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White House to Release $5.5 Billion in Frozen Education Funds

The Trump administration had faced growing bipartisan pressure, including from 10 Senate Republicans.

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Behind President’s War With Powell: A Battering Ram With 3 Million Followers

Bill Pulte, a federal housing official, has made the removal of Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, his personal mission.

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Bill Pulte, wearing a blue jacket, white shirt and blue and red striped tie, speaks into a microphone as he sits at a wooden table. — Eric Lee/The New York Times

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, spoke to reporters at the White House on Wednesday.

Gabbard’s Attacks on Obama Put the Attorney General in a Tough Spot

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A crowd of people, many standing with their hands over their hearts.

U.S. Plans Changes to Skilled Worker Visas and Citizenship Tests

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Trump Flies to Scotland, Leaving Chaos Swirling in Washington

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Steep mountains rise in the distance over a rolling desert landscape.

Controversial Interior Department Aide From DOGE to Leave Agency

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Trump’s Name Is on Contributor List for Epstein Birthday Book

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A runway in the middle of the Everglades, seen from above.

First Flights Depart From Florida’s New Immigration Detention Center

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After Ghislaine Maxwell Interview, Concerns Mount Over Possibility of Pardon

President Trump, asked whether he would consider pardoning her, said, “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I haven’t thought about.”

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An airplane towing a banner that says “Trump and Bondi are protecting predators” over a municipal building on a cloudy day. — Colin Hackley/Associated Press

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Analysis

Emmanuel Macron Recognizes a Palestinian State. But to What End?

France’s president, expressing a moral obligation to address suffering in Gaza, made clear he had lost patience with the U.S. and Israel. What effect will he have?

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Israel to Allow Humanitarian Airdrops Over Gaza

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President Emmanuel Macron of France and others walk down a driveway with the White House behind them. — Doug Mills/The New York Times

As Consumers Lose Their Appetite, Food Brands Fight to Keep Wall Street Happy

Packaged food companies are struggling to adjust — and profit — as tastes, waistlines and wallets change.

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A photo illustration of an hourglass filled with macaroni. — Matt Chase

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The ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie That Never Was

The first attempt at making a film about the superheroes was an extremely low-budget affair that was shot, abandoned and mostly forgotten about in the 1990s.

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Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis

Scrambling to pay legal fees, Media Matters has dialed back its criticism of President Trump and Elon Musk and contemplated closing entirely.

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Angelo Carusone, the president of Media Matters, at his office in 2019. The liberal advocacy group has been hobbled by a legal onslaught from Elon Musk and investigations by President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission and Republican state attorneys general. — Gabriella Demczuk

He Placated Regulators to Buy Paramount. But Can He Fix the Business?

The cable business has cratered. The news division is in turmoil. A.I. is coming for movies. And those are just the obvious challenges for David Ellison.

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David Ellison, in a blue T-shirt and jeans, poses for a portrait. — Jessica Chou for The New York Times

U.S. Conducts Rare Raid in Syria, Killing a Senior Islamic State Leader

The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos.

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A silhouette of a man walking down in the foreground with damaged buildings in the background. — Diego Ibarra Sanchez for The New York Times

The Manmade Clouds That Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef

Take a look inside a bold — and controversial — effort to cool the water around this beloved ecosystem.

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The Gen Z New Yorkers Selling Their Parents on Mamdani

Young voters went for Zohran Mamdani by a large margin in the Democratic primary. Can they persuade their parents to do the same in the general election?

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A group of young people at a rally cheer as they hold up orange and blue signs supporting Zohran Mamdani. — Jonah Rosenberg for The New York Times

The Great Read

A Drag Queen Leaves the Stage on Her Own Terms

Kai Lee Mykels often said her goal was to make straight men uneasy, but that was a gag. Her creator had a bigger goal in mind.

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Kai Brown, wearing a blond wig, a sparkly pink dress and heavy drag makeup, lip-syncs onstage in front of a screen that says “Hanging Up the Heels.” — Rachel Woolf for The New York Times

What to Watch and Read

Book Review

Amelia Earhart’s Complicated Legacy and Horrible Husband

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The black-and-white photograph portrays the aviator Amelia Earhart and her husband, George Palmer Putnam, in front of an airplane.

‘The Hunting Wives’ Is Soapy, Sultry Fun

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In an outdoor scene, a woman dressed in all black with long-fringe sleeves laughs and hugs another laughing woman from behind. The second woman wears tinted protective eyewear and holds a shotgun.

Book Review

He Cheated With Her Best Friend. This Is the Third Book About It.

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An illustration shows a woman focusing at her laptop while an oversized cat looks on, judgmentally.

5 International Movies to Stream Now

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A woman stands in the center of a dimly lit room with red walls and black-and-white checkered floors, surrounded by five people in vintage-style clothing, some sitting and others standing against the walls.

A view onto a river flanked by houses built on stilts. — Eivind H. Natvig

An Art Hub Surrounded by Fjords and Forests

Four insiders share their favorite things in Trondheim, Norway, including a waterfront sauna, a hidden beach hotel and a world-class orchestra.

