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Some States Already Preparing for Potential Supreme Court Ban on Late Ballots

The court’s conservatives appear skeptical of laws allowing mail ballots to arrive after Election Day. A decision could come as late as June, potentially scrambling midterm elections.

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In This Corner of the Internet, Everyone Looks Better Bald

A Reddit forum has become a haven for those deciding whether it’s time to shave it all.

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A Critical Political Season Could Decide if Alaska Is a Failed ‘Petrostate’

A governor who spent two terms cutting services to preserve Alaskans’ oil-funded annual checks is leaving office. Voters must now decide what comes next for the state’s faltering fiscal model.

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Democrats Have Fundraising Edge in Virginia Redistricting Battle Ahead of April Referendum

Republicans are cautiously optimistic about a statewide referendum now at the center of the country’s gerrymandering war, but Democrats have a huge cash advantage.

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U.S. and Iran Are Talking About Ways to End Their War: What to Know

The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as President Trump continues to threaten attacks and as the Pentagon dispatches more troops.

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Two States Sue Cord Blood Bank Over False Advertisements

The attorneys general of Texas and Arizona contend that Cord Blood Registry, which stores umbilical cord cells, profited from misleading new parents.

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Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music

Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.

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Mamdani Is Quietly Backing Away From a Threat to Raise Property Taxes

The mayor has left lawmakers with the belief he does not plan to pursue an unpopular property tax increase, as he looks to close a budget gap of $5.4 billion over two years.

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When a Narcissist Goes to War

Trump cannot see that his opposition is real. He cannot see that it can act of its own accord.

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Air Canada C.E.O. Draws Scorn for Delivering Condolences in English

The lack of French in Michael Rousseau’s speech about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport reignited a debate over linguistic inclusivity in Canada.

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Sexual Misconduct Report Leaves I.C.C.’s Path Ahead Unclear

In a report obtained by The New York Times, a panel of judges found that evidence of sexual misconduct by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court left room for “reasonable doubt.”

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N.Y.U. Professors Reach a Deal on a Contract to End Strike After 2 Days

A union for about 950 full-time faculty members who are not on the tenure track said that 95 percent of its instructors would earn more than $100,000.

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Airline Anxiety

We look at why flying right now is awful.

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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war

Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done?

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An Increase in U.S. Troops to the Middle East, and a String of Attacks on Jewish Sites

Plus, a jaw-dropping A.I. tool goes dark.

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Ukraine Finally Got Battlefield Momentum. Now Comes a Russian Offensive.

Moscow’s forces are intensifying their attacks in southern Ukraine after Kyiv made rare gains along the front.

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Two Men Arrested in Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances in London

The police said the men, aged 45 and 47, are accused of arson with intent to endanger life stemming from the arson attack on Monday in Golders Green.

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There’s a Reason Air Travel Is Such a Mess

There's a deeper story behind the turbulence in the airline industry.

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Blockade Iran’s Oil

How the United States can end Iran’s control of the Persian Gulf.

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The Brigade System Helps Restaurants Succeed. Does It Also Lead to Abuse?

In the wake of allegations against Noma’s chef, a 19th-century model for organizing kitchen staffs is being blamed for physical and psychic violence.

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In San Jose, a Reckoning Over Cesar Chavez Is Only Beginning

Mr. Chavez began organizing in San Jose, Calif., in the 1950s and once lived there. After revelations of sexual abuse by the labor leader, the city and his old neighborhood confront his legacy.

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Senate Housing Bill Sparks Debate About Who Gets to Own Single-Family Homes

Within the Senate’s housing bill lie the terms of an unusual debate: Who gets to own — and live in — single-family homes?

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Inside Trump’s Secret Deal to Deport Migrants to Cameroon

In Cameroon, the Trump administration found a partner it could pressure into accepting covertly deported migrants.

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Heirs of Dave the Potter, the Enslaved Artist, Are Battling to Recover His Legacy

The descendants of David Drake learned who he was 10 years ago. They see his jars as his artistic and spiritual inheritance — and their own.

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This Muscle Is the Unsung Hero of Longevity

Building your butt muscles will help you stay injury free and independent in midlife and beyond.

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The 7 Biggest Decluttering Myths

Experts said these were the most commonly held beliefs about organization — and they’re holding you back.

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An American in Russia Is Linked to Neo-Nazi Terror Cells Across Europe

F.B.I. agents thought they had weakened an online hate group known as the Base. A string of European terrorism cases indicates it has resurged.

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A Phone-Free Childhood? One Irish Village Is Making It Happen.

Tired of seeing its elementary-school children struggle with online temptations, the town of Greystones proposed a ‘no smart devices’ code. Most everyone bought in.

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Should These Abandoned Tracks Become a Park or a Train Line? Or Both?

A disused rail line in Queens could help reconnect the borough and add much-needed park space. A new report suggests that a plan to do both is possible, but it faces long odds.

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What to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a Meat Allergy Linked to Ticks

If you’re having an unexplained, intense reaction after eating beef or pork, it’s a good idea to seek a blood test.

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