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Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack
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6/18/2026 7:57 AM
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| The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war. |
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A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’
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6/16/2026 9:33 AM
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| Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations. |
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Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough
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6/18/2026 5:16 AM
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| Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression, but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles. |
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How Iran Could Benefit From Its Deal With the U.S., and an A.I. Arms Race in Schools
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6/18/2026 3:00 AM
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| Plus, the “Obamalisk” opens. |
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Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
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6/18/2026 7:32 AM
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| The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits. |
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Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.
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6/17/2026 6:48 PM
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| Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials. |
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Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
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6/17/2026 6:21 PM
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| While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon. |
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See the Knicks Championship Parade Unfold
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6/18/2026 7:47 AM
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| Fans are gathering in Manhattan on Thursday to cheer on the N.B.A. champions at a parade that has been 53 years in the making. |
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Knicks Accept a White House Invitation to Celebrate Title, Owner Says
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6/18/2026 5:31 AM
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| James Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president. |
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Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks.
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6/18/2026 5:16 AM
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| Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman. |
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Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago
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6/18/2026 2:00 AM
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| Today’s opening is expected to draw four former presidents, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Chicago has seen years of planning and legal fights. |
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When in Jersey for the World Cup, Do as the Locals Do. (Go to a Mall.)
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6/18/2026 6:47 AM
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| There is no tailgating at MetLife Stadium, which is surrounded by swampland and highways. But there is a three-million-square-foot megamall nearby. |
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Can a Federal Plan Fix Dismal Penn Station? There’s Hope.
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6/18/2026 4:09 AM
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| Everyone agrees that Penn Station is a disaster, but not on how to fix it. Now a Trump-backed, multibillion-dollar plan to rebuild it offers a promising step forward. |
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Supreme Court Narrows Law Banning Drug Users From Owning Guns
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6/18/2026 8:05 AM
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| The justices sided with a Texas gun owner who faced criminal charges after admitting to marijuana use argued that a federal gun law violated the Second Amendment. |
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Student Cheating Is Becoming Impossible to Detect in an A.I. Era
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6/18/2026 5:33 AM
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| Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and A.I. detectors. |
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New Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.
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6/18/2026 2:02 AM
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| The Guardrails Alliance, which has raised $5 million, is positioning itself as a populist effort that will take on the pro-A.I. interests trying to influence this year’s elections. |
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The Thriving Black Market for a Powerful Weight Loss Drug
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6/18/2026 2:00 AM
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| People are buying what they believe to be retatrutide from WhatsApp groups, Chinese labs and websites selling it “for research purposes.” |
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‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children
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6/18/2026 2:01 AM
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| In this latest installment of the popular franchise, Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back and must contend with Bonnie’s mesmerizing new toy. |
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Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Sweep the Midwest
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6/18/2026 3:14 AM
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| There were early reports of damage in Illinois. The threat of severe weather was expected to continue into Thursday. |
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Tropical Storm Arthur Prompts Rare Forecast Warning for the Southeast
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6/18/2026 7:24 AM
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| The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are raising the risk of flooding across the Gulf Coast. |
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She Saw Her Skydiving Plane Burn. Would She Jump Again?
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6/18/2026 7:43 AM
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| Lacy Reynolds was waiting to catch the next flight when the aircraft crashed in Butler, Mo., killing 11 passengers and a pilot. She wasn’t sure she could keep skydiving. |
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Why Extreme Sports Enthusiasts Keep Jumping After a String of Tragedies
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6/18/2026 2:03 AM
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| Often considered thrill seekers looking for the next adrenaline hit, participants say they’re actually drawn to control and a sense of time slowing down. |
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JD Vance on the Morality of the Trump Administration
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6/18/2026 3:05 AM
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| I asked the vice president what is Christian about this White House. |
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We Ran the Numbers. Remote Work Is Bad for Us.
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6/18/2026 8:05 AM
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| Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened Americans’ isolation and distress. |
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At the Supreme Court
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6/18/2026 5:49 AM
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Jimmy Kimmel Feels ‘Hormuzled’ by Trump’s New Deal With Iran
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6/17/2026 11:57 PM
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| Although the agreement finally reopens the Strait of Hormuz, “we threw in a minimum of $300 billion,” Kimmel said. “Right now, Melania’s wondering, ‘How do I get a deal like that?’” |
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Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK
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6/18/2026 5:45 AM
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| Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. |