Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race

The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices".

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San Francisco’s Ousted District Attorney Has a New Job

A conversation with Chesa Boudin, who was rejected by voters last year, as he steps into a new role this week at U.C. Berkeley.

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The Politics of Delusion Have Taken Hold

The irrational element of partisan hostility has seemingly created a political culture resistant to correction or reform.

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Iowa Building Collapse: 5 Still Missing

Two of the people were thought to still be inside the six-story apartment building in Davenport. More than a dozen people were escorted from the building on Sunday, and nine were rescued.

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Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia

The diagnosis comes as her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, receives hospice care in Georgia.

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A Japanese Pearl Farm Shows Nature’s Artistic Process

A visit to the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm where the culturing process was developed 130 years ago.

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This Town Made Tina Turner. She Made It Famous.

The singer, who just died, immortalized her hometown in a song. Its residents remember how she sprinkled her glitter onto Nutbush, Tenn., opening it to the world.

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Supreme Court Could Consider Virginia High School’s Admissions

The justices will soon rule on race-conscious admissions plans at Harvard and U.N.C. A new appeals court case asks whether schools can use race-neutral tools to achieve racial diversity.

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Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms

A deal to raise the debt ceiling must now pass in the narrowly-divided House of Representatives.

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Piano Maestro David Dubal Dreams Up Video Games and Superheroes

David Dubal, Renaissance man, aims to save the world of art with a game that teaches piano. First, he’ll have to get a computer.

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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

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French Open: Ukraine’s Kostyuk Booed After No Handshake With Belarusian Sabalenka

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine had the crowd on her side initially, but then was booed after she did not shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus after losing to her in straight sets.

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What to Do in New York in June

Summer is just around the corner. We’ll help you navigate all the city has to offer — with some help from New York-based experts.

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Some Canadian Indigenous See Hudson’s Bay Building as Hollow Gift

The company chartered centuries ago to found the colony that became part of Canada last year gave a building to the Indigenous that is heavy in symbolism. The move is being criticized by some as hollow.

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Richard Revesz and His Agency Are Remaking the Pollution Fight

Richard Revesz is changing the way the government calculates the cost and benefits of regulation, with far-reaching implications for climate change.

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How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood

When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.

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Cannes Winners 2023: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Wins the Palme d’Or

The French filmmaker Justine Triet becomes the third woman to win the top honor at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Remembering Martin Amis

The Times critics Dwight Garner and Jason Zinoman celebrate the life and work of the great British novelist and literary critic, who died last week.

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Viva Las Vegas? A History of Oakland Athletics Stadium Moves

From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will Las Vegas be the answer?

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Berlin Police Investigate Roger Waters Over Nazi-Style Uniform

Mr. Waters, a founder of Pink Floyd, who has long been critical of Israel, has worn similar clothing in the past when playing songs from Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall.”

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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon deposed over bank's Jeffrey Epstein ties

Two lawsuits accuse the bank of ignoring signs it was profiting from the long-standing relationship.

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Dortmund, Bayern Munich and the Chance of a Lifetime

A Dortmund victory on Saturday will end Bayern Munich’s streak of 10 straight titles. The prospect of a new champion should be a cause of celebration beyond a single city.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa compares Zuckerberg to dictator

The Fillipino journalist told the BBC that social media users are "handcuffed" to Facebook.

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How a Default Could Unfold

Here’s a look at what markets are expecting and planning for, and how a default might happen.

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Supreme Court Rules That States Are Not Entitled to Windfalls in Tax Disputes

In a unanimous decision, the justices sided with a 94-year-old woman who got nothing when the state sold her condominium to recoup unpaid taxes.

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This Tenement Building’s History Involved a Gilded Age Con Artist

Documenting the history of an East Village tenement whose original owner preyed on immigrants during New York’s Gilded Age.

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Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes gets the longest sentence yet for his part on January 6, 2021.

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US debt ceiling: Congress heads home for holiday without a deal

"We're gonna work 24/7", says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as time runs low to raise the debt ceiling.

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Chinese Malware Hits Systems on Guam. Is Taiwan the Real Target?

The code, which Microsoft said was installed by a Chinese government hacking group, set off alarms because Guam would be a centerpiece of any U.S. military response to a move against Taiwan.

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Tina Turner: A life in pictures

A musician who defied the constraints of age, gender and race to become a rock legend.

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How Ron DeSantis Maximized the Might of the Florida Governor’s Office

Ron DeSantis methodically expanded his powers and pushed legal boundaries to enact his policies. He suggests he would do the same as president.

