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The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.

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What We Know About New York’s Proposed Tax Increases

City leaders and state lawmakers are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthy, and they have floated several options.

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As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind

Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.

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In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis

As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations.

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Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

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Protesters Tried to Block an Eviction. But Was It a Case of Deed Theft?

A Brooklyn case has ignited a debate around the prevalence of deed theft, in which scammers fraudulently take ownership of people’s homes. Here’s what we know.

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Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace

The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.

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Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

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Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.

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Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers

Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

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Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District

Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.

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After Prison, a Financial Titan Plots an Unlikely Comeback

Bill McGlashan served time for trying to buy his son’s way into college during the Varsity Blues scandal. He hopes his new venture will restore his name — and save the planet.

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Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication

With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.

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Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing

Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.

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Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes

The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.

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How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia

Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.

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India Is Prototyping a Dangerous New Model of Web Censorship

The Modi administration’s systematic throttling of free speech sets a dangerous precedent for the world.

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Trump Is the One Without the Cards at the Poker Table

A.I. will drastically increase the power of small states and groups in conflict with the great powers.

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What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians

The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.

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Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.

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Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

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Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

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Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

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Schumer and Platner Talk After Mills Suspends Her Campaign

The top Senate Democrat and the Maine contender had what was described as a cordial conversation despite Schumer’s backing of his primary opponent.

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California Police Can Start Ticketing Driverless Cars

The Department of Motor Vehicles says it could suspend or revoke permits for Waymo taxis and other driverless cars for continued violations.

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FEMA Is Reversing Job Cuts Made Under Kristi Noem

The agency said staff members who had been let go or placed on administrative leave were now needed to prepare for hurricanes and the World Cup.

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Takeaways From Hegseth’s Second Day of Testimony on the Iran War

The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat.

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N.Y. Archdiocese Offers $800 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Lawyers representing the abuse survivors warned their clients that the archdiocese would most likely file for bankruptcy if they did not agree to the settlement.

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Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years

While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.

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Comey Indictment Shows Justice Dept. Got the Message From Bondi’s Firing

In naming only an interim successor as acting attorney general, President Trump has established even greater incentives to execute his most extreme demands, current and former officials say.

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