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Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label

Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.

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Supreme Court Finds Soldier Injured in Suicide Bombing Can Sue

An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.

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Leaked Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era

Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?

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Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

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With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress

Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.

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‘Free Births’ Are a New Pregnancy Trend. Critics Warn About Serious Risks.

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.

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Pace of N.I.H. Funding Slows Further in Trump’s Second Year

The agency has approved far fewer new grants than it did in years past. A renewed effort to screen for disfavored terms and a loss of personnel are contributing.

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F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Passenger Jets at J.F.K. Airport

An American Airlines regional jet flew close to an Air Canada regional jet after aborting its landing. It was the second such incident in recent days at a major U.S. airport.

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There’s Another Reason Gen Z Can’t Find Work

It’s not just because of A.I. This started 40 years ago.

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Trump Corrupts, and Absolute Trump Corrupts Absolutely

The president is one of a kind.

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6 Common Medications That May Decrease Dementia Risk

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.

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To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire

Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.

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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79

The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.

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A Hot Mess in Congress

We look at the dysfunction on Capitol Hill.

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Dutch Panel Designs Plan to Deal With ‘Orphaned’ Nazi-Looted Art

The panel says a new Jewish foundation, not the government, should take over a massive collection of artworks whose owners have yet to be found.

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Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack

Plus, how rainforests can bounce back.

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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.

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Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?

For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.

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Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge in West Texas

In the Big Bend region, a portal to the early universe is enabled by the largest dark-sky reserve on Earth.

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College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

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California Is Rife With Hospice Fraud. But Whose Fault Is It?

The Trump administration and Democratic state leaders are blaming each other for what everyone agrees is a big problem. The president has targeted California and Gov. Gavin Newsom in particular.

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Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy

Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or return over $150 million in police funding.

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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration

A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.

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Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.

As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.

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In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump

“We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.

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4 Medications That May Increase Dementia Risk

Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medications.

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A Capitol Police Officer, Bogus Accusations and a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory

Shauni Kerkhoff was wrongfully implicated in the notorious Capitol Hill pipe-bomb case. Can she ever fully move on?

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats.

At campaign stops, he talks about high gas prices and Trump’s incompetence. But the core of his message is an unflinching disgust for forever war.

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‘Build, Baby, Build’: How Blue States Can Stop Losing Population

Jason Furman, Neera Tanden and Elizabeth Wilkins discuss.

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Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine

A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.

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