years after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution, Jeffrey Epstein rebuilt his reputation by hosting gatherings with leaders in all sorts of trades, including comedy.

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Pink Floyd Guitar Is Sold for a Record $14.55 Million

The black Fender Stratocaster, played by David Gilmour on six of the band’s albums including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” broke the record for the most expensive guitar sold at auction.

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Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures

The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation increased 2.8 percent annually and economists expect another bump in prices in the near-term.

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To Secure BTS Concert Tickets, K-Pop Fans Crowd Internet Cafes in South Korea

The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.

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Alas, You Will Never Look Like JFK Jr. in Your Chinos

Recent marketing campaigns and TikToks reflect the craze for “Love Story.” They show that the Kennedy archetype still can’t be purchased.

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Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time

Facing a massive energy crisis and increasing protests on the streets, the Cuban government acknowledged that it had entered into negotiations with the Trump administration.

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A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Outside the Bars

Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.

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Jack Harlow Was a Chart-Topping Rapper. He Doesn’t Want to Brag Anymore.

After smashes like “First Class” and “Lovin on Me,” the artist from Louisville, Ky., is making a true musical shift to intimate, hand-played R&B on his fourth album, “Monica.”

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A Dangerous Bottleneck

Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a battlefield, proving that a short and surgical war with Iran could be a fantasy.

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Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

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Phones ‘Ringing Off the Hook’ for Ukraine Defense Firms as Mideast Seeks Help

Ukraine wants to leverage its defense expertise into security partnerships and to reap potentially vast profits for its arms industry.

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What We Know About Michigan Synagogue Attack on Temple Israel

The attacker who drove into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, is dead. No one else was killed.

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After Synagogue Attack in Michigan, Some Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible

“We are synagogues — we are houses of worship,” one rabbi said. “We are not Fort Knox.”

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When a President Gets Addicted to Regime Change

Venezuela gave Trump a taste of success. This isn’t the first time an American president has gotten hooked on overthrowing foreign governments.

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Any Way You Look at It, Netanyahu Wins

The war in Iran is a victory for the Israeli prime minister.

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Joaquin Castro Is on a Quest to Get Detained Immigrants Released

The Texas Democrat has used his perch in Congress to highlight sympathetic cases in his push to free detainees and call attention to the cruel consequences of President Trump’s immigration agenda.

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Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit

The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.

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Mussolini Would Have Loved Trump’s Ballroom

Trump’s plans for Washington bring to mind what Mussolini did — and tried to do — to Rome.

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How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud

Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money.

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Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet’ and More

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal sequences from their 2026 Academy Award-nominated films.

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‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans

A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

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Palisades Fire Recovery Tests L.A.’s Ability to Invest in Resilience

Palisades fire victims want to raise money for disaster hardening. Their idea could be a model — if it can get past L.A.’s most vexing housing problems.

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The Death Penalty Is Indefensible. It’s Also on the Rise.

The surge in capital punishment is a cruel and unjust development.

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His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.

Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.

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Bad News for Friggatriskaidekaphobes: 2026 Has Three Fridays the 13th

It’s the first time since 2015 that the combination of the day and date associated with bad luck has recurred three times in a calendar year.

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Oil Prices Rise Despite Trump’s Decision to Lift Russia Sanctions

After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.

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The Challenge of Helping Homeless People Who Avoid New York’s Shelters

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been reluctant to force people indoors, even in dire weather. But conditions, whether on the streets or in shelters, can be dangerous.

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Late Night Unwraps ‘War’ vs. ‘Excursion’ vs. ‘Both’

The “Late Night” host Seth Meyers said President Trump is letting Americans “choose your own adventure” in the war with Iran.

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Europe Is in Danger, and It’s Doing Basically Nothing About It

European politicians have colluded in their dependency on a rogue America.

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