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The Times (UK) culture
Levelling up must happen, but don’t take London for granted

The capital’s productivity has been faltering for some time, and this could be a slow-burn disaster for the whole country

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Washington Post politics
We asked dozens of people what they want from Democrats. Here’s what they said.

At a rest stop off Interstate 95, voters said they are starting to set aside their frustrations to coalesce around the party’s midterm candidates.

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New York Times sports
U.S. Open final: Alexander Zverev deflates Ben Shelton and home crowd in one-sided victory

The No. 1 seed staved off a Shelton comeback to win in four sets.

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NRC worldscienceopinion
Column | Kom niet aan het talent van Derk Boswijk als tekstschrijver

Derk Boswijk is een geweldige schrijver. De vermakelijkste reactie op het gebruik van AI door bewindspersonen van het kabinet-Jetten kwam van Derk Boswijk (staatssecretaris van Defensie, CDA). Nieuwsu...

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Medium technology
The Age of Deception

On the impact of AI, and growing resistance

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New York Times culturefood
Vegetable Soup Recipe • 5★

This simple, one-pot soup is chock full of vegetables and can be customized as you wish. Think of this recipe as a template and feel free to swap in whatever happens to be in your fridge or freezer, adding vegetables according to their cooking times.

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New York Times legalpolitics
How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners (Gift Article)

An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.

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New York Times sports
What is an immaculate inning? Red Sox’s Payton Tolle just threw one against the Royals (Gift Article)

Tolle became the second Boston pitcher to throw nine pitches to strike out the side in the first inning — Pedro Martínez did it in 2002.

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New York Times politics
Trump’s Supercharged Social Media (Gift Article)

The president’s A.I. post barrages, far more intense than during his first term, are redefining the presidency and driving a debate over his state of mind.

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New York Times sports
How worried should we be about Cam Ward after Jets, Aaron Glenn outduel Robert Saleh? (Gift Article)

The Jets, off to a 1-0 start after a dominant defensive showing, didn't get their first win last season until Week 8.

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New York Times health
F.D.A. Approves Drug Poised to Transform Care for Pancreatic Cancer (Gift Article)

In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy.

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The Atlantic world
The Growing Lawlessness in California’s Forests

Two frog biologists were kidnapped in the woods. More bizarre situations may come.

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Medium politicsculture
Violets Are Blue

What’s That to You?

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New York Times worldsciencesports
Yankee Stadium cooling tower tests positive for Legionella bacteria

The Yankee Stadium tower was one of 10 in the South Bronx that tested positive. The club said a full remediation was completed Sunday.

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New York Times sports
The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins (Gift Article)

The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.

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New York Times science
Trump’s E.P.A. Has Put a Value on Human Life: Zero Dollars (Gift Article)

The Environmental Protection Agency has stopped estimating the dollar value of lives saved in the cost-benefit analyses for new pollution rules.

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New York Times science
Dentists Know You Hate Flossing. Try This Instead. (Gift Article)

You still have to clean between your teeth, but other tools might work even better.

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New York Times culturehealthsports
What to Consider Before Switching Antidepressants (Gift Article)

Changing medications abruptly can result in dangerous side effects.

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New York Times sportspolitics
When Depression Resists Treatment (Gift Article)

If multiple antidepressants haven’t helped, there are other avenues to explore.

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New York Times culturepolitics
How Some People Are Incorporating Movement in Their Therapy Sessions (Gift Article)

Many different techniques fall under the umbrella of “somatic therapy,” which is gaining popularity.

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New York Times health
6 Things Psychologists Wish Men Knew About Mental Health (Gift Article)

It can be difficult for some men to know when they’re struggling — and when to seek help.

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New York Times healthsports
The Little-Known Link Between Dementia and Epilepsy (Gift Article)

After he was diagnosed with “silent” epileptic seizures, doctors were able to treat his memory loss and confusion.

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New York Times sports
The One Quality Most ‘Super-Agers’ Share (Gift Article)

After 25 years of research on this notable group, here’s what stands out.

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New York Times culture
The Strange Brain of an F1 Driver (Gift Article)

They are moving too fast for the normal mind to keep up, but elite drivers have more densely packed brain cells where it counts and use their minds more efficiently.

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New York Times politicstechnologyworld
Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown (Gift Article)

The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.

