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The Charity Gala

Joslyn noticed him looking at her ring and said, “The stone is onyx. It is said to aid with spiritual healing. It’s a magical stone.”

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New York Times politics
Trump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase (Gift Article)

A lawsuit by the Justice Department challenging a potential narrow loss by the GOP Senate incumbent in Alaska reflects a new tactic by the president to try to shape the election results.

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New York Times politics
Peltola Postpones Events After ‘Minor Injuries’ in Automobile Collision, Campaign Says (Gift Article)

Mary Peltola, Alaska’s Democratic Senate nominee, is rescheduling stops that were planned for Sunday and Monday after the vehicle she was in was struck by another driver Saturday night, according to h...

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New York Times legalsports
The Minnesota Fraud Scandal and the Fallout, Explained (Gift Article)

An inquiry into scams involving money slated for social services has deepened over the years. It also is at the center of several recent domestic decisions by the Trump administration.

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New York Times politics
‘You Can See Everything’ Gives ‘Clayface’ a Run for Its Money at the Box Office (Gift Article)

“Clayface” was No. 1 at the box office, but “You Can See Everything,” a documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder, surged in its second weekend.

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New York Times politics
Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual (Gift Article)

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.

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New York Times culture
Buttermilk-Brined Turkey Breast Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

The proven alchemy of a salt-and-buttermilk brine does wonders for the often-dry roast turkey breast. The recipe is so easy, the trickiest step will be pulling out your kitchen scale to weigh out the ...

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New York Times sports
Bob Uecker’s spirit hangs over a bittersweet Brewers World Series (Gift Article)

In the days ahead of the World Series, Uecker’s family released a statement to Brewers fans. It read more like a love letter.

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New York Times sports
Could Philip Rivers replace Dave Doeren at NC State? Candidates for the Wolfpack’s opening (Gift Article)

Rivers, a former star quarterback for the Pack, is currently a high school head coach in Alabama.

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NRC culturepoliticsworld
Tot vlak voor zijn dood knipte Hein Kurstjens (1931-2026) stukken uit de NRC

De laatste bladzijde: Zeventig jaar las jurist en filosoof Hein Kurstjens NRC, de krant die ook al gelezen werd in zijn ouderlijk huis in Tegelen. De ondernemerszoon werd eerst „een soort hippie” en l...

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Netanyahu voert militair machtsvertoon op aan vooravond verkiezingen: duizenden Palestijnen ontheemd op Westelijke Jordaanoever

Hebron: Twee dagen voor de Israëlische verkiezingen zijn door een aanhoudende militaire operatie duizenden Palestijnen ontheemd geraakt in de stad Hebron, terwijl het leger daar gebouwen sloopt. „Het ...

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Bloomberg legalpolitics
Epstein Haunts GOP in Midterms as Democrats Vow Fresh Probes

President Donald Trump can’t shake the furor over Jeffrey Epstein.

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New York Times culture
Cottage Cheese Meatballs Recipe • 5★ • 30 min (Gift Recipe)

These protein-rich meatballs are remarkably tender for turkey meatballs. They skip the usual egg and bread crumbs and instead use cottage cheese to bind them and add moisture (much like ricotta).

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London’s Oldest Restaurant, a Haunt of Dickens, Is Protected for the Future (Gift Article)

The restaurant Rules is an institution. Now the National Trust, which preserves Britain’s heritage, plans to safeguard the landmark.

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New York Times politics
36 Hours in Kansas City, Mo. (Gift Article)

Bounce between the Missouri city and its same-named Kansas neighbor for lip-smacking barbecue, live jazz, a taco trail and a spirited sports scene.

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New York Times culture
Cranberry Lemon Bars Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

Cranberries that are quick-cooked into jam add a striking magenta color and complex tartness to these two-toned lemon bars. A thin layer of the classic lemon filling coats the cranberry mix like icing...

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Bloomberg businessopinion
California Rivals Have Starkly Different Plans to Remake Home Insurance

Ben Allen and Jane Kim are running to be the state’s next insurance commissioner. Both promise change, but not along the same lines.

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The Atlantic culture
What Were My Dreams Trying to Tell Me?

To make sense of my deepest experiences, I needed a new way of talking about the soul.

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New York Times politicsworldtechnology
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington (Gift Article)

A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.

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Valkyries and Dream putting on unpredictable WNBA Finals, typical of this parity-filled season (Gift Article)

Balance and growth are the hallmarks of the Valkyries and Dream ... and the WNBA.

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New York Times sports
How Tottenham’s pressing organisation prevented Chelsea from playing (Gift Article)

In their win at Stamford Bridge, De Zerbi's side used a hybrid pressing scheme which changed depending on how Chelsea started their attack

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New York Times technologybusinessworld
Elon Musk’s Foundation Grows to $14 Billion, but Gives Little to Outsiders
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In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk (Gift Article)

On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.

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New York Times businesspolitics
Marissa Mayer Ran Yahoo. She’s Back With A.I. She Thinks Women Will Love. (Gift Article)

She made her name as a pioneer at Google, then as chief executive at Yahoo. Now Mayer is entering the crowded marketplace for A.I. assistants — and hoping to draw in more women with a product that tac...

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New York Times health
6 Things Longevity Experts Wish People Would Stop Saying (Gift Article)

Living longer and healthier is important. But don’t believe everything you hear.

