ISIS Affiliate Claims Deadly Attack at Political Rally in Pakistan

The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing, which targeted a political rally near the border with Afghanistan, rose to at least 54 people, an official said.

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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.

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Metro rider captures water pounding inside train car

Winds of up to 80mph (128km/h) wreaked havoc in Washington DC as water poured into the local metro.

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Paul Reubens, Creator of Pee-wee Herman, Is Dead at 70

With his signature bow tie, short drainpipe pants and flattop hairdo, Pee-wee, as embodied by Mr. Reubens, became enshrined in the popular imagination as a symbol of childlike whimsy.

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N.F.L. Increases Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case

The league can more strictly penalize players for sexual assault involving coercion or threats, and its discipline can take into account patterns of conduct, after a judge who oversaw Watson’s hearing cited the policy’s limits.

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The Lost Art of Fouling the Ball Off (on Purpose)

Spoiling difficult pitches to stay alive was equal parts strategy and party trick. The modern approach to hitting has left it behind.

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The Trombonist Hillary Simms Is Breaking Barriers

Hillary Simms is the first woman to become a member of the American Brass Quintet. She says the field needs more role models.

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Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

After becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next.

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Meat Warehouse Infested With Rodents Reaches Settlement with Prosecutors

Prosecutors reached a settlement with the operator of a meat and poultry warehouse that had been infested with rodents before it was shuttered.

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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New Jersey School to Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Suit Over Student’s Suicide

After Mallory Grossman took her own life at age 12, her parents accused her New Jersey school district of failing to respond to accusations of bullying.

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Listen: The Vanishing Family, The Retrievals, Oppenheimer

Each week, we share the best of new audio journalism and storytelling.

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Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry

The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.

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Biden Presses Ahead With Effort to Broker Israeli-Saudi Deal

The president sent Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, on the latest diplomatic mission seeking to forge ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

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Twitter Becomes X, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and Google’s Robotics Lab

X marks the spot where Twitter died.

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Carlee Russell: Alabama woman who faked kidnapping charged

Carlee Russell, 25, is accused of false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident.

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The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Florida’s New Black History Standards Have Drawn Backlash. Who Wrote Them?

In updating the standards to comply with a new law that limits how racism can be taught, officials largely bypassed the state’s African American History Task Force.

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Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say

In four new studies, researchers found complicated results from experiments on Facebook’s and Instagram’s algorithms, suggesting there was no silver bullet to fixing the platforms.

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Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

The $300m (£230m) bail bond for Spurs owner Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private aircraft.

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Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud

Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss told Congress last year they received threats over the baseless claims.

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Stunning shelf cloud seen approaching Manhattan

A severe thunderstorm passed over New York City creating an extraordinary shelf cloud.

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Sinead O’Connor, Evocative and Outspoken Singer, Is Dead at 56

She broke out with the single “Nothing Compares 2 U,” then caused an uproar a few years later by ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on “S.N.L.”

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Business Is Betting That Consumers Have Gotten Used to High Prices

Prices that go up don’t necessarily have to come down.

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'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges

The Oscar-winning actor cried in court as he was cleared of all nine charges by a jury in London.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Looming Retraction Casts Shadow Over Ranga Dias and Study of Superconductors

Misconduct allegations are leading scientists to question the work of Ranga Dias, including his claimed discovery of a room-temperature superconductor.

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Ohio Will Vote on Abortion Rights

Backers of a proposal to establish a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution submitted enough valid signatures to put the question on the November ballot.

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At NYC Bodypainting Day, Naked Bodies Become Artists’ Canvases

Naked bodies of all shapes and sizes became artists’ canvases at a public art exhibition.

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Hollywood prop shop struggles amidst strikes

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.

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Timed Teaser: Where did Matty Healy cause controversy?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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‘Barbie’ Movie Gives Left and Right Another Battlefront, in Pink

Political figures of all types grabbed for the legs of a doll-turned-movie-turned-cultural moment, with predictable results.

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People Saw the Barbie Movie, Then Partied Barbie Style

Infusing themes, characters and — of course — the color pink, people used the movie to inspire their own celebrations.

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How the Indigo Girls Brought Barbie ‘Closer to Fine’

A 1989 song about soul searching has maintained cultural relevance for three decades, but the band has also long been the target of homophobic jokes. Fans are savoring a moment of vindication.

