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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NASA UFO Panels Says It’s Pushing U.S. To Collect Better Data

A task force has not found any evidence that unidentified anomalous phenomena represent signs of extraterrestrial visits.

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A potential UFO was actually a Bart Simpson balloon

Scott Kelly, a former astronaut and pilot, discusses the moment he mistook an inflated cartoon character for a UFO.

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Trump Asks Judge in Hush Money Case to Step Aside

Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump said the judge, Juan M. Merchan, has ties to Democratic causes and candidates.

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Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.

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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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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.

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Racing Regulators Hold Emergency Meeting to Investigate Horse Deaths

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority called a summit of veterinarians in response to the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs.

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Teen campaigns for brain health after being shot

Ralph Yarl was shot after he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell in Kansas City, Missouri.

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DeSantis Sets Sights on Iowa, Hoping It Slingshots Him Past Trump

After his much-maligned Twitter rollout last week, Ron DeSantis is joining the campaign trail, making a play for evangelical voters in the first-in-the-nation nominating state.

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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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Monday, May 29, 2023

Thousands evacuate as Nova Scotia fights wildfires

It has been an unusually active early wildfire season in Canada, with fires burning on both coasts.

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Texas Lawmakers Pass Ban on D.E.I. Programs at State Universities

It’s the latest state to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Laying ‘Succession’ to Rest: Pain Sponges, Heels of Bread and Eldest Boys

As HBO’s hit series comes to a close, was everything foretold in Episode 1?

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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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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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Sunday, May 28, 2023

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

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Gustavo Dudamel in New York: Selfies, Hugs and Mahler

Our photographer followed the maestro when he came to town to conduct Mahler’s Ninth — his first time leading the New York Philharmonic since being named its next music director.

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They Knew Little About Oysters. Now They Have a Farm With 2 Million.

Stefanie Bassett and Elizabeth Peeples left their city lives behind to raise mollusks.

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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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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Who are the key political players in the Paxton drama?



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An 11-Year-Old Boy Called 911. Police Then Shot Him.

Aderrien Murry suffered numerous injuries, including a collapsed lung, lacerated liver and fractured ribs. His family is demanding that the officer who shot him be fired.

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Want to Be an Artist? You’re in Luck. This One Is Selling His Practice.

Darren Bader is looking to cap a two-decade artistic career by selling something valuable. Not the witty and poetic sculpture he’s known for, but his own name.

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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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Friday, May 26, 2023

Native American sues school for barring sacred eagle feather at graduation

Native American Lena Black says she was not allowed to wear her sacred eagle plume at graduation.

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Winnie the Pooh ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ Book Draws Parents’ Ire

The Dallas school district apologized for not providing guidance to parents when it sent students home with a book that teaches how to respond to dangerous situations at school.

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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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Thursday, May 25, 2023

It took 54 years, but this man just got his bachelor's degree

Arthur Ross first enrolled at the University of British Columbia in 1969. He just graduated.

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Biden Presents Gen. Charles Q. Brown as His Joint Chiefs Nominee

In introducing Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as his pick, President Biden called for a new era of innovation in the military.

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Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

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The Fight to Define Extremism

Conversations with two lawmakers reveal how the parties regard, and exploit, the other side when it comes to questions of extremism.

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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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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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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Fed Officials Were Split Over June Rate Pause, Minutes Show

In the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, “several” participants thought rates may have moved high enough to get inflation under control.

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Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?

US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous?

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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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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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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Mayor Adams Opposes Bills That Could Make It Easier to Leave Shelters

The bills, expected to be passed this week by the City Council, would end a rule that people must be in shelters for 90 days before becoming eligible for housing vouchers.

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US debt ceiling: Will there be enough time to get a deal through?

The latest debt ceiling talks have been described as "productive" but no deal has yet been reached.

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Audiences Are Coming Back to Orchestras After a ‘Scary’ Fall

“It seemed like a switch flipped right before Thanksgiving,” the leader of the Chicago Symphony said.

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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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Monday, May 22, 2023

Thousands of NYC Hotel Rooms Are Open, Despite Migrant Arrivals

The mayor has said the influx of migrants staying in hotel rooms could affect tourism, but about 20,500 hotel rooms remain unoccupied.

