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Breaking News: Iran’s military said it had reimposed “strict control” over the Strait of Hormuz, adding to uncertainty over access to the waterway.

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Breaking News: A federal judge paused the merger of Nexstar and Tegna in an ongoing legal battle over the consolidation of local TV station groups.

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Breaking News: In a sudden reversal, the U.S. is allowing the sale of some Russian oil for an additional month to ease gas prices during the war in Iran.

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President Trump is planning to sign an executive order intended to boost research and ease federal restrictions on psychedelic compounds that have shown promise in treating a range of mental health conditions, according to officials familiar with the discussions.

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Lawyers for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk in Utah last year renewed their efforts to ban cameras from the courtroom, arguing on Friday that video threatened their client’s ability to have a fair trial.

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In the months leading up to the midterm elections, hundreds of accounts have emerged on social media featuring A.I.-generated pro-Trump influencers posting at a rapid pace. Several accounts have already amassed thousands followers. Some of the posts have more than half a million views.

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For more than 1,200 years, Japanese noblemen, monks and bureaucrats have carefully recorded one of the most eagerly awaited days of the year — when cherry blossoms bloom in the ancient capital, Kyoto.

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Rescue crews were preparing on Friday for what was likely a final push to save a stranded humpback whale off the coast of northern Germany. The whale, nicknamed Timmy, first became stranded in shallow waters weeks ago. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/w...

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Two years after Alec Baldwin was cleared of criminal charges in a fatal shooting on the “Rust” film set, a judge on Friday allowed a civil case to proceed that could result in another high-profile trial over whether the actor bears responsibility for the tragedy.

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The Department of Homeland Security recently doubled its fleet of jets to carry out deportations under the Trump administration, shelling out $304 million for five planes including two high-end Gulfstreams, according to government documents and interviews.

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American Airlines on Friday dismissed the idea of merging with United Airlines. The unusual statement was issued days after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.

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Urgent tornado warnings dotted the Midwest on Friday evening as powerful storms delivered giant hail and damaging winds across a huge section of the country, from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “When senators question Mr. Warsh at a confirmation hearing scheduled to start Tuesday, they must assess whether he would perform his duties as a public servant or serve the interests of the president,” writes the editorial board.

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"Over my decade of staying at dozens of vacation rentals, I've assembled a useful, albeit quirky, list of gear to bring with me, things whose availability I don't dare leave to chance." nyti.ms/4tQUyB2

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The place to begin is by seeing populists as symptoms — of dissatisfaction with establishment parties, politicians and institutions,” says Sheri Berman in a written conversation about Viktor Orban, Donald Trump and right-wing populism.

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In Mississippi, the state liquor agency has been struggling to make timely deliveries to restaurants, bars and liquor stores since it got rid of outdated conveyor belts at a warehouse in January. Many business owners have complained of frustrating shortages and bare shelves.

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These fresh spring rolls are best eaten right away as a meal or cut in half for an appetizer. Serve with a creamy peanut sauce or spicy nước chấm for dipping. nyti.ms/4cjGbiM

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Breaking News: New York City building owners and doormen reached a deal to avert a strike by roughly 34,000 workers.

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From @theathletic.com: Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird and women’s soccer great Megan Rapinoe announced on Friday that they have separated after nearly a decade together.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com "For the first time in France, and possibly for the first time ever, anywhere, an entire corporation had been put on trial and found criminally liable for enabling terrorism," our columnist M. Gessen writes.

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Kensington Gardens, a park in central London, was closed off by the police on Friday after a video was shared online by a group claiming to have targeted the nearby Israeli Embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.

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“You could feel it in your chest.” An explosion in Toronto on Thursday unnerved residents. Drake might have something to do with it.

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James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has been amassing campaign cash as Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton still battle each other.

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News Analysis: Despite the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, most Israelis wanted Israel's fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.

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A stadium in Poland announced on Friday it will cancel a summer concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as European countries respond to the rapper’s attempt at a comeback after years of antisemitic comments.

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She wanted to pry her late mother’s Oregon vineyard from two of her brothers. Instead, her lawyers were fined nearly $110,000 for citing bogus case law generated by A.I.

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If you’ve been watering your plants with the half-full glass on your desk, a well-designed watering pail does the job better — with less mess and much more style. These watering cans are functional — and double as decor: nyti.ms/3Q8okm8

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From @theathletic.com: Three months after his exit from the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott has settled into a new life. He remains highly regimented and process-oriented. But he is no longer a prisoner of the NFL calendar. Now the coach sets his own pace.

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Samuel Samson, a 27-year-old senior adviser at the State Department, has sought to cultivate U.S. ties with far-right Europeans and bolster such figures at the expense of Europe’s centrist establishment. The approach is core to the Trump administration’s agenda in Europe.

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