The Decision in 303 Creative Deals a Blow to Anti-Discrimination Law

The decision in 303 Creative v. Colorado potentially allows a wide range of businesses to discriminate in the name of expression.

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Soccers Next Big Thing Is Buying in Bulk

Networks of clubs help top teams streamline their scouting, methods and player acquisition. But who do they really serve?

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Public Package Lockers Are Coming to New York Citys Sidewalks

The lockers, which will be free to use, will be placed at 15 sites around the city in an effort to reduce truck traffic and package theft.

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Fire Dept. Targets E-Bike Shops in Crackdown on Battery Hazards

A Manhattan shop was closed after inspectors found more than 100 lithium-ion batteries inside.

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Schools Bring Police Back Into Schools Reversing Racial Justice Decisions

Denver’s school system is the latest to reinstate officers, responding to parental concerns over campus violence. Critics say the move will disproportionately hurt students of color.

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Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.

Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry.

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Harvard Undermined Itself on Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court’s ruling reflected the school’s clear discrimination against Asian applicants.

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Burning of Quran in Stockholm Sparks Outrage in Muslim World

Sweden has been widely condemned for allowing the burning of the Muslim holy book outside a mosque on Wednesday during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday.

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Overstock Buys Intellectual Property to Rename as Bed Bath & Beyond

The online retailer is renaming its website and its mobile app after buying the intellectual property of the bankrupt home-goods store.

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Nursing Home Fraud Cost Taxpayers $83 Million N.Y. Attorney General Says

The nursing homes illegally misused Medicare and Medicaid funds for personal enrichment and neglected patients, according to the New York attorney general, Letitia James.

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TikTok Is Funding Montana Users Suit Against Ban

The popular video service had deflected questions about its involvement in the creators’ lawsuit for more than a month.

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Larry Kramers Memorial Brings Together Old Friends and Old Enemies

Tony Kushner and Anthony Fauci were among the speakers who fondly described difficult moments with the irascible writer and activist.

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How the PGA Tour and Liv Golf Merger Could Collapse

The tentative agreement has been the talk of golf, but there is no guarantee the pact that aims to bring the tour and LIV Golf under one umbrella will overcome every threat.

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Congestion Pricing Plan in New York City Clears Final Federal Hurdle

The program, which could begin next year, would charge drivers to enter Midtown Manhattan, with the revenues going to improve mass transit.

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Heat Wave Latest News: More High Temperatures Expected in Texas and Alabama

Oppressive heat will expand out of Texas to blanket an area from Arizona to Alabama.

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Arevalo Upends Guatemalan Presidential Election Advancing to a Runoff

Bernardo Arévalo, a professorial lawmaker, stunned Guatemala’s establishment by advancing to a second round against Sandra Torres, a former first lady.

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How Are New Yorkers Handling the Costs of Child Care?

The New York Times is interested in exploring how New York City residents are navigating the costs and challenges of care.

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Flamin Hot Propaganda

By depicting a world in which Latinos need the approval of white people to feel good about ourselves, it reinforces the myth of white superiority.

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A Mutiny That Showed the Stress on Putins System of Rule

A member of Russia’s elite marched on his rivals, with a mercenary army at his back, suggesting that Vladimir V. Putin’s grip over a coalition of powerful figures may be more brittle than it appeared.

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Richard Ravitch Rescuer of the Subways and New Yorks Finances Dies at 89

He helped New York City avoid bankruptcy in the mid-1970s, ran the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and later served as lieutenant governor.

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Imagine Spider-Woman With a Crochet Hook

In “My Neighbor’s Garden,” an installation at Madison Square Park, Sheila Pepe uses the humble art of crochet to shape space and build community.

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Belarus President Lukashenko Emerges as a Winner in Russia-Wagner Clash

The strongman leader of Belarus, a dependable ally of Vladimir Putin’s, may see a chance to rebrand himself as a statesman.

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Human Remains Found in Area Where Julian Sands Went Missing in California

Mr. Sands, 65, was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy in Southern California.

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Worlds Ugliest Dog Winner Is Crowned

“In the cutest way possible, he kind of reminds me of a hairy hippopotamus,” said Catherine Liang, a judge in the competition.

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How to Turn Your Chatbot Into a Life Coach

A chatbot can be an effective motivator that helps you set goals and organize your schedule to achieve them.