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Western states agree water cuts to save drought-hit Colorado River

The reductions would make up about 13% of the amount being used by Arizona, California and Nevada.

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Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA After 19 Seasons

Anthony, known as one of the top scorers in league history, had struggled in recent years and did not play the 2022-23 season.

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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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Carper Says He Will Retire, Vacating Seat in Solidly Democratic Delaware

The fourth-term senator said he would do everything he could to ensure that Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, the state’s lone congresswoman and his former intern, won the race to succeed him.

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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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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Uber Suspends DEI Chief After Employees Complain of Insensitivity

The executive hosted sessions about race and being a white woman that were titled “Don’t Call Me Karen,” prompting an employee uproar.

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‘Movie Theaters Are the Marketplace of Free Ideas’

John Fithian spent nearly three decades as the top lobbyist for movie theaters. He says their future is bright, despite the power of streaming.

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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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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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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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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Tensions Flare Inside The Messenger, a Fledgling News Site

The company’s high-volume approach to digital publishing has led to duplicated stories and alienated some of its journalists. At least one editor has already resigned.

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On ‘Succession,’ Striving Is the Worst Insult of All

It’s fine to have money and power, as long as you don’t admit how much you want them.

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

The acclaimed British novelist was also an essayist, memoirist and critic of the first rank.

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What to Know About Rising Seas

Around the world, tens of millions could lose their homes in the coming decades. Planning is the key to protecting them.

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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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Friday, May 19, 2023

Suspected Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to remain jailed until trial

Prosecutors argue airman Jack Teixeira, 21, poses an ongoing risk to US national security.

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Mr. Altman Goes to Washington, and Casey Goes on This American Life

OpenAI’s chief executive urged congress to pass legislation to regulate A.I.

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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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F.B.I. Violated Surveillance Program Rules, Court Ruling Says

The bureau made changes after the newly revealed violations of rules for querying messages intercepted under an expiring warrantless surveillance law.

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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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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Kusama Takes On the Infinite With a Sly Wink

The Japanese artist’s new exhibition in Manhattan includes undulating pumpkins and graphic paintings, but her latest Infinity Mirror Room is the star of the show.

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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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I Witnessed a Missile Attack in Kyiv, Ukraine

The combined power of Ukrainian valor and American technology may be even greater than we recognize.

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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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Pentagon Says Accounting Mistake Frees Up $3 Billion More for Ukraine

The Biden administration has been under bipartisan pressure to explain how it intended to continue sending weapons to Ukraine quickly without asking Congress for more money.

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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida

A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.

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Why Workplace Drug Tests Are Illogical

Medical cannabis is legal in 38 states, and CBD is ubiquitous. It’s beyond time to end this pointless and often downright harmful practice.

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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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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

There’s No Escape From Wildfire Smoke

Even distant fires can send dangerous, imperceptible pollution to your doorstep.

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Pale Male, Famous Central Park Hawk, Is Dead at 32. Maybe.

Some believe that a sickly red-tailed hawk found in New York City was the same bird that stole the national spotlight in 2004. Others disagree.

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Hip-Hop’s Next Takeover: Bisa Butler’s Quilts

Bisa Butler’s new show translates both photographs of Black figures and hip-hop lyrics into intricate textile art.

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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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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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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Cities.

Laws granting rights to people in polyamorous relationships are being recognized in more cities.

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Oregon Senators Face Re-election Ban After Prolonged Boycott

Republican lawmakers in the state, frustrated and powerless, have in recent years turned repeatedly to the disruptive tactic to stall bills.

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Journalist Resigns From Board After PEN America Cancels Russian Writers Panel

Masha Gessen stepped down following the free expression group’s decision to cancel an event at its World Voices Festival after Ukrainian writers threatened to boycott.

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Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US.

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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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Monday, May 15, 2023

Tony Awards Officials Ask Striking Writers to Reconsider Broadcast

The strike by the Writers Guild of America is endangering the June 11 broadcast of the Tony Awards, one of the biggest marketing opportunities for an industry recovering from the pandemic.

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Today’s Wordle Review: May 15, 2023

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

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Durham report finds FBI probe into Trump-Russia ties was flawed

Special Counsel John Durham was looking into alleged wrongdoing by the FBI.