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Macron’s Lesson After Riots? France Needs Order ‘at Every Level’

President Emmanuel Macron of France had outlined 100 days to move past protests over his pension reform, but rioting set off by a fatal police shooting jolted the country once more.

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Tony Bennett’s Commitment to Civil Rights

The singer witnessed racism in the military and in the music industry, experiences that informed his decision to join the Selma-to-Montgomery march in 1965.

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Barbie movie wins box office battle in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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Brian Harman Romps to British Open Victory at Royal Liverpool

Harman came close to winning the 2017 U.S. Open, but his triumph on Sunday gave the 36-year-old American golfer his first major title.

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The Question After Every Mass Shooting: How Much Do We Deserve to Know?

A court in Nashville may decide whether releasing the musings of a killer could help prevent future losses, despite adding to survivors’ pain.

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Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation

Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination. Some fled in their bathing suits.

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Greece Rhodes fires evacuation

Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination. Some fled in their bathing suits.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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What to Read to Understand the Unrest in France

Severe protests have roiled France in recent weeks, after a police officer fatally shot a French teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent in a suburb of Paris. The demonstrations fit a longstanding pattern.

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Senator releases FBI source's claim of Biden bribes from Ukraine

The FBI deemed the informant "highly credible", but top Republicans concede the claim is unverified.

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Save the Planet, Put Down that Hamburger

Researchers examined the diets of 55,500 people and found that vegans are responsible for 75 percent fewer greenhouse gases than meat-eaters.

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Jane Fonda on Hollywood strike: 'Risk being recreated by AI'

The actress said the average actor and support staff had to be able to make a living.

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Senate Panel Approves New Supreme Court Ethics Rules With Dim Prospects

Republicans accused Democrats of trying to undermine the Supreme Court with the measure and vowed to block it from advancing in the Senate, making it highly unlikely to become law.

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Walmart roof destroyed during pounding hail storm

Golf ball-sized hail smashed through the roof of a Wisconsin Walmart, forcing the store to close.

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Travis King's mother speaks about her son

In her first statement to media, the US soldier's mother voiced concern for her son in North Korea.

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American Theater Is Collapsing. The Federal Government Must Save It.

Government bailouts saved the automotive and banking industries. American theater is in similar trouble and deserves to be saved.

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Health Insures Deny Medical Care for the Poor at High Rates, Report Says

Investigators found that major companies overseeing Medicaid patients’ health care frequently rejected doctors’ requests for approval of treatments and procedures.

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Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.

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Severe storms blow debris across US highway

A cluster of storms hit the southern US causing trees to be toppled and power lines to go down.

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Why Is British Inflation so High?

Why is British inflation so high?

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US heatwave sees hospitals use body-bag ice treatment

Hospitals see an influx of patients suffering extreme effects as heat hits 37C (110F) in Phoenix.

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Younger Generations of Passengers Consider the Cruise Option

Younger generations of passengers are venturing onto ships for the first time. And with sky-high airfares and expensive hotels on land, many are saving money.

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Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.

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'Massive' search on for children swept away by Pennsylvania floods

A nine-month-old boy and his two-year-old sister were swept away as their family drove to a barbecue.

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Jerome Powell’s Prized Labor Market Is Back. Can He Keep It?

The Federal Reserve chair spent the early pandemic bemoaning the loss a strong job market. It roared back — and now its fate is in his hands.

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Mallory Beach's family wins $15m over Murdaugh boat crash

Mallory Beach died when a boat owned by the prominent South Carolina family crashed in 2019.

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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.

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Fruit Salad Recipe

Tossing summer melons and berries with lime juice — and some sugar that’s been massaged with the zest — makes for a salad that’s delightful, not depressing.

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Alcaraz Wins Wimbledon in a Thrilling Comeback Against Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Wimbledon singles title and left Novak Djokovic, the overwhelming favorite, with his first finals loss at the All England Club in a decade.

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With a Centrist Manifesto, No Labels Pushes Its Presidential Bid Forward

The bipartisan group, facing enormous opposition from Democrats, hopes a new policy document will advance its political cause — and possible third-party White House run.

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The Year Is Half Over. Here Are the Books You Might Have Missed.

A look back at 2023’s buzziest titles so far.

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Inside the Saudi Soccer Gold Rush

The kingdom’s pursuit of the world’s best soccer players has unleashed a feeding frenzy among agents and executives. One Saudi is trying to bring order to the chaos.

