Gas Shortages Force Cuba to Cancel May Day Parade

Severe fuel shortages have forced Cuban authorities to cancel the International Workers’ Day parade set for Monday in the capital.

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On Inflation, Wages and Tough-Guy Economics

“Realism” can be an intellectual and political trap.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Win First N.H.L. Playoff Series in 19 Years

A city starved for a winning N.H.L. team celebrates early success like a champion, as the Leafs prepare to meet Boston or Florida in the second round.

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Francisco Oropeza: FBI hunt 'armed and dangerous' Texas shooting suspect

Francisco Oropeza is accused of killing five of his neighbours in Texas, including an eight-year-old.

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Biden Pokes Fun at Fox, CNN, and Himself at Correspondents’ Dinner

At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age.

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He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run

Artem Moroz survived an attack on his unit, but he was not sure he would stand again. Then a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing inspired a new goal.

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What I’m Reading: Wives and Muses Edition

A look at women who inspired great art and literature and what might have been.

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Sudan’s Conflict Ignites Fears of Civil War in Darfur

The fragile peace that quieted years of genocidal violence in Darfur is at risk again.

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Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It

Private equity firms make loads of money when their schemes succeed and lose very little when they fail.

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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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The Best Celebrity Looks from the Time 100 Gala and Save Venice

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat, Lea Michele, Kaia Gerber, Aubrey Plaza, Austin Butler came out for Time magazine and Save Venice.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans

The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.

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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92

He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.

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The weirdest and wildest moments from the Jerry Springer Show

Controversies and raucous crowds turned the daytime television talk show into a ratings powerhouse.

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A Century-Old Vaccine Fails to Protect Against Covid

Early in the pandemic, scientists began testing an old TB vaccine against the coronavirus. But the trial enrolled fewer participants than expected as new Covid vaccines were introduced, and no discernible effect was found.

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Danny Masterson’s Rape Retrial: What’s Different This Time

A retrial is underway on charges that the actor from “That ’70s Show” raped three women in the early 2000s. The first trial ended in a hung jury in November.

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Where Were the Gatekeepers?

Finding lessons in the firing of Tucker Carlson.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 26, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Murdoch’s News Group Paid Settlement to Prince William, Court Filing Shows

A legal filing by Prince Harry in his own case against News Group claims his brother received “a huge sum of money’’ to settle phone-hacking allegations.

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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017.

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Harry Belafonte on His Artistic Values and His Activism

In interviews and articles in The New York Times, Mr. Belafonte, who died on Tuesday, spoke about the civil rights movement and his frustration with how Black life was depicted onscreen.

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A Grim Anniversary for Survivors of the Rana Plaza Disaster

It was the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry. Ten years later, has anything changed for factory workers?

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How Tucker Carlson rode a wave of populist outrage

He was Fox News' biggest star - but also its most controversial. And now he's out.

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Comedian Richard Lewis says he has Parkinson's Disease

He said he is done with stand-up comedy, but that he is under a doctor's care and "everything is cool".

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On His Podcast ‘Wine and Hip Hop,’ Jermaine Stone Aims to Bridge Cultures

As the wine industry flagged in its commitment to Black and brown communities, this consultant forged his own path.

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CNN anchor Don Lemon furious after getting fired

"I am stunned," Don Lemon writes as he leaves the US cable news network after 17 years.

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Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Five facts about Biden's 2024 campaign manager

Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader.

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How Do You Create a Container Garden? Start Here.

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you.

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David Grann on the Wreck of the H.M.S. Wager

The New Yorker staff writer discusses his new book, “The Wager,” about the harrowing circumstances and conflicting stories surrounding a 1741 shipwreck.

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Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry

Comcast, the company’s owner, said he was leaving after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with an employee.

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Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration

Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S.

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Why Those Super Low College Admissions Rates Can Be Misleading

Some of it amounts to marketing.

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The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane

Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.

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Golden State Warriors Win at Home, Which Is Part of Their Problem

Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season.

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Elite Law Schools Boycotted the U.S. News Rankings. Now, They May Be Paying a Price.

After a preview of the new rankings system, Yale and other universities raised a storm of objections. The formal list is now indefinitely delayed.

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Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train

Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?

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A recent gold heist in Canada may be the largest, but not the first

Millions of dollars worth of gold have been stolen from Canadian airports in the last century.

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Florida apologises for sending pre-dawn emergency alert test

Officials apologise after issuing a noisy state-wide alert at 04:45 local time on Thursday.

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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

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Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims

Anyone who had a Facebook account in the US between May 2007 and December 2022 can apply.

