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Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar

The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.

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Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off

Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.

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David Ellison’s Plan to Move Hollywood to Nashville

The dream of a red-state Hollywood.

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Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.

Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.

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What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park?

Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.

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Where the Teacher Is a Hero

The Trump administration is squeezing struggling Americans with benefit cuts, but ordinary people are stepping up to help.

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Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say

The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.

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How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.

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Trump Is Making Health Care Even Less Affordable

Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.

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Quit Lit

There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.

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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask

Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.

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At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

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Matthew Rhys Is on a Tear. If Only He Knew It.

The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.

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Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs

This week’s deal for the Los Angeles Lakers, which valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, was the latest in a pattern of skyrocketing prices.

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Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again

When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.

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Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial

The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.

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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran

Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.

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Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates

At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.

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Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring

Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.

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Mary Heilmann, Painter of Vividly Wobbly Abstractions, Dies at 86

An emblem of the obstacles faced by women artists of her generation, she was 67 when her first museum retrospective opened to rave reviews in 2007.

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Man Charged With Hate Crime After Disrupting Worship at N.Y.C. Synagogue

Larry Montes, 46, faces assault and hate crime charges after striking a congregation member and a security guard at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, the police said.

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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.

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Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.

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Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.

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Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary

The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.

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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”

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Hawaiian Electric Warns Any Power Outages May Last Days

The severe tropical weather conditions from the approaching storm Lala are expected to topple trees and down power lines as it crosses the state.

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