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He’s the Last Great Land Artist You’ve Never Heard Of

Charles Ross spent 50 years building “Star Axis,” a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?

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Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race

An Israeli minister sought to downplay the deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.

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Dirty Lettuce

We look into the cyclospora outbreak.

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Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era

Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who commanded crucial battles, oversaw an expansion of drone warfare against Russia, but many Ukrainians want even more.

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Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlefield strategy.

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Trump Reaches Contentious New Nuclear Deal, and A.I. Models Go Rogue

Plus, what is a Jimothy?

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A Lettuce-Growing Region in Mexico Stomachs the Fallout From the Cyclospora Outbreak

In central Mexico, a lettuce-growing region has been potentially linked to an outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened thousands.

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6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated Primaries

Republicans nominated a former N.F.L. kicker in a top House battleground, a Trump loyalist for governor and an election denier for the state’s top election post.

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Joe McCarthy Lives!

Trump’s attempt to drum up a third red scare is certain to fail.

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See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route

Saudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.

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At a Utah Campus, an Emotional Odyssey After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Since Mr. Kirk was gunned down at Utah Valley University, the school and its students have struggled to find a way forward.

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Laredo’s Future Rides on Trump’s Next Trade Move

The economy of Laredo, Texas, has boomed under the president’s global tariffs. Now, his demands may threaten its success.

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He’s the Last Great Land Artist You’ve Never Heard of

Charles Ross spent 50 years building “Star Axis,” a naked-eye observatory in New Mexico. Now his masterwork is ready. How to share it with a changed world?

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Government Overhauls Teen Pregnancy Program to Focus on Marriage and Starting Families

The administration canceled federal grants to organizations across the country, accusing them of encouraging premarital sex. New criteria say programs should stress abstinence.

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How Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital Is Cashing In Without Apology

The fledgling firm, run by the president’s oldest son and his partner Omeed Malik, has made investments in A.I. and defense technology that have tripled in value in just months.

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Germany’s Military Buyers Look to Reduce Caution and Embrace Drones

As threats from Moscow rise and support from Washington dwindles, the German military is reinventing how it researches, funds and wields 21st-century arms.

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Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule

Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over work-life balance.

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‘The Daily Show’ Tackles Trump’s Latest Move in His ‘War on Canada’

“Fighting again with Canada?” Desi Lydic said about the president imposing new tariffs on the country. “I thought we were going to work this ‘oot.’”

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Iran’s Neighbors Long for a Deal, Any Deal, to End the War

Business owners in Pakistan are getting impatient for a chance to finally trade goods and oil along their long shared border with Iran.

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Russia Will Not Yield

A journey around the globe showed the country’s relentless adaptation.

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Election Denier Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be Arizona’s Top Election Official

State Representative Alexander Kolodin will take on Adrian Fontes, the incumbent Democratic secretary of state, after defeating a more moderate Republican in the primary.

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Trump Pick Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Challenge Arizona Governor

Representative Andy Biggs, a conservative Republican and an ally of the president, will try to unite Republicans against Gov. Katie Hobbs in a crucial swing state.

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Trump Administration Is Said to Reach Broad Nuclear Deal With Saudis

Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to eventually develop nuclear weapons.

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House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms

Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle.

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Mamdani Says Netanyahu Is a ‘War Criminal’ but New York Can’t Arrest Him

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in a video address, challenged the U.S. government to execute an international arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.

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Inquiry Into James Dolan’s Use of Facial Recognition Ends in Modest Fines

The New York Liquor Authority withdrew charges that tied facial recognition systems at James Dolan’s MSG Entertainment to exclusionary practices and issued $30,000 in fines for an unrelated offense.

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Tornadoes Are Reported in Kentucky as Storms Sweep Across the U.S.

Storms set off tornado warnings all the way to New York on Tuesday. Forecasters also warned of flash flooding.

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Whitney Cummings’s Trump Joke at Kennedy Center Is Cut From Netflix Special

At the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, the comedian Whitney Cummings made a joke about the president that seemed to refer to Jeffrey Epstein.

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With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate

President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.

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Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.

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