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Ukraine Could Deploy F-16s as Soon as July, but Only a Few

Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots has proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged.

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The director of “20 Days in Mariupol” said he’d rather have no Oscar and no war.

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The Oscars honored Aleksei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, during an in memoriam segment.

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A group of three F-16 fighter jets fly in formation against a blue sky with wisps of clouds. — Horacio Villalobos/Corbis, via Getty Images

Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa

Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention. As Ramadan begins, there are fears that Israel might exert even tighter control.

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Dispute Over Gaza War Heats Up Between Biden and Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a rebuke from President Biden over the scale of Israel’s assault.

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There were hopes for a last-minute deal, but Gaza began Ramadan without a cease-fire agreement.

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A line of men faces left behind a man dressed in black before an unfurled prayer rug, in an open city space with a stone domed edifice in the background. — Afif Amireh for The New York Times

‘Oppenheimer’ Caps a Big Night With Best Picture Oscar

The biopic won seven awards, “Poor Things” four and “Barbie” only one, for best original song. The Israel-Hamas war was on the minds of many attendees.

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Ryan Gosling delivered a “Just Ken” spectacle that included many Ken dancers and a cameo from Slash.

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What’s so funny about a naked man? John Cena’s skit at the Academy Awards underscored a gender imbalance.

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See the full list of winners.

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These 19 looks did the most at the Oscars.

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General Election Campaigns Begin With Attacks as Trump Mocks Biden’s Stutter

President Biden and former President Trump traded sharp attacks in campaign events in Georgia, kicking off what seems destined to be a bitter contest.

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Katie Britt, a Republican senator from Alabama, sought to defend her misleading border comments.

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Former President Donald J. Trump speaks from behind a lectern adorned with a Trump campaign sign. A row of U.S. flags is behind him, and a crowd of people is in front of him. Some are holding up signs that read, “Remember Our Angels.” — Nicole Craine for The New York Times

Palace Photo, Meant to Dispel Rumors About Catherine, Fans Them Instead

Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day photo of the princess to showcase her health, but news agencies later said it had been manipulated.

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Catherine, the princess of Wales, appeared in an official photograph at Kensington Palace with her children that appeared to be altered. — Kirsty Wigglesworth/Associated Press

Virginia Bans Legacy Admissions in Public Universities and Colleges

The new law comes as the practice of giving preferential treatment to applicants with family ties to alumni has come under renewed scrutiny.

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Who needs paper? Students across the country found themselves in favor of the SAT’s new format, even with some glitches.

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Students walk through the campus of the University of Virginia. — Carlos Bernate for The New York Times

A Dutch Quandary Offers a Glimpse of a Deepening Problem for Europe

The ascent of Geert Wilders has vexed parties struggling with how to work with a far-right leader too popular to shun. It’s a puzzle bigger than the Netherlands.

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Portugal’s Socialist Party Concedes Election Amid Far-Right Surge

The loss ended the party’s eight years in power and reflected the country’s drift to the right, which follows a broader trend in Europe.

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Geert Wilders standing before microphones and news reporters. — Remko de Waal/EPA, via Shutterstock

How the Wait for Olympic Medals Became an Endurance Sport

Doping rules, legal challenges and endless appeals have left some medalists waiting (and waiting) for their golds.

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Olympic hurdlers arriving at the finish line as a large crowd in the stadium looks on. — Olivier Morin/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

A man holding an umbrella outside a foggy window, and a man leaning against the window sill on the inside. — Magdalena Wosinska for The New York Times

The Black Crowes Are Back, and Bygones Are Bygones

After ego clashes and substance abuse drove Chris and Rich Robinson apart, they’ve reunited for their first album together in 15 years.

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An illustration of three men hanging out together at one man's home. The men drink beers and play board games. The man at the window peels back the curtain and sees his wife gazing forlornly at this all-male gathering she's been excluded from.

The EthicistNewsletter

A reader asks: Is it wrong to go to a guys-only night?

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In this picture, Lyz Lenz is standing against a white background, wearing a black tank top. Her hair is wavy and shoulder length, with bangs.

When it comes to memoirs, divorce is all the rage.

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An illustration of a person sitting on a folded-out map with books, papers and coffee laid out around the area. That person is inside the head of a beige-colored person wearing a teal telephone headset, and drawings of the Eiffel Tower, a compass, a signpost, a jet plane, mountains and other travel imagery are all around the head.

Planning a trip but need help? These are some tips on when you should consider hiring a travel adviser.

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A bald man lying on a wooden floor with his hands behind his head.

Are you a “floor person”? Here’s why lying on the ground feels so good.

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Opinion

Anna Marks

Once Again, Thank God for ‘Barbie’

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W.J. Hennigan

Nuclear War Is Called Unimaginable. It’s Not Imagined Enough.

Illustration by Tim McDonagh; Animation by Jil Tai

Ariel Kaminer

‘Oppenheimer,’ My Uncle and the Secrets America Still Doesn’t Like to Tell

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Ezra Klein

Fine, Call It a Comeback

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Peter Wehner

If There’s One Thing Trump Is Right About, It’s Republicans

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A person’s foot stepping on a coronavirus that resembles gum on a sidewalk.

