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Original Plum Torte Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

The Times published Marian Burros’s recipe for Plum Torte every September from 1983 until 1989, when the editors determined that enough was enough. The recipe was to be printed for the last time that ...

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New York Times media
He Was a Top Lawn Care Influencer on YouTube. Then Everything Went Haywire.
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Bloomberg culturetechnologylegal
Why Is Everyone Wearing Camouflage?

Realtree and Mossy Oak turned patterns designed for the woods into coveted streetwear and luxury fashion.

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New York Times politics
Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running (Gift Article)

The aging Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.

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New York Times legalpolitics
C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars in Basement Reaches Tentative Plea Deal (Gift Article)

David J. Rush was fired from the C.I.A. after the F.B.I. found 303 gold bars in his Virginia home. Officials have said he created a fake classified program to funnel himself millions of dollars.

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The Atlantic culturescienceopinion
The Spectacle of 1980s Hollywood

Jackie Collins wrote flashy Hollywood thrillers, but isn’t often thought of as a canonical Los Angeles writer.

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The Atlantic technologyopinionmedia
AI Writing Has Entered Its Post-Shame Era

Media Already Has a Trust Problem

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New York Times culture
Opinion | My 55 Year Friendship With Gloria Steinem (Gift Article)

She was a tap-dancing candy bandit.

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The Atlantic culture
How Real Is the Threat of AI Starting the Next Pandemic?

A clear check on AI-made viruses is the limit of existing knowledge about what makes viruses dangerous.

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New York Times culture
Hope, Saved on a Laptop (Gift Article)

For a long time, Ann Nelson's laptop computer remained dark. It had been returned to her family in North Dakota, along with the other belongings she left behind in that great city 1,750 miles to t...

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New York Times technology
TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints (Gift Article)

Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.

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New York Times sciencehealth
Scientists Find More Than 1,000 Genetic Variants Linked to Personality (Gift Article)

More than one million genomes helped identify DNA variants linked to extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism and more. Researchers measured how those traits influenced how people lived.

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New York Times politicslegalworld
Faith, Certainty and the Presidency of George W. Bush (Gift Article)

Ron Suskind article examines Pres Bush's faith, painting him as blend of forcefulness and inscrutability, opacity and action, all rooted in unshakeable instincts; says evangelicals who support him and...

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The Times (UK) legalpolitics
Greens face legal fight after trans activist elected as female rep

Gender-critical members of the party are consulting lawyers after Eleanora Folan was appointed to a role designed to boost women’s representation

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New York Times politics
Supplements Are More Popular Than Ever (Gift Article)

A new survey found that 8 in 10 Americans were taking vitamins, protein powders or other supplements. But experts said many offer little to no benefit.

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New York Times culture
Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find (Gift Article)

A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.

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New York Times opinionpolitics
What Would Charlie Kirk Do Today? (Gift Article)

A year after the killing of the 31-year-old conservative youth leader, the movement he helped create has splintered. Would that be the case if he were still alive?

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New York Times culturesports
How Eric N. Mack Created His Own Artistic Language (Gift Article)

The artist Eric N. Mack, who’s always challenged norms, has created a distinctive visual language by focusing on fabric, space and form.

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New York Times opinionculture
Opinion | Why I Am Pro-Life (Gift Article)

If you respect the sanctity of life, then it shouldn’t be limited solely to the issue of abortion.

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The Atlantic technologyculture
The Singularity Is Not What It Seems

Whatever the AI future is, we’re in it right now.

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New York Times politics
Reflecting Pool Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Damage (Gift Article)

The contractor said the pool’s new blue liner peeled and tore because of “human oversight” and a flawed plan that involved layering two incompatible chemicals, documents show.

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New York Times culture
Returning Home, but Always Going Forward (Gift Article)

“David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition,” at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, focuses mainly on Mr. Hockney’s recent work, especially his radiant, modernist landscapes of East Yorkshire in England.

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San Francisco Chronicle businesspolitics
Why Gov. Newsom should support California’s big bet on local news

OPINION: If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB2222 into law, it would become the largest investment in local news of its kind in American history, Matt Pearce writes.

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New York Times sports
‘Delay meals, make dressing rooms hotter’: Mikel Arteta reveals unusual Arsenal preparation techniques (Gift Article)

Arsenal were delayed flying to Naples this week — but Arteta says he tried to prepare his team for such eventualities in pre-season.

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The Atlantic culturemediaentertainment
Photos: 9/11 Memorials

Remembrance and reflection, 25 years later

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Review Says Gates Foundation Did Not Participate in Epstein Crimes (Gift Article)

A review by an outside law firm hired by the Gates Foundation investigated only the philanthropy and not Mr. Gates or his private office.

