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Celebrity Assistants Exist to Indulge Their Bosses, but When Does Duty Cross a Line?

Matthew Perry’s assistant injected the ketamine that killed his employer. His sentencing has some in the demanding profession considering the power dynamics involved.

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Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal

Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.

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Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

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Iceland, Rattled by Trump’s Greenland Threats, Weighs Joining the E.U.

Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.

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Inside India’s Manipur State, Where Violence and Division Are Routine

Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent clashes.

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Sonny Rollins: 12 Essential Albums

The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.

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U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.

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Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95

Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.

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The Medical System Abandons Women When They Are Most Vulnerable

One year after my daughter’s birth, I’m still experiencing health complications.

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Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon

After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.

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Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I.

In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.

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After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear.

Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a critic of President Trump who lost his primary last week, filed papers for another candidacy but said he was not sure which office he might seek.

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Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Fully Electric Car

The Italian sports car maker unveiled Luce, its first all-electric model, on Monday amid wider worries about the luxury E.V. market.

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‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit

The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.

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‘Bing Bong!’ The Knicks’ Watch Party Outside the Garden Is Dead.

The police say that celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden have gotten out of control. Fans and insiders say the chaos has been driven by social media influencers.

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Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens

Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined protesters at an immigration jail in New Jersey, the latest standoff between her and President Trump over his immigration policies.

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Threat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials Say

Evacuation orders remained in place for more than 40,000 residents around Garden Grove, Calif., the location of an industrial site containing an unstable tank of toxic chemical.

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UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record

Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.

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Lizzo Addresses the Backlash and Performs Live at The New York Times

During a special edition of “Popcast,” the singer discussed her new album and the public fallout from a series of lawsuits. Then she performed a stripped-down set.

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Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance

Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.

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This Memorial Day Starts a Summer That Is Longer Than Most

A calendar quirk brings more days of lemonade, glamping and difficult-to-open beach umbrellas to 2026.

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As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words

The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?

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Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93

He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.

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Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal

President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.

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Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

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Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan.

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What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.

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One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.

A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.

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A Poem for Memorial Day

We remember those who gave their lives in service to the United States.

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Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical

The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.

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