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Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

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Trump Administration Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?

Some tech executives are nervous that the administration’s recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand for an ownership stake.

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D.O.J. Turns Over Evidence in Minnesota D.H.S. Shootings

Investigators had for months refused to share information with their state counterparts about three shootings involving federal agents.

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Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting in Biddeford, Maine, Involving Federal Agents

The killing occurred in Biddeford, about 20 miles south of Portland. The Trump administration has been conducting a surge of immigration enforcement.

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Conflict Over Iranian Planes Imperils Yemen’s Fragile Peace

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking an airport in the Yemeni capital, Sana. The escalation came after a dispute over an Iranian plane that carried Houthi officials to Tehran.

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How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player

He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of his much-analyzed turnabout.

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Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.

A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence.

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Women Have Earned Our Menopause Revolution

A new generation is not willing to settle for being invisible.

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States

The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.

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Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina will name a replacement for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday.

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How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball

Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.

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Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars

The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.

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What Is an Aortic Dissection?

The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the heart,” one expert said.

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In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma

Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge.

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UK Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Group

The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.

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U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming

Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.

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Will Oil Prices Soar as the U.S.-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.

For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.

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California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.

The reopening of the pipeline has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.

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Jay-Z Concert at Yankee Stadium Is Delayed for Hours

The rapper apologized to fans when the show began after midnight on Monday, citing crowd safety issues.

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Fire in Bangkok Bar Was a Death Trap With Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam

Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue, which one investigator said had used inappropriate material for soundproofing. More than two dozen people died.

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Iranian Hard-Liners Threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran Strikes Continue

Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.

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Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Lowest Point in a Month After Strikes

Shipping activity plummeted after Iran attacked a ship, setting off U.S. strikes. Little crude oil is being transported through the critical waterway.

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UK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death

The police said new information and evidence had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.

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Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths

While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.

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“The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” Isn’t Saying What You Think It Is

In the same year as America’s founding, Edward Gibbon wrote “Decline and Fall.” 250 years later, it still holds lessons for us.

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Sam Neill, New Zealand Actor Known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78

He appeared in more than 150 productions over a five-decade career but was perhaps best known for his star turn in the “Jurassic Park” series.

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The Viceroy of Venezuela

We look into who’s really running the country.

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Lindsey Graham’s Unexpected Death, and How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela

Plus, Sam Neill of “Jurassic Park” fame dies at 78.

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Housing or Flood Protection? In Brooklyn, Housing Is Winning.

A towering apartment development has been approved for the waterfront, even though some residents would have preferred parkland.

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Lebanese Hold Fast to Their Land Despite Threat of Long Israeli Occupation

Entire towns in southern Lebanon have been hollowed out by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Some residents have stayed, fearing permanent displacement.

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