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Tilly Norwood Was My High School Best Friend

I can’t believe how famous she’s become. What a red carpet!

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How could AI ‘kill all humans’ or ‘cause human extinction’? Here’s what experts say

An AI researcher’s viral online warning that AI could kill off humanity this decade prompted widespread panic of a tech-led apocalypse. Here’s what that apocalypse might look like.

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Trump Promises $5,000 to US Adults if GOP Wins Midterms
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George Lombard Jr.’s first career grand slam doubles as Yankees’ first of 2026

George Lombard Jr.’s bases-loaded longball paved the way for the Yankees’ series-securing win over the Rockies.

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New York Times culturesports
Opinion | Stagflation, the Scourge of the 1970s, Is Back (Gift Article)

The Northwestern professor Phillip Braun says the return of stagflation brings new urgency to the Fed chairman Kevin Warsh’s next moves.

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New York Times politics
A Flyover for 9/11 in Denver, With a United Jet and F-16s, Is Called Off (Gift Article)

The company said the flyover was meant to be a “meaningful gesture to honor the memory of those lost within the pilot community.”

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New York Times culturefood
Creamy Sesame-Ginger Dressing Recipe • 5★

This is the recipe that inspired my book, “Good Things” (Random House, 2025), and my entire palate still puckers with pleasure every time I make it. After I’ve balanced and adjusted the flavors and dipped a bit of lettuce or cabbage into the dressing for a final taste, I always marvel at the way it manages to take every element — salt, acid, umami, fiery ginger, garlic and spice — right to the edge .

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The Disagreeable Thing is in Evitable

’cause I tossed it in there

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New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It. (Gift Article)

President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans.

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Oilers sign Alex Formenton, acquitted Hockey Canada player, to 1-year contract (Gift Article)

Formenton's contract carries an average annual value of $850,000.

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Climate Attribution Has Reached The Death Count

Human caused warming and the odds of a mass-mortality event

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New York Times culture
Banana Nut Oatmeal Recipe • 5★ • 20 min

This quick, pantry-friendly oatmeal has banana bread sensibilities: It gets its sweetness from mashed banana and its toastiness from nut butter and cinnamon. Cooking the oats in a combination of milk and water makes it creamy but not stodgy, while a scattering of toasted nuts gives these soft bowls a bit of crunch.

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James Talarico Counters Trump’s Midterm Convention With Food Drive (Gift Article)

The Democratic Senate candidate used a food drive to sharpen his economic message against Ken Paxton.

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Moderates See Socialists as a Threat to the Democratic Party. Socialists Agree. (Gift Article)

Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.

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Barry Melrose, former NHL broadcaster and coach, dies at 70 (Gift Article)

Melrose, a longtime NHL analyst for ESPN, helped bring hockey to a mainstream U.S. audience from 1996 until 2023.

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Fetterman’s Surprise GOP Convention Video Angers Democrats (Gift Article)

Democrats in Pennsylvania reacted with a mix of annoyance and eye-rolling to Senator John Fetterman’s video appearance at Republicans’ midterm convention.

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AOC Hits the Campaign Trail for Senate Candidate Angie Nixon in Florida (Gift Article)

The progressive representative from New York spoke at a small event to help lift the underdog Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

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Transgender Study Guide

A growing source of evidence-based information about transgender people, providing links to specific studies and other helpful resources

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New York Times politicsworld
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate (Gift Article)

With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.

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Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic Primary (Gift Article)

Ms. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, had hammered Mr. McKee for his handling of a bridge closure that created traffic nightmares.

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Crispy Halloumi With Tomatoes and White Beans Recipe • 5★

This vibrant vegetarian dish combines savory broiled halloumi, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy white beans for a satisfying one-pan meal. When broiled, the halloumi becomes golden and crispy on the outside while staying soft and chewy on the inside, adding a deliciously hearty texture to each bite.

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Collapse of Invincibility: U.S. Navy’s Desperation in the Gulf War

Iran’s missiles cripple U.S. bases in Jordan, exposing America’s unlawful war and economic fragility.

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Anonymous Letter Set Investigation Into a Lieutenant Governor in Motion (Gift Article)

The letter claimed that Dale Caldwell, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor, brought “uninvited female guests” to events. Mr. Caldwell said the complaint rested on “misinformation.”

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Opinion | Want to Fight Back Against Big Tech? Start Here. (Gift Article)

A.I. is a political theory. And it is gobbling up our democracy.

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Europeans investigating Epstein say DOJ has not agreed to requests for help

Some European law enforcement agencies chasing leads spurred by information in the so-called Epstein Files say the U.S. Justice Department has not responded to their requests.

