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Maersk Ship Passed Strait of Hormuz Under U.S. Military Protection

A U.S.-flagged ship operated by a Maersk subsidiary exited under American military guidance, part of President Trump’s effort to encourage ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz.
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Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks

Models, designers, D.J.s and performers kept the night going into the early morning.
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The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence

As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.
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Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year

Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March

Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.
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Behind the Trump Administration’s Potential Rethink on A.I.

Artificial intelligence has become a national security concern. That has federal officials rethinking how lightly it should regulate the technology.
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Exploring Dublin on a Budget

Here are five ways to explore the energetic Irish capital without spending a fortune. Free music and storytelling play a role.
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Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at the South Korean Giant LG

An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.
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Oil Prices Slide but Remain Elevated Amid Simmering Mideast Tensions

Oil prices fell, giving back some of the gains from the previous day as attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about the war starting again.
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China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off

An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
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Amazon Expands Logistics Arm to Outside Companies

The company said its shipping, fulfillment and delivery services would be offered to other businesses. Several large corporations have already signed on.
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New York Times Wins 3 Pulitzer Prizes

The Washington Post won the award for public service, considered the most prestigious of the Pulitzers, for its coverage of the Trump administration’s overhaul of federal agencies.
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Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List

Here is the full list of winners and finalists.
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Anthropic and Wall Street Giants Join Forces to Create New A.I. Firm

Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among the investors in the new firm, which will help integrate Anthropic’s A.I. model Claude into their systems.
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Doris Fisher, Co-Founder of the Gap, Dies at 94

The company she started in 1969 with her husband, Don, grew from a single store selling jeans and records to a $16 billion brand that remade the apparel industry.
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U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.
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The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing

Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs have traditionally operated.
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Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval

A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.
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Confusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Firms Guessing

The U.S. vowed to help tankers navigate the perilous conditions that have kept them stranded in the Persian Gulf, but it remained unclear if companies would try to get out.
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What Was Discussed at Google’s White House Meeting About A.I.

The technology giant met with administration officials last week to address a growing concern in Washington: insufficient computing power for artificial intelligence.
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GameStop Proposes Acquiring eBay for $55 Billion

Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.
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A 22,000-Home Community Is Being Built in a 5,000-Person Town

Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.
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‘City of Glass’ Is Under Threat From Iran War

In India, Firozabad has depended on its glassmaking industry for centuries. Fuel prices are starting to shatter businesses already under pressure.
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Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’

Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.
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Plane Hits Light Post and Damages Tractor-Trailer at Newark Airport

The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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Oil Jumps as Violence Flares After Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait

Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.
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3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
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E.E.O.C. Investigating Discrimination Claim at The New York Times

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.
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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million

It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production

The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.
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Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years

The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
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MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods

Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable

The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks

People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
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Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers

The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
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The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump

The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.
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Is Tooth Brushing at Work Gross?

Plus: Is it insane to refuse a raise?
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5 Money Lessons From People Caring for Their Elderly Parents

Generation X-ers and others shared stories of family crises, and we asked experts how to think about living longer than you expect.
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Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Years of Struggle

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
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Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’

The company is breaking from its longstanding policy of releasing movies exclusively on its streaming service.
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Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles After Customers Are Injured

The company received reports that the stoppers on some of its products had “forcefully ejected,” striking customers and causing permanent vision loss in a few cases, safety regulators said.
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Charlie Kirk’s Former Security Chief Sues Candace Owens for Defamation

The lawsuit focuses on remarks made by Ms. Owens, a right-wing podcaster, about Mr. Kirk’s killing, highlighting a growing tension among factions of the American right.
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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through

The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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Schwab Affiliate Halts Customer Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center

Fidelity’s and Vanguard’s donor-advised fund entities have taken similar actions since a Justice Department indictment of the civil rights group.
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Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws

Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
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Oil Cools Slightly After a 4-Year High as Gasoline Jumps

The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped, while the average price of gasoline in the United States bumped up by 9 cents overnight. Stocks continued to climb.
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F.D.A. Grants Early Access to Promising Drug for Pancreatic Cancer

Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.
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Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores

A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
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