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What Has Trump Cost American Christianity?

The death of Tim Keller is a chance to ponder his faith’s Trump-era path.

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Helicopter directs police in dangerous car chase

Ohio State Highway Patrol used a helicopter to track down two suspects who fled from police cars.

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Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?

The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star.

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What the Colorado River Deal Means for California

The plan would “mean new reductions for California,” says the New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle.

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Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger.

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Cowboy wrangles runaway cow on Michigan interstate

State police were forced to seek out a cattleman's help to catch the bovine, which is now safe and has not been charged.

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Martin Amis: An appreciation

Our critic assesses the achievement of Martin Amis, Britain’s most famous literary son.

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Carmelo Anthony retires after 20-year NBA career

Carmelo Anthony confirms his retirement from basketball after a 20-year career in the NBA.

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Dallas Attracts a Flock of Luxury Restaurants

The city’s booming economy is attracting a flock of luxury restaurants from other cities. Is that a good thing for local cuisine?

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Greece Elections Results: New Democracy Holds Strong Lead

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party did not win enough votes to form a one-party government. But he appeared to rule out talks to form a coalition, setting the stage for a second vote in weeks.

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Essential Neil Gaiman and A.I. Book Freakout

Where to start with one of today’s most prolific and beloved fantasy writers, and the robot who wrote a murder mystery.

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US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company

Many analysts see the move as retaliation for Washington’s efforts to cut off China’s access to high-end chips.

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2023 Preakness Stakes: What to Watch For

Mage, the Kentucky Derby winner, will attempt to keep his feel-good Triple Crown run alive, but one familiar face will be standing in his way: Bob Baffert.

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Expert Picks: Who Will Win the 2023 Preakness Stakes?

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert look at the contenders for the 148th Preakness Stakes.

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The E-Sports World’s Future Is Uncertain as Growth Stalls

At least two organizations in America’s most prominent league for professional video game players are selling their teams, underscoring the industry’s uncertain future.

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In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It

Flooding upended tens of thousands of lives this week in Emilia-Romagna, a region that has also experienced drought in recent years.

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Alberta, Canada, wildfires show no sign of slowing, experts say

Experts raise the alarm as early wildfires strike the province of Alberta, prompting an emergency.

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Supreme Court Warhol Ruling Shouldn’t Hurt Artists. But It Might.

The Supreme Court decision over Andy Warhol’s use of Lynn Goldsmith’s Prince photograph was decided on the narrow grounds of a licensing issue. But it could still have a chilling effect.

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Fierce Competition and Lychee Martinis at an Underground Mahjong Club

For the Chinatown architectural firm Food New York, the fast-paced tile game offers a chance to find more seats at more tables for the city’s creative scene.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas

Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent.

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Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Elizabeth Holmes Must Report to Prison on May 30

The Theranos founder, who was convicted last year of defrauding investors, lost her bid to remain free on bail while she appeals her conviction.

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Sam Zell, 81, Tycoon Whose Big Newspaper Venture Went Bust, Dies

With a fortune made in real estate, he went into the media business in a landmark leveraged buyout of the Tribune Company in 2007. Bankruptcy ensued.

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Orange skies loom over Canada after wildfire

Some 90 wildfires are active in Alberta and causing air quality alerts in Calgary and other cities.

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How Joe Biden and Donald Trump's border policies compare

President Biden promised a more humane approach but his border policy has been sharply criticised too.

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Today’s Wordle Review: May 17, 2023

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

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What comes next for abortion pill in US?

A court in New Orleans is hearing a case that may pull the commonly used drug mifepristone from the market.

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Without Tucker Carlson, Far Right Loses a Foothold in the Mainstream

For years, Mr. Carlson used his Fox News show to bring right-wing ideas into Americans’ living rooms. Playing the same role in his next chapter will be much harder.

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Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence.

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Would You Buy Celebrity Trial Merchandise?

Modern legal spectacles are now must-see entertainment — and the inspiration for a growing (if not niche) type of merchandise.

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Ukraine war: Trump is 'untethered to reality'

An expert reacts to the former US president claiming that he'd solve the Ukraine war in 24 hours.

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Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman’s Virginia Office

Two people were hospitalized after the attack at the Fairfax office of Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat, and someone was in custody, the police said.

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Florida teacher Jenna Barbee says she faces investigation for playing Disney movie

Florida teacher Jenna Barbee says she played pupils Strange World, which has a character who is gay.

