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Trump Puts On a Show, Casting Democrats as the Villains
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2/25/2026 6:01 AM
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| On the defensive over the economy and with the midterms approaching, President Trump made clear that his political strategy is to paint Democrats as unpatriotic and ‘crazy.’ |
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How Trump’s Economic Pitch at the State of the Union Echoes Biden’s
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2/25/2026 3:19 AM
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| With the midterms approaching and polls showing unease about the economy, some of President Trump’s arguments about its strength sounded eerily like those of his predecessor. |
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6 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union
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2/25/2026 5:53 AM
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| In an address that was heavy on theatrics, President Trump lashed out at Democrats as “crazy” and unpatriotic. |
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Key Moments from Trump’s State of the Union, and a $1 Million Reward in the Guthrie Case
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2/25/2026 3:00 AM
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| Plus, how kids are getting around phone-free classroom rules. |
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How The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus
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2/18/2026 9:19 AM
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| Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras. |
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Hunters and Veterans Are Fighting Trump’s Pick to Oversee Public Lands
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2/25/2026 5:53 AM
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| Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, is set to face a Senate hearing on Wednesday. |
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Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
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2/24/2026 6:29 PM
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| The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month. |
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Inside Nicolás Maduro’s Last Days as Venezuela’s Leader
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2/25/2026 6:09 AM
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| The Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread his exchange with President Trump in the decisive weeks before his capture by U.S. forces. |
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Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient
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2/25/2026 2:26 AM
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| Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman. |
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Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
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2/25/2026 2:00 AM
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| Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works. |
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Yondr Pouches, a Solution to School Phone Bans, Are No Match for Teens
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2/25/2026 2:00 AM
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| In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children. |
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How the UK Could Remove Former Prince Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession
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2/25/2026 6:52 AM
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| Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change. |
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Maurene Comey, a Prosecutor in Epstein Case, Joins New York Law Firm
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2/25/2026 7:59 AM
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| Maurene Comey is joining Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler. She was abruptly fired by the Trump administration last year after a career as a top federal prosecutor. |
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Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?
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2/25/2026 2:00 AM
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| Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses. |
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Bleak Research Report Stokes A.I. Debate on Wall St.
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2/25/2026 2:04 AM
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| In a widely circulated note, Citrini Research painted a dire picture of job losses and stock market sell-offs, though many analysts and economists questioned its conclusions. |
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Delroy Lindo on ‘Sinners,’ the Oscars and the Power of Affirmation
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2/25/2026 6:49 AM
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| In a career of standout performances and dispiriting lows, Lindo, 73, has held firm to his goal: “I want to be respected for my work.” |
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International Oscar Favorites Are Offering a Complicated New View of America
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2/25/2026 2:02 AM
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| The Oscars has become friendlier to non-English language movies. And the movies seem aware of their American audiences. |
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Online Accusations in Guthrie Abduction Leave One Family ‘Scared Numb’
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2/25/2026 2:02 AM
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| A fifth-grade teacher and his principal wife hid in their bedroom as dozens of people who believed he might be a kidnapper appeared on their suburban street. |
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How Mamdani Learned From the First Snowstorm and Prepared for the Second
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2/25/2026 12:00 AM
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| As the forecast rapidly worsened, Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged his staff to implement new policies and emphasized the need to communicate aggressively about the snow. |
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Mamdani’s New Social Services Chief Worked to Reduce Street Homelessness
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2/25/2026 12:00 AM
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| Mayor Zohran Mamdani selected Erin Dalton, a public official in the Pittsburgh area, to head New York City’s Department of Social Services. |
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Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
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2/24/2026 9:35 PM
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| A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes. |
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Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
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2/25/2026 6:35 AM
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| Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship. |
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Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address
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2/25/2026 7:22 AM
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| Nine Opinion writers weigh in on the speech. |
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Jimmy Kimmel Goes Live After a Super Long State of the Union
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2/24/2026 10:48 PM
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| “I can’t believe America missed an all-new ‘Will Trent’ for this one,” he joked. |
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A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
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2/25/2026 4:50 AM
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| Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist. |
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Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism
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2/25/2026 5:53 AM
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| The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican. |
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A New York City Diner That Served Blind Residents Has Closed Its Doors
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2/25/2026 12:00 AM
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| When Malibu Diner in Chelsea shut down on Sunday night, it ended a unique breakfast program for older people in the city. |
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Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
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2/24/2026 9:00 PM
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| Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables. |