Killer Asteroid Hunters Spot 27,500 Overlooked Space Rocks

With the help of Google Cloud, scientists churned through hundreds of thousands of images of the night sky to reveal that the solar system is filled with unseen objects.

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Jeff Zucker Abandons Telegraph Bid, Putting London Paper Back Into Play

RedBird IMI said it had withdrawn its attempt to acquire the storied newspaper after a revolt from Conservative Party leaders.

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False Story About Key Witness in Trump Trial, Michael Cohen, Retracted by OAN

Michael D. Cohen’s lawyers took on OAN over the false story. The settlement came as right-wing news outlets face a barrage of defamation suits.

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US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

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Colleges Cracking Down on Pro-Palestinian Protests Raise Questions About Outsiders

With pro-Palestinian protests spreading across campuses nationwide, university leaders have had to confront a central question: When does a demonstration cross the line?

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In Northern Israel, Clashes With Hezbollah Drives a Hospital Underground

Subterranean operations at Galilee Medical Center are a striking example of how life in northern Israel has been upended since Hezbollah began launching near-daily attacks.

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Biden and Netanyahu Meet on Possible Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal

The president plans to speak with the Israeli prime minister on Sunday, the same day Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken left for his latest trip to the Middle East.

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The Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on What’s Funny About 2024

A conversation about the power of Trump’s punchlines — and the jokes President Biden should be telling.

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Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza

Keith Siegel and Omri Miran are shown in undated footage released by the armed wing of Hamas.

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At the Time 100 Gala, Dua Lipa, Patrick Mahomes and More on the Red Carpet

Dua Lipa and Patrick Mahomes are red carpet stars at an event that brought together Oscar winners and thought leaders.

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Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records

The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.

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What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland’s Coalition Government

The power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party ended abruptly on Thursday, marking a fresh period of turmoil for the S.N.P.

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Let This Breakfast Change Your Life

A simple miso-roasted salmon, part of a traditional Japanese spread, is both sustenance and self-care.

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New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists

The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.

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NYC campus extends remote classes amid Gaza protests

The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.

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Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.

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Summer Lee Has Been a Vocal Israel Critic. Will It Matter in Her PA House Primary?

The race in Pennsylvania once seemed primed to become a major test of Democratic attitudes about the Middle East. But in much of the district, an expected ideological battle has not arrived.

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Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62

They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”

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After NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future

The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.

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Jaw Bone in Child’s Rock Collection Belonged to Marine Who Died in 1951

A mother found the bone in her son’s rock collection in 2002. In 2024, researchers finally identified the person’s remains.

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Tracing the Trail of Hush-Money Deals That Led to Trump’s Prosecution

Before Stormy Daniels, Donald J. Trump and his allies paid to keep other stories buried as he ran for the presidency.

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David H. Pryor, Arkansas Senator and Clinton Ally, Dies at 88

During his 34 years as an elected official, Mr. Pryor was sometimes said to be more liberal, especially on racial issues, than the people who elected him.

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Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47

She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.

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Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors

The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.

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Google sacks staff protesting over Israeli contract

Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli government.

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Why the World Still Needs Immanuel Kant

Unlike in Europe, few in the United States will be celebrating the philosopher’s 300th birthday. But Kant’s writing shows that a free, just and moral life is possible — and that’s relevant everywhere.

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Participant, Maker of Films With Social Conscience, Calls It Quits

The company has had critical and commercial hits over two decades but has never made money consistently and faced a challenging entertainment landscape.

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‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Is Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter

The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, got the maximum sentence for loading a live round into a gun on a film set, leading to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the movie’s cinematographer.

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‘Rust’ Armorer Is Sentenced to 18 Months for Involuntary Manslaughter

The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was the first person to be held criminally responsible in a jury trial for the death of Halyna Hutchins, the movie’s cinematographer.

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Iran Just Made a Big Mistake. Israel Shouldn’t Follow.

There now needs to be a large, sustained, global initiative to isolate Iran.

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American Pizazz Meets the Staid Traditions of Sumo

At Madison Square Garden, New Yorkers got a rare look at an ancient Japanese sport, cheering and booing as though they were watching a Yankees game.

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The Rich Don’t Have to Take Every Tax Deduction, and They Shouldn’t

Many exemptions are very hard, perhaps impossibly hard, to defend on either practical or moral grounds.

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Why Can’t Biden Triangulate Like Trump?

There’s a difference between being aware of your base and being its prisoner.

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Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Being Challenged. Here’s What to Know.

The income-driven plan known as SAVE has reduced payments for millions of borrowers. Lawsuits by Republican-led states are seeking to upend it.

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Driver Crashes Truck Into Texas D.P.S., Causing Injuries, Officials Say

The authorities said that a person driving a semi truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, in what may have been an intentional act.

