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Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease

Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing.

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Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists

Politicians and officials in Mexico are using the country’s laws to intimidate critics and the media, forcing them into censorship and blunting scrutiny.

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Swiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, for Now

The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.

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The (Very) Manhattan Moms Whose Sons Are Running for Congress

In a high-profile Democratic House primary, there’s a fair chance that would-be voters may have been sweet-talked by the proud mothers of leading candidates.

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New York’s Dive Bars Have a Rich Past. Do They Have a Future?

Dive bars face an uncertain future with rising costs and changing social patterns.

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Jimmy Kimmel Calls Trump’s Iran Deal ‘The Retreaty of Versailles’

“Trump’s answer to the question, ‘Who did you go to war with?’ and ‘How did it end?’ will be the same answer: ‘Iran,’” Kimmel said.

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Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District

Mr. Dunlap, a progressive Democrat, is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election in November.

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Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s Race

Mr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.

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The Art Market is Broken

Many gallerists are questioning the fundamentals of their business. It’s as if the art world they know has fallen off its axis.

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What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.

The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”

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Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.

Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.

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San Francisco Film Patrons Are Found Dead on Side of Highway

Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of an Oscar-winning director, and her husband, Wylie, 86, were traveling to Oregon on a hot day. Their deaths are under investigation.

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Vance Delays Trip to Switzerland for Direct Talks on Iran Deal

Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected for a signing ceremony.

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Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.

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Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime minister.

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Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool

A White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro.

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Jean Houston, ‘Midwife of Souls’ Who Advised Hillary Clinton, Dies at 89

The author of books like “The Possible Human,” she held workshops that drew on mythology, psychology and the experiential ethos of Esalen. But she refused to be called a guru.

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Trump’s Intelligence Pick Renews Debate: Is the Director of National Intelligence Needed?

The director of national intelligence’s office was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Now some lawmakers want to shrink it.

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Central Park Rides Halted After Fatal Fall From Horse-Drawn Carriage

An 18-year-old was ejected after a carriage horse bolted on Wednesday as the driver took a photograph. It was unclear how long the voluntary shutdown might last.

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Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims

The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.

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James Talarico Attacks Ken Paxton Over Child Abuse Case

The case, which resulted in a short jail sentence despite years of alleged abuse, has drawn outcry in Texas. So have the attempts to politicize it.

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During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Minnesota Protester Remained Shackled in Hospital for Days

The story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.

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Rama Duwaji Had the Winning Look at the Knicks Parade

The first lady and the mayor showed up for the celebration in style.

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Vance Issues a Blunt Warning to Israel

Also, Ukraine launches a major assault on Moscow. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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Trump Redirects Millions From Secret Service Amid White House Construction

The White House insists that private donations are paying for a new ballroom, but the administration is using taxpayer money for a series of security upgrades.

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Are You a Recent College Graduate Who Moved Back Home? We Want to Hear From You.

If you lived with your parents for nine months or more after graduation, please tell us how you came to the decision and whether the job market influenced your thinking.

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Stephen Colbert Nods to Obama’s Tan Suit at Presidential Center Opening

Celebrity guests paid winking homage to President Obama’s notorious tan suit.

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Representative Tom Kean to Return to Congress in 12 Days, Aide Says

Mr. Kean has missed three months of votes in Washington and been absent from the campaign trail in his New Jersey district because of an unexplained health condition.

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Knicks in Five. The City Is Alive.

New York City found a reason to party on Thursday, cheering, crying and climbing around Broadway to celebrate the Knicks’ N.B.A. championship.

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Trump and Netanyahu Have Really Stepped in It Now

America and Israel have snatched defeat from victory.

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