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The Great C.S.A. Dilemma

You’re swimming in beets and chard. Now what?

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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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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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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Yotam Ottolenghi Celebrates Spring With Asparagus

This salad is enlivened by a sweet-and-spicy coconut sprinkle.

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What’s the Point of Your 20s? Ask the Patron Saint of Striving Youth.

Meg Jay knows it’s confusing to figure out what to do with your life. She also knows you need to get on with it.

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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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Saturday, May 13, 2023

Sweden Wins the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

After winning the competition last year, Ukraine should have been this year’s host, but Britain stepped in to help the war-torn nation.

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15 Fashion Triumphs From Cannes Over the Decades

Movies aren’t the only thing to watch. The film festival has made red carpet waves since “being seen” became mainstream.

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Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting

Millennials, guided by influencers like Dr. Becky and the women behind Big Little Feelings, are trying to deal with their children in a new way.

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Israel and Islamic Jihad Agree to Cease-Fire After 5 days of Violence

Mediation efforts led by Egypt were expected to end fighting that has outlasted previous clashes between Israel and the militant group in Gaza.

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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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Friday, May 12, 2023

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Hot Flashes

It is the first nonhormonal treatment for the menopause symptom.

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Jamie Foxx out of hospital and recuperating, daughter says

Corinne Foxx says the Oscar-winning actor is recuperating and even recently played pickleball.

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Jordan Neely: What happened in NYC subway chokehold case?

Video shows Daniel Penny with his arms around Jordan Neely's neck for about two minutes and 55 seconds.

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Lori Vallow Daybell Guilty in Children’s Deaths

Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted in Idaho of murder in the deaths of two of her children and of conspiring to murder her husband’s previous wife. Prosecutors said she was driven by her extreme religious beliefs.

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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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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Jacklyn Zeman, Nurse Bobbie on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 70

Ms. Zeman, the Emmy-nominated actress who played the same role for nearly a half-century, died after a short battle with cancer, her family said.

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US ends ban on blood donations from gay men

Global restrictions on blood donations, long viewed as homophobic, have been eased in recent years.

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An Outlier Poll on Trump vs. Biden That Still Informs

A seven-point Trump lead in an ABC/Post survey is an aberration but points to some Biden weaknesses.

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W.H.O. Ends Mpox Global Emergency

The virus was contained in most countries with a combination of vaccination and behavioral change.

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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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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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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

In Trial of Carroll v. Trump, a Secret Fight Over a Juror’s Right-Wing News Source

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers tried to exclude the man, who listened to podcasts by the provocateur Tim Pool. He remained on the jury that found the ex-president liable.

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House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo".

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Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47

Fired from a dot-com job for making indiscreet comments about her company online, she introduced Dooce.com, a blog about parenthood and marriage that became a cash cow.

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Migrant Crossing Surges Aren’t New. Why Is the Border Overwhelmed?

Outdated immigration laws, partisan gridlock and conflict abroad are some reasons behind the strained U.S. border with Mexico.

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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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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

US health panel releases new breast cancer screening guidelines

A team of medical experts is recommending US women start getting mammograms at age 40.

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Feinstein Returning to Senate, Bringing Democrats Back to Full Majority

The monthslong absence of the California Democrat, 89, who was hospitalized for shingles in February, threatened to deprive her party of the votes to advance President Biden’s judicial nominees.

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Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Is a Huge, Expensive, Controversial Success

How to think about green industrial policy

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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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E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store

It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault.

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Louisiana girl shot in head while playing hide-and-seek

It is the latest in a string of US shootings seemingly sparked by small incidents.

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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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Monday, May 8, 2023

A.P. Wins 2 Pulitzers for Ukraine War Coverage

AL.com, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times also each won two Pulitzers.

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Pulitzer Prizes: 2023 Winners List

Here are the winners and finalists.

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Joe Biden wants US airlines to pay stranded passengers

A proposal to compensate US airline passengers for delays and cancellations is announced by Joe Biden.

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Under the Radar, Right-Wing Push to Tighten Voting Laws Persists

The clashes in state capitals have faded, but the Republican push for stricter state election laws is organized and planning for the long term.

