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‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate

U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.

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Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals

Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.

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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Spread ‘Moon Joy’ to the Public

While science can seem colorless and plain, NASA’s lunar crew members have brought expressiveness and emotion about their journey to mission control and the public.

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Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain

Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.

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What Is Longevity Medicine and How Do You Navigate It?

The field is ripe with opportunity — and opportunism. Here’s how to navigate it.

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See First Photos From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Capturing a Setting Earth and Eclipse

The White House and NASA released imagery captured by the cameras of the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission.

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At Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show,’ Fan Participation Is Tricky

The new musical is trying to calibrate just how much to rein in the audience participation that longtime fans are used to.

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Iranians Voice Shock and Defiance in Face of Trump’s Latest Deadline

President Trump has threatened devastating attacks if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians questioned what had happened to American values.

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U.K. Bars Kanye West Over Antisemitism, Months Before Festival Performances

The BBC said that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

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Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession

Images of Kim Ju-ae at the helm of the military vehicle, with her father riding on top, added to speculation that she was being groomed to succeed him as North Korea’s leader.

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The Far Side

The Artemis II crew has gone farther from Earth than anyone has ever been.

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Gunman Is Killed in Shootout Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Official Says

Two other armed men were wounded in a clash with police officers, according to the regional governor.

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Trump Threatens ‘Complete Demolition’ by Midnight, and Dark Money Flows Into Midterms

Plus, a look behind the moon.

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Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.

After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.

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Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal

The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.

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Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall

As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.

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How Duchamp Inspired These 4 Artists

Decades after his death, he continues to influence contemporary artists. Here are four — of many — who have riffed on his urinal sculpture “Fountain.”

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What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia

Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress.

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‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself.

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Justice Dept. Resolves Broadway Touring Company Investigation

Broadway Across America will not be prosecuted after acknowledging it signed a noncompete agreement with another presenter, the agency said.

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Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet

Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair.

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Iran Has Shown Us What Modern War Looks Like

The war in Iran is a real-time case study in the changing character of modern warfare.

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Europe’s Museums Confront the (Literal) Skeletons in Their Closets

Institutions are grappling with the human remains in their collections that were used to justify debunked theories about race.

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Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty

A pill that lets men keep their hair is rewriting the rules of masculinity.

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Why Am I Watching People Get Their Medical Results?

What was once discussed with a doctor is now frequently encountered first as decontextualized data on a screen.

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A Brief History of 4 Urinals

Marcel Duchamp’s original “Fountain” sculpture vanished within days of its 1917 appearance. He later introduced these versions in response to demand.

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Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears

The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will work or $50 million will go poof.

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Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible

Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state.

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Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It.

Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.

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Idaho Cut Services for People With Schizophrenia. Then the Deaths Began.

Eliminating outreach to people with severe mental illness set off such a cascade of bad outcomes that Idaho has scrambled to reverse the cuts.

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