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Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI

It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.

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After Elon Musk’s Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer

Even as protests increase, the collapse of Mr. Musk’s suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman will speed up the artificial intelligence juggernaut.

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Channel Islands Fire Started Accidentally by Shipwrecked Sailor

The shipwrecked man was rescued from Channel Islands National Park, but the flares set off a 10,000-acre fire that has burned park buildings, forced evacuations and threatened rare Torrey pines.

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Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I.

The company announced the changes two days before it plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force, or about 8,000 employees.

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L.I.R.R. Strike Could Play a Role in New York Governor’s Race

Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is running for a second full term against the Nassau County executive, Bruce Blakeman, a Republican who has criticized her response to the labor dispute.

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Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.

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Étienne Davignon Dies Before Trial in Patrice Lumumba Killing

Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off

President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

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South Korea and Japan’s Leaders Are Set to Meet: What to Know

Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations’ historical grievances.

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Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan

The order is in effect for 30 days and does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.

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Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race

The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.

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Guard Killed in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Mosque Leader Says

The police said that the threat had been “neutralized,” but did not confirm the report that the attack had been fatal.

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What to Know About Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI

A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week-long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial intelligence race.

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Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations

A brush fire in the hills adjacent to suburban neighborhoods in Simi Valley, Calif., forced more than 23,000 to evacuate.

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American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave

An American passenger from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship had wanted to depart an Omaha quarantine facility.

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Los Angeles’s Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds

A county-commissioned examination of the disaster concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.

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What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?

The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.

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Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency

Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.

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ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota

The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time

The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.

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Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.

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Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms

Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race?

Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.

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Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.

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Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says

The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled out some other evidence.

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Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player

Recent months have brought a series of changes in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a government through major protests.

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Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children

Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.

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How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies

James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.

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Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone?

The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

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Children’s Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows

Doctor’s visits for children’s anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.

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