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“It’s nothing new." Roswell’s U.F.O. festival over the Fourth of July weekend was supposed to be sweet vindication for thousands of ufologists after the Trump administration declassified its alien files. Instead, they bemoaned the cover up that they feared would never end.

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British police released a man held in the suspected murder of the politician Ann Widdecombe, saying he was no longer part of the investigation.

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U.S. Central Command said on Saturday evening that it had launched strikes on Iran after the Iranian navy attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting a U.S. ultimatum to open the critical waterway to traffic. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4w4Cl4u

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The eastern halves of the United States and Canada are experiencing a sea change in the public health threat posed by ticks,” Jonathan Mingle writes in a guest essay. “Humans are in retreat from this bloodthirsty enemy.”

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Jude Bellingham’s extra-time goal sent England to the World Cup semifinals, ending Erling Haaland’s run. Follow live updates.

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Now that Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, the state’s Democratic Party is scrambling to nominate an alternative candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent. Here’s what to know.

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Breaking News: Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz and had fired a warning shot on a ship, injecting new uncertainty into the course of the war.

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A U.S. citizen working for an evangelical aid group has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where aid groups are struggling to contain a surging outbreak that has already killed over 600 people.

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Black Hawk helicopters airlifted about 200 campers and counselors after flooding in Missouri that reminded some families of the devastating floods at Camp Mystic in central Texas last year.

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This spicy corn and shishito salad — a jubilant combination of sautéed peppers and crunchy raw corn kernels — is hearty and flavorful enough to be a light meal unto itself, maybe with some crusty bread on the side. nyti.ms/44kq8fD

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The world’s soccer fans have taken to Kansas City, the smallest American World Cup host, over the past month. So far, 344,135 spectators have filled the stadium there, and Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Festival has welcomed 310,000 people from over 150 countries.

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At a vigil held for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston on Saturday, his sons recalled their father’s love of soccer and said they would “continue to keep fighting for him.”

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A federal judge has reluctantly granted a request by the Justice Department to formally dismiss a criminal case accusing five members of the Proud Boys of seditious conspiracy in connection with the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com What do Trump’s Iran cease-fire, Graham Platner’s downfall and Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization have in common? Michelle Cottle, David French and David Wallace-Wells argue they all reveal something important about American politics this week.

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Breaking News: The White House directed Kash Patel to oversee a leak investigation tied to New York Times reporting about Air Force One.

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Utah Valley University doesn’t want to be known as the place where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. A discussion of memorializing that day has provoked division.

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Footage obtained by The New York Times, although incomplete, provides a window into the events that unfolded before federal immigration officers fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston this week.

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Frustrated by the appointed court’s support of abortion rights, which has been affirmed resoundingly by voters, Kansas Republicans are pushing an Aug. 4 referendum to abolish the state's current system to elect justices.

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Two men were taken into custody this week after $100,000 in tools, copper and vehicles was taken from a business in the Napa Valley. A selfie that one of them took served as evidence.

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Casting celebrities to play themselves is a high-wire act of delicate alchemy. “Poking fun at myself is something I love doing,” Jon Hamm said on his recent role in “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”

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Minnesota’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation that President Trump was again vilifying them after he reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony in the state, which included comments noting the girls were in hijabs.

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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up-to-date.

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Our beauty writer went on a quest to find the best self-tanner for deep skin. "Those same friends of mine who weren’t convinced we could use tanners have also noticed the difference and now come to me for recommendations." nyti.ms/4wB6yrJ

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “A straight man’s appearance seems to be an increasingly important expression of his masculinity,” Kate Manne writes in a guest essay. “I suggest the male gaze, long trained on women, is turning on straight men too.”

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio runs Venezuela from Washington. In interviews with more than a dozen officials and people close to both governments in the U.S. and Caracas, many provided details about his involvement in steering the country’s finances and its government. nyti.ms/3SVfIk9

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Follow live updates.

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A third of U.S. adults under age 35 are living with their parents, according to a recent report. Even if moving back home wasn’t the plan, some young adults are leaning into its advantages. nyti.ms/4aQTPJ0

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova in three sets at Wimbledon to win her first Grand Slam.

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Chicken piccata is an Italian-American staple beloved for its piquant flavors cradled in a silky, butter-rich pan sauce. It also doesn’t hurt that it cooks up very quickly. nyti.ms/3RnE3yE

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“Mutual grooming does not mean the same thing in all contexts.” Cat behavioral scientists have found that sometimes cats groom each other specifically to be annoying.

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