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How Do I Tell My Rich Friends to Stop Talking About Fleeing the Country?

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In three screenshots from social media, women pose in a crouched position while balanced on small items.

Can You Do the Nicki Minaj?

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An illustration of two hands drawing with pencils. A right hand is drawing a squiggly red line, while, below it, a left hand is drawing a row of straight red lines.

Is It OK to Confide in My Best Friend About My Heavy Medical Diagnosis?

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A pair of hands ties up the laces of a black, white, and green sneaker. The floor is covered in beige carpet.

How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day?

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Opinion

Jeffrey Toobin

The Line Trump Crossed by Accusing Obama of Treason

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The Ezra Klein Show

Is Decarbonization Dead?

John McWhorter

A Term So Outdated Even President Trump Wouldn’t Use It

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David Brooks

Be Careful About What You Want

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Letters From Our Readers

Shame and Humiliation at a Coldplay Show

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Daniel Martinez HoSang

I’ve Studied the Rightward Shift of Minority Voters for 15 Years. Here’s What’s Driving It.

Barry Levine

I Covered the Epstein Case for Decades. These Are 9 Questions We Actually Need Answered.

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The Editorial Board

If Trump Keeps Intimidating the Fed, He Will Pay a Price

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Most Shared

Lake Tahoe Boaters Died in Sudden Storm Without Life Jackets, Review Finds

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A boat with the words “Sheriff Washoe County” on Lake Tahoe from above. There are four people on the boat, two with bright red shirts.

4 Rules for Better Burgers

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A side image of a smash burger topped with cheese, pickles and lettuce.

Alina Habba Is Named Acting U.S. Attorney in New Jersey

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Alina Habba, in a dark suit, is sworn in as interim U.S. attorney in the Oval Office.

$17 Million Is Lost in A.T.M. Scam That Spread on TikTok, Officials Say

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An A.T.M. in the corner of a store next to the window.

Late Night Comedians Revel in the Latest Trump-Epstein Development

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Stephen Colbert clasps his hands together and smiles with raised eyebrows, standing in front of his usual "Late Show" set.

More News

Outrage After Alabama 3-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While in State’s Care

The boy, who was in foster care, was being transported between a supervised visit and day care, his aunt said.

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A Guide to Why Thailand and Cambodia Are Fighting

The countries continued to trade fire on Friday, and at least 16 people are reported to have been killed.

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What Does It Take to Make Your Own Embassy? In India, Not Much.

For almost eight years, an Indian man hid a range of criminal activities behind fake diplomatic missions before being caught this week, the police said.

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A black-and-white portrait of Cleo Laine, a woman with dark curly hair, posing on a rooftop and smiling. — Central Press, via Getty Images

Cleo Laine, Acclaimed British Jazz Singer, Is Dead at 97

Known for a smoky voice that she could deploy over four octaves, she recorded albums across six decades and also had success as an actress.

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Ethics Panel Rebukes Congressman for Wife’s Stock Trade in Firm He Helped

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N.Y. Couple Whose Home Was Bursting With Illegal Sex Pills Are Sentenced

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New York Historical Acquires Bill Cunningham Archive

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Patrick Ryan, ‘Terror Priest’ Who Aided the I.R.A., Is Dead at 94

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9-Year-Old Girl Dies in Wave Pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania

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Texas Democrats Confer With California and Illinois Governors on Redistricting

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The Athletic
Sports coverage

ESPN’s Pat McAfee and Others Amplified a False Rumor. It ‘Destroyed’ a Teenager’s Life.

An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others.

He Arrested the World’s Best Golfer. Then His Pants Went Viral.

One year ago, the strangest day in golf history happened.

Pat McAfee Apologizes to College Student Months After Amplifying False Rumor

The student said in an interview with The Athletic in April that the fallout forced her to switch to online classes and move out of her dormitory.

A man in a navy blue T-shirt speaks into a microphone in a recording studio. — Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Meet America’s Next First Family of the Winter Olympics

Why an M.L.B. Pitcher Walked Away From $12 Million With No Regrets

The Tool Michael Phelps Uses to Find the ‘Best Version’ of Himself

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A close-up of the hands of an older woman holding a coffee cup. — Getty Images

That Cup of Coffee May Have a Longer-Term Perk

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Two hands with red nails use cotton to remove nail polish. A red bottle of nail polish sits to the side. — Eric Helgas for The New York Times

Is Nail Polish Bad for Your Nails?

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A tiny red chigger sits on a set of fingers. — Getty Images

It’s Chigger Season. Here’s What to Know About the Pests.

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An illustration of a person tinkering with a mirror image of themselves with compartments full of mechanisms, levers and plants. — Daviher Loredo

Want More Self-Control? The Secret Isn’t Willpower.

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Shiny yellow and red tomatoes stacked against a cream-colored wall. — Christopher Simpson for The New York Times

How Healthy Are Tomatoes?

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Culture and Lifestyle

This 19th-Century Novel Is a Playbook for Surviving Autocracy

“The Charterhouse of Parma” lays out thousands of rules and stratagems for elites trying to stay in the good graces of a powerful and capricious ruler.

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