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A.I. Is Eliminating Jobs on Wall Street

“A.I. gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.

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The Sam Altman Attack Was Wrong. It Also Says Something Important About Silicon Valley.

Aaron Zamost argues that the attack against Sam Altman reflects how badly Silicon Valley needs to address the societal consequences of its products.

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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed

The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

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Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the Sidelines

A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.

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Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines

As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.

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What to Know About Virginia’s Redistricting Fight

The election on Tuesday is part of a coast-to-coast fight between Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms.

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2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Members

The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an operation led by Mexico’s armed forces to dismantle drug labs in Chihuahua state.

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A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much Loss

People have plowed through savings, cashed out retirement funds and moved in with relatives. Former U.S.A.I.D. workers estimate that less than half have found full-time work.

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Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems

After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.

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Where Are All These Meteors Coming From?

The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.

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‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor

The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity in order to get American might on their side.

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How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Red Carpet Looks Came Together

The press tour for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has been a fashion show for its stars and their stylists, who have relied on group chats, sweatpants and camaraderie to pull it off.

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F.A.A. Investigates Close Call Between Southwest Planes in Nashville

An aborted landing at Nashville International Airport on Saturday put one of the planes on a potential collision course with another plane taking off.

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What to Expect in Apple’s New Era

Tim Cook’s replacement as chief executive, John Ternus, knows hardware engineering. Can he be a product visionary and a global diplomat?

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Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

Alex Bores is trying to win a congressional seat to represent part of New York City. Here’s why A.I. executives are funding the effort to stop him.

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Pain at the Pump

We look at the changes in gas prices.

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Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.

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Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ From Starmer’s Office for Envoy’s Appointment

The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.

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How Apple Became a $4 Trillion Company Under Tim Cook

If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.

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A Wish List for the Man Replacing Tim Cook as Apple’s C.E.O.

John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.

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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead Fed, Faces Senate at Tricky Moment

Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.

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Want to Speak to the Manager? At a New San Francisco Store, That’s A.I.

Andon Market in San Francisco is billed as the first retail boutique run by an artificial intelligence agent. So far, the inventory seems random, and there are too many candles.

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Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial on Rape Charge Opens in Manhattan

Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping an actress in a Manhattan hotel more than a decade ago. After an overturned conviction and a hung jury, he will face the charge once again.

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Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

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‘Wagyu’ Used to Guarantee Quality Beef. What Are You Paying for Today?

Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.

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How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses

The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Stressed Pragmatism, But Politics Hound Her

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.

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A Governor Who Stressed Pragmatism Is Hounded by Politics

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.

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Virginia Redistricting Referendum: What to Watch

In the latest gerrymandering clash before the midterm elections, voters in Virginia will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a map that would give Democrats more House seats.

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My Child Died of Measles

If more people had gotten the vaccine, she might still be here.

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