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Far-right politicians seize on Ceuta

Several migrants who crossed into Ceuta attributed their arrival to lax Moroccan border protocols. But Europe’s anti-immigrant politicians blamed Spain’s migrant-friendly policies.

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Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico?

The National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, is investigating after experts found that as many as half of all entrance exams could have involved cheating, including with A.I.

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Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump

Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.

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U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin

A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.

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Missteps Mount in Justice Dept.’s Case Against Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters

The problems plaguing the case have not only hurt the government’s chances, lawyers say, but have also undermined the bonds of trust that prosecutors have traditionally enjoyed in court.

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G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military

In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military’s coverage of fertility treatments.

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Emily Wilson’s Pan of ‘The Odyssey’ Ignites a Debate Among Classicists and Commenters

Wilson, whose 2017 translation of Homer’s Greek classic influenced the director Christopher Nolan, panned his screenplay for the movie version in an essay for The London Review of Books.

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Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan

Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington.

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Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression

A new policy raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.

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I Flew in the Douglas DC-3, a WWII Workhorse of Aviation, Over the Amazon

The Douglas DC-3 was mass produced during World War II. Today, one of the few still remaining transports passengers in Colombia’s jungle.

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In the Surf

We examine the brain injuries in the Coast Guard.

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Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion

As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own national cuisine.

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Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years

The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.

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Archaeologists Find Hundreds of Ancient Glyphs in the Amazon

The geometric earthwork structures, carved into the ground with embankments and ditches, are in some cases more than 2,500 years old, researchers said.

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A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

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Trump’s Announcement of Gaza Deal Raises Many Unanswered Questions

Neither Hamas nor the Israeli government has issued an official statement acknowledging the deal, raising concerns about their eagerness to implement its clauses.

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In Area Hit by Blaze, French Officials Failed to Enforce Wildfire Rules

Under French rules, homeowners must clear vegetation within roughly 50 yards of their houses. In the forests affected by France’s worst fire in decades, that didn’t happen.

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4 Bodies Found, 6 Climbers Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan

The group caught on one of the world’s highest peaks included the influential British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and an American climber, an alpine organization said.

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Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones

The Iranian army said it had targeted U.S. assets at a Kuwaiti air base. There were no immediate reports of any attacks from Kuwait or from the U.S. military.

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Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones

The Iranian army said it had targeted U.S. assets at a Kuwaiti air base. There were no immediate reports of any attacks from Kuwait or from the U.S. military.

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Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble

The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.

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How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman

The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.

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Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?

Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.

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Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan

Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington.

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In Trump’s Economy, Job Gains Go to Women. That’s Not an Entirely Good Thing.

Despite the administration’s best attempts, the diminishing status of many American jobs is driving a spike in women’s employment.

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German Authorities Knew of Pride Attacker’s Extremism

The assailant, a German citizen, was imprisoned after trying to join the Islamic State but freed weeks before attacking a gay Pride event in Berlin.

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Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Be the Future. First He Has to Win.

His brand of post-Trump fusionism faces a test in Ohio.

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Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War

Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.

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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

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Can the Gritty ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Save the Superhero Movie?

The newest entry in the franchise took a more grounded approach, a departure for a spectacle-focused genre that is teetering at the box office.

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