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Photos Show Rep. Mike Lawler in Blackface as Michael Jackson
Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican locked in a tight race for re-election, dressed as the pop star for Halloween as a college student in 2006.
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Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106
He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.
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Donald Trump, You Lucky Dog
It’s unnerving how many fortunate things have happened to this guy.
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Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.
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Unable to Penetrate Systems, Hackers Spread Lies About Vulnerabilities
When France fended off cyberattacks during the Olympics, hackers circulated false claims about their attacks, a tactic the United States could face during the election.
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Oil Prices Jump After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities
The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent of the world’s supply.
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U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, a strike by port workers and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.
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What James Ensor Knew About the Masks We Wear
Seventy-five years after the artist’s death, the grotesque masquerades he painted aren’t so far from the manipulated faces of the present day.
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The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World
In our new weekly series, we’re covering the vast amount of investment, ingenuity and scientific expertise going toward stopping climate change.
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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review: Make ’Em Laugh (and Yawn)
Todd Phillips’s “Joker” sequel stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga who sing and dance like crazy kids, but the movie is seriously un-fun.
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‘Rust’ Western Will Premiere in Europe 3 Years After Fatal Shooting
After the Alec Baldwin movie turned into the scene of a tragedy with the death of its cinematographer, the film will debut next month at a festival that celebrates cinematography.
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How North Carolina Republicans Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene
Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.
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A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.
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Mounjaro and Zepbound Are No Longer in Shortage, F.D.A. Says
The change will expand access to the diabetes and weight-loss drugs. But it will also complicate the future of compounded versions of the medications.
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After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?
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Could Trump Really Use the Justice Department to Lock Up His Enemies?
In a survey of 50 members of the D.C. legal establishment, many warn that Trump could follow through on his threats to prosecute his political adversaries.
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Trump Says He Would Try Again to Revoke Haitian Immigrants’ Protections
He again disparaged Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, and said he would end their legal status in the country and send them back. His first attempt to do that failed.
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The Whiskey Industry Is Bracing for a Trade War if Trump Wins. It’s Not Alone.
Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.
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Israel’s Strikes in Beirut Brings the Once-Bustling Suburbs to a Standstill
Airstrikes targeting members of Hezbollah have brought the Dahiya neighborhoods south of Beirut to a standstill, its residents fleeing and businesses shuttering.
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