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On Patrol With Tokyo’s New Litter Police

Visitor numbers to Shibuya are surging and trash cans are scarce. Enter the city patrol.

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They Shut the Golden Gate Bridge for 4 Hours. Now They Face Up to 15 Years in Prison.

Activists blocked the iconic span to protest the spending of American tax dollars on Israeli military efforts in Gaza. San Francisco’s prosecutor is now seeking a strict punishment.

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The New Right’s Very Old Vision of Men

The journalist Helen Lewis examines the ancient, angry gender politics of the New Right.

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How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.

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The MAGA Representative Crusading Against Government Secrecy

Anna Paulina Luna on Epstein, J.F.K. and U.F.O.s.

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Appeals Court Panel to Hear Arguments Over Trump’s Ballroom

A three-judge panel will consider whether a lower court erred in ordering construction stopped until President Trump secured the support of Congress.

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Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election

Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.

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A Murdoch Builds His Own Media Empire. Is This ‘Succession’ or Secession?

James Murdoch says acquiring New York magazine and Vox has nothing to do with his father. But in some ways, it’s a tribute.

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Many Trump Voters Are Unhappy With Handling of Iran, Economy and More Issues

The president’s base is thought to be unmovable. But one-third of these voters say they are unhappy about certain issues and are not knee-jerk loyalists.

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The Betrayal of Black Voters Threatens Our Democracy

The sweeping effort to dismantle Black-majority congressional districts in the South will have far-reaching consequences for all Americans, and for our democracy.

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For New Graduates, Job Market Scars Could Linger for Years

The full impact of graduating into this hiring downturn will not come into focus for years, and much remains uncertain, especially about A.I.’s role.

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From Cow-Milking Robots to Weed-Zapping Lasers, Farmers Are Embracing A.I.

We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.

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Late Night Sizes Up Trump’s Reflecting-Pool Ambitions

“One thing we know for sure is that Trump is definitely obsessed with size,” Seth Meyers said of the president’s bragging about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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Why Harlem May Be the Deciding Factor in a Critical House Race

Representative Adriano Espaillat and his progressive challenger, Darializa Avila Chevalier, have zeroed in on Harlem, traditionally hostile turf for the Democratic incumbent.

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2026 Tony Awards Predictions: Who Will Win?

Expect wins for the musical “Schmigadoon!” and the play “Liberation,” and for the “Ragtime” stars Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy.

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Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund

The vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight.

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China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise

Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas.

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Trump Wants Results Against Crime in Mexico. Can Sheinbaum Deliver?

Trump wants results against organized crime. Can Mexico’s president deliver?

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Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate

While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.

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Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate

While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.

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Raman Gains on Pratt in L.A. Mayor Race But Many Ballots Remain

Nithya Raman’s vote count still remains well behind Spencer Pratt’s, but hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Los Angeles over the next few weeks.

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What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea

As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.

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Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race

In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.

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What to Know About California’s Top Election Races

The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.

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In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

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House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders

Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.

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Zelensky Mixes Taunts and Peace Talks Offer in Letter to Putin

“After 26 years in power, age is beginning to take its toll,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine wrote of his Russian counterpart, bragging of a recent strike on St. Petersburg.

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Planning Commission Votes to Advance Trump’s Arch Project

The National Capital Planning Commission received nearly 1,700 comments about President Trump’s plans to build a 250-foot arch in the nation’s capital. Almost all opposed the idea.

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Pilot Was Warned Jet Was Too Low Before It Clipped a Light Pole

The pilot heard a “thump” while landing in Newark, according to a newly released report. The light pole crashed onto a truck.

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Nick Bilton, New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief, Pledges Independence

Nick Bilton said he had consulted with the program’s remaining correspondents: Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker. All three were deliberating whether to stay with the show, two people said.

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