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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The midterms are critical to the president’s agenda. MAGA moms are important to his midterm fortunes. And the moms are not happy,” our columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom writes.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com If A.I. wealth leads to a new wave of charitable giving, then our columnist Ross Douthat has an appeal those philanthropists: “Treat beauty as a central charitable pursuit. Build monuments, statues, museums, universities, cathedrals, public gardens.”

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Breaking News: A shooter opened fire near the White House at Secret Service personnel before federal officers fatally shot the gunman, officials said. A bystander was also injured.

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A New York Times investigation found that autism clinics often prioritize billing opportunities in ways that may harm children and overcharge the government. Here are key takeaways from the investigation.

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When Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of “The Late Show,” he told viewers that the next place they would most likely see him was on public-access TV in Michigan. The next day, he hosted an episode of “Only in Monroe,” which covers the happenings of a town about 40 miles southwest of Detroit.

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Heat and pressure continued to build overnight in an unstable tank of toxic chemicals at a Southern California industrial site, the authorities said on Saturday, meaning that the tank could be inching closer to a rupture or an explosion. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/23/u...

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As the autism clinic industry in the U.S. has rapidly grown, a focus on profits has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm. a New York Times investigation found.

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Gunfire was reported near the White House on Saturday evening, according to the director of the FBI and a photographer for The New York Times.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund “might be the most purely monarchical thing that he’s done yet in an already monarchical presidency,” our columnist David French says on “The Opinions.”

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This sweet, creamy, zesty dessert feels much fancier than it actually is. Based on a classic British dessert, it’s honestly something anyone can make without overthinking. nyti.ms/42S6Hdp

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The Trump administration has set its sights on restricting legal immigration, moving to make it harder for people abroad to enter the U.S. and for those already here on a temporary basis to stay.

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Breaking News: “Fjord,” a multilingual drama from the Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Grizz Chapman, an actor best known for his role as Grizz on the NBC hit television series “30 Rock,” died on Friday. He was 52.

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Breaking News: President Trump said the U.S. and Iran are close to a deal toward ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran did not immediately confirm. Follow live updates.

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Federal prosecutors on Friday filed motions to formally dismiss the most serious criminal cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Hours later, the Justice Department confirmed it was scrubbing its online archives of news releases used to publicize cases filed against Jan. 6 rioters.

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Extended warranties are almost never worth the money. Why do people keep buying them? Wirecutter writer Liam McCabe spent months demystifying the industry and the psychology behind it. “People tend to spend money based on feelings, not logic.” nyti.ms/4v6scmY

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Rescuers on Sunday helped a cave explorer who was stuck in a subterranean passageway at Merlins Cave in Canaan, New York. The Brooklyn man was treated for hypothermia but was otherwise unharmed.

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After getting legally married in Palm Beach on Thursday, Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson plan to exchange vows in the Bahamas this weekend, and later hold a celebration at the White House, a representative for the bride said.

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California is the country’s most expensive state for gasoline. Residents shared how higher fuel prices because of the war in Iran were affecting their lives and businesses.

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Heat and pressure continued to build overnight in an unstable tank of toxic chemicals at a Southern California industrial site, the authorities said on Saturday, meaning that the tank could be inching closer to a rupture or an explosion.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “A lack of bold political leadership in this country, particularly among Democrats, has created the ideal conditions for people to play make-believe,” Roxane Gay writes in a guest essay.

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From @theathletic.com: The World Cup roster for the U.S men’s national team is said to have been decided. See who made the cut.

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This buttery almond cake with lemon curd baked inside is like the ultimate citrus tart, without the heartbreak of pie crust. (Bonus: you'll have several tablespoons of lemon curd left over. It's delicious on toast or pancakes.) nyti.ms/4wCBfNP

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After the end of Reconstruction, Black political power was decimated. Voting and civil rights experts warn that America sits at a similar precipice, Nikole Hannah-Jones writes. “Now, Black representation may once again disappear in the South, where more than half of Black Americans live.”

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Kyle Busch’s death was caused by sepsis related to pneumonia, the NASCAR driver’s family said.

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"They were chic and elevated, and they felt crisp and cooling on my skin, even when the air was hot and damp." Our Wirecutter styles writer went on the hunt for the perfect summer pants: nyti.ms/3PUQf9i

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Dozens of Israeli airstrikes pounded Lebanon late Friday and early Saturday, killing and injuring several people, Lebanon’s national news agency said.

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A chemical tank is on the brink of cracking open or exploding in Orange County, California, and tens of thousands of people have evacuated. Here’s where the situation stands. nyti.ms/4wLh28x

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Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around them.

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