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Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe

The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Making a Very Bad Mistake

Is the Met Gala’s new theme antisemitism?

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While Fighting Wildfires, They’re Also Fighting Illegal Drones

Aircraft violating restrictions have disrupted firefighting efforts in Spokane County, Wash., this week, officials said.

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Insults, Expletives and Fat-Shaming: Vance Trolls Critics on the Right and Left

The vice president has dispensed with the decorum and restraint of his predecessors to directly take on opponents and journalists on social media with sometimes profane and often personal jabs.

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Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26

For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions about how people with serious illnesses should look and live.

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Alcohol. Manliness. Flushable Wipes. Since When Are These ‘Scams’?

Americans have been taken with scams for years. Now, the word is being used for any system that ends with somebody profiting at their expense.

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El Nino Might Mean More Storms Near California Than the Atlantic Coast

It hasn’t been that long since Hurricane Hilary made a run at Southern California. Could this year see a repeat?

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Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?

Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

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Incident at Texas School Underscores Concerns About Police Officers on Campuses

The incident, one of thousands of times that school officers in Texas have used physical force in recent years, underscores long-held concerns about policing in schools.

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A.I. Gas Guzzlers

We look at what’s powering data centers.

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A New Plan for Closer U.S.-Israel Military Cooperation, and the First mRNA Flu Vaccine

Plus, what happens when you have an A.I. boss.

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Ukraine Is Pleading for Air Defenses. Will the World Listen Anymore?

Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.

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A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms

These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress.

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‘Tony’ Review: An Appetite for Experiences

On 1970s Cape Cod, a young Anthony Bourdain chases love and finds his future in this rambunctious, utterly charming little movie.

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Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left

One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.

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Bros and Their Foes

Democrats and Republicans are both playing with fire.

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Scott Galloway on What It Takes to Raise Good Men

The author and academic attributes some of his success to a system that supported “unremarkable” young men.

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Does He Have the Most Stressful Job in Sports?

Brian Cashman has presided over four titles and zero losing seasons. Yankees fans want more.

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Why Are More Young Women Developing Heart Disease?

Rates are on the rise, but prevention is possible. Here’s what experts recommend.

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Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings

The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability to rescue countless people trapped in rubble.

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A Trans Woman Brandished a Firearm. Gun Rights Devotion Disappeared.

Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground?

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In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be

Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.

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At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer

Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.

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Were You Born After 9/11? We Want to Hear From You.

We’re writing about what Sept. 11 means to younger generations. Your insights can help.

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Paxton and Talarico Offer Diverging Paths on Affordability

The candidates are seeking to win over voters with competing proposals on tax, housing and health care that are aimed at lowering household costs.

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Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration

A brutal summer has exposed how much Britain, France, Spain and other European countries are under pressure from forces largely out of their control.

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Senate Panel Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Cellphone

The development comes as a Senate committee prepares to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing.

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Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists

With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.

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F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

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Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’

Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.

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