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What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak

Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus.

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Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing

The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States.

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Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal

The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.

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Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears

The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic remarks.

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The YOLO Republicans

The president is acting as if the midterms no longer matter.

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What the Meat Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

I once raised pigs. And factory farms raise them today in conditions that are as unconscionable as they are invisible.

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The First A.I. High School in the U.S. Is Surprisingly Human

Schools are not like start-ups, because children’s minds should not be tied to the whims of the marketplace.

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The Best News in America

A low murder rate is by no means the only measure of a good society. But it’s a pretty good measure of a society’s underlying stability.

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How to Legalize Starter Homes

Blue states like Massachusetts need to be part of the solution.

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Season Pass

Today, let’s set our ambitions for summer reading.

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Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It

A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.

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Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.

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5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?

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How to Protect 529 College Savings in Case of Divorce or Death

Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

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In the Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Restaurants Are One of the Hottest Issues

In advance of Tuesday’s down-to-the-wire mayoral primary, several candidates have made the hospitality industry part of their platforms.

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How Your Friend Group Influences How You Spend and Save

Our spending habits are often influenced by our social circles. You can help shape what it looks like.

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Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis

From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.

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Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter?

Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.

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Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.

President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

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Colombia’s Elections Are a Crucial Test for the Left in Latin America

Colombia’s leftist candidate for president leads in polls, but his main rival — a far-right outsider who calls himself “The Tiger” — has gained momentum. Elections are Sunday.

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Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’

One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they’re leaving a trail of fearful candidates and canceled ads in their wake.

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In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now.

West Virginia is home to the country’s last greyhound races, a sport that once drew millions of spectators each year but may soon be banned nationwide.

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Making Motherhood and a Long Tennis Career Possible

Tennis is a solitary sport, but with new fertility benefits, a sisterhood of egg freezers is emerging in locker rooms and players’ lounges.

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The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes

Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.

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His Opponents Keep Talking About His Past Ties to a Militant Cleric

Dr. Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey Democrat with big-name support on the left, has touted his humanitarian work, but some want to talk about a person he met in 1991.

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White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam

The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”

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How Curry Shops Got Caught in Japan’s Immigration Crackdown

Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, new visa rules are forcing some foreign business owners, who have put down roots in Japan, to leave.

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Who’s the Vegas Retiree With the Big Offer for Greenland?

Clifford E. Stanley, a retired broker, explains his unusual mission, which caught a lot of people by surprise.

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China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.

Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.

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As Climate Change Extends Europe’s Heat Season, Schools Bake

Classrooms can be particularly vulnerable amid climate change, as the hottest times of the year increasingly overlap with the academic calendar.

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