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Trump Wants to ‘Take Cuba.’ These Cubans Have Thoughts.

A filmmaker asks residents of the embattled island what they would say to the U.S. president.

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In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape

The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and a shared ideology with Argentina’s right-wing leader.

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Genetic Scores are Booming. But Will Anti-Discrimination Laws Cover Your DNA?

As predictive medicine advances, legal scholars warn that decades-old federal guidelines could set up a potential clash between your genes and your job.

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These Drivers Found Cheap Gas

It’s in Valley Center, Calif., on tribal land. Customers relish every penny saved.

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Streaming TV Bundles Grow in Popularity

Companies and their customers are embracing bundled streaming packages — but for different reasons.

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Can New Technology Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales?

Innovative systems to keep ships from hitting North Atlantic right whales are coming into use. The Trump administration is weighing whether they can replace a bedrock protection.

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Paul McCartney on His New Album and the Beatles’ Earliest Days

On his new album, the ex-Beatle revisits his past and revels in simply continuing to create.

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Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them.

English’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.

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‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates

Trump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.

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The Real Story Behind “Pressure,” the Film About the D-Day Weather Forecast

The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.

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The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer

Memoirs, histories, true crime, investigations and much more.

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The Novels Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer

New fiction from Maggie O’Farrell, Ann Patchett, Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and much more.

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‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?

Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind of get it wrong.”

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I Tried to Sell My House With A.I.

Over five frantic days, I gambled my family’s life savings on a hunch that A.I. could outperform a real estate agent.

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Australia Sues 3M for $1.4 Billion Over ‘Forever Chemicals’

The lawsuit, the largest ever filed by the Australian government, claims 3M hid information about the harmful effects of PFAS used at military bases.

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Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Military Says It Targeted a U.S. Base in Retaliation for Strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps did not say which base it had targeted early Thursday, after U.S. strikes in the country’s south. The exchanges threaten a fragile cease-fire.

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Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B

Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.

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Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East

Oil prices jumped after the U.S. said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, casting doubt once again on the prospects for a peace deal.

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Bare-Knuckle Tactics and Brash Promises: How Howard Lutnick Operates

Before becoming U.S. commerce secretary, Mr. Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their dealings sheds light on his freewheeling first year in government.

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4 Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Howard Lutnick

The New York Times examined the dealings of 818 companies controlled by the U.S. commerce secretary, documenting a history of bare-knuckle tactics that extended into his time in government.

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Jimmy Kimmel Can Hardly Believe the Reality of L.A.’s Mayoral Race

“Mayor should not be your first job,” the host said of the former reality show star and mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is polling in second place.

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Israel’s Isolation Is Deepening Fast. It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way.

Elections this year hold out the promise that the state can change policies in a way to recover some international good will.

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James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally

Personal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas.

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Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Still Fighting

Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.

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How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Nearly 250 contestants from around the nation and the world traveled to Washington for a chance at glory and a $50,000 cash prize.

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What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy

A key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs.

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Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks

The two Republican critics of President Trump – Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress – met up in the tropics.

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Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal

President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.

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Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll

The investigation is said to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald J. Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.

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California Tries to Block Trump Involvement in Election Procedures

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that tries to stop outside officials from taking ballots or getting involved in ballot processing.

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