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Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured U.S. victory.

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Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

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Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran to Keep Peace Talks Alive

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War Deepens Divide Among Democrats Over Arming Israel

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China’s G.D.P. Is Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Investments

A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.

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A large crowd of people walks through a wide, busy indoor hall. Overhead digital screens show advertisements and a colorful QR code. — Jade Gao/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Trump and Meloni Split Amid Growing Dispute Over Pope and Iran

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

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Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate

President Trump’s attack on Pope Leo has touched off an argument about a framework for determining when war is justified.

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Bishops Defend Pope After Criticism From Vance

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, left, in white, looks at President Trump, who also looks at her. Both are seated in front a fireplace. Other people are next to them and look on. — Eric Lee/The New York Times

Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It

The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.

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In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides

Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.

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Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, showed the latest renderings for a proposed triumphal arch during a briefing on Wednesday. — Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times

A Ballroom Is Needed for National Security? Trump’s Go-to Rationale.

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Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles

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Will Sister Mary Kay Turn Out the Lights?

An influential order of nuns decided to complete its mission when the last sister dies. The only question left is how to finish well.

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Stocks Hit Record High as Wall St. Looks Beyond War

Investors appeared to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion, as the S&P 500 closed above 7,000.

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Saudi Fund, Under Financial Pressure, Is Said to Back Away From LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund started the golf circuit four years ago to compete with the PGA Tour, attracting some of the sport’s biggest stars.

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A man in a white robe and red and white head covering speaks from a lectern with spread hands. A blue digital screen is behind him. — Fayez Nureldine/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Yale Report on University Problems Finds Culprit: Schools Just Like Yale

A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities.

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An arched wooden doorway in a stone building at Yale. — Christopher Capozziello for The New York Times

Sudan Enters 4th Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis

Fighting that erupted in 2023 has forced millions from their homes and left widespread hunger that is now being compounded by strife in the Middle East.

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A market stall displays fresh produce on a street next to a burned building. Three people walk on the street and sidewalk nearby. — Ebrahim Hamid/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

‘We Cannot Lose Sight of Ukraine.’ Europeans Promise More Aid to Kyiv.

The focus in recent weeks has been on the conflict in Iran, but European leaders said it was crucial to keep aid flowing to Ukraine.

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Four people in suits walk on a paved outdoor area under a blue sky. — Kay Nietfeld/DPA, via Associated Press

Starmer Summons U.S. Social Media Companies Over Child Safety Online

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain will meet with executives from several tech companies as his government explores how to protect children from online harms.

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Keir Starmer speaks while standing in a classroom, facing a group of children. British flag bunting decorates the wall behind him. — Pool photo by Stefan Rousseau

Brazilian Official Put China’s BYD on Slave Labor List. Then He Was Fired.

The dismissal of Brazil’s top labor inspector has landed the leftist government of President Lula, a former union leader, in an awkward spot.

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A large construction site from above, showing rows of concrete foundation bases on light brown ground. Several square excavations are filled with water. — Victor Moriyama for The New York Times

In Defense of Dumb Dogs

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.

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An illustration of a dog wearing glasses and laying on a couch, while reading a book labeled “War and Peace.” Another dog is on the floor, on its back, with its tongue hanging outside its mouth and is surrounded by torn sheets of paper from a book. — Peter Arkle

Drew Barrymore and Pete Davidson List Homes in Westchester County

Ms. Barrymore put her house on the market for nearly $5 million; Mr. Davidson wants almost $2.3 million for his. Also, a purchase from Pink.

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What’s a Couple to Do When a Viral Moment at an N.B.A. Game Goes Off the Rails?

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Embarrassed Yet Unable to Stop’

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11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar

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The Good List: 7 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day

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Opinion

Raffi Krikorian

It’s the End of the Internet as We Know It

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Julia Belluz

Millions Are Taking GLP-1s. No One Knows What Happens Next.

David Wallace-Wells

Iran Is Teaching Us Something About the American War Machine

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Eric Alterman

Why American Jews Still Weep for Willy Loman

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Binyamin Appelbaum

Trump Killed the One Thing That Made Filing Taxes Easier

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Colson Whitehead

Don’t Use A.I. to Do This

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Ross Douthat

Trump’s Blasphemy Is a Warning

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Jamelle Bouie

This Is Not a Man in Control of Himself

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The World

The Pope in Africa

The continent is crucial to the future of the church, but it’s also the center of long-running tensions over some of Catholicism’s most charged issues.