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House G.O.P. Unveils Debt Limit Bill Lifting Borrowing Cap for One Year

The proposal would impose work requirements on food stamp and Medicaid recipients and repeal funding to beef up tax enforcement.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official

Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Robo dog deployed in New York parking garage collapse

As the four-storey building continued to collapse, the city's fire department sent in robotic help.

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Republicans Hit DeSantis Over Disney Feud

As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack.

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Biden Administration Will Fund Program to Keep Covid Vaccines Free for the Uninsured

The program, which will include a partnership with pharmacy chains, will cover the administrative costs of giving doses to patients when the shots move to the commercial market later this year.

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Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Can a Global Talent Agency Make Atlanta an Art Destination?

Artists, dealers and collectors are waiting to see if UTA’s new gallery space will lift Southern talents — or focus on big names outside the region.

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Ralph Yarl Case: Family Calls for Charges in Shooting of Black Teenager in Kansas City

Lawyers for the family of Ralph Yarl, 16, said he was in critical condition after being shot twice by a “white male assailant” in Kansas City, Mo. The gunman has not been charged.

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A Sailboat Race With a French Flair

Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is a combination of high-end fun on shore and drama on the water.

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FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese 'police stations' in New York

China has previously denied running secret police stations overseas, calling them "service centres".

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Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden

Lauren Halsey built a personal monument drawing on sources from ancient Egypt to George Clinton to threatened neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles.

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A Century-Old Mystery Surfaces From Lake Superior

A lumber fleet left the docks of Baraga, Mich., in 1914, and was never seen again. A team of shipwreck hunters found two of its vessels more than 100 years later.

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Killing of Atiq Ahmed in India Renews Alarm About Extrajudicial Violence

The victim was a former politician, a notorious criminal and a Muslim. Afterward, two government officials described the killing as akin to divine justice.

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Man Who Once Modeled for Romance Novels Gets Prison in Jan. 6 Attack

Logan James Barnhart, who graced the covers of romance books like “Stepbrother UnSEALed: A Bad Boy Military Romance,” was sentenced to three years, prosecutors said.

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How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On

The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone else, too.

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Reader Mailbag: Presidential Announcements, That Fox Call and What’s Woke

A look at Tim Scott and whether he has an angle to build a base of support.

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Abortion Pills, the Latest Battleground, Have Been Little Known to Americans

A majority of Americans had not heard of mifepristone, a survey earlier this year found. The drug is now at the center of an abortion case headed to the Supreme Court.

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Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.

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'Top secret' access, leak searches and the Espionage Act - Jack Teixeira's charges in full

Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira faces up to 15 years' imprisonment for the leak US documents.

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Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

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18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory.

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As World Warms, Droughts Come On Faster, Study Finds

When rains fail unexpectedly, higher temperatures can more rapidly parch the ground, to devastating effect.

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Police arrest suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's death

Bob Lee's death after a stabbing in downtown San Francisco ignited criticism of policing in the city.

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Justin Pearson Is Sent Back to Tennessee House After Expulsion

County officials voted Wednesday to return Justin J. Pearson to the state legislature, less than a week after he and a colleague were expelled.

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In Italy, a Home With Renaissance Frescoes and a Giant Mirrored Cube

By reimagining an apartment inside a storied palazzo, the designer Paola Moretti both preserved its history and gave it a bold new chapter.

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Texas abortion pill ruling poses threat to other drugs

Legal experts say the ruling opens the door for legal challenges to practically any US medication.

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Today’s Wordle Review: April 11, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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White House Proposes Evenly Cutting Water Allotments from Colorado River

As the river shrinks, the Biden administration is getting ready to impose, for the first time, reductions in water supplies to states.

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Trudeau Foundation leadership resigns over China-linked donation

Canada's Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation says "politicisation" made the "status quo" impossible.

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How Does The New York Times Make a Game?

A new offering is being beta tested, and a small team of passionate puzzle makers at The Times talk about how an idea becomes a game.

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Pentagon documents leak a risk to US national security, officials say

Officials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leaders.

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Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit.

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Justice Department Recently Looked Into Twitter, Lawsuit Says

The focus of the inquiry was unclear, but several former executives said they had racked up more than $1 million in expenses dealing with it and other legal issues.

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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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End of the Gas-Engine Camaro Opens a New Door for Muscle Cars

G.M. is ending production of the classic American sports car, but executives say an electric version is likely. Corvette is already planning one.

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What to Cook This Week

Steam your deviled eggs, chop up your pesto and stir-fry your noodles in a Dutch oven.