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Quinn Hughes happy with Wild but in no rush to sign extension: ‘I want to take my time’ (Gift Article)

Hughes, whom the Wild acquired from the Canucks for young talent and a draft pick last season, is entering the last year of his contract.

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They Tried to Tackle Derrick Henry in High School. It Didn’t Go Well. (Gift Article)

Henry, who will rejoin the Tennessee Titans’ lineup for a playoff game on Saturday, left a lasting impression — and some other indelible marks — on his high school opponents. Here’s what they remember...

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Why Are Some Gen Z College Students Leaving Campus After 2 Weeks? (Gift Article)

Dozens of videos on social media feature freshmen moving out early in the first semester.

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Medium culture
Mind Your Own Business, Feel Good!

What would be the intention today? An intention is an objective. In the inner and outer spaces of this day, my intention is to feel good…

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New York Times technology
The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s (Gift Article)

The vehicles on American roads have grown larger — and they are killing thousands more pedestrians, a Times investigation found.

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Is That a Burning Bush? Is This Mt. Sinai? Solstice Bolsters a Claim (Published 2021)
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Scientists Who Study Sleep and Narcolepsy Win Prestigious Lasker Award (Gift Article)

Two researchers who study the debilitating sleep disorder have won a prestigious Lasker Award. Their research in animals laid the groundwork for a new drug that addresses the conditions’s root cause.

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Hunter Biden’s ‘Laptop’ Crypto Coin Plummets Upon Launching (Gift Article)

The president’s son portrayed his memecoin as a symbol of redemption. Critics denounced it as hypocrisy.

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Trump Says Gasoline Prices Will Fall, But Only After Midterms

President Donald Trump predicted that the war in Iran would only end after the November midterm elections, and that significant gasoline price relief wouldn’t come before then, a scenario that could h...

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The Times (UK) politicslegal
Settlements are a step too far for many British Jews

Among all the outrage about Ed Miliband’s sanctions, what you won’t hear much of is defence of Israel’s expansionist policies

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New York Times culture
Married by Their Dads (Gift Article)

When Sam Gardenswartz and Josh Schwartz were fixed up, they discovered rabbinical connections, past and present.

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Brothers Seeking Pardons for Sex Trafficking Hire a Former Trump Lawyer (Gift Article)

Documents appear to show payments were made to the lawyer Alan M. Dershowitz to pursue “executive clemency and judicial reversal” for Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.

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San Francisco Chronicle business
Discovered at a S.F. farmers market, this 9-year-old is headed for the Oscars

“Josephine” breakout star Mason Reeves, a 9-year-old San Francisco girl discovered at a Richmond District farmers market, is entering one of Hollywood’s toughest Oscar races.

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The Times (UK) politics
Protests at small boats reflect a broken system

After the claim that just 1% of asylum cases are genuine, an immigration overhaul is vital to placate growing public anger

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New York Times politics
William Anderson, Doctor and Civil Rights Leader in Georgia, Dies at 98 (Gift Article)

An osteopath in Albany, Ga., he drew national attention, and the involvement of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for his efforts to end segregation.

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Lawmakers Question N.Y.C. Tech Official About 911 System Breakdown (Gift Article)

Lisa Gelobter, who runs the agency responsible for the technology behind the city’s 911 system, was asked why officials had kept quiet about an outage that affected nearly 1,700 calls.

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States File 2 Lawsuits Over Trump’s Cuts to Endangered Species Act (Gift Article)

Two lawsuits seek to reverse the Trump administration’s moves to open the habitats of imperiled wildlife to commercial activities.

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A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship (Gift Article)

President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.

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Fetterman to Praise Trump in Convention Video (Gift Article)

Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, was expected to make a surprise virtual appearance, breaking with Democrats’ midterm message.

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Labor Organizers Invade South via Madison Avenue (Gift Article)

Article on Alliance for Labor Action campaign in Ga to recruit nonunion workers; campaign, stressing high-cost, high-pressure promotional techniques similar to those developed in recent pol campaigns,...

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The Rise and Fall of Prime-Rib Nation (Gift Article)

Long the epitome of holiday luxury in America, the cut’s place on the table has changed with tastes — and the economy.

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The case for Africa's white tribe (Published 1976)
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Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race (Gift Article)

The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.

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Rightist Intellectual Groups Rise in France (Gift Article)

by Anthony Howard

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NFL Week 1 power rankings: Rams a superteam at the top, but lots of questions below them (Gift Article)

Sean McVay's Rams seem to have the makings of a Super Bowl champion. Can all of his stars shine in Los Angeles this season?

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