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To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home

Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago

We scouted the city’s vast food scene, from renowned Italian beefs to tavern-style pizza to Michelin-starred tasting menus. (And we’re here for your comments.)

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No, Iran Isn’t Winning the War

And in Tehran, the truth should be clear.

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The Best Restaurants in Boston

It’s not just seafood and Italian in the greater Boston area. There’s great Vietnamese, omakase, Peruvian and even bagels worth seeking out. (Don’t worry, there’s also great seafood and Italian.) We’ll see you in the comments.

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The Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

The dining scene here is having a moment, whether it’s outstanding pizza, fiery Ethiopian fried chicken or French inflected cuisine that feels like a cozy dinner party.

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How Psychedelics Affect the Brain

An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain.

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Video Captures Enormous Warehouse Fire Raging Near Los Angeles

No one was killed or injured in the fire in Ontario, Calif., but a gigantic building was destroyed in an act of arson, officials said.

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Venezuelan Doctor Detained in Texas After Losing Job to Visa Freeze

The Venezuelan doctor, who was forced out of his hospital job by a federal visa pause, was detained by Border Patrol on Monday.

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DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Investigates Cassidy Hutchinson, Who Testified Against Trump

It was a highly unusual move by Justice Department leadership to direct a case that appears to involve accusations of lying to Congress to a division that normally focuses on civil rights abuses.

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DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Investigates Cassidy Hutchinson, Who Testified Against Trump

It was a highly unusual move by Justice Department leadership to direct a case that appears to involve accusations of lying to Congress to a division that normally focuses on civil rights abuses.

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Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine

The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to protect the military’s honor.

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Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says

In his first news conference since being elevated to acting attorney general, Todd Blanche said that “nobody has any idea” what led to Pam Bondi’s dismissal other than President Trump.

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Kanye West ‘Should Never Have Been Invited,’ Starmer Says After Barring Rapper From UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government blocked the artist formerly known as Kanye West from entering Britain for the three-day Wireless Festival in July.

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U.S. Strikes Kharg Island as Trump Raises Iran Threats to Apocalyptic Levels

U.S. forces launched more than 90 “restrikes” on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, early on Tuesday but have avoided hitting oil infrastructure.

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Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention

The couple had gone to the husband’s Army base to complete paperwork so they could move in together. But within hours that plan derailed, and New York Times reporting about the case quickly spread.

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What the Iran War Will Do to Your Life and Our Economy

The disruptions caused by the conflict will significantly affect the cost of living.

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What Defines a Civilian Target in War?

It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.

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Person Injured in Shooting Involving ICE in California, Police Say

The person’s condition and other details about the episode were not immediately clear. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in the agricultural town of Patterson.

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Gulf Backers Invest $24 Billion in Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.

Despite speculation that the Iran war could scuttle commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, their investments have been secured.

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Anthropic Claims Its New A.I. Model, Mythos, Is a Cybersecurity ‘Reckoning’

The company said on Tuesday that it was holding back on releasing the new technology but was working with 40 companies to explore how it could prevent cyberattacks.

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Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed

The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.

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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says

The comedian and longtime producer will bring his syndicated programming to the late-night slot that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will vacate in May.

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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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