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Canadian Police Technique Under Fire for Breeding False Confessions

A con game that undercover police use to obtain confessions in Canada secures convictions, but opponents say it’s a breeding ground for false confessions.

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What to Do With Your Tax Refund, According to Experts

The average refund is down from last year, but still almost $3,000. One option experts recommend is stashing part of it for unexpected expenses.

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What We’re Reading

Plus: Recommendations from the Book Review poetry editor Greg Cowles

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In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair.

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Twitter Takes Aim at Posts That Link to Its Rival Substack

Elon Musk’s company made the norm-shattering move two days after the publishing start-up Substack unveiled a Twitter-like service.

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The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature

Understanding the often-overlooked links between math and literature can enhance your appreciation of both.

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Expelled Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones vows to return - but can he?

Expulsion is extraordinary, but Democrat Justin Jones can see a way back to the statehouse.

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Supreme Court Rules for Transgender Girl in School Sports Dispute

The justices issued a temporary order allowing the girl to compete on the girls’ track team at a West Virginia middle school.

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U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuations Should Have Started Sooner

President Biden’s decision to end a 20-year war in August 2021 led to the swift collapse of the Afghan government and military.

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I.R.S. Unveils $80 Billion Plan to Overhaul Tax Collection

The 10-year strategy document outlines a focus on taxpayer services and enforcement efforts on the rich.

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It’s Not ‘Deaths of Despair.’ It’s Deaths of Children.

Deaths among children are now driving the country’s life expectancy declines.

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Virginia Rolls Back Voting Rights for Ex-Felons, Bucking Shaky Bipartisan Trend

State after state has eased restrictions on voting for former felons in recent years. But Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s reversal suggests growing wariness on the right.

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Deadly tornadoes devastate parts of the US

Since 31 March more than 80 tornadoes have been reported, killing at least 30 people across the US.

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French Business Titans Top Forbes’s Richest List

Two French business titans, Bernard Arnault of the LVMH empire and Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers of L’Oréal, are named the world’s wealthiest man and woman.

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The Trump Indictment Is a Disaster

Why it was a setback for the rule of law and established a dangerous precedent for prosecutors.

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Video captures tornado ripping through Iowa corn field

Several US states have been devastated by severe weather and tornadoes with more to come.

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Former Aide to Maryland Ex-Governor Dies After Shooting Involving F.B.I.

Roy McGrath, who was chief of staff to former Gov. Larry Hogan, was wanted by the F.B.I. for three weeks after he did not appear for a federal fraud trial in March.

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Who is Juan Merchan, the 'no-nonsense' judge overseeing Trump's case?

The New York judge is no stranger to the drama the former US president brings to the courtroom.

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How the V.P.’s Zambia Trip Could Affect Your E.V. Tax Break

Kamala Harris is the latest U.S. official to visit to Zambia. Why? Batteries. And China.

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In pictures: Donald Trump arrested on criminal charges

Donald Trump is the first former US President to be arrested on criminal charges.

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Trench Collapse at J.F.K. Airport Kills 2 Construction Workers

The workers died after being buried in rubble in a trench at the airport, officials said. An investigation was underway.

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Millions in the U.S. May Lose Medicaid Coverage. Here’s How to Prepare.

As pandemic protections expire, states are redetermining which people are eligible for the health insurance program.

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Ahead of Trump’s Arrival in NYC, Adams Warns Protesters to Behave

The mayor told protesters that the city “is always ready” ahead of the arrival on Monday of Donald J. Trump, the first ex-president to be indicted.

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Teacher and student return to school devastated by tornado

Students and teachers gathered around the rubble that was left of Wynne High School in Arkansas.

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Severe Storms Expected Tuesday From Texas to Illinois

After a storm system tore through parts of at least seven states on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said tornadoes, hail and strong winds were possible on Tuesday in the South and Midwest.

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Vladlen Tatarsky, Russian Military Blogger, Is Killed in St. Petersburg Explosion

Vladlen Tatarsky represented a radical wing of pro-invasion bloggers and activists who backed Moscow’s war but also criticized what they saw as the flaws in the Russian Army.

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Trump 'gearing up for battle' at New York court hearing, lawyer says

The former president says he will address supporters in Florida after his Tuesday court hearing in New York.

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Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified.

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What the Trump Indictment Means for Ron DeSantis and the G.O.P.

The Florida governor hasn’t yet swung back hard at Trump.

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This Is What It Sounds Like When Plants Cry

Scientists recorded the popping noises that plants make in response to stresses like dehydration or a cut.

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How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season

South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.

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As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too

Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.

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Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Cecilia Rouse says lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to haunt the recovery from recession — and drag on Americans’ optimism for the economy.

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