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Every Day in Court Improves Trump’s Chances in November

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To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.

E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal Burning Power Plants

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New regulations could spell the end for electric utilities that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.

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Chaos and Oppression

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The central question for universities responding to protests is whether to prioritize the preservation of order or the desire of students to denounce oppression.

Moulin Rouge’s Windmill Blades Fall Off in Paris

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Firefighters were called overnight after the blades crashed to the ground. Nobody was hurt, and the famed cabaret venue will stay open.

From Bananas as Art to Bullets: Maurizio Cattelan’s Got a Gun Show

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From bananas as art to bullet-riddled panels: The Italian artist, in a rare in-person interview, tells why he turned his sardonic gaze on a violence-filled world.

Middle East Crisis: U.N. Official Presses for Urgent Action on Gaza Aid

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Sigrid Kaag, the U.N. aid coordinator for Gaza, said Israel had taken steps to improve relief deliveries but called for further measures.

The Crackdown on Student Protesters

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Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case, and Campus Protests Spread

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The justices will consider on Thursday whether former President Donald J. Trump must face trial on charges that he tried to subvert the 2020 election.

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Biden’s New Power Plant Rules: 5 Things to Know

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The Biden administration released a major climate regulation aimed at virtually eliminating carbon emissions from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels and a driver of global warming.

Juggling Campaign and Foreign Policy, Biden Sends Complicated Messages

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The president signed a bill that could ban TikTok even as his re-election team uses it to reach young voters. It was hardly the first internal disparity on matters around the globe.

Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants

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The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.

Tennessee Parents Question Whether Teachers Should Carry Guns

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Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the state’s schools safer. Many parents and educators are not convinced.

Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Claim to ‘Absolute Immunity’

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The justices will consider on Thursday whether the former president must face trial on charges that he tried to subvert the 2020 election.

Ukraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained

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Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.

You’ve Been Wronged. That Doesn’t Make You Right.

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Never has our culture made the claiming of complaint such an animating force.

How a Loss in the Emergency Abortion Case Could Become a Win for Biden

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A ruling in the emergency abortion case heard at the high court on Wednesday could turn out abortion rights supporters to the polls.

With New Salt and Sugar Limits, School Cafeterias Are ‘Cringing’

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Many parents and nutritionists applauded stricter federal regulations, but food companies say the changes could increase costs and waste.

Zendaya, Luca Guadagnino, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist on ‘Challengers’

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Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, who play three entangled tennis pros, and their director, Luca Guadagnino, talk about ambition, jealousy and the “erotic amusement” of their new movie.

Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines

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The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.

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Mining Giant BHP Makes $39 Billion Bid for Rival Anglo American

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The deal would create one of the largest copper miners at a time when demand is soaring for the metal used for many green technologies.

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Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands

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The devastating rains also killed farm animals and destroyed thousands of acres of crops, while major highways were closed and rail services suspended.

David Pecker Expected to Discuss Hush-Money Deal in Trump Trial

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David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, will be back on the stand and is likely to discuss the publication’s contact with Stormy Daniels.

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Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police

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There were more than 120 new arrests as universities moved to prevent pro-Palestinian encampments from taking hold as they have at Columbia University.

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Blinken’s Visit to China: What to Know

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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.

Antony Blinken Visits China

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Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.

Thursday Briefing

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The rubble of a building this month after Israeli strikes in Rafah, in southern Gaza, where more than a million displaced people have fled.

There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.

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ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world, Douyin is the company’s cash cow and a China mainstay.

‘To the Future’: Saudi Arabia Spends Big to Become an A.I. Superpower

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The oil-rich kingdom is plowing money into glitzy events, computing power and artificial intelligence research, putting it in the middle of an escalating U.S.-China struggle for technological influence.

Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip

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Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.

Europe’s Policymakers Get Ready to Lower Rates, Regardless of the Fed

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European Central Bank governors are highlighting cooler inflation as a sign the bank could cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve.