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‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

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Inquiry Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could Be Resurrected, Jeanine Pirro Says

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, dropped an inquiry into Jerome Powell last month after a federal judge blocked her grand jury subpoenas.

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2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco

The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million

It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”

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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

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Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey

The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

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In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.

In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.

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OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production

The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.

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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable

The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.

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Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare

This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.

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Bruce vs. Donald

We look at Bruce Springsteen’s political activism.

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Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen

The feeling of efficiency should be mistrusted.

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How Lauren Sánchez Bezos Inspired ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

The real-life Met Gala vs. the one onscreen.

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In a Minneapolis Public School, a Cure for Toxic Politics

This school gave me hope for our democracy.

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Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable

The comments came one day after President Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.”

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Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

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The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico

The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.

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Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews

Each new attack, like the London stabbings last week, brings a heightened sense of caution to an already wary population.

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Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism

The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”

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One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.

The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.

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A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.

Some wish Kamala Harris had decided to run for governor in California, where Democrats are struggling to break through, rather than weigh another White House run.

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The Last Days of Butter Ridge

The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.

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The Last Days of Butter Ridge

The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.

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Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next

A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.

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A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs

For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.

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MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods

Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.

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These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks

People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.

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The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms

A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.

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Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans

The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to Republican state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps.

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Khloé Kardashian Is a Music All Day Kind of Person

“I’m big on a soundtrack to my life,” the TV star and podcast host said. Hers includes Sabrina Carpenter, Frank Sinatra and John Coltrane.

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