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ICE’s Plan to Give Officers Electric Stun Gloves, and a Siege on Palestinian Homes

Plus, health candy?

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How China Remembers Zhu Rongji, the Premier Who Spoke His Mind

Tributes to the former premier recalled his spirited style and his efforts to integrate China into global commerce, in contrast with the rigidity of the Xi era.

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‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.

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An 8 P.M. Bedtime, Oxygen Chambers, Blood Tests Galore. What Would You Do for a Longer Life?

The tech mogul Bryan Johnson is trying to design the blueprint for defying death.

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I Tested a Popular A.I. Slop Detector. It Felt Empowering.

Pangram excels at distinguishing chatbot-generated words from human writing. But it’s not reliable for spotting artificial images.

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Inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s Audacious Quest for Power

Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.

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Homeland Security Paid $464 Million for Airplanes. Then It Parked Them.

The agency used a no-bid contract to buy 10 used jets, saying they were urgently needed for deportation flights. But the fleet has largely sat idle for months.

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America Wants to Make Its Own Humanoid Robots. That Won’t Be Easy.

China already manufactures humanoid robots by the thousands. A new generation of U.S. start-ups is betting that there is still time to compete.

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Kansas Put a Bounty on Trans People

Is Kansas just the beginning?

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How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark

On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.

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In Wyoming, a Primary Fight Between the Right and the Far Right

One of the most conservative states has a legislature divided between a hard-right House and a merely right Senate. Ultraconservatives want a complete takeover in the Aug. 18 primaries.

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So You Want to Build an A.I. Star?

Designers at a new crop of creative studios create fake personas they hope real people will love. Are they distorting culture or mirroring it?

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Outdoor Dining Is Expected to Resume Year-Round in New York City

The City Council is poised to approve a package of bills loosening some restrictions on roadway dining structures, which became ubiquitous during the pandemic.

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New Yorkers Who Lost Insurance After Trump Cuts Face Hard Choices

New York State’s generous health plan for working-class people was hit hard by federal funding cuts. More than 400,000 people are now looking for new coverage or living without it.

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Late Night Ribs Trump for Leaving Staff Behind on Air Force One

Anthony Anderson, the guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” called the ruse in which President Trump exited the plane in a catering container “Operation Pig in a Blanket.”

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We’re at a Tipping Point on A.I.

If there was ever a time to consider halting development of A.I., it’s now.

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Trump Administration Lets Parts of the National Firearms Act Lapse

The retreat by the Justice Department effectively allowed a pillar of the Prohibition-era National Firearms Act to lapse.

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Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies

The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.

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‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.

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Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party

Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.

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A Third Immigrant Detained at Delaney Hall Dies After Medical Emergency

A Guatemalan migrant was transferred to a hospital when he experienced what appeared to be a seizure, federal officials said.

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A Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in Texas

The baby, who was born Wednesday with a severe heart defect, drew the attention of anti-abortion activists and the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion.

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ICE Agent Who Pushed Activist to the Ground Near Chicago Pleads Guilty

The agent, Adam Saracco, was charged with misdemeanor after the altercation at a gas station near Chicago last year during the Trump administration’s crackdown there.

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Hegseth Says Anti-Cartel Coalition Will Do ‘Bad Things to Bad People’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American military leaders gathered in Panama to ramp up their efforts alongside U.S. forces.

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Palestinians Trapped by Settlers for Days as Israeli Army Shows Up, and Then Leaves

The episode casts a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.

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Who Is Joshua Kushner, the New Lakers Co-Owner?

The brother of Jared Kushner is an influential venture capitalist with big bets on A.I. and health insurance.

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Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker

The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.

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Total Eclipse Blacks Out European Sun

Plus, takeaways from yesterday’s primary elections. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’

President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.

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See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos

People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.

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