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Who Would Want to Go to a College Like This?

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The national debate about so-called woke campuses does not reflect what most college students care about.

Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China

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Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.

The Decline of Sean Combs’ Revolt TV and Other Business Ventures

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A restless ambition took him from hip-hop to the Met Gala, a reality show, a fashion label, a fragrance line and his own cable network. Then came the accusations and federal raids.

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Putin Offers Both Reassurance and Threat on a Wider War

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President Vladimir V. Putin said that claims Russia planned to invade other countries were “nonsense,” but warned them against hosting warplanes meant for Ukraine.

Middle East Crisis: Top U.N. Court Orders Israel to Ensure Aid to Gaza

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In its strongest language yet, the International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered Israel to ensure “the unhindered provision” of humanitarian assistance.

House Republicans Demand Full Impeachment Trial for Mayorkas

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They argue that quickly dispensing with the charges, as senators in both parties are inclined to do, would be an affront to Americans.

Justice Thomas Is a Kind Man. But His New Hire Raises Disturbing Questions.

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Did his law clerk say she hates Black people? She needs to answer clearly.

Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident

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A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.

Judge Warns Trump to be on Good Behavior During Trial

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Justice Juan Merchan has warned Donald Trump and his lawyers to be on good behavior during the hush-money trial.

Trump’s Defense Team Argues First Amendment Prohibits Georgia Charges

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Fulton County prosecutors say Donald J. Trump’s comments about the 2020 election were meant to advance a broad criminal scheme to overturn the election results.

Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says

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Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.

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Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill

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The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.

New Senate Leadership Tussle Is a Throwback to the Old Days

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Current Senate leaders haven’t had to fight too hard for their jobs, but Republicans now face a real contest to replace Mitch McConnell.

Man Charged With Murder in the Fatal Shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller

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Guy Rivera killed Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop, the police said. Mr. Rivera was also charged with attempted murder for aiming his gun at a second officer, the authorities said.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for FTX Fraud

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Mr. Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of stealing $8 billion from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange, faced a maximum sentence of 110 years.

Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act

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The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate. Industry groups are expected to sue.

Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at the ICJ

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Ireland did not outline the argument it planned to advance at the court, but the country’s lawmakers have made repeated calls to prioritize the protection of civilians in Gaza.

At Tiffany’s Flagship, Luxe Art Helps Sell the Jewels

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Turrell. Hirst. Basquiat: This 10-story palace is filled with famous names, for a heady fusion of relevant, and discomfiting, contemporary art and retailing.

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U.S. Officials Order Better Tracking of a Political Flashpoint: America’s Diversity

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New survey questions in federal forms will draw a more detailed portrait of racial and ethnic origins. Officials point to the benefits, but the changes could face a conservative backlash.

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentence Compares With Other White-Collar Cases

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Here’s how the former crypto mogul’s 25-year sentence stacks up against the prosecutions of Michael Milken, Bernie Madoff and others.

As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services

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Threats are mounting in space. GPS signals are vulnerable to attack. Their time-keeping is essential for stock trading, power transmission and more.

How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect

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Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly.

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The 25 Most Defining Pieces of Furniture From the Last 100 Years

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Three designers, a museum curator, an artist and a design-savvy actress convened at The New York Times to make a list of the most enduring and significant objects for living.

Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites

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A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the government must provide shelter, food and medical care to minors while they await processing.

Trump on Obamacare: Still Ludicrous After All These Years

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In truth, he has no plan to “fix” affordable health care.

The Last Coal-Fired Power Plants in New England Are to Close

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The company that owns the Merrimack and Schiller stations in New Hampshire plans to turn them into solar farms and battery storage for offshore wind.

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A Simple New Technique Could Make the Egg Industry More Humane

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A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males.

U.S. Says Israel Seeks to Reschedule Canceled Meeting on Rafah

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Netanyahu’s office hasn’t confirmed it has any desire to make new plans.

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The Japanese Sensei Bringing Baseball to Brazil

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Once a semipro baseball player in Japan, Yukihiro Shimura has now become a baseball missionary.

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The Newest Tech Start-Up Billionaire? Donald Trump.

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Trump Media, which went public this week, attracted a frenzy of interest on its first day of trading.