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What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend

Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex, while President Trump was inside the building. The Secret Service returned fire, killing the gunman.

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As a Doctor, I Can Understand the Allure of ChatGPT

Even doctors can learn something from A.I.

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Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions

In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.

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Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.

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How a Curious FIFA Deal Gave Fox a Huge Bargain for World Cup Broadcast Rights

A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.

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Colbert’s Connection

A reflection on Stephen Colbert’s relationship with his audience.

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At Least 14 Killed in Bombing Attack That Derailed a Train in Pakistan

The explosion was so powerful that several nearby buildings were damaged and a resident 15 miles away was jolted awake by the blast. A separatist group claimed responsibility.

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Stop Whining About Guardrails. Become One Yourself.

Let’s put the sovereign back Into popular sovereignty.

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How Democrats Can Improve Their Odds, According to a Nobel Economist

An expert in human behavior explains how Democrats can change their primary process to improve their chances in 2028.

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A Deciding Factor in Congress Right Now: Who Shows Up to Vote

Vacant seats, and consistently poor attendance on both sides of the aisle, have exacerbated the challenges of already razor-thin margins in the House and Senate.

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With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump

President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce major decisions that will determine the fate of the key aspects of his agenda.

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Try Boosting Progressives in Red Districts

In highly competitive House races that Democrats need to flip in November, the left is betting that calls for universal health care and taxing the wealthy will resonate — even among Republicans.

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RFK Jr.’s Push to Curb Antidepressants Has Shaken Psychiatry

An annual psychiatric meeting was abuzz over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call to rein in the use of depression medications. Some fear it will drive patients away from care.

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UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI

The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.

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One Job That Is Growing in the A.I. Era? Cybersecurity Experts.

Demand for security engineers has surged as artificial intelligence generates a glut of new code and models like Anthropic’s Mythos create new concerns.

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They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos?

For 47-year-old Erin Millender, this will likely be her last chance to become a mother. Her husband no longer wants to have a child with her.

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Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton

A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.

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Summer’s Best Beach Reads

If you happen to be near a body of water (salt, fresh, chlorinated or otherwise), here are the books you’ll need.

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In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’

The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege.

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How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested.

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Do U.S. Automakers Have a Future in Canada?

Detroit-based automakers pioneered open trade between Canada and the United States, benefiting both countries. President Trump’s trade war now leaves their future in the country in question.

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As Rents Soar, Londoners Turn to Vacant Pubs, Offices and Police Stations

Property guardianship, in which residents live in otherwise vacant buildings, used to be considered edgy. But as the rental market tightens, more people are embracing the arrangement.

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New York’s Rape Laws Leave Out Many Victims Who Drank Willingly

Prosecutors say accusers who chose to drink or get high have a “very high burden” of proving they were physically helpless and unable to consent. There is a push to change the law.

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Kyiv, Ukraine, Hit in Russian Missile Attack

Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile had been used.

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The 15-Year-Old Keeping War Memories Alive

Luke Morrison may be the youngest person keeping alive an age-old tradition: to process war through the memories and mementos of those who experienced it.

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I Need an Escape From Travel

If I cannot get an upgrade — and I cannot, as I have no status, in any aspect of my life — I would like us to suffer more equally when we travel.

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Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal

It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.

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Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say

Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement.

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Gunshots Reported Near White House, F.B.I. Says

A witness reported hearing dozens of shots. It was not immediately clear what had led up to the shooting or whether anyone had been injured.

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Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz

At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.

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