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North Sea Sees Potential Shift from Oil and Gas to Renewable Energies

The offshore wind industry continues to grow as nations look to change Europe’s oil and gas hub into a major source of renewable energy.

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Why Eric Adams Issued His Second-Ever Veto Over Housing Bills

Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker, immediately criticized the veto and said that the Council had enough votes to override it.

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Its Not Possible to Win an Argument With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

You can’t win a debate against someone who disregards facts.

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Garland Pushes Back at G.O.P. Claims of Bias in Hunter Biden Investigation

The attorney general denied assertions that he had interfered with the case and blocked a prosecutor from lodging more charges.

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A.I. Beach Vibes-Based R.T.O. the Black Mirror Quamputer

Generative artificial intelligence can increasingly do the work of creatives — so why aren’t we seeing more A.I. ads and A.I. actors?

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Power Grids Are Teetering Worldwide. Heres Why.

Extreme is increasing electricity demand as people crank up the AC. The strain could be too much.

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Who Is Will Hurd? 5 Things to Know About the Presidential Candidate

Mr. Hurd, a former congressman from a swing district in Texas, is a former undercover C.I.A. officer and a cybersecurity expert.

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Divided House Sidesteps Biden Impeachment Vote but Starts Inquiry

The Republican-led chamber moved to refer articles of impeachment to two House committees, charging that the president’s immigration policies are an impeachable offense.

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Rust Armorer Transferred Narcotics on Day of Shooting Prosecutor Says

A new charge of evidence tampering was announced as a departing investigator accused the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office of “reprehensible and unprofessional” conduct.

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Dozens of Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Feared Dead as Boat Sinks

Twenty-four people were rescued but 36 others were missing after an inflatable vessel heading to the Spanish archipelago sank, an aid group said.

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Explosion Rocks Central Paris Injuring at Least 24 People

The blast, in the Fifth Arrondissement of the French capital, started a blaze that firefighters quickly brought under control. The origin of the explosion was unclear.

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Drought in Iran Leaves Some Chasing the Last Drops of Water

Lawmakers are warning that one province will run out within three months, and the shortage is inflaming tensions with the country’s neighbors.

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Memorial Honors Roger Craig Whose Baseball Career Spanned Generations

At a memorial service for Roger Craig, a writer recalls time spent with a player, coach and manager who connected generations of baseball history.

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OceanGate was warned of potential for catastrophic problems with Titanic mission.

Leaders in the submersible vehicle industry urged the company in 2018 to undergo a more stringent certification process.

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Palestinian Gunmen Kill 4 Israeli Civilians in Occupied West Bank

Two Hamas members carried out the attack outside Eli, a settlement in the northern West Bank, before being shot dead themselves.

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Elton John Warns of Growing Swell of Anger and Homophobia in U.S.

“We seem to be going backwards,” the pop superstar warned as he lamented the curtailing of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in the United States, particularly in Florida.

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Reframing the West: New Fiction Makes Room for Voices Long Denied

A wave of novels is drawing from wellsprings of race, class and gender to expand the genre.

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Why Boredom Benefits Kids and How to Cultivate It This Summer

A reminder to parents soldiering through the summer: Boredom has its virtues.

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Another Blow to Boris Johnson as U.K. Parliament Ratifies Damning Report

The former prime minister will lose his pass to Parliament, another stinging penalty from the fallout of lockdown-breaking parties during the pandemic.

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Whats the difference between a submersible and a submarine?

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Chris Paul Found Out About the Suns Trade From His Son

Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was on a promotional tour for a book he wrote about his grandfather and his N.B.A. career.

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Northern India Endures Heat Wave and a Wave of Deaths

Some doctors believe the high number of fatalities is tied to the temperatures. But the authorities are still trying to determine how many people died and what exactly killed them.

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Why Egusi Is More Than Just a Great Soup

Incredibly popular across West Africa, the dish can vary from cook to cook and place to place, but, for Yewande Komolafe, it’s a quick link to the past.

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How to Use Tarako and Mentaiko in Pasta Potatoes and Cream Cheese

Briny tarako and spicy mentaiko, easily found at Korean and Japanese markets, adds saltiness and umami to potatoes, pasta and cream cheese.

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Willowbrook Illinois Shooting: 23 Shot 1 Fatally at Juneteenth Celebration

An unknown number of people used multiple weapons to open fire at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Ill., officials said.