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How to Transition From Spring to Summer Fashion

The key? Don’t worry about following rules.

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India Struggles to Eradicate an Old Scourge: Witch Hunting

Once driven largely by superstition, the brutal practice is now often simply a tool to oppress women, in many cases violently.

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Eric Adams Says He’s a Progressive. Democrats Beg to Differ.

Left-leaning New Yorkers say the mayor is moving the city in a more conservative direction on issues like policing, rent and providing shelter to those in need.

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In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties

Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo.

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12 Million People Are Under a Heat Advisory in the Pacific Northwest

Extreme weather on Saturday broke heat records in Oregon and Washington State as forecasts predicted temperatures to reach into the 90s on Sunday.

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Pulitzer Winners

Hua Hsu, author of the memoir “Stay True,” and Hernan Diaz, author of the novel “Trust,” discuss their books and their reactions to winning the Pulitzer Prize.

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Brief Rocket Fire Disrupts Gaza Cease-Fire. How Long Can the Truce Last?

Another violent escalation in Gaza ended in another cease-fire. But it did not completely halt the rocket fire and the region’s instability means the next conflagration is never far away.

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What I’m Reading: Summer-Snobs Edition

Tales of status, those who have it and those who want it, are on my list.

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In Howard Address, Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress

The president’s commencement address at Howard University, a historically Black institution, came as Democratic strategists have expressed concerns about muted enthusiasm for Mr. Biden among Black voters.

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Canada’s ‘Most Photographed House’ May Meet the Wrecking Ball

Municipal orders to tear down or fix the dilapidated 19th-century Ontario farmhouse have devastated photographers who see in it the faded grandeur of a bygone era.

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17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility

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Two Schools of Polling Are Converging: Reflecting on a Tumultuous Decade

Should polling change or stay the same? It doesn’t seem a hard call.

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Hodding Carter III, Crusading Editor and Jimmy Carter Aide, Dies at 88

As a journalist in Mississippi, he championed civil rights. He later became the face of the U.S. government during the Iranian hostage crisis.

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What to Know About Prince Harry’s Lawsuits Against the British Tabloids

Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has three ongoing lawsuits against newspapers. One of the cases went to trial this week and involves accusations of phone hacking.

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3 Asparagus Recipes to Cook This Season

Put those gorgeous stalks to work in a creamy pasta, a filling grain bowl and a bright, beautiful soup from Melissa Clark.

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Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds

The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage.

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Mayor Adams Says Jordan Neely’s ‘Life Mattered’ in Speech

Mayor Eric Adams, whose response to Jordan Neely’s death has angered other city leaders, said the killing “never should have happened” but that “we have no control” over the legal process.

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FDA panel backs first over-the-counter birth control pill in US

The committee's recommendation means the agency is likely to formally approve the drug this summer.

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Graduates Are Now Paying Graphic Designers to Decorate Their Caps

Decorating mortarboards has long been a tradition. Graduates who would rather outsource the task can now hire designers to do it.

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What to Know About California’s Reparations Efforts

A conversation with Kurtis Lee, a New York Times economics correspondent covering the state’s reparations task force.

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Westminster Dog Show: Striker the Samoyed Enjoys Retirement

A blindingly white Samoyed fell just short of the top spot at Westminster in consecutive years, but the now-retired champion is busy playing, romping, posing and shedding.

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After Seizures, the Met Sets a Plan to Scour Collections for Looted Art

A four-person provenance research team will review the museum’s collection for works with tainted histories.

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Roman and Kendall Roy’s ‘Succession’ Apartments Are for Sale

Brokers are hoping the mystique of the fictional Roy family can help sell the multimillion dollar homes.

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A Gun-Filled America Is a World of Fear and Alienation

It is not a world of trust or hope or solidarity or any of the values we need to make democracy work as a way of life.

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What to Know About the Brownsville Crash That Killed 8 Migrants

A horrific scene played out in Brownsville, Texas, as an S.U.V. plowed into a group of migrants newly arrived in the United States.

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Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85

He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.

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Goldman Sachs to pay $215m in sex discrimination case

The bank will pay a "substantial" sum after facing claims it underpaid female staff in the US.

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Today’s Wordle Review: May 8, 2023

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

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Allen, Texas mall shooting: How graphic videos spread on Twitter

The footage went viral, often with no warnings. Experts say it's a disturbing failure by moderators.

