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Thirty-one sloths that had been acquired by a planned animal attraction in Orlando died soon after they were imported into the U.S., many of them from a lack of heat at a warehouse that was not authorized to keep wildlife, state and county officials said.

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Can you place eight notable events in chronological order? Take our history quiz.

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In Opinion “President Trump’s war of choice with Iran has paid little attention to our past mistakes and added many of his own,” William Burns writes. “But, with a fragile cease-fire extension in place and the flickering potential for resumed negotiations, there is a chance to limit the harm.”

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Google has committed to invest as much as $40 billion in Anthropic, the companies said on Friday, as the artificial intelligence start-up accelerates its business behind the explosive growth of its software programming product, Claude Code.

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Heated socks sold at Costco that have been linked to more than a dozen serious burns are being recalled because they can pose a hazard, a federal regulatory agency said on Thursday.

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Explorers found a golden blob in the ocean near Alaska in 2023 that has perplexed researchers and enthusiasts of the deep sea. After more than two years of investigation, the NOAA said this week that researchers had identified it. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/s...

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The Venice Biennale will not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, its jury said on Thursday in a statement apparently aimed at Israel and Russia.

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Elon Musk has used SpaceX as a kind of piggy bank over the last two decades, turning to the company as a financial tool to get loans and bolster his struggling companies, according to an examination by The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/t...

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Prediction markets, which allow people to bet on a wide range of future events, have come under new scrutiny in recent months as suspicious trades have come to light. Here’s what to know about the growing phenomenon.

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The New York attorney general, Letitia James, on Friday sued to block the Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $73 million in highway funding for the state.

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Breaking News: Gov. Janet Mills of Maine vetoed legislation that would have blocked new data centers in the state until November 2027. It would have been the first state moratorium on data centers as the A.I. industry booms.

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The Trump administration said on Friday that it would allow firing squads and readopt lethal injection as part of a broader push to revive the death penalty.

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Turkey this week passed legislation barring children under 15 from social media, joining a small but growing number of nations seeking to protect underage users from the potential harms of the online world.

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A well-chosen serum can add a concentrated dose of whatever your skin needs. And for a lot of people, the big deficit is moisture — which is where hydrating serums come in. After rigorous testing, five serums rose to the top: nyti.ms/3QmBwnx

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Breaking News: Camp Mystic, where 27 children died in catastrophic flooding last year, received notice that it may not get a license to open this summer after state officials deemed the camp out of compliance with Texas health and safety requirements. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/u...

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Disapproval of President Trump climbed to the highest level of his second term, according to our latest polling average. nyti.ms/3QYfhEy

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The Met Gala is coming. Here is what to know about this year’s celebration, including the return of Beyoncé, who is making her first appearance in 10 years.

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Representative Daniel Goldman, a New York City Democrat, is pledging at least $1 million of his own money, and possibly millions more, in hopes of fighting off a primary challenge from Brad Lander.

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Breaking News: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, two of the U.S.'s lead negotiators, will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to hold peace talks with Iran.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “This need some MAGA apostates feel to rationalize away their previous poor judgment can be harmless, if irritating,” our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes. “It’s only dangerous when they insist on creating a scapegoat.”

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Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, has faced criticism over the company’s direction. But with stiffening competition from rivals like Anthropic, Google and even Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Altman has shifted strategy.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday said he would veto a City Council bill that would have required the NYPD to publicize plans to deploy security perimeters around educational facilities during protests. It is his first veto as mayor.

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As the American Association of University Professors has grown, and become more aggressive, it has also faced sharp criticism. Some worry the group's political stances risk undermining its goals, as the Trump administration targets what it calls a left-leaning tilt on campuses.

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Sometimes, all you need is a bowl of black beans and rice. This classic recipe is adapted from “Tastes Like Cuba,” by Eduardo Machado and Michael Domitrovich. nyti.ms/4cFd3RN

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From @theathletic.com: The NFL Draft was predictable at first, then the trades started. Here are the biggest winners and losers of Round 1. nyti.ms/3OJYvIK

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President Trump made significant inroads with Hispanics in 2024. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.

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When it comes to food processors, the Cuisinart has long been the standard. Wirecutter has recommended the 14-cup model for over 10 years. The kitchen workhorse is about as close to a buy-it-for-life countertop appliance as you can get. nyti.ms/4tpmNqA

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From @theathletic.com: Paige Shiver said her intimate relationship with former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore began in 2022, when she was an intern. The 32-year-old Shiver said she became pregnant during their relationship.

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From @theathletic.com: Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2 and two-time defending French Open champion, announced Friday that he is withdrawing from Roland Garros with a right wrist injury.

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From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.

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