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New York Times transportation
Contaminated Food, Unwashed Hands: Inside an ICE Detention Facility (Gift Article)

Detainees at the Delaney Hall center in Newark have complained for months about dirty, unhealthy living conditions. Documents echo their claims.

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The Atlantic entertainmentsports
Six of the Greatest Movie Soundtracks From This Century

A movie’s music choices can be just as memorable as the film itself.

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New York Times culturesports
Julia Stiles on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is Healing Millennials (Gift Article)

As a fan favorite on “Dancing With the Stars,” Stiles is “down for anything,” says her partner Ezra Sosa, including engaging with her early-career movies.

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New York Times politics
Bill Moyers, a Face of Public TV and Once a White House Voice, Dies at 91 (Gift Article)

He was a renowned television correspondent and commentator who also had long ties with Lyndon B. Johnson, including as his press secretary.

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The Atlantic culture
The Greek Island That Taught Me the Art of Living

Chronicling the disappearance of the old ways in a village where I was raised

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The Atlantic legalpolitics
Do Miracles Really Happen?

People throughout history have claimed to witness impossible occurrences. Historian Carlos Eire asks: What if they’re telling the truth?

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The Atlantic scienceculture
Peeling the Orange

A poem

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NRC cultureopinionpolitics
‘Het is alsof de baarmoeder in wetenschappelijk onderzoek compleet is vergeten.’ Vrouwen met gezondheidsklachten voelen zich vaak niet serieus genomen

Vrouwengezondheid: Veel vrouwen met lichamelijke klachten voelen zich nog altijd niet serieus genomen en zijn ontevreden over de zorg die ze krijgen, blijkt uit twee grote onderzoeken. Er is toenemend...

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New York Times culturetechnology
Opinion | What’s Wrong With Sex Between Professors and Students? It’s Not What You Think. (Gift Article)

We need to get beyond evaluating sex solely through the lens of consent.

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The Atlantic culturetechnology
OpenAI Just Carpet-Bombed Mathematics

If mathematicians have no reason to pursue the mysteries of their field, the rest of us will stumble into a less certain world.

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Medium cultureentertainmenthealth
The Escape of Java Stream anyMatch

Watching Java Stream.anyMatch() escape to the heap is a surprise.

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The Atlantic politics
The War on Poverty Is Over. Rich People Won.

The sociologist Matthew Desmond believes that being poor is different in the U.S. than in other rich countries.

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New York Times politics
María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela (Gift Article)

After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, the Nobel laureate and leader of Venezuela’s opposition, returned to challenge leaders that have sidelined her and press for new elections.

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New York Times sports
Is it time for the NBA to start looking at the WNBA’s coaches? (Gift Article)

In the wake of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals in particular, the Valkyries' Natalie Nakase looks like a potential option.

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New York Times healthscience
‘Cats Love Gravy’: How a Reporter Ended Up at a Pet Food Research Center (Gift Article)

A Times journalist and animal lover spent a day at a Royal Canin facility to understand how pet food giants are studying the taste buds of dogs and cats.

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New York Times culture
Sticky Date and Pecan Pudding Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

This sticky date and pecan pudding is a decadent dessert that combines the best of both the classic sticky toffee pudding and a self-saucing pudding. A light, airy batter is topped with a layer of pec...

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Medium businessworld
The Broken Forge: Industrial Bottlenecks, Depleted Arsenals, and the Cost of Hubris

Choked supply chains, energy desperation, and the hollowed shell of Western military manufacturing face global reality.

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Israëlische krijgsmacht jaagt 1.500 Palestijnen weg uit huizen op Westelijke Jordaanoever nadat twee militairen werden gedood

De Israëlische krijgsmacht heeft 1.500 Palestijnen weggejaagd uit hun huizen in de stad Hebron op de bezette Westelijke Jordaanoever. Sinds vrijdag zijn ruim tweehonderd families ontheemd geraakt; tie...

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New York Times culture
Pumpkin Maple Muffins Recipe • 5★

These muffins are just the right amount of sweet, lightly spiced and deeply orange, thanks to the addition of ground turmeric. Browning the butter beforehand may seem like a fussy step, but it provides a vaguely nutty, deeply caramelized flavor that makes for a superlative muffin.

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New York Times culture
Garlic-Butter Roast Chicken Recipe • 1 hr 30 min (Gift Recipe)

A well-cooked roast chicken is a wonderful thing, but a roast chicken sauced with garlicky, buttery pan juices borders on the sublime. Roast a chicken with butter and 40 cloves of unpeeled garlic, and...

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New York Times culture
Your TV Might Be Listening to You. Here’s How to Stop It.

Some higher-end TVs have microphones built in for voice control, much like a smart speaker. Here’s how to find them and turn them off.

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New York Times sportsculture
Moyes tweet, 10 years on: Did Manchester United improve their ‘passing, creating chances, defending’? (Gift Article)

It's a decade since a United tweet explained what manager Moyes wanted to improve. We look at the numbers to assess what happened after…

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San Francisco Chronicle businesstechnology
Meta says its Muse AI agent can manage your money. Should you let it?

Meta is pitching Muse as a way to audit subscriptions, negotiate bills and manage money. Financial pros say to keep sensitive account access off the table for now.

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New York Times sports
Baylor fires head coach Dave Aranda day after loss to Kansas (Gift Article)

It seemed a long time coming for Dave Aranda.

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