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Students in the U.S. are performing worse than their peers were 10 years ago, according to new, district-level test score data released Wednesday. nyti.ms/4nqZtGP

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After Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas order the removal of rainbow crosswalks, banning symbols of “political ideology” from public spaces, San Antonio instead used colorful sidewalks to keep public pride symbols alive. Sidewalks are not under the jurisdiction of the state. nyti.ms/4dLtiNZ

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From @theathletic.com: Yasiel Puig, a former MLB All-Star, could face prison time when he is sentenced on May 26. The Canadian Baseball League let him play anyway.

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Chinese companies have been discussing arms sales with Iran, plotting to send the weapons through other countries to mask the origins of the military aid, according to U.S. officials.

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Joe Ceballos, the former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, who said he did not know he was ineligible to vote and run for office as a green-card holder, was listed online as being in ICE custody. The Trump administration has drawn attention to the case. nyti.ms/4txqKIY

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Writer Rose Maura Lorre asked Wirecutter’s experts how to realistically build out her wardrobe in a playful but mature way, and then went out and followed their advice. Here's everything she did — and how you can do the same: nyti.ms/4uN8Zqc

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The mayor of Corpus Christi called an emergency meeting last month to deliver a dire warning: The city, among the largest in Texas, was running out of water. The municipal dysfunction and drought in the area offers a cautionary tale for the rest of the U.S.

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Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination. Many of the examples we identified involved military operations, which have attracted a surge of betting this year.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: A photograph has emerged of the Southampton analyst allegedly "spying" on Middlesbrough’s training session last Thursday, just 48 hours before the two clubs met in the Championship playoff.

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Breaking News: The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick, to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell. His confirmation comes with heightened concern about the Fed’s ability to operate independently. nyti.ms/3RjkZB9

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The cost of the World Cup shuttle bus service to MetLife Stadium has been cut by 75%, aided by a fleet of classic American yellow school buses.

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A high-ranking Chinese vice president welcomed President Trump to Beijing on Wednesday. The choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance, experts said.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Cristo Fernández, an actor best known for his portrayal of Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV series, “Ted Lasso,” has signed a contract to play professional soccer in real life.

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Breaking News: The middleman who helped supply the ketamine that killed the actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to two years in prison.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Lamine Yamal was pictured waving a Palestinian flag during Barcelona’s celebrations for winning La Liga title on Monday evening.

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Breaking News: A former New York judge was arrested and accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars, including by offering fake real estate deals in New Jersey.

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A person’s unconditional love for their dog can teach them a lot about themselves. The comedian Ramy Youssef told "Modern Love" about his dog, Basha, and what he has learned from having him in his life. nyti.ms/4uFIym3

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Making swallows can be a labor of love throughout West Africa. All swallows are not fufu, but fufu is the term commonly used in the diaspora to describe the method in this recipe: nyti.ms/4eIHYiY

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From @theathletic.com: The handshake is one of tennis' fundamental traditions. It is, on one level, a cursory gesture; on another, it is freighted with meaning beyond the scope of two players saying “good match” to each other. nyti.ms/4wsNBIn

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A bipartisan effort to force a vote on legislation sending fresh U.S. security aid to Ukraine has amassed the 218 signatures needed to force a floor vote, the latest in a series of instances of rank-and-file lawmakers wresting control of the chamber’s agenda from Republican leaders.

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A former New York judge was arrested Wednesday and accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars, including by acting as a lawyer who offered fake investment opportunities in New Jersey real estate.

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A new group will run attack ads on Mayor Zohran Mamdani and prepare to sue his administration. The entity, led by Jim Walden, a lawyer who ran for mayor of New York City last year, has already raised more than $1 million.

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A growing number of women over 50 are opting to see the world on their own. Being prepared for the unexpected is essential. We asked veteran solo travelers for the specific gear they always pack. nyti.ms/4uGcuyt

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The national average for gas was $4.50 a gallon on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues. In response, President Trump said he wants to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

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"I'm that taken aback by how good this turned out." Saag paneer is a classic North Indian dish — but it’s also endlessly riffable. Swap out the paneer for feta or halloumi, the mustard greens for kale or spinach, and so on. nyti.ms/42qxOw1

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Breaking News: The Philippines Senate erupted into chaos after what appeared to be gunshots were fired from inside the chamber after a top ally of Rodrigo Duterte, the country’s former leader, said police were coming to arrest him.

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South Carolina’s top court overturned murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, who had been found guilty of killing his wife and son. The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases. nyti.ms/4eJ3pQX

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Breaking News: South Carolina’s top court overturned murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, who had been found guilty of killing his wife and son. The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases.

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A person’s unconditional love for their dog can teach them a lot about themselves. The comedian Ramy Youssef told "Modern Love" about his dog, Basha, and what he has learned from having him in his life. nyti.ms/4d8cdyD

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