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What Its Like to Write an MLK Jr. Biography

Jonathan Eig discusses his new book about the life and times of Martin Luther King.

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Pixars Elemental Falls Flat Adding to Worries About the Brand

The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner Bros., also struggled.

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Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing.

Parents, scientists and the surgeon general are worried. But there isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is.

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Pennsylvania Governor Confident I-95 Will Open Within Two Weeks

Repairs were initially projected to take months. President Biden, who viewed the site on Saturday, said repairs would be finished “in record time.”

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Whats Going On With Reddit?

Thousands of subreddits have gone dark in protest.

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Overdraft Fees Are Dwindling Study Finds

But the share of people paying the fees remains unchanged, and they’re often among the most financial vulnerable.

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Meta to Lower Age for Users of Quest VR Headset to 10 From 13

The company has reached out to regulators about its plans, which could set off privacy and safety concerns for parents and watchdogs.

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Meta to Lower Age for Users of Quest VR Headset to 10 From 13

The company has reached out to regulators about its plans, which could set off privacy and safety concerns for parents and watchdogs.

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How Africa Can Help the World

We often ask whether the 54 countries on the continent can leapfrog fossil fuels and go straight to renewable energy. That may be the wrong question.

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Steven Krafts Ex-Wife and Her Husband Accused in His Grisly Killing

Three years ago, Steven Kraft disappeared. This week, Jamie and Nicholas Orsini were arrested and accused of carrying out an elaborate plot to kill him and dispose of his body.

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De Blasio Owes City $475000 for Bringing Police on Presidential Campaign

New York City’s Conflicts of Interest Board said the former mayor must reimburse the city for police officers’ travel, and pay a record fine.

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Ex-NYPD Detective Accused of Stalking Americans for China: What to Know

During a two-week trial, prosecutors made their case that an American private detective, Michael McMahon, and two Chinese citizens did Beijing’s dirty work.

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Justice Department to Release Minneapolis Police Report

The investigation was launched after George Floyd was murdered during an arrest in 2020, touching off protests nationwide.

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Francis Suarez Miami Mayor Files for a Republican Presidential Run

Mr. Suarez, a 45-year-old Cuban American elected overwhelmingly as mayor of Miami, is presenting himself as a fresh Republican face but faces allegations of influence peddling.

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The Genius of Leaving Trumps Fate Up to 12 Ordinary Floridians

A jury verdict can convince Americans that a prosecution isn’t partisan.

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Bud Light Is No Longer Americas Top-Selling Beer After Boycott

Bud Light lost its share of retail beer sales in recent weeks following a boycott by consumers over a promotional post by a transgender influencer.

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Droves of Imran Khans Allies Defect as Military Ramps Up Crackdown

More than 100 key allies of Mr. Khan have left his party in recent weeks as Pakistan’s military tries to sideline the former leader.

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U.N. Monitor Aims to Cross Front Line to Inspect Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

The destruction of a hydroelectric dam last week unleashed a flood and threatened the water supply needed to cool the battle-scarred Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Shiny Happy People Fundamentalism and the Toxic Quest for Certainty

What I learned from a long-ago experience with the Gothard cult.

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Americans and Their Cars

Summer is road trip season, so we’re taking a look at what our love of automobiles means for climate.

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Outside the courthouse, a circuslike atmosphere brings out activists seeking eyeballs.

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A Saudi-China business conference underscores strengthening ties.

The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States.

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FTC Said to Plan to Sue to Stop Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Closing

The agency had sued to block the blockbuster deal last year. Its latest move in federal court would prevent the acquisition from being completed.

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After LIV Golf, What Will Be the Next Saudi Sports Bet?

The kingdom’s enormous sovereign wealth fund, which backed the golf series, has an appetite for sports. Its deal with the PGA Tour may pave the way for more investments.

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How to Watch the Tony Awards: Time, Channel, Streaming

Here is all the information you’ll need to tune in on Sunday to the annual ceremony honoring Broadway’s top productions and performers.

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Summer Book Preview and 9 Thrillers to Read

Gilbert Cruz is joined by The Times’s thriller columnist, Sarah Lyall, to talk about some great suspenseful titles to check out this summer. And the editor Joumana Khatib gives her picks for books to look out for between now and Labor Day.