Daniela J. Lamas

As a Doctor, I Don’t Fear Covid as I Once Did. But I Carry Its Grave Lessons Forward.

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David French

Why Haley Voters Should Support Biden

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Jacob Soll

There Is a Secret Hamiltonian in the White House

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Ross Perlin

America Has No Official Language. Instead It Has Hundreds.

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Nicholas Kristof

‘People Are Hoping That Israel Nukes Us So We Get Rid of This Pain’

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Letters From Our Readers

Listening to the Homeless in America

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Christopher Caldwell

This Prophetic Academic Now Foresees the West’s Defeat

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Tara Isabella Burton

The Long, Strange History of ‘Manifesting’

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Laura Prugh

Switching the Clocks Twice a Year Isn’t Just Annoying. It’s Deadly.

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Thomas L. Friedman

Inside America’s Shadow War With Iran

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Euny Hong

How ‘Past Lives’ Changed My Mind About My Relationship

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In Case You Missed It

Who Still Works From Home?

Chart showing that workers with bachelor’s degrees are the biggest group among the population that works from home, at 44 percent. Another 29 percent have graduate degrees, which is the next largest group.

BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles

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A worker is sitting in the front seat of a BMW sedan on an assembly line.

Katie Porter, a Rising Star in Congress, Finds Herself Without Another Seat

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Ms. Porter, wearing a blue dress, waves to the crowd after addressing supporters. Several supporters are behind her, holding signs that read “Katie Porter for Senate.”

The Expanding $150,000 House

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5 Exercises We Hate, and Why You Should Do Them Anyway

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Two women exercise outside on a bench area. One is doing squats while the other leans over on her knees taking a break.

More News

Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand

The findings show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.

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After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

Christian Valdez was charged with attempted murder after the police said he pushed his girlfriend onto the tracks at a station in Manhattan.

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A translucent sea squid against a black backdrop. — Ocean Census/NIWA

California’s Ballot Measure on Mental Health Care Still Isn’t Decided. Why?

Proposition 1 was expected to be widely approved, but the vote is close. Here’s what the measure is and what’s at stake.

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A Book Celebrates James Foley and Confronts a Man Involved in His Murder

Colum McCann and Diane Foley, James’s mother, came together to question one of his kidnappers and write a book that delves into the lives of both men.

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Gabriel García Márquez’s Hometown Awaits His Last Book and More Visitors

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Analysis

A Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution

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Paolo Taviani, Half of a Famed Italian Filmmaking Duo, Dies at 92

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New York State Trooper Among Those Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

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Liverpool vs. Manchester City Showdown Ends in Draw, Giving Arsenal Advantage

From The Athletic

Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight

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Well

Do You Know How to Spot Foods That Are Ultraprocessed?

What Happens if You Stop Taking Ozempic?

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Secrets of a Healthy Breakfast

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A photo illustration of a couple standing on one of the cards in a pyramid; a white speech bubble is substituted in for one of the cards. — Illustration by Nicolás Ortega; Photograph by Getty Images

WellNewsletter

Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner

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Closeup of a raw salmon filet on a shiny background; a knife sits alongside the filet. — Scott Semler for The New York Times. Prop stylist Maggie DiMarco.

Just How Healthy Is Salmon?

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Culture and Lifestyle

An overhead image of a partly sliced brown loaf of bread sprinkled with poppy and sesame seeds. Butter is smeared onto one slice, with a small butter-topped plate to the side. — Julia Gartland for The New York Times

A Hearty Irish Bread Absolutely Anyone Can Make

This brown bread recipe, a staple of the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Cork, Ireland, is as satisfying and foolproof as they come.

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A photograph of Kim Gordon, saturated orange and contained in a tan square. There are blue, green and brown rectangles around the center photo.

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The alt-rock legend Kim Gordon has a new album.

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People walk through a display of blue tiny LED lights in a room at a new immersive museum of art and technology.

An Instagram-Ready Museum Uses Braille

Roy Nachum designed the spectacle-filled Mercer Labs. But is it accessible?

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This illustration features a grid of four images depicting a human figure lying, first, on a green horizon, then on a crescent of yellow sun that is rising beneath the figure’s back. In the third and fourth images, the sun climbs higher above the horizon and the figure sits up and stretches.

Book Review

A Busy Writer Tells People to Slow Down

In his eighth book, Cal Newport has tips for producing quality work while working less.

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A man lifts a boy in a bright blue shirt. The boy’s back leg is extended. The pair are flanked by other dancers.

At City Ballet, 2 Sparkling Premieres

New works and revivals brought many moments to remember, our critic writes.

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The Athletic
Sports coverage

The N.B.A. Fines Rudy Gobert $100,000 for His Gesture Toward an Official

This is the largest fine issued to a player who was not suspended this season.

Fight in South Carolina vs. LSU Game Leads to Several Ejections

Players from both teams were separated. A fan, whom was identified as a player’s brother, left the stands and had to be escorted off the court by the police.

How Did the Mac Jones Era With the Patriots Go So Horribly Wrong?

Hopefully the next quarterback in New England gets treated with a little more respect than the last one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.