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How Minnesota Beat Trump

Moms donating their breast milk to strangers, dads taking someone else’s kids to school: Minnesotans showed a basic human impulse to look out for their neighbors.

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To Save His Life, Our Restaurant Critic Reset His Appetite

Pete Wells on the radical overhaul of his relationship with eating.

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In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics

Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”

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It Was Going to Be Magic City Night at the Atlanta Hawks. Then the Outrage Poured In.

The famous strip club is a symbol of the authentic city to many people in Atlanta. But others wondered whether the N.B.A. should be promoting it.

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It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time

Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.

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In a Wild Corner of the West, Elk Are Everywhere and Causing Conflict

Where Washington, Idaho and Oregon meet, elk are straying from public to private lands, causing conflict and concern. If the Trump administration opens national forests further, it could get worse.

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The $500 Million Mystery Will, Signed by Ghosts

A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.

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Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage

As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.

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In Ski Towns, a Bad Snow Year Is Worsening Wildfire Fears

A record-breaking snow drought has residents worried about much more than slushy slopes.

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The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.

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What Makes ‘Good TV’ on the Internet? Piers Morgan Has Thoughts.

The provocative broadcaster broke with Fox to build his own company on YouTube. Now he has hired a former head of MSNBC.

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A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.

Buffalo’s Arakan Rohingya community was rattled after a disabled man’s death. “Our worry comes from future incidents that may happen,” one resident said.

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Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge in New Jersey Is Ready for Riders.

The old Portal Bridge disrupted rail commutes in New Jersey for decades, frequently getting stuck when it swung to let boat traffic pass. Now a new bridge is open to the public.

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Trump Wins When Oscar Winners Stay Silent

Right now it does matter a lot whether actors can find the right words.

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F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over War Coverage

The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media’s coverage of the war with Iran.

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Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future

Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.

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In Scolding the New U.S. Ambassador, South Africa Signals Defiance

The latest clash between the two countries illustrates the depths to which relations have sunk and the struggle to forge a new path forward.

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Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities

Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.

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Pentagon Names 6 Military Members Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash

The crew members had been part of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, bringing the death toll of American service members in the conflict to at least 13.

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For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War

President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.

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Lily Collins’s Ring, Stolen Years Ago, Makes an Unexpected Return

The ring, which belonged to Ms. Collins, the “Emily in Paris” actress, was stolen in 2023. Joe Hakimian, a Chicago jeweler, unknowingly listed it for sale in December. Then came a surprising message.

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Synagogue Attack Tests Bonds of Michigan Community

For more than a century, Jewish, Arab and Muslim people have lived in and around Detroit, coexisting mostly peacefully.

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Rains Inundate Hawaii, Closing Schools and Triggering Landslides

A storm system lashing Hawaii since Tuesday has caused flooding and power outages. The wettest spot in Maui had gotten nearly two feet of rain in the past 24 hours.

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How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War

The unit’s arrival in the coming days will give the Pentagon the ability to quickly launch raids.

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‘Nobody Owns Us’: How Plans for a Google Data Center Roiled an Oklahoma Town

The volunteer fire department serving a rural area near Sand Springs declined a $250,000 donation from the tech giant. Now some residents are suing to block the proposed development.

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Judge Rules Lawmaker Must Be Allowed to Join Kennedy Center Board Meeting

A judge ordered that Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat, be given access to planning documents and have the chance to oppose changes to the center at a board meeting next week.

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Lobbyist Arrested in Extortion Attempt of Client Who Received a Trump Pardon

Josh Nass, a lawyer and lobbyist, had recently represented Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home executive pardoned by the president late last year.

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Trump Administration Approves Ultra-Deepwater Oil Drilling Plan

The $5 billion project in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to produce up to 10 billion barrels of oil by the end of this decade. Critics say it could endanger people and marine life.

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Prediction Markets? An 83% Chance That Oscars Pundits Hate Them.

Online wagering is all the rage. But the crowdsourced data generally doesn’t interest experts who have built a brand predicting Academy Awards races.

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Lobbyist Who Helped a Client Pursue a Pardon is Arrested on an Extortion Charge

Josh Nass, a lawyer and lobbyist, had recently represented Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home executive pardoned by President Trump late last year.

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