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David Gilbert

The Answer to Election Deniers Is in an Idaho County Website

Ada County has rolled out a first-of-its-kind transparency tool that even election conspiracy theorists can get behind.

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Sarah Lyall

Book Review: ‘Coming Home,’ by Brittney Griner with Michelle Burford

News stories have chronicled the basketball star’s detention in a Russian prison. Here’s her version.

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David E. Sanger

A New Diplomatic Strategy Emerges as Artificial Intelligence Grows

The new U.S. approach to cyberthreats comes as early optimism about a “global internet” connecting the world has been shattered.

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Andrew Higgins

Xi to Head for Friendly Ports in an Eastern Europe Disenchanted With China

After leaving France later Tuesday, the Chinese leader will visit Serbia and Hungary, whose authoritarian leaders offer a haven for China as tensions grow over the war in Ukraine.

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Anatoly Kurmanaev

Russia Will Keep U.S. Soldier in Custody for Months, Local Media Report

The American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was detained last week. He was traveling home after being stationed in South Korea, according to the U.S. authorities.

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Valerie Hopkins and Anton Troianovski

Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration

The event for Mr. Putin, who claimed his fifth term in a rubber-stamp election, included a church service that underscored efforts to give a religious sheen to his rule.

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Vanessa Friedman

The Met Gala, in Photos

Times critic Vanessa Friedman on the biggest night in fashion.

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Katie Van Syckle and Landon Nordeman

Cocktail Hour at the Met Gala: What Comes After the Carpet

How Jeff Bezos, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kris Jenner and other A-listers spent their night in the museum. (Hint: Cucumber margaritas were involved.)

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Met Gala 2024 Unforgettable Looks: Zendaya, Cardi B, Kim Kardashian and More

At an event where fashion is the focus, these ensembles stood out more than most.

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Luke Broadwater

‘You’re a Go’: How Miscues and Confusion Delayed the National Guard on Jan. 6

New testimony underscores how a critical miscommunication between top military officials contributed to a four-hour delay in deploying troops to help restore order at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Dana Goldstein and Sarah Mervosh

House Republicans’ Next Target: Reports of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools

After helping topple two college presidents, Congress will grill school district leaders from New York City; Berkeley, Calif.; and Montgomery County in Maryland.

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Erica L. Green

Biden to Condemn Antisemitism at Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony

President Biden’s address from Capitol Hill comes during weeks of protests on American college campuses against Israel’s war in Gaza.

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Kurt Streeter

In Berkeley Public Schools, a War Gives Rise to Unusual Tensions

Accusations of antisemitism in K-12 schools have fractured a city long known for its progressive ideals and inclusiveness.

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Alan Feuer

Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case

Judge Aileen M. Cannon did not immediately set a new date, but the delay increases the chance that the trial will not happen before the November election.

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Tracy Mumford, Jonah E. Bromwich, Tejal Rao, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield

The Scramble to Broker a Gaza Deal, and More Questions for Boeing

Plus, Trump is threatened with jail.

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Joe Viray

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showcasing a dangerous new skill in the NBA playoffs

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What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can do off the ball is arguably as important as his work on it.

Your perception of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-round sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans may have been colored by a possession like this one, where Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t even the primary ball handler but instead a member of the supporting cast as Jalen Williams attempted to create offense out of spread...

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Sheena Vasani

Amazon’s latest Echo Show 5 and Show 8 are nearly matching their all-time lows

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It feels like everywhere you look, there’s a Mother’s Day sale going on. Many of these promos are pretty meh, but Amazon’s latest sale on Echo devices is worth a look if you’re looking for some relatively inexpensive picks. Right now, for instance, Amazon is throwing in a free smart bulb when you buy the latest Echo Show 8 for $99.99 (about $63 off), which is just $10 shy of its all-time low. Best Buy...

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Charles Pulliam-Moore

Tubi is launching a new ‘fan-fueled’ studio to cultivate the next generation of filmmakers

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Tubi is partnering with Issa Rae’s Color Creative initiative to launch an incubation platform for up-and-coming filmmakers looking to break into the business.

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Emma Roth

Disney’s streaming business gets closer to becoming profitable

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Disney Plus and Hulu posted a profit for the first time today. In Disney’s earnings report released on Tuesday, the company revealed that both streaming services made $47 million combined this past quarter — a huge turnaround from the $587 million loss reported at the same time last year.

But Disney’s streaming business wasn’t entirely profitable. ESPN Plus still lost $65 million, dragging its combined streaming earnings $18 million in...

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Here's What Everyone Wore To The Met Gala After Parties

Props to Sienna Miller for wearing jeans.

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