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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “As Washington braces for the multiweek birthday bash that President Trump has arranged to honor the nation and — mostly — himself this summer, several states have RSVP’d ‘no’ to one of the premier events,” Michelle Cottle writes. “Good for them.”

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Freedom of navigation has largely prevailed since World War II because the United States has guaranteed it,” Edward Fishman writes. “Iran’s seizure of the Strait of Hormuz has cracked the edifice.”

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Hotel and visitation numbers were expected to spike this year because of the World Cup. So far, several of the host cities have instead seen slumps.

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From @theathletic.com: Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 to pick up their first win of the World Cup in Group C.

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Think you’re a morning person, a night owl or something in between? Take our “chronotype” quiz to find out.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, in a personal essay published on Friday, has lent her voice to growing public calls for children to be protected from constant digital intrusion.

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As summer kicks off, here are the books published so far this year that New York Times readers say they’re most eager to dive into, any one of which could be a perfect companion for the season.

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The actors Bob Odenkirk and David Cross have been friends for over three decades. The TV icons made a documentary about a multiday hike up Machu Picchu, and told us everything they used on their adventure. nyti.ms/3SdJbp7

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Swaths of the Southeast, from Texas to the Carolinas, have been reeling from Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the season, with some places inundated by more than 12 inches of rain in 24 hours. At least three people have died. Here’s what we know about the storm.

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How the film writer David Thomson found himself in a lover’s quarrel with cinema — and America.

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From @theathletic.com: Ismael Saibari’s goal after just 71 seconds was enough for Morocco to defeat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup.

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Psychiatrists think inflammation may be at the root of some people’s illness. How to treat it is an open question.

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Meet the Okies — residents of a senior living community in Tulsa, Oklahoma — the undefeated, six-time champions of their Wii bowling league. “It’s like I could just as well be 13 standing up there,” Charlene “the Grasshopper” Giles, 75, said.

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A California sheriff’s deputy has been charged in connection with a high-speed, on-duty crash last year that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée, prosecutors said.

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There are many farro salads of this ilk out there. This is one of the best. "The base easily lasted 5 days in my fridge and made for delicious lunches at the office." nyti.ms/4en1FfH

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The 2010 novel “Super Sad True Love Story” describes a world that feels very much like the one we live in today — hypervisual, looks-obsessed, post-literate. Our columnist Ezra Klein spoke to its author, Gary Shteyngart, about how he sees the world today.

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From @theathletic.com: The U.S. became the second country to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. nyti.ms/43Ql0j9

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: The U.S. secured a 2-0 win over Australia, clinching a spot in the World Cup’s Round of 32. trib.al/a8mGatb

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Thousands of Scottish soccer fans in Boston to see their national team play in the World Cup have put a serious dent in the region’s strategic beer reserves. The Tartan Army has charmed locals and become social media darlings in the process. nyti.ms/4uHIHVL

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James Burrows, known as the “Spielberg of sitcoms” who directed “Friends,” “The Big Bang Theory” and more TV classics, has died. He was 85.

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Matt Smith broke out in 2010 as the 11th Doctor in “Doctor Who,” a role that made him beloved. But after? “I definitely, actively went, ‘I want to go and play bad guys,’” he said in an interview. He spoke with us about playing the power-hungry Daemon Targaryen “House of the Dragon.”

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A South London woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday after she was found guilty of killing her 5-year-old stepdaughter by scalding her in a hot bath in 1978.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of at least 40 senior officers to general and admiral ranks so far this year. About half of those are women or members of minority groups. Read the inside story on the process Hegseth and his team have used to halt their advancements.

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Thousands of U.S. soccer fans gathered in Seattle before the match against Australia on Friday for a morning of chants, drumming and celebration that culminated in a march to Lumen Field. nyti.ms/4uME4tE

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On our quest to find the finest white sneakers, we left no shoe unturned, scouring editorial and customer reviews, sneakerhead forums, brick-and-mortar stores, and online retailers. These are the best our testers found: nyti.ms/4xzmf3J

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Student borrowers, already grappling with steep college costs, are about to pay even more for any new loans. Here's why, and what to know. nyti.ms/4xDsYd7

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"Vegetables rarely hold a candle to pastries in my mind’s eye. But this saag lodged itself in my consciousness, right alongside the buttery, sugary pastries I’m so fond of." nyti.ms/4aN3CPZ

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