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Strike Prevents Actors From Promoting Films at Premieres or Festivals

While on strike, actors are barred from publicizing any studio projects they’ve appeared in. Their absence could affect movie theaters and the festival circuit.

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‘10 Seconds’: Outrage Follows Acquittal in Italy Abuse Case

A court in Rome said it had decided to acquit a janitor accused of improperly touching a student in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students.

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How Economists Got the Inflation Debate Wrong (on Both Sides)

Were we all equally wrong, or were some more equal than others?

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US House passes controversial defence spending bill

The traditionally bipartisan bill is caught up in a political fight over amendments on social issues.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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988 Suicide Hotline: What to Know One Year After Launch

One year in, many people still don’t know it exists — but those behind it are working to get the word out.

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US heatwave: Over 90 million people under heat advisories

A blistering heatwave across much of the southwestern US is expected to last well into the weekend.

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Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest

Cities like Phoenix, Arizona and El Paso, Texas may see unusually long stretch of intense heat.

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House to Vote on Abortion Access for Military, Bowing to the Far Right

G.O.P. leaders acceded to the demands of ultraconservatives to use the annual defense policy bill to lodge cultural grievances and protest continued U.S. support for Ukraine.

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Chicago weatherman asks colleagues to seek shelter from tornado

Eerie sirens warned Chicago residents as multiple tornadoes swept thought the area.

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Anchor Brewing: America's oldest craft brewery shuts after 127 years

The owner of Anchor Brewing said it could not overcome the hit from the pandemic.

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Huw Edwards Identified as Anchor Suspended by the BBC

The wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime.

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Buffalo shooting victims sue social media platforms and gun distributors

Attorney Ben Crump said the lawsuit targets those who he alleges helped the gunman "load that gun".

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China Targeted State Department Emails in Microsoft Hack, U.S. Officials Say

Microsoft said the hack began in May and was discovered just before Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s trip to Beijing in June.

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DeSantis Says He Wouldn’t Run as Trump’s Vice President

It is far too soon to speculate about who will be the Republican nominee for vice president, but a Trump-DeSantis ticket seems highly unlikely.

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Mountain Valley Pipeline Halted as Legal Wrangling Heats Up

A federal court in Richmond has held up construction, despite a law passed by Congress last month that says it no longer has jurisdiction over the pipeline.

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John le Carré’s Best Books

His clever, melancholic mind produced some of the most enduring heroes in spy fiction. Here are his best books.

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Vermont floods: Before and after devastating north-eastern storms

New York and Vermont have seen some of the worst flooding in years, battering homes and businesses.

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Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald after hazing claims

A former player alleges sexualised hazing rituals at Northwestern, leading to the coach's dismissal.

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Amazon Union Group, Challenging Christian Smalls, Seeks Vote

A split over the stewardship of the union’s high-profile president, Christian Smalls, has led a rival faction to file a lawsuit seeking an election.

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Who Employs Your Doctor? Increasingly, a Private Equity Firm.

A new study finds that private equity firms own more than half of all specialists in certain U.S. markets.

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David Weiss Rebuts I.R.S. Officials Account of Request in Hunter Biden Case

David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, said he never asked to be named a special counsel, disputing testimony to a House panel.

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Substance Abuse Is Climbing Among Seniors

Many aging baby boomers have long histories with drugs, cannabis and alcohol. “The field wasn’t ready for that,” said one expert.

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México ayuda a EE. UU. a detener el flujo migratorio en la frontera

México está tomando medidas para evitar aglomeraciones migratorias a lo largo de la frontera. Pero la calma puede durar poco.

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How to Make a Perfect Cacio e Pepe Every Time

Julia Moskin’s adapted Roscioli recipe features a clever trick that ensures a silky emulsified sauce.

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Real Estate Industry Lags Behind the #MeToo Movement

Most sexual harassment comes from potential clients, and agents say they are vulnerable to abuse in an industry that offers few protections.

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Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas

Wembanyama had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns his new team.

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Megan Rapinoe: USA midfielder to retire from football at end of NWSL season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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Transgender Care Ban Allowed to Take Effect in Tennessee Appeals Panel Says

The ruling on Saturday is the first time a federal court has allowed a law banning transition care to fully go into effect, amid a flurry of legal challenges across the country.

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Andy Murrays Run at Wimbledon Is Short and Bittersweet

In a punishing second-round match played over two days, Stefanos Tsitsipas outlasted Wimbledon’s favorite son over five sets.

