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"I refuse to gatekeep my favorite flip-flop upgrade any longer," our Wirecutter editor writes. "So here’s why I’ll continue to obsess over them for many summers to come, and why you might too." nyti.ms/4mxlqDD

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Tennis and pickleball both offer a full-body workout that combines cardiovascular exercise, strategy and social interaction. But there are a few important differences.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com "The old ladies I know are almost always looking forward. They are doing," writes Roger Rosenblatt. "All smart, all funny, all treating the end of their lives as if it were the beginning."

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Three Southern California residents were sentenced to jail after masterminding a scheme in which they staged fake bear attacks on their luxury cars, then collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts, officials said on Thursday.

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These 21 travel-friendly side dishes are big on flavor, without the fuss. Just quick, crowd-pleasing recipes that come together in under half an hour — perfect for when you want to impress your friends and family without working too hard. nyti.ms/4cgkwIa

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A California man was charged with grand theft after buying thousands of dollars worth of Lego kits, replacing pieces with bags of uncooked pasta, and returning the sets to stores for refunds, the police said on Thursday.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The soft-spoken, humble Leo, who strives to unify, squared off against the bombastic, solipsistic Trump, who strives to divide,” writes Maureen Dowd. “And watching the saintly pope school the amoral president is a blessed sight.”

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In their first public appearance together, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York met with former President Barack Obama at a child care center in the Bronx on Saturday to promote the mayor’s free child care plan. nyti.ms/4tWeBhs

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com "In JD Vance's failures, we're beginning to see maybe how this political era ends," David French says on this episode of "The Opinions." He joins Michelle Cottle and Michelle Goldberg to discuss what Viktor Orban's defeat means for the future of Trumpism.

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Breaking News: Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz until a U.S. blockade was lifted. Two Indian-flagged ships reported being hit. Follow live updates.

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If you’re looking to give your child their first phone, you may want one with training wheels. These phones allow your child to call, text, and take photos, but limit web access, social media, and other potential distractions. nyti.ms/3OIg0ZV

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Secret memos by Supreme Court justices, obtained by The New York Times, reveal the origins of how the court moved away from careful, time-tested procedures and toward “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power. Here are key excerpts from the memos.

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Iran’s declaration on Saturday that it was retaking strict control of the Strait of Hormuz added a new round of uncertainty, and increased peril, to navigation in the critical shipping route.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com With its non-response to the war in Iran, the stock market is showing the lesson that it has been learning for the past 40 years — it will always be saved, writes Kyla Scanlon.

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A gunman who killed at least six people and wounded several more in Kyiv on Saturday was shot dead by the police, the Ukrainian authorities said.

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In 1958, an Oregon family of five took off in their Ford station wagon to find greenery to use as Christmas decorations. They never returned home. More than 65 years later, thanks to a diver and DNA testing, the authorities have pieced together what happened to the family, officials said.

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These are salads you know and love, the ones that stand above the fold, some with long histories and others that only feel like they’ve been around forever. nyti.ms/4vJ8sH9

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A federal appeals court on Friday allowed construction on President Trump’s ballroom project to proceed through early June, pausing, for now, a lower court’s order that construction stop after next week.

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The U.S. Coast Guard said on Saturday that it was continuing its search for six crew members of a 145-foot cargo vessel that was found overturned northwest of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific after a typhoon struck.

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From the mid-1980s until just a few years ago, Aadam Jacobs recorded thousands of club shows, including an early Nirvana performance. Volunteers are adding them to an online archive, presenting an extraordinary snapshot of how the Chicago music scene has evolved over four decades.

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The Supreme Court long relied on careful, time-tested procedures to issue decisions. But secret memos by the justices, obtained by The New York Times, show how the court decided to bypass those procedures and create its modern “shadow docket.” See key takeaways: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

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Celeste Rivas Hernandez went missing from Lake Elsinore, California, at age 13. Those who knew and loved her have had to endure the agony of a monthslong investigation into her death, with little information. This week, the musician known as D4vd was detained in connection with her death.

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/4vDgSj8

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Breaking News: President Trump ordered U.S. agencies to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs, in a move aimed at accelerating research.

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This rhubarb crisp is nearly effortless and as good or better than a pie. nyti.ms/3O7BgYY

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These recipes from Samin Nosrat, the “Salt Fat Acid Heat” author, will have you reaching for your greens all summer long. nyti.ms/4cIyu5z

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A good pair of travel underwear will dry overnight after hand-washing in the sink, or can even withstand back-to-back wearing over a day or two. We’ve tested 70 pairs to find the best options for men and women. nyti.ms/4tSxDoY

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