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"Excellent! Cake was demolished by a group of 10 with rave reviews." nyti.ms/3M8qdxC

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A fake post that was designed to look as if it were from President Trump about a racist video he shared on social media spread widely online over the weekend. It added confusion to online discussions about the video, including why he deleted it.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The latest Epstein files release shows how he won favor and friendships, Molly Jong-Fast writes in a guest essay. “It’s the record of what a global class of very privileged, accomplished and self-important people want to get gifted.”

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After evaluating more than 100 lipsticks, we found six top picks that will make your lips look and feel gorgeous.

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Breaking News: Will Lewis stepped down as the chief executive and publisher of The Washington Post days after it laid off hundreds of journalists.

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The Winter Olympics are officially underway. These are the gold medal events to watch tomorrow. Here's the full schedule tracking every competition: nyti.ms/4a30mjH

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An Ohio man was charged with threatening to shoot and kill Vice President JD Vance, federal prosecutors said on Friday.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “It’s easy to stick by your values when times are good. Guardrails are necessary only when something is slamming against them,” our columnist Carlos Lozada writes about the cuts at The Washington Post, where he worked for 17 years.

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The Puppy Bowl, Animal Planet’s annual extravaganza of canine cuteness, is back on Sunday. And as always, the players on the field are all up for adoption. Several people involved in the production of the show have taken what they see as a “call to action” to heart. trib.al/mD8DHRH

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: trib.al/zSh3tMJ

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Running a little late on Valentine’s Day? No worries, these sexy, romantic, fun gifts will arrive in two days or fewer.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “It seems etymologically, metaphysically, geologically and ethically impossible that President Trump could reach a new low. But he has,” our columnist Maureen Dowd writes after Trump shared a racist video of the Obamas on social media.

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“Are we more like intelligent machines or conscious, feeling animals?” With the rise of A.I., Michael Pollan thinks we’re approaching a “Copernican moment of redefinition” of how we think about what makes us human. Read, watch or listen to “The Interview.” trib.al/N76vo6S

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Here is a simple, excellent one-pot recipe for a midweek feast, full of rich flavor, with a sauce that you won't want to waste. nyti.ms/49ZuVqx

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Forecasters expect New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather this weekend. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.

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Breaking News: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is said to be planning to endorse Jack Schlossberg, a political commentator and the grandson of John F. Kennedy, in his run for a hotly contested House seat in New York City.

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Lindsey Vonn on Sunday will try to become the oldest Alpine Olympic medalist by six years at the Milan-Cortina Games. The 41-year-old American aims to complete a career comeback by racing in the women’s downhill, despite rupturing her left ACL a week ago. trib.al/Vg0yRRm

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Breaking News: Nithya Raman, a rising star among West Coast progressives and a Los Angeles City Council member, said she will run for mayor. Her announcement presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass.

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four without making more than three mistakes. trib.al/xXlToUg

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Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Renee Good’s vehicle after an immigration agent fatally shot her, but Trump administration officials ordered them to stop investigating. About a dozen prosecutors have since resigned, leaving the Minnesota U.S. attorney’s office in turmoil.

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The weather has been a bit weird across the U.S. this winter. Historic amounts of snow fell in the Carolinas, iguanas were stunned by freezing cold in Florida and would-be skiers were looking at dirt on Utah’s slopes. Here’s what’s going on, and when it will finally end.

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The silky chocolate mousse from Penny is utter bliss on a plate. "One bite made me reconsider everything," writes Vaughn Vreeland, who adapted the recipe so you can have it no matter where you are. nyti.ms/4kjhS6O

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President Trump has repeatedly suggested that he wants the Republican-led federal government to “nationalize” or “take over” the running of elections. His position is at odds with the Constitution and has raised alarms among election officials in both parties. Here is what to know.

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As the hype has grown over the years, our Wirecutter style team has wondered if Adanola’s activewear is just as functional as it is fashionable, or if it’s all too good to be true. To find out, we tested its hero collection.

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Pips is a logic puzzle where players must arrange a set of dominoes to meet the conditions of the board to win. There are three new puzzles each day — Easy, Medium and Hard — so you can solve at your own speed, in any order you want. trib.al/Eo7XXZ0

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From @theathletic.com: Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland won the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, in men’s downhill skiing.

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Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.

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