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From @theathletic.com: L.A. Olympics ticket prices are by far the highest in Olympic history. In many cases, tickets to LA28 are more than twice as expensive as an equivalent ticket at the 2024 Paris Olympics — whose prices sparked controversy in France.

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Footage shows doctors at Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient during a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake on July 28. The surgery was completed successfully. nyti.ms/4gip5n9

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Everybody’s talking about fro-yo, but remember ice cream? Cold, sweet and sticky, it's the highlight of a hot summer’s day. We scoured the five boroughs to find the best ice cream New York City has to offer. nyti.ms/4w8ZgKY

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Breaking News: President Trump cannot continue building the ballroom in the White House without explicit approval from Congress, a federal appeals court panel ruled. The Supreme Court will likely decide the project's fate.

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Breaking News: Senator Bill Cassidy said he would support Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, effectively saving his confirmation.

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In Opinion “Our culture offers endless examples of artists who behave disgracefully and are revered nonetheless,” Dana Thomas, the biographer of John Galliano, writes. Even so, the Met’s Costume Institute selecting the designer as the subject of its next exhibit “is a terrible idea,” Thomas says.

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Peak-season cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil join forces in this light and summery one-pot orzotto. nyti.ms/3ROo8tw

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From @theathletic.com: The LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, who are currently under investigation for violating the NBA’s salary cap, also received millions in a second undisclosed sponsorship deal, according to the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out.”

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Maj. Richard Bong shot down more planes than any other American in World War II. Two years after a search crew found the wreckage of his missing fighter plane, part of a wing will be on display at a museum honoring him in Wisconsin.

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We tasted our way through IKEA’s edible offerings, from iconic staples like the Swedish meatballs to lesser-known items like princess cake. Here are the 18 surprisingly delicious things that we’d go out of our way for: nyti.ms/4fPSPpU

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From @theathletic.com: Alex Eala, 21, has been making history for the Philippines since she was a junior. She is changing tennis culture in real time. Many Filipino fans attending the Canadian Open hadn’t been to a tennis tournament before. nyti.ms/4fNTmbW

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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/4wEEe86

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At least seven people died after a student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself near Bangkok on Friday, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws in Thailand. nyti.ms/4q2MjAR

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Breaking News: Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said she would oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, putting his bid at further risk.

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Breaking News: U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, and hiring in previous months was revised down sharply.

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a new pact on Friday committing to collective defense against attacks on any of the three nations, Saudi Arabia said, entering an agreement that could reshape the strategic layout of the Middle East.

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Over the past week, a growing number of municipalities across the U.S. have reported that their water systems were hacked. The New York Times has found that the attacks were most likely perpetrated by Iran. Listen to "The Daily."

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Currency market intervention is a desperate attempt by Tokyo and Washington to evade the blaring warnings from financial markets,” Eswar Prasad writes in a guest essay.

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Listen to “The Headlines,” which brings you the biggest stories of the day from the New York Times reporters who are covering them, all in about 10 minutes.

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Chief among President Trump’s reasons for launching the war in Iran was preventing it from building a nuclear weapon. More than five months in, officials and experts say, the conflict may have slowed Iran’s nuclear program but not stopped it.

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Vietnam is grappling with a surge in visitors, testing its Soviet-style criminal justice system as it tries to supercharge its economy through tourism.

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A strong earthquake killed 38 people in Japan, but similar disasters elsewhere have killed thousands. Here’s how Kumamoto prepared.

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At least six people were killed and 15 injured after a shooter opened fire at a high school in Thailand on Friday, local news media said, citing Thai authorities.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci was not the first person to plead the Fifth while being questioned by members of Congress. Here are a few notable instances.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Baffled by the jargon thrown around by A.I. moguls? Well, you’re in luck,” Rebecca Patterson writes. “Deciphering four concepts will go a long way toward answering that crucial question about your personal finances.”

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"We’re talking about Madonna. We’re talking about “Confessions 2,” her new album. We know this is one of the great artists, period." Madonna's new dance record reminds us of the impact she has had on club culture and gay culture. nyti.ms/4z2UhhI

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The FCC on Thursday removed a limit on broadcast television ownership, a move that could usher in more concentration in the media industry.

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Two men in France were convicted of aggravated violence in a case that followed the death of Raphaël Graven, an internet personality.

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Rep. Andy Ogles, a hard-line Tennessee Republican who has faced backlash over anti-Muslim rhetoric, lost his primary.

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