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New York Times foodculture
Dumpling Tomato Salad With Chile Crisp Vinaigrette Recipe • 5★

Harness the crowd-pleasing power of dumplings in this hearty yet light main course salad. The base is simple and summery: Ripe tomatoes are lightly touched with salt, garlic and basil, providing a perfectly fragrant canvas for pan-fried potsticker dumplings.

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New York Times legalpolitics
Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects (Gift Article)

Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.

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New York Times food
Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste Recipe • 5★

Spaghetti with tuna is one of those adaptable pantry dishes that you can dress up with whatever you have on hand. Just cook alliums (garlic, onion, scallions or shallot) in plenty of olive oil, add pasta water and al dente pasta to the pan, and finish with a can of tuna flaked on top.

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Maple Shortbread Bars Recipe • 4★

Shortly after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Regina Schrambling wrote of the healing power of cooking.

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New York Times businesspolitics
Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Rates (Gift Article)

The odds of a quarter-point rate increase at the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week surged to 90 percent after August’s Consumer Price Index report.

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The Atlantic politicsculture
The Women Who Saw 9/11 Coming

Many of the CIA analysts who spotted the earliest signs of al-Qaeda’s rise were female. They had trouble getting their warnings heard.

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NRC health
De machtsovername: hoe AI-agents ‘samenzweren’ tegen hun makers

Kunstmatige intelligentie: Wat jarenlang sciencefiction was, is nu gebeurd: deze zomer spanden agents van OpenAI samen om hun menselijke makers te misleiden. Experts, AI-bedrijven en politici reageren...

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A Driver’s Mysterious Final Hours Expose Congo’s Deep Ebola Fears (Gift Article)

When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.

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The Times (UK) worldculturelegal
Mike Slade obituary: property grandee and sailor

Transformer of London’s skyline, who smashed ocean racing records and raised tens of millions for charity, dies aged 80

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C.I.A. Releases Intelligence Sent to Clinton and Bush on Al Qaeda Before 9/11 Attacks (Gift Article)

The spy agency released dozens of intelligence documents it had sent to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, outlining what was known about Al Qaeda.

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The Atlantic cultureentertainment
Photos of the Week: Night Harvest, Heavy Surf, Pumpkin Kong

A dog fashion show in the Philippines, the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, an ice cave in the French Alps, a traditional rodeo in Mexico City, and much more

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New York Times politicslegal
Opinion | Military Officers Can’t Look Away From This Any Longer (Gift Article)

How senior leaders of the armed forces dodge accountability.

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New York Times politicsbusiness
Facing Islamophobia, Mamdani Keeps Focus on 9/11 Victims (Gift Article)

In recent weeks, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has visited firehouses around New York City as part of an effort to direct the public’s attention toward the victims, and away from himself.

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New York Times politics
Can a revamped Bears defensive tackle group find strength in numbers? (Gift Article)

From promising rookies like Jordan van den Berg to established veterans like Grady Jarrett, a blend of talent and effort offers hope.

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Medium world
An Open Letter to the City I Love

By Malik Shakur®

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New York Times politics
Alvaro Arbeloa must decide whether to stick or twist. His Fulham future might just depend on it (Gift Article)

Fulham have had 50 shots in three games but are on zero points. Their attack looks dangerous but defensively they are far too open

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New York Times legal
AARP Projects 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6% (Gift Article)

If the AARP’s projection holds, the cost-of-living adjustment would be the largest since 2023.

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New York Times culture
The Artist Dana Barnes Puts Her Art Studio on the Market (Gift Article)

The building, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is being sold by the artist Dana Barnes. The list price is $10.95 million.

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Medium culture
They Chanted “He Should Be Shot.” Ted Cruz Kept Talking.

There’s a name for what happens when a public figure dehumanizes a target and lets the crowd fill in the rest. It happened twice in one…

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New York Times sportspolitics
Former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel part of proposed takeover of Shrewsbury Town (Gift Article)

Miami-based businessman Scott Davidson is leading the consortium, with Friedel lined up to become a director.

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New York Times legal
How Minnesota Became the Front Line in the Fight Over Prediction Markets (Gift Article)

The state was the first to pass a law banning Kalshi and Polymarket. A lawsuit filed by a federal agency may set a precedent on who gets to regulate them.

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New York Times politicsbusinesslegal
Trading Keggers for ‘Wellness Darties’ (Gift Article)

A new crop of college students is finding balance at daytime parties with yoga, saunas and cold plunges.

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New York Times sports
Isabel Wilkerson’s ‘Caste’ Is an ‘Instant American Classic’ About Our Abiding Sin (Gift Article)

Wilkerson’s new book makes unsettling comparisons between India’s treatment of its untouchables, Nazi Germany’s treatment of Jews and America’s treatment of African-Americans.

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The Atlantic culture
Postscript to American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center

A note from the author

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