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Book Review: ‘The Making of Another Modern Motion Picture Masterpiece,’ by Tom Hanks

Whimsically chronicling the creation of a Marvel-style movie, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece” sags under a deluge of detail.

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Senior Cords: A College Tradition Goes High-Fashion

Senior cords, which feature hand-drawn details, first appeared on campuses in Indiana. Now there are high-fashion takes.

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At Churchill Downs, Humans Failed the Horses Again

Despite recent efforts to make horse racing safer, seven horses died at the track in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. Whose fault was it?

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Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

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Oyakodon Is Bliss in a Bowl

Also soothing and satisfying: crisp gnocchi with sausage and peas, soy sauce noodles with cabbage and fried eggs.

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At Least 7 Killed After Driver Plows Car Into Group in Texas

The driver of a Range Rover barreled into a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, an official said. It was unclear if the crash had been accidental or deliberate.

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Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes group at Texas bus stop

The driver has been arrested - it is not known whether the crash was an accident or deliberate.

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Secretariat Is Still the GOAT, 50 Years Later, Kentucky Derby Fans Agree

A record-setting Triple Crown run was such an achievement that it helped the horse known as Big Red serve as “a rallying cry for America.”

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Hunger Strikes Have Long Served as a Tool of Nonviolent Protest

The actions are almost always political, and governments sometimes resort to force-feeding, a practice denounced as inhumane. But deaths like that of a Palestinian prisoner this week are uncommon.

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Nature Lawyers Up

A growing number of countries and courts say the environment should be endowed with legal rights.

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Charles III Was Crowned King. But Can He Ever Be the Star?

On Saturday, Charles finally became the focal figure of the long-running royal TV drama — if only for a day.

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Asked to Delete References to Racism From Her Book, an Author Refused

The case, involving Scholastic, led to an outcry among authors and became an example of how the culture wars behind a surge in book banning in schools has reached publishers.

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After Jan. 6 Sedition Convictions, Far-Right Threats Remain

The Justice Department has been successful in holding leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to account, but threats from other groups and radicalized individuals are on the rise.

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US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns.

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Mo Willems Finds Yet Another Way to Entertain Kids: Opera

The beloved author of children’s books is experimenting with new forms, alongside starry collaborators, at the Kennedy Center.

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Police arrest man for opening store selling hard drugs in Canada

Jerry Martin of Vancouver has said he wanted to sell drugs without fentanyl to help prevent harms.

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Covid Remained a Leading Cause of Death Among Americans in 2022

Most of the deaths occurred during the early months of the year and mostly among older adults, according to new federal data.

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Today’s Wordle Review: May 4, 2023

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

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Clarence Thomas under fresh scrutiny over school fees

A report says a relative of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had tuition paid by a billionaire.

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Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years

The US central bank announces its tenth rate rise, while signalling it may be the last increase for now.

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Outside Hollywood Studios, Writers Make Their Case

Those in picket lines at the headquarters of companies like Netflix were critical of working conditions that have become routine in the streaming era.

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Canadian man charged over selling substance linked to UK deaths

A Toronto man is alleged to have sold a lethal substance online, possibly to people in the UK and US.

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Man dies after being put in chokehold on NY subway

Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video by a bystander.

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Ideas, and Coffee, Robust Enough for the Climate Crisis

On a recent reporting trip, your Climate Forward host met small farmers adapting to climate hazards in all kinds of creative ways.

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Final officer convicted on state charges over George Floyd death

Tou Thao is the last ex-officer to be convicted on state charges in the death of the unarmed black man.

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Filmmaker Joel Coen Puts His Spin on the Photos of Lee Friedlander

Working in his California home 3,000 miles away during Covid, the director struck a sympathetic chord with the venerated photographer. A book and two gallery shows resulted.

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Title 42: 1,500 US troops to be deployed to southern border

A surge of migrants is expected at the southern border when Trump-era policy expires next week.

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Debt ceiling: Janet Yellen warns US could hit debt ceiling by 1 June

Treasury Secretary has warned of "serious harm" to the economy if it hits the debt ceiling.

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Is Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat, Going to the Met Gala?

Diamond jewelry, private jets: The designer’s Birman cat has led a life of luxury.

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Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Curtail Agency Power to Regulate Business

The court’s Republican-appointed majority appears poised to chip away again at the authority of the administrative state to issue rules for the economy.

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Stud Country, a Queer Line Dancing and Two-Step Class, Makes a Return to New York

Stud Country, a queer line dancing and two-step class from Los Angeles, made a rollicking return to New York on a recent Monday.

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Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor.

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