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The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
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5/26/2026 7:31 AM
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| Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts. |
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Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
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5/26/2026 12:19 PM
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| Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown. |
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U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel
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5/26/2026 12:10 PM
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| Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism from nonproliferation experts. |
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UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday
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5/26/2026 9:01 AM
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| The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday. |
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As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
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5/26/2026 5:17 AM
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| Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents. |
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Trump Declares Himself in Good Health After Physical Exam at Walter Reed
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5/26/2026 10:42 AM
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| President Trump, who will turn 80 next month, did not give details on the exam. |
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At the A.I. Epicenter, Technologists Dismiss Pope Leo’s Warnings About the New Technology
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5/26/2026 12:33 PM
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| Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology. |
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To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand
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5/26/2026 11:26 AM
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| The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils. |
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Scientists Ditched a Scary Climate Scenario. What Now?
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5/26/2026 7:32 AM
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| While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated. |
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A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
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5/26/2026 11:09 AM
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| Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense. |
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The Homesteading Mother of 6 Taking On Big Tech
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5/26/2026 2:02 AM
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| Kassi Solberg has concerns about a proposed data center complex, the size of 3,800 football fields, near her home. Trust us, the developer says. |
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South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump
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5/26/2026 12:32 PM
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| With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections. |
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Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
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5/26/2026 12:36 PM
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| Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district. |
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G.D.P. Is a Flawed Measure of Prosperity. Alternatives Are On the Way.
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5/26/2026 7:14 AM
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| The United Nations has a new plan for weighing economic gains alongside health and environmental progress. But consensus is elusive. |
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Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
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5/26/2026 12:15 PM
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| A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights. |
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Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Migrants
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5/26/2026 12:22 PM
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| Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash. |
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Knicks Fans Celebrate the Team’s First NBA Finals Appearance Since 1999
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5/26/2026 12:13 PM
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| After a 27-year drought, the New York Knicks are headed to the N.B.A. finals. Fans flooded the streets of the city in celebration. |
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‘Bing Bong!’ The Knicks’ Watch Party Outside the Garden Is Dead.
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5/26/2026 10:18 AM
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| The police say that celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden have gotten out of control. Fans and insiders say the chaos has been driven by social media influencers. |
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SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Favorable Terms for Elon Musk
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5/26/2026 11:59 AM
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| The ways it set up its board and Mr. Musk’s pay appear to benefit him at the expense of other shareholders, corporate governance experts said. |
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Canada Strikes Landmark Deal to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Germany
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5/26/2026 12:26 PM
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| The agreement is important for both nations, as Canada seeks new markets away from the United States and Germany tries to diversify its energy supply. |
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The Average Guys Outsmarting Wall Street on Prediction Markets
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5/26/2026 9:58 AM
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| How prediction-market ‘sharps’ have made millions wagering on everything from war to Rotten Tomatoes. |
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They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway.
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5/25/2026 2:00 AM
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| Dermatologists are flummoxed. |
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Deal or No Deal With Iran
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5/26/2026 11:16 AM
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| A deal to end the current blockade is merely an enticement for the next blockade and the one after that. |
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Deaths Reported After Chemical Tank Ruptures at Longview Nippon Facility
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5/26/2026 12:19 PM
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| An unknown number of injuries were also reported at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Wash., the authorities said. |
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A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
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5/26/2026 8:47 AM
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| Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts. |
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BP Ousts Chairman, Citing ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Conduct
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5/26/2026 6:52 AM
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| The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” |