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Mortgage Transfers Pick Up as a Way to Beat Rising Rates

Real estate agents are pushing sub-3 percent mortgages as an amenity, just like marble countertops or a view of the mountains.

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How to Use AI to Automate the Dreaded Office Meeting

Generating a slide deck, talking points and meetings minutes can all be done in a snap. All you need are the right prompts.

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14 New Nonfiction Books to Read This Summer

Biographies of Anna May Wong and Alice Marble, a deep-sea exploration, a history of the race to the North Pole: Here’s what to watch for this season.

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Messi and Benzema, Saudis and Soccer, Bread and Circuses

Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia’s push in sports. Karim Benzema’s signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi’s rejection showed its limits.

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What’s the Right Inflation Target for the American Economy?

Should it be 2 percent or bust? Probably not.

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On the Smoke Crisis, New York City’s Mayor Chokes

Mayor Eric Adams failed to give New York City residents proper warning for the blast of unhealthy air, then stumbled in his response.

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Oklahoma Breaches the Wall Between Church and State

Religious liberty, not religious authority, should be the aim of the American right.

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After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s Road Map to Employees

In an internal all-hands meeting, the chief executive explained his plans for artificial intelligence, the metaverse and rebooting Meta’s culture.

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Federal Monitor Overseeing Rikers Takes Aim at Head of N.Y.C. Jails

Louis A. Molina, the jails commissioner, has failed to stop rampant violence, and officials have shut down avenues of information about what happens behind bars, according to a report filed in federal court.

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Who Is Doug Burgum? 5 Things to Know

Elected governor of North Dakota in 2016 in a major upset, Mr. Burgum is seeking an even bigger one in the Republican presidential race.

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Scot Peterson, Former Parkland Officer, Goes on Trial for Not Confronting Gunman

The officer who was the first on the scene is accused of child neglect for failing to move to stop the gunman as he carried out a massacre.

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Man Charged With Spraying Police With Insecticide on Jan. 6

The Justice Department also charged the Long Island man with assaulting a news photographer, in the latest reminder that the authorities are continuing to find rioters who assaulted the Capitol.

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Karim Benzema Joins Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad

The acquisition of Benzema is part of a billion-dollar project to lure global stars to Saudi Arabia’s top league and expand the kingdom’s sports profile.

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Dam Destruction Threatens Crimea’s Water Supply, Russia Warns

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Chris Christie Formally Enters ’24 Race, as He Takes Square Aim at Trump

The former New Jersey governor has been among the Republican hopefuls most willing to criticize Donald Trump, the front-runner for the nomination.

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U.S. Can’t Bar Man Convicted of Nonviolent Crime From Owning Gun, Court Rules

The decision, which national groups had been closely watching, was a potential setback to gun regulations spurred by a Supreme Court ruling last year that vastly expanded the right to bear arms.

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Founder of Sexual Wellness Company Indicted on Forced Labor Charges

Prosecutors say that Nicole Daedone, who founded OneTaste on promises of nurturing women’s sexuality, abused her followers and lived off them.

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Russia warns that the dam’s destruction is a risk to Crimea’s water supply.

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The dam’s destruction could divert resources from both sides of the conflict.

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The Trump family praises the PGA and LIV merger.

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Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims

Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years.

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Blinken to Talk to Saudis About Normalizing Ties With Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss the idea at a time when the politics in the three countries may make normalization difficult.

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At Least 42 Are Dead and Thousands Are Displaced After Flooding in Haiti

Officials said that western portions of the country appeared to be the most affected by the flooding caused by heavy rain over the weekend.

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Apple Debuts Its VR Headset

The device, called Vision Pro and shaped like a pair of ski goggles, faces a skeptical consumer market and competition from others, like fellow tech giant Meta.

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As Assad’s Isolation Lifts, Syrian Refugees Fear Pressure to Return Home

Arab countries re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria are making repatriation of Syrian refugees a top priority. “Even if they shoot me, I won’t go back,” a refugee in Lebanon said.

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Can Old-World Horezu Pottery Survive Modern Tastes?

A style of pottery made for centuries in a small Romanian town has recently become a hot commodity.

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A Wedding Cake Recipe That You Can Actually Make

It may just be the best gift you can give, and more manageable than you think with these expert tips.

