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U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota’s Immigration Crackdown

The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.

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After Supreme Court Losses, Trump Keeps Pushing

Is the administration defying the court or pursuing lawful alternatives?

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How a Longshot U.S. Oil Drilling Project Is Shaking Up Greenland

A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.

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Happy Hour With the Vanishing Nuns of New York

As convents are closing all over, the sisters are facing the end of their lives together — and they have brought the party to an assisted living center in the suburbs.

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In a Chinese Leader’s Death, Mourning for a More Hopeful Time

Tributes for former Premier Zhu Rongji reflect nostalgia for an era when China was opening to the world and the future seemed more prosperous and hopeful.

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The Golden Age of Mexican Food Is Here. And It’s Complicated.

Even at a time of anti-immigration politics, there has never been a richer variety of Mexican restaurants in the United States.

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The Board of Peace Road Map for Gaza Gives Hope

The signs point to Hamas being serious about disarming. The recent Board of Peace plan for it to surrender its weapons should be carried out.

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A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes

The city of Belém in northern Brazil was overwhelmed by an outbreak of dengue two years ago. An all-out municipal effort has reduced cases and may offer lessons to American cities.

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How a Covid-Era Scramble Transformed Supreme Court Arguments

Live audio, a new format and new voices have transformed and unsettled the court’s signature public ceremony.

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How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained

Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.

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How Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Bromance Led Them to Lakers

Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up.

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Luigi Mangione Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Court, Where He Faces Stalking Charges

Mr. Mangione faces stalking charges in connection with the killing of an executive in Manhattan. Mr. Mangione could always change his mind at the last minute. A separate murder trial is set to begin next month.

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Europe Is Once Again In the Grip of Extreme Heat

The latest round of extreme temperatures, the fifth since May, is disrupting daily life and testing the region’s resilience.

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41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants In the United States

Our favorite choices for seafood from Sonora, carnitas from Michoacán, chalupas from Pueblo and so much more.

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Putin Visits Islands Seized from Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.

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A Celestial Wonder

We’re sharing photos from yesterday’s total solar eclipse.

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Hegseth Is Pressed to Clarify Lawyer’s Role in Promotion Decisions

Representative Jason Crow asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain statements about his special adviser’s influence following a New York Times report.

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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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