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Watch: Customers ignore a robber in Atlanta nail salon

A robbery attempt took a turn when patrons and staff chose not to engage with the robber's demands.

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War in Sudan Was Inevitable

The world has failed Sudan. This isn’t the first time.

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For Filipino Audiences Here Lies Love Offers Emotional Rip Currents

For viewers as well as the all-Filipino cast, the musical about the Marcoses’ rise to power is a rare chance to commune, and revisit, together, a not-too-distant past.

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Canadian farmer fined for thumbs-up emoji

A judge has ruled the Saskatchewan farmer's expression of assent amounts to a digital signature.

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Valentino Balenciaga and Chanel Make the Case for Couture

Valentino and Balenciaga make the case that sometimes the most spectacular clothes are the hardest to recognize — and replicate. Chanel takes it easy.

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Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Walt Nauta faces charges related to hiding secret records for the former president at Mar-a-Lago.

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When Did the U.S. Become a Democracy?

Until fairly recently, that would have seemed like a peculiar question. But many experts on American history and political science say U.S. democracy is relatively young.

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Canada man charged with terror over far-right videos

The 26-year-old allegedly produced and distributed three videos promoting the Atomwaffen Division.

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New Jersey judge faces investigation for 'inappropriate' TikTok videos

The judge allegedly used a pseudonym to post videos of himself lip-syncing to songs with profanity.

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Drone show displays light up the sky on Fourth of July

Some cities are ditching traditional fireworks, citing fire threats and environmental concerns.

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Yusef Salaam Is Declared Winner of Harlem City Council Race

Mr. Salaam was one of the Central Park Five who were wrongly convicted and then exonerated in the rape and assault of a jogger in Central Park in 1989.

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Carlos Alcaraz Has Been Studying the Grass Court Masters. That Means Andy Murray.

On a day many matches were rained out at the All England Club, Alcaraz displayed his continued improvement on grass, and what he has learned from Murray.

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West Bank City of Jenin Has Long Ties to Palestinian Armed Struggle

In the northern reaches of the occupied West Bank, near the boundary with Israel, Jenin and its refugee camp have nurtured an ethos of defiance.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Secret Service Examining How Suspected Cocaine Ended Up at the White House

An initial test of the white powdery substance found inside the White House on Sunday evening showed it was cocaine. President Biden and his family were away when it was discovered.

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Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials Contacts With Social Media Sites

The order came in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who claim the administration is trying to silence its critics.

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Russia Says It Is In Touch Over Possible Prisoner Swap After U.S. Official Meets Evan Gershkovich

The comment was an apparent reference to Evan Gershkovich, who has been held since late March on accusations of espionage that the United States and his employer vehemently reject.

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Can Social Security Be Fixed Forever?

Experts disagree on how far we should kick the can down the road.

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Go Birding With The Times This Summer

Shifts in bird populations can be a sign of a changing climate. This summer, help scientists learn about the birds in your area.

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Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students

Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.

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An Ultramarathoners Struggle Against Borderline Personality Disorder

Nickademus de la Rosa, an ultrarunning prodigy who has run across Death Valley and the Alps, is taking a pause from the sport as he copes with borderline personality disorder.

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Large Crack in Roller Coaster Beam Prompts Its Shutdown

A visitor to the North Carolina amusement park recorded a crack in a pillar of the ride, Fury 325, which is billed as one of the tallest of its kind.

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A Savory Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby Drizzled With Honey and Lemon

Yewande Komolafe’s new recipe cooks up in a flash and disappears just as fast.

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Urban Explorers and Accused Spies Chafe in Legal Limbo in Albania

Since their arrest at a derelict arms factory in Albania that they said they were exploring to document in pictures, the two Russians and a Ukrainian have been unable to leave the country.

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Does It Help to Know How Much the Boss Makes?

Sky-high C.E.O. pay isn’t a secret. And transparency about those big numbers can have surprising effects on the work force as a whole.

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2 Leading Theories of Consciousness Square Off

Scientists revealed the results of experiments testing how our brains give rise to conscious thought — and ended a 25-year-old bet.

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DeSantis Uses L.G.B.T.Q Issues to Attack Trump in Twitter Video

The Florida governor sought to contrast his record opposing gay and transgender rights in a video highlighting comments made by the former president during the 2016 campaign — but has gotten some pushback.

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