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How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right

A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

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Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say

The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.

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Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions

Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to say open.

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U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland

It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

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Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices

Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.

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Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer’s Government?

Mr. Streeting, a confident communicator from the right of the Labour Party, comes from a working-class background and said he was influenced by his Tory grandfather.

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Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary

A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.

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The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie

Beginning in 2028, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will own the Neue’s Fifth Avenue home and the prestige collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art built by Ronald S. Lauder.

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Angela Rayner, Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, Cleared of Wrongdoing Over Taxes

Angela Rayner, who resigned last year after paying the wrong rate of tax on an apartment purchase, said an investigation found she had not done so deliberately.

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Bo French Challenges Texas Oil Regulator in GOP Runoff

Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want to stop him.

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What People in China Say of Trump

Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.

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A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War

He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.

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In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long

Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.

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U.C.L.A. Considers New Tactics to Combat Antisemitism

The Trump administration has sued the university, saying it didn’t do enough to protect Jews on campus.

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Wes Streeting Resigns, Setting Stage for Possible UK Leadership Challenge to Starmer

After days of speculation, the British health secretary said Thursday that he was resigning from the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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What Could One Banana Cost? $10? Maybe for You, Some Fear.

Grocery stores can use shoppers’ personal data to charge different customers different prices, a practice known as surveillance pricing. Lawmakers in New York are considering a ban.

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China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu

A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes.

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Who’s Running in 2028?

We look at potential candidates for the nation’s top job.

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China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot

Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.

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Inside the Secret Mission to Fly Taiwan’s President to Africa

From satellite phone check-ins to a borrowed royal plane, new details show how Taiwan’s leader’s team outwitted China and pulled off an audacious journey to southern Africa.

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In Some Other Universe, This Might Be Funny

When MAHA turns into HAHA.

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Prospect of Alex Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight

The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.

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China Doesn’t Worry About A.I. Like We Do

The difference in perspectives between superpowers is shaping the race for A.I. dominance.

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Why the Migrant Child Crisis Is Roiling the California Governor Race

The Times broke the story that has become a dominant line of attack against Xavier Becerra, the Democratic front-runner. Here are five things to know about it.

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Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak

The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.

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How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character

For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.

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Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.

Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.

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Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk

Ishmael Reed, provocateur and playwright, has a few words for the billionaires of Silicon Valley.

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Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security

A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public good.

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What Are Your Evening Rituals? We Want to Know.

Do you meditate? Play Wordle? Wear soft pajamas and sip chamomile tea? We’d like to hear about the little routines that help you wind down.

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