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Lindsey Graham, who returned from Ukraine just before his death, was a forceful advocate for interventionist foreign policy. Read the obituary of the two-decade senator.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the World Cup semifinals — but, once again, not without controversy. A bizarre “mistaken identity” red card against Switzerland's Breel Embolo was the main talking point. We analyzed what happened: nyti.ms/44YcwqF

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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/4aJfClT

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South Carolina law suggests Sen. Lindsey Graham's death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state's governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January. Here's how.

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Can a fabric really be stink-proof? To put this theory to the test, writer Alexander Acimen spent nearly 10 consecutive summer days trying to stink up two different merino wool T-shirts that claim to have superior resistance to odors. nyti.ms/4eT8ohu

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Pips is a logic puzzle where players must arrange a set of dominoes to meet the conditions of the board to win. Even though the game is timed, there’s no way to lose. nyti.ms/4yjcYgw

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t easy. But England are in the World Cup semifinals after needing extra time to beat Norway 2-1. But was Norway robbed? We analyzed the dramatic and controversial quarterfinal.

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4pivrpE

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Connections is a daily game about finding common threads between words. Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. Play now. nyti.ms/4vq70rG

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British police arrested a 28-year-old man on Saturday in connection with the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a longtime Conservative member of Parliament, who was found dead at her home in southwest England last week. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Gianni Infantino said FIFA will examine expanding the World Cup by a further 16 nations to a 64-team tournament ahead of its next edition in 2030. The 2030 tournament will be spread across six nations and three continents. nyti.ms/4pmQ1Fu

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"My French mom, who was a wonderful cook, made a version of this that was delicious. Spread mayonnaise on the bread, add a layer of tomatoes, sprinkle with garlic powder, top with a slice of cheddar, and then broil until the cheese is melted." nyti.ms/4h86IC6

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Jayson Conner and Jeffrey Newman, a couple who spent years walking the streets of New York and handing out tens of thousands of backpacks filled with supplies — toiletries, socks, notebooks — to people in need, died within days of each other.

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Two people were killed and at least four others injured during a shooting at a weekend Latino celebration in Toronto on Saturday, local police said. The shooters are still at large.

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Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and stalwart ally of President Trump who was a forceful advocate for an interventionist U.S. foreign policy, has died of “a brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. nyti.ms/4plLwei

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Birthrates have fallen almost continuously for nearly 20 years,” Lyman Stone writes in a guest essay. “They have fallen through good economies and bad, through Republican administrations and Democratic ones, through every tax credit and child-care subsidy.”

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Breaking News: Lindsey Graham, the prominent Republican senator from South Carolina died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “It may be that all we need to do to avert atrocities in Sudan is to speak up,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.

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“It’s nothing new." Roswell’s U.F.O. festival over the Fourth of July weekend was supposed to be sweet vindication for thousands of ufologists after the Trump administration declassified its alien files. Instead, they bemoaned the cover up that they feared would never end.

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British police released a man held in the suspected murder of the politician Ann Widdecombe, saying he was no longer part of the investigation.

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U.S. Central Command said on Saturday evening that it had launched strikes on Iran after the Iranian navy attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting a U.S. ultimatum to open the critical waterway to traffic. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4w4Cl4u

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The eastern halves of the United States and Canada are experiencing a sea change in the public health threat posed by ticks,” Jonathan Mingle writes in a guest essay. “Humans are in retreat from this bloodthirsty enemy.”

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Jude Bellingham’s extra-time goal sent England to the World Cup semifinals, ending Erling Haaland’s run. Follow live updates.

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Now that Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, the state’s Democratic Party is scrambling to nominate an alternative candidate to run against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent. Here’s what to know.

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Breaking News: Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz and had fired a warning shot on a ship, injecting new uncertainty into the course of the war.

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A U.S. citizen working for an evangelical aid group has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where aid groups are struggling to contain a surging outbreak that has already killed over 600 people.

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Black Hawk helicopters airlifted about 200 campers and counselors after flooding in Missouri that reminded some families of the devastating floods at Camp Mystic in central Texas last year.

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This spicy corn and shishito salad — a jubilant combination of sautéed peppers and crunchy raw corn kernels — is hearty and flavorful enough to be a light meal unto itself, maybe with some crusty bread on the side. nyti.ms/44kq8fD

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The world’s soccer fans have taken to Kansas City, the smallest American World Cup host, over the past month. So far, 344,135 spectators have filled the stadium there, and Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Festival has welcomed 310,000 people from over 150 countries.

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