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Is Kidmaxxing the Ultimate Status Symbol for Ultimate Wealth?

What drives these men to reproduce at an industrial scale?

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How A.I. Might Change the Way Doctors Think

For generations, writing up a summary of a patient exam was a vital step for physicians trying to make an accurate diagnosis. What happens when A.I. does it for them?

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A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees

Terrasse-Vaudreuil has adopted a resolution to protect trees, which its mayor called “indispensable allies,” as living beings.

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The South Korean Mine at the Center of America’s Tungsten Push

Deep beneath a South Korean mountain, workers are reviving a mine that could challenge China’s grip on a metal vital to weapons, chips and industry.

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How War Takes Its Toll on Ukraine’s Pregnant Women

Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.

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With Lessons From a Perilous Blizzard, Mamdani Prepares for Extreme Heat

After more than two dozen people died during a brutal cold snap in New York City, city officials came up with a plan to keep people safe in the cold and extreme heat.

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Back in Congress, Tom Kean Jr. Faces a New Challenge: Staying There

The New Jersey Republican has explained the reason for his long absence: depression. Now he must convince voters that he deserves another term.

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Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement

Tamar Shirinian, a former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, was among those who lost their jobs over their posts about the slain conservative activist.

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How to World Cup

New to soccer? You’re welcome here.

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Melat Kiros, a Left-Wing Insurgent, Ousts a 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.

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Democratic Outsiders Keep Rolling: 5 Takeaways From Colorado’s Primaries

A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state’s other senator fended off a progressive primary challenger.

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Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary

Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.

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Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.

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Manny Rutinel, a Progressive, Wins Colorado Primary for Competitive House Seat

Manny Rutinel, a state representative and former activist, will face Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican seen as vulnerable, in the fall.

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U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models

The move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.

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Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History

The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.

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Takeaways From a Transformative Supreme Court Term

The justices rejected some of President Trump’s signature initiatives, but delivered lasting, long-sought conservative wins.

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The Dress Code for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding? Expect a Black-Tie Event.

New details have emerged about the celebration at Madison Square Garden, widely believed to be a wedding, including a dress code.

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During Traffic Stop, N.F.L. Reporter Appeared to Show Off Her Access

A body-worn camera recording shows Dianna Russini, formerly an “insider” for The Athletic, talking football with an officer and avoiding a citation.

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U.S. Mobilizes for Venezuela Despite Trump’s Disdain for Foreign Aid

The State Department has promised $100 million in new funds to aid groups, after President Trump was criticized for an anemic response to an earthquake in Myanmar last year.

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For Many Americans, Depression Is Familiar. Here’s What We Know.

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. announced he had been hospitalized for depression. More than one in four U.S. adults report having been diagnosed with the condition.

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5 Temperature Records Meteorologists Are Watching This Week

New York could record 100 degrees for the first time since 2012, as a brutal heat wave spreads east.

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Trump Had a Billion-Dollar Windfall After Returning to the White House

The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.

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After a Tap Heard in Rubble, U.S. Rescue Teams Begin a Grueling Marathon

Surrounded by the devastation of Venezuela’s earthquakes, emergency specialists from California, Virginia and Florida work with locals to search for survivors.

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What Tom Kean Did and Didn’t Explain About His Absence

Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has finally reappeared in Congress. Questions remain about his nearly four-month absence from public life, which he said was due to depression.

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Talarico Seizes on Paxton Tabloid Story to Test Corruption Attacks in Texas Senate Race

After a salacious report about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, his Democratic rival, James Talarico, seized on the news — but focused on corruption and affordability.

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Curiosity, Perseverance and Now Promise? NASA May Send a Mars Rover to the Moon.

As part of plans to establish a lunar base, the space agency may send to the moon a spare test version of the rover — as well as a soccer ball.

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Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes

Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Push to End Birthright Citizenship

Also, a House Republican says depression led to his long absence. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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Trump Announces Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas

Parties normally hold conventions only in presidential years, but President Trump liked the idea of mobilizing Republicans this fall.

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