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Storm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That?

The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.

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Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Has Prison Sentence Overturned

Ms. Peters, a former county clerk, received a nine-year sentence after being convicted of tampering with voting machines. An appeals court overturned the sentence but did not immediately free her from prison.

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U.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz

It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part in the Iran war.

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Trump’s Media-Bashing Is Coming Back to Bite Him in Court

Judges have cited attacks on the press by the president and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases.

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Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered

The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.

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Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget

Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.

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Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away

Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.

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Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?

There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.

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Kanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021

After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed at SoFi Stadium for his first full live show in the United States since 2021.

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What Drives Patrick Radden Keefe?

Patrick Radden Keefe’s carefully applied ambition has propelled him to a rarefied perch.

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Volunteers in Helicopter Rescue Hiker’s Dog After a Week in the Wilderness

A hiker in New Zealand fell 180 feet down a waterfall and was evacuated without her dog. A crowd-funded rescue effort reunited them.

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Every President Tries It. It Never Works.

What’s really behind all these attempts to revive American industry?

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Primetime Trump

We have takeaways from the president’s address to the nation.

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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is Not America’s Problem, and How Musk May Get Richer

Plus, does every middle schooler really need a laptop?

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Every Trump Threat to Abandon NATO Hollows It Out

Doubts that the United States would come to the aid of NATO allies increase each time, prompting Europeans to consider an alliance without Washington.

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In a Muzzled Russia, He Still Speaks His Mind

While hundreds of other journalists fled into exile after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitri A. Muratov stayed. But he did not stay quiet.

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Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

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Even if This Is the Right War, We’ve Got the Wrong President

Tastelessness and classlessness are the least of our concerns.

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Why Everyone Loves ‘Love on the Spectrum’

Without exploitation, “Love on the Spectrum” captures the triumphs and travails of dating. It has become one of Netflix’s most popular shows.

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After Sting Operation, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal

The cousin, Antoine Kassis, was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group, after trying to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia.

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Nutrition Will Now Be Required in Medical Schools After RFK Jr. Pressure

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls for medical schools to redesign curriculums, an agency that oversees dozens has deleted diversity standards and added nutrition.

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How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company

Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

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‘The Drama’ Review: Her Secret Is His Crisis

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple upended when one confesses to coming close to committing a horrific crime.

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ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned

The Democratic fund-raising group is facing investigations from the Justice Department and congressional Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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To Keep Child Abuse Off the Internet, He Has to Watch It

Removing child sexual abuse material from the internet exacts a heavy toll on the workers tasked with reviewing it.

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A.I. Could Change the World. But First It Is Changing Silicon Valley.

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future.

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Bard College Is Split Over Its President and His Epstein Ties

Leon Botstein saved Bard from near ruin. Now, as an outside firm conducts a review, the campus is home to arguments about his legacy and future.

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Meet the ‘Literary King of Tulsa’ (Before He Moves to Seattle)

In his free time, Jeff Martin mobilized best-selling authors to travel to sold-out events in his hometown. He will soon expand his horizons.

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Supporters of Household Voting Believe U.S. Would Be Better Off Without Women’s Vote

Adherents to biblical patriarchy support household voting: One household, one vote — the husband’s. They say the idea is catching on.

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Why People With Chronic Illness Are Turning to AI Chatbots for Health Advice

Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms.

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