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Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death

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Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’

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Ronny Chieng at his desk onstage with an inset photo of an image of President Trump as a Jesus-like figure.

Hampshire College in Massachusetts to Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines

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Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups

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Abigail Spanberger speaks from behind a lectern with several American flags behind her.

Thousands of N.Y.C. Doormen Seeking Better Pay Vote to Strike Next Week

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That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job

As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.

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Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election

The California Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision that said Mr. Eastman had violated the rules of professional ethics.

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Analysis of Alzheimer’s Drugs Stirs Debate About Their Effectiveness

The review said a class of drugs had little clinical benefit, but experts criticized the analysis, saying it unfairly lumped failed drugs with two new treatments.

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Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.

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Champions League Semifinals Are Set After Bayern Munich and Arsenal Progress

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Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh

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How to Win a $1.2 Million Picasso Without Really Trying

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BBC Announces Plan to Cut Around 2,000 Jobs

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Top U.S. Diplomat in Venezuela Leaves Post After Arriving in January

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Sports coverage

Astros Interpreter Says Tatsuya Imai Is ‘Not Able to Adjust to American Lifestyle’

In his first public comments since being sidelined with right arm fatigue, the Japanese right-hander acknowledged he has struggled to adapt.

LIV Golf’s Future in Doubt as Saudi Backers Are Said to Consider Pulling Funding

The Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund that financed the league is preparing to pull its multibillion-dollar investment.

Too Controversial for a Texas Airport, the Rangers Gave This Statue a Home

The recently installed “One Riot, One Ranger” statue at Globe Life Field has been the subject of dispute since its arrival.

Phillies Player Seeks $528,618 From Parents and Fires Agent Amid Legal Battle

Swiss National Hockey Coach Fired After Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Admission

Red Sox Player Says Obscene Gesture Was to Fan Who Told Him to Kill Himself

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An illustration of a human eyeball with a stethoscope integrated as the iris and pupil. — Matt Chase

4 Things Ophthalmologists Wish You Knew About Your Eyes

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An illustration of a wood chair in front a red brick wall. The background is light blue. — Illustration by Matt Chase; Photographs by Shutterstock

The Habit That Is Quietly Ruining Your Relationships

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Get Organized Quickly With These Decluttering ‘Sprints’

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How to Stop Buying Things You Don’t Need

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Is the Secret to Great Sex Sleeping in Separate Rooms?

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Culture and Lifestyle

Why Is Everyone Wicked Obsessed With This Boston Globe Reporter?

Emily Sweeney, a veteran journalist at the newspaper, is a social media sensation, bringing joy to all with her “hahd” Boston accent.

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Emily Sweeney, who has cropped blonde hair and is wearing a red track jacket, delivers the news. — Boston Globe

Theater Review

‘The Fear of 13’ Doesn’t Entirely Add Up

In Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson’s Broadway debuts, an uneven script makes for a slippery drama.

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TV REVIEW

‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Will Make an OnlyFan of You

Elle Fanning stars in a dramedy about online exposure and its complications.

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A visibly pregnant woman lies on the floor on her back, surrounded by baby strollers with another woman standing over her.

Route 66 Turns 100

Institutions large and small examine the complicated history of the iconic corridor.

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Modern Love

Elizabeth Banks Married Her College Sweetheart. They’re Still in Love.

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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

Ben Sasse on How to Live While Dying

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The Idiot

New From Serial: ‘The Idiot’

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Reporter Reads

A Secret History of Psychosis

21 MIN

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The Interview

Lena Dunham Is Still Trying to Figure Out Why People Hated Her So Much

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Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Shock Wave

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How Five Resilient Seniors Are Planning to Age at Home

Here are their tips.

I’m a Security Expert. I Don’t Know Any of My Passwords.

How? Let’s explore the beauty (and importance) of a password manager.

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Stop Wiping Your Glasses on the Bottom of Your Shirt

Here’s how to properly clean your specs.

The Case for Indoor Shoes

The impact of the hard ground against your feet can compound over time.

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