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The Bible and Book of Mormon Challenged Under Utah Book Ban Law

In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.”

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Macron Faces Fresh Test as Outlook for French Finances Dims

S&P Global restated a negative outlook for France’s ability to repay mounting debt. Two other ratings agencies have lowered their views in recent weeks.

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California Officials Investigating Flight of Migrants to Sacramento

The state attorney general’s office said the migrants carried documents that specified a Florida government agency and a firm that dropped migrants in Martha’s Vineyard last year.

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Explosion-Like Noise Heard Across D.C. Area Was a Sonic Boom, Officials Say

The noise, which startled residents and shook buildings, was caused by an authorized military flight, the emergency management agency in Annapolis, Md., said.

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Fighting Disinformation as Einstein on Twitter

Time is relative depending on your frame of reference. Maybe truth is too?

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A Superquick Sicilian Pasta With Anchovies and Cauliflower

With a nutty, crunchy bread crumb topping.

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Book Review: ‘Swimmers,’ by Larry Sultan

A new book of photographs by Larry Sultan captures recreational swimmers at public pools in 1970s and ‘80s California.

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Coco Gauff Has a Chance to Play the Wise Veteran at the French Open

Gauff, now 19 and in her fifth season on the tour, took on Mirra Andreeva, who is 16 and the latest teenager to go on a tear in women’s tennis.

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Serbia Protests After Mass Shootings Demand Social Changes

The protests, which have gathered momentum since two massacres in May, are denouncing a “culture of violence” and the increasingly authoritarian rule of the country’s leader.

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Claressa Shields Sets Aside Friendship in Goal of Dominating Her Sport

Shields, who is undefeated in professional boxing, faces Maricela Cornejo in Detroit on Saturday.

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Abbott Signs Bill Banning Transgender Care for Minors in Texas

The measure makes Texas the largest state to ban transition medical treatment for people under 18.

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How to Use AI to Edit and Generate Stunning Photos

An A.I.-powered version of Photoshop and the image generator Midjourney live up to the hype.

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As the Student Loan Payment Pause Ends, Here’s What to Know

A deal to raise the debt ceiling would require borrowers of federal student loans to resume paying for the first time since early in the pandemic.

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Analyzing Shiv’s Decision on ‘Succession’ With a Feminist Text

Still grappling with the finale of the hit HBO series? An article by a feminist theorist could be surprisingly helpful with understanding the deals that patriarchal systems offer women.

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What the Latest Investigations Into Catholic Church Sex Abuse Mean

About 20 state attorneys general have mounted investigations that have cataloged decades of abuse but yielded few criminal prosecutions.

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RNC Rules for First Debate Pose Challenge for Underfunded Candidates

Republican presidential candidates hoping to join the first G.O.P. primary debate on Aug. 23 must have a minimum of 40,000 unique donors to their campaign.

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At Least 50 Feared Dead in Train Crash in Indian State of Odisha

Hundreds more were injured in the crash, which Indian news reports said occurred after at least 10 train cars derailed.

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The Debt Ceiling Deal and Climate Action

Tucked into the measure are changes to how the government approves projects at the center of the country’s climate goals.

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Senate Leaders Race to Avert a Default

Also, we’re covering Russia’s increased attacks on Kyiv. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

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With a New, Improved ‘Einstein,’ Puzzlers Settle a Math Problem

Earlier this spring, tiling aficionados thought maybe they’d found the shape of their dreams. Now they’re certain.

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Biden Trips and Falls at Air Force Commencement

The president was helped up and walked back to his seat after delivering a speech and handing out diplomas to graduates in Colorado Springs.

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Ron DeSantis Snaps at a Reporter: ‘Are You Blind?’

The Florida governor, who has frequently clashed with the press, was asked about taking questions from voters on the presidential campaign trail.

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Trump and Cuomo Agree on One Thing: DeSantis Mishandled Covid

The two combative men from Queens have often been antagonists, but now they both see an opening to attack the Florida governor over his pandemic leadership.

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The New Terms of Abortion Politics

A 15-week federal minimum. Court reform. Abortion activists on both sides are already preparing their 2024 playbooks in an uncertain post-Dobbs landscape.

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Pentagon Cancels Drag Show at Air Force Base After Republican Criticism

After a drag show at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada was canceled, the Defense Department said that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources, despite a long history of drag entertainment in the military.

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