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New York Times politicsbusiness
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats (Gift Article)

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.

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New York Times health
Most People Don’t Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly. (Gift Article)

Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R.

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New York Times health
Opinion | The Deadly Truth About Football (Gift Article)

Readers respond to front-page articles about the devastating brain disease C.T.E. among N.F.L. players. Also: Unpresidential actions; India’s U.S. policy.

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New York Times sports
Team USA takes down France for fifth consecutive World Cup gold medal (Gift Article)

Despite France built up as a rival contender, Team USA used a dominant third quarter to shut the door on their bid.

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Medium cultureentertainmentfood
Unpacking the Horror of ‘Bugonia’ (2025)

CEOs are beyond comprehension

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Reform UK’s £72m donations ‘safe from Labour’s retroactive law change’

Nigel Farage’s party said the government was threatening the rule of law by suggesting it could block contributions from two cryptocurrency billionaires

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New York Times politicscultureopinion
Opinion | How Working-Class Life Is Killing Americans, in Charts (Gift Article)

It’s not just older Americans dying of “despair.”

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Medium cultureopinionpolitics
Hey Dr Sue — Is It Ok To Suck

While this may look like a really cut and dry answer, there may be a lot of layers to this that I want to address.

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New York Times sportspoliticsbusiness
Andy Roddick, the U.S. Open’s last American male champion, sees himself a tennis schlub (Gift Article)

The 2003 champion lumps himself in with the tennis "schlubs." That's not a true story.

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New York Times sports
This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature
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Medium transportation
Get to your gate at least 90 minutes early

Air travel is stressful enough as it is. At least this part is under your control.

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New York Times sports
What Bears coach Ben Johnson is most excited about after their 59-point outburst (Gift Article)

Caleb Williams and the Bears offense showed a little bit of everything in a convincing season-opening win in Carolina.

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New York Times businessworld
Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries (Gift Article)

Traders sold oil futures on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

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New York Times sportsworld
Saudi Arabia FA announce investigation after Ruben Neves taunted with Diogo Jota chants (Gift Article)

The announcement alongside the Saudi Pro League came after Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime bans for those involved.

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The Times (UK) politicscultureworld
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New York Times culturetechnologybusiness
Thirteen-year-old girl sells Mariners’ ‘Jimothy the raccoon’ giveaway card for $20,100

The card was part of a stadium giveaway on "Jimothy Night" at T-Mobile Park.

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Medium entertainment
Is This Movie Trying To Discourage Us From Living Off The Grid?

I finally watched the horror flick ‘The Passenger’ and the movie is a 90+minute foray into the complexities of capitalism and freedom

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NY Daily News legalmedia
Family of slain Washington Heights woman erupts in court, demands ‘gas chamber’

The family of murdered Manhattan mom Lovay Williams exploded with rage after seeing her alleged killer in Manhattan criminal court, cursing him and demanding he be put to death in a chaotic scene Sund...

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Medium culture
20 Most Important Black Metal Records from the Most Significant Countries

How the respective cultural environment is imprinted on these recordings.

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New York Times entertainmentsports
An Architect of Japanese Pop Pushes West (Gift Article)

After recent endorsements from Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles, Haruomi Hosono, 79, returns to the U.S. with a new album and tour.

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New York Times entertainmentculture
Calvin Klein Strips Down (Gift Article)

In her third collection, Veronica Leoni tries to reclaim the minimalist crown.

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New York Times culturepoliticsopinion
Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy. (Gift Article)

The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.

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New York Times cultureentertainmentsports
Steve Kolb, C.F.D.A. President, Involved in Physical Altercation with Fashion Show Protesters (Gift Article)

Steve Kolb, head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, was captured on video physically restraining PETA protesters at a runway presentation on Sunday.

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NY Daily News legal
Two men killed in Brooklyn playground shooting were anti-gun violence workers

Antoine Utsey, 35, visited the NYCHA Howard Houses on Friday to catch up with family members and long time pal Deon Miller, 33. The two worked at separate gun violence prevention program in Queens and Brooklyn.

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NY Daily News sports
Yankees’ Cam Schlittler continues to solidify Cy Young case in win over Mets: ‘He might be the MVP, too’

Schlittler is in position to take home baseball’s most prestigious pitching award.

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