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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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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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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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Sunday, May 7, 2023

On Long Island, an Artist’s Studio That Floats Among the Trees

The space, with its tall, panoramic windows, allows the painter Patrick McDonough and the florist Michael Burst to immerse themselves in the surrounding environment.

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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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Saturday, May 6, 2023

‘Multiple Casualties’ Reported at Allen, Texas, Outdoor Mall Shooting

A member of Congress said “a shooter is down and there are multiple casualties” after gunfire erupted at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, on Saturday.

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A House That Is as Green as It Gets

A down-to-earth couple in California asked for a structure that was guaranteed to be net-zero energy.

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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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Friday, May 5, 2023

Supreme Court Stays Execution of Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip

The court acted after Oklahoma’s attorney general joined Mr. Glossip in urging it to halt the execution, which had been scheduled for May 18.

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King Charles: A Life in Photos

Cameras have followed Britain’s new head of state since infancy. Here is a selection of memorable images from a very public life.

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Bluesky Has the Juice, A.I. Jobs Apocalypse and Hard Questions

Is Bluesky the long-awaited heir to Twitter?

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The Trees That Survived Hiroshima

The ginkgo — a species native to China with fan-shaped leaves that turn a vibrant gold in the fall — is one of the oldest and most resilient trees on Earth.

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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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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Los Angeles Can’t Forget P-22, the Mountain Lion Celebrity Who Died

P-22 became a beloved celebrity in a city full of fame seekers, and after his death, Angelenos are still looking for ways to keep his memory alive.

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Sudanese Refugees Desperate for Safety Flee to Egypt

The war between two generals for power in Sudan has separated family members and driven tens of thousands to flee. Many had returned after the 2019 revolution with hopes for a more democratic future.

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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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Justice Thomas’s Friend Defends Failure to Disclose Tuition Payments by Harlan Crow

The revelation by ProPublica on Thursday added to the lavish gifts and travel from the Texas billionaire that Justice Clarence Thomas has not disclosed.

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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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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

A South Korean Horror Story, Long Suppressed

The story of a brutal sex trade built for American soldiers shows how women have been exploited in service of political and economic goals.

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Lionel Messi’s Bitter Divorce From P.S.G.

A missed practice, a Saudi vacation and a brief suspension brought a sudden end to a star’s transactional relationship with Paris St.-Germain, and Qatar.

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Eli Lilly Trial Finds Alzheimer’s Drug Can Slow Progress of Disease

Donanemab is not a cure and comes with significant side effects, but patients had longer periods of independent living while on the drug.

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Biden pick Ajay Banga gets top World Bank job

Ajay Banga takes over as the anti-poverty lender faces pressure to do more to tackle climate change.

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Brazil’s Police Raid Bolsonaro Home in Fake Vaccine Cards Case

The authorities arrested a close aide of former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges that he forged vaccine records, possibly to help Mr. Bolsonaro enter the United States.

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The Population of California Declined, Again

In 2022, the state’s population dropped by roughly 138,400 people, to 38.94 million.

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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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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Pornhub blocks Utah users ahead of age verification law

The move is in response to a new law in the US state requiring adult websites to verify users' ages.

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E Jean Carroll called her right after alleged Trump attack, says friend

The civil case centres on an alleged encounter between Ms Carroll and the former president in 1996.

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Minnesota senator appears topless while casting vote over Zoom

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube.

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California College Town Rocked by Stabbings That Remain a Mystery

Two people have died and a third person has been wounded over the course of five days in Davis, Calif. The police said they were uncertain whether only one assailant was involved.

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Jodie Comer and Jessica Chastain nominated for Tony awards

The award-winning actresses are both shortlisted for their roles in acclaimed Broadway plays.

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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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Monday, May 1, 2023

6 Dead After Illinois Dust Storm Causes Crashes on Interstate 55

Up to 80 vehicles were involved in pileup crashes after a dust storm swept through central Illinois, the police said, forcing the closure of Interstate 55, a key artery in the region.

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White House Will End Most Covid Vaccine Mandates

The mandates helped end the public health emergency. But they also prompted a politically charged debate.

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Transgender Lawmaker Sues Over Removal From Montana House Floor

The lawsuit filed by Representative Zooey Zephyr argues that her First Amendment rights are being violated by Republicans who won’t let her participate in debates.

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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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