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Russia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv

At least 13 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.

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Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down

The agency has doubled its daily arrest numbers without the fanfare of last year’s large urban operations, sowing fear in immigrant communities.

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Chanel Is Buying Charvet, the World’s Oldest Shirt Maker

The French luxury group is acquiring Charvet, a Parisian brand that dates to the 1830s, in a bid to add some men’s wear savoir-faire to its portfolio.

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The World Has Failed the Uyghurs

If the global community can’t stop China’s atrocities against the Uyghurs, it must help us keep our culture alive in exile.

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U.S. Resumes Dollar Transfers to Iraq After Monthslong Suspension

The Trump administration had halted the shipments to Iraq as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.

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Can Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to.

The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work.

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Bureau of Prisons Will Close Facilities Housing Thousands of Inmates

The agency pointed to crumbling infrastructure, chronic staffing shortages and budget shortfalls as it moved to cut costs.

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What America’s 250th Means to Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not actively pushed New York City’s role in the nation’s anniversary celebrations, in part because of the complexities he sees in the country’s past and present.

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How Trump Made ‘Y.M.C.A.’ His Anthem, Despite the Village People and Victor Willis’s Mixed Feelings

On social media, he said the Village People’s lead singer, Victor Willis, was with him “right from the beginning.” But the president has a more complicated history with the group.

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Explosions Rock Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.

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Nine Arrested in Federal Crackdown on L.A.’s Sex-Trafficking Corridor

Federal officials in Los Angeles described gang members’ yearslong scheme that relied on social media and physical violence to recruit and maintain control of the girls.

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Trump Finds His Presidential Alter Ego, the ‘He-Man’ Teddy Roosevelt

President Trump flew into town on the new Air Force One and spent time touring the library dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, who he called “a great he-man.”

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Ruling on Trans Athletes Gave the G.O.P. a Win. Most Democrats Looked the Other Way.

While Republicans celebrated the ruling, many Democrats stayed quiet on an issue that had proved divisive in the last election.

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Trump Administration Delivers Lucrative Win for Its Kratom Allies

In moving to ban a potent synthetic version of kratom, the president’s team paved the way for more sales for makers of rival botanic supplements, who had aggressively lobbied for the change.

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Does Trump Worry About Conflicts of Interest? ‘I Found Out That Nobody Cared.’

American presidents have generally tried to avoid appearing to profit from the office. President Trump has chosen a different path.

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The Key Ways Trump’s Financial Interests Intersect With Government Policy

President Trump’s business holdings, which garnered him more than $2 billion last year, create potential conflicts of interest surpassing any predecessor.

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Colorado Governor Fires Officials Who Opposed Freeing Tina Peters

Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, who tampered with voting machines in an attempt to show that the 2020 election had been rigged against President Trump.

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Judge Blocks Postal Service From Imposing Restrictions on Mail-In Ballots

The ruling, based on agreements the service made in a 2021 legal settlement, was the second time a judge has blocked new curbs by President Trump on voting by mail.

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¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico

Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.

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Ukraine War Crosses a Grim Milestone

Also, scientists create a cell with the hallmarks of life. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Promising Much to Many, Johnson Loses His Grip on the House

Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson’s approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his caucus.

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U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Killed People. That’s the Truth.

Musk insists that his demolition of humanitarian aid didn’t cost lives. So I propose he take a trip with me.

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Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big

President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.

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The Heat Wave Proves That We Need to Adapt to Climate Change

The world’s infrastructure was built for a climate we no longer have.

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JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members

The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.

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LeBron James’ Last Act Should Be Cleveland

James doesn’t need another championship ring or another record. He needs to be loved more.

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As Earthquake Death Toll Mounts, Venezuela Grapples With Recovering and Burying Bodies

As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.

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The Democratic Incumbents Most at Risk of Losing to Progressive Primary Challengers in 2026

A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.

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Trump Remakes Washington, D.C., Into a Maze of Fences and Guard Members

President Trump seems to have turned swaths of the city into either a construction zone or an armed camp as he seeks to prove that he alone can improve it.

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Two People Climb Needle of Empire State Building

After making the climb, the pair unfurled a large black flag and apparently posted to Instagram. Video appears to show one person proposing to the other.

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