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What to Know About the Rate Increases for Drilling on Public Lands

The fossil fuel industry says higher rates will harm the economy. The administration says they will pay for the environmental costs of drilling and mining.

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3 Men Rescued from Pacific Island After Writing ‘Help’ With Palm Leaves

American rescuers found the lost sailors on a tiny uninhabited island in Micronesia with a damaged boat and the word spelled out on the beach.

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How OJ Simpson's 'trial of the century' unfolded

The former American football star was accused in 1994 of the murder of his ex-wife and a friend.

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Joining Texas, Iowa Enacts Law for State Immigration Enforcement

Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, signed the bill on Wednesday and accused the Biden administration of failing to secure the border.

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Death Toll Likely to Rise After Explosion at Hydroelectric Plant in Italy

Emergency workers were searching for four other workers who were missing after the blast in northern Italy, which has galvanized unions in the region.

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Trump Makes Third Attempt to Delay Hush Money Trial

Donald J. Trump asked an appeals court — again — to stave off his prosecution on charges that he faked business records to cover up a sex scandal.

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Hank Aaron Gets a Stamp and a Statue On Home Run Anniversary

The baseball legend hit his record-breaking home run on April 8, 1974. His statue will be unveiled at the Baseball Hall of Fame in May.

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Parents of Michigan school gunman sentenced to prison

The parents of Ethan Crumbley, a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.

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Texas the first in the US to get under the Moon’s shadow

Texas the first in the US to get under the Moon’s shadow

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In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides

As medical practices owned by private equity firms fuel overbilling, a payment tool also backed by such investors helps insurers boost their profits.

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First glimpse of total eclipse - in pictures

Darkness descends on parts of Mexico as the first images of the blockbuster astronomical event arrive.

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Can Minor League Baseball Survive Its Real Estate Problems?

The fight over a new stadium for the Eugene Emeralds highlights a wider challenge for cheaper alternatives to big-league live sports.

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Your Solar Eclipse Soundtrack

Songs to put you in the mood.

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Eclipse watchers hope for clear skies

Forecasters predict heavy cloud cover in some places, but better viewing conditions elsewhere.

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Cole Brings Plenty, ’1923’ Actor, Is Found Dead

Mr. Brings Plenty, 27, was found dead in Kansas days after his family reported him missing. Officials did not provide a cause of death.

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Why Are People Obsessed With TV Finales ‘Sticking the Landing’?

As “Curb Your Enthusiasm” gets ready to exit, it’s time to let go of the idea that a story’s ending determines its final score.

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Is New York City Overdue for a Major Earthquake?

Seismologists said that severe earthquakes are relatively rare around the city and cannot be predicted. But if one were to hit, it could inflict serious damage.

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Who Is Jorge Glas, an Ecuadorean Politician Arrested at Mexico’s Embassy?

A former vice president of Ecuador, Jorge Glas had been convicted of bribery in two separate cases. He had fled to the Mexican Embassy in Quito after facing more embezzlement charges.

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Here's how you can safely watch solar eclipse

From wearing eclipse glasses to using your hands as a projector, here are ways to avoid an eye injury.

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G.O.P. Congressman’s Wild Claim: F.B.I. Entrapped Jan. 6 Rioters

More than three years after the attack on Congress, a Republican subcommittee chairman offered a series of baseless and disproved claims about it, reflecting an effort on the right to falsify what occurred.

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Georgia Judge Rejects Effort to Dismiss Trump Case on Free Speech Grounds

The defense had argued that some of the charges were based on statements Donald Trump and his co-defendants made in 2020 that were constitutionally protected.

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Plan to Stash Pollution Beneath the Sea Could Save Money and Jobs

The Italian energy giant Eni sees future profits from collecting carbon dioxide and pumping it into natural gas fields that have been exhausted.

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When the Rubin Museum Was Divine

The Rubin will be “reimagined” as a global museum, but our critic says its charismatic presence will be only a troubling memory.

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What’s Your Favorite New York City Restaurant

The Times’s critic, Pete Wells, has shared his second-annual list of the city’s best, but tell us what tops yours.

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A Person’s Sex Is Not Assigned

The term creates doubt about a biological fact when there shouldn’t be any.

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Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way.

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Gunfire From Deputies Killed Teen Who Had Been Reported Kidnapped, Video Shows

Savannah Graziano, 15, was fatally shot a day after an Amber Alert was issued for her in September 2022. Newly released video and recordings show that she was killed by deputies.

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Rome’s Future Is a Walk Through Its Past

City officials kicked off a new project to create a monumental, pedestrian-friendly, archaeological area downtown, but some critics worry the plans puts tourists before residents.

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Mysterious streaks of light in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April.

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Betty Cole Dukert, Top ‘Meet the Press’ Producer, Dies at 96

She worked as a secretary before being hired as an associate producer at the NBC News public affairs show in 1956. She went on to spend 41 years there.

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Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight.

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