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The origins of TMZ's namesake comes from a famed intersection in Los Angeles, where, as far back as the 1930s, extras would cluster to look for work in movies.

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Elon Musk was tied to about 90 companies in Texas, used for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting President Trump’s re-election, according to a New York Times investigation.

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Lasagna, mac and cheese, ziti: Make them even more delicious with these small hacks. nyti.ms/3ZY3HuA

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In this week’s Modern Love: “Heated Rivalry” bonds a writer with his 89-year-old father.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: It has been 10 years since Gianni Infantino became the president of FIFA. Donald Trump calls him the "King of Soccer" — but who is the real Infantino? nyti.ms/4u4I1uI

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Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in their fiercest clashes in years on Friday. Beyond Kabul, strikes hit the southern city of Kandahar — where the Taliban’s supreme leader, Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada, lives — and four border provinces, Pakistani officials said. nyti.ms/4sf86p2

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Breaking News: Two transgender Kansans sued the state over a law this week that abruptly invalidated the driver’s licenses of residents who had changed their gender designations.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “I was not vaccinated until the age of 23,” Elisabeth Marnik, an immunologist, writes. “Learning why my mother didn’t vaccinate me, and then choosing to vaccinate myself, has led me on a lifelong journey in understanding how love and fear intertwine.”

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Extreme weather conditions that stoke wildfires around the world are happening on more days each year, causing fire seasons in different regions to overlap more, a new study found. The simultaneous emergencies could stop countries from sharing ground crews and equipment.

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Breaking News: Federal prosecutors said they planned to drop two charges against the Alexander brothers in their sex-trafficking trial.

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From @theathletic.com: After clinching Olympic gold for the U.S., Minnesota Wild's Quinn Hughes will appear on “Saturday Night Live.” Connor Storrie, known for his role as a hockey player on the Canadian show “Heated Rivalry,” will host the episode.

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The day’s done, you’re zapped. Why not put a bird on it — that is, a char-kissed, ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken? Put your trust in this staple and you can have spring salads, sandwiches, soups and suppers that are easy and delicious. nyti.ms/3N6dpYX

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A request made to President Trump about the war in Sudan is at the heart of a diplomatic dispute between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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A Pentagon laser inadvertently downed a government drone on Thursday, prompting the FAA to ban flights over Fort Hancock, Texas, a small border town about 55 miles southeast of El Paso, citing “special security reasons.”

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A visually impaired refugee from Myanmar, who could not speak English, had spent a year at a county jail in Buffalo, when, on a cold winter day, he was picked up by Border Patrol agents and left alone at a coffee shop. His family had searched for him for days, but he was found dead.

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/4bcuoSC

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A Texas law that restricts drag shows can go into effect in March, a federal appeals court ruled this week, allowing the state to impose fines up to $10,000 on business owners who host certain drag performances in the presence of children.

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We’ve tested 70 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. Wirecutter's top pick for nearly a decade represents a superior value in a sea of toothbrushes stuffed with flashy features no one truly needs.

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A reader asked the Ethicist: At my 55th high school reunion, a classmate told me our principal assaulted her. I don’t know if she told me in confidence. I don't want him to get away with it, but this may not be my story to tell. What should I do? nyti.ms/4b04WP1

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Luke Combs, the country superstar known for his cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” is returning to the spotlight. In an interview, Combs discussed how body-image issues have affected him, why healthy competition is good for country music and what he’s learned from making political statements.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The Champions League round of 16 fixtures are now set. Standout fixtures include a rematch of the Club World Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, and Real Madrid against Manchester City (again). nyti.ms/4rHk4ba

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News Analysis: President Trump’s approach to foreign policy is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples. nyti.ms/4aPUqJX

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South Korea said on Friday that it had approved Google’s request to export detailed geographic data out of the country, reversing a longstanding policy that had made Google Maps largely nonfunctional in the country. nyti.ms/4l4MbP8

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If Paramount can close its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Larry and David Ellison will influence nearly every corner of news, entertainment and tech, with holdings that would rival those of the Murdoch family at the height of its powers. nyti.ms/40z4B0M

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CNN is once again facing an uncertain fate. Netflix’s stunning surrender in its effort to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery means the 24-hour news channel will soon be controlled by David Ellison, the tech billionaire who's friendly with President Trump and oversaw the recent revamp of CBS News.

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Afghanistan and Pakistan are clashing openly again over a militant group that has attacked Pakistani security forces and civilians across their shared border. Here's what to know.

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