Russian Minister Who Had Led Region Later Invaded by Ukraine Is Found Dead

Roman V. Starovoyt, the transport minister, had governed Russia’s western Kursk region before Ukrainian forces invaded in 2024 and occupied part of the territory.

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New Deadlines, New Letters — Same Tariff Uncertainty

The Trump administration is keen to strike deals as it dangles an extension to trading partners. But it’s also issuing threats to some of them.

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How to Help the Texas Flooding Victims

Flash flooding killed at least 80 people in Central Texas, and dozens are still missing. Here’s how you can help.

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Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

The case challenges the Trump administration’s targeting of noncitizen student activists for arrest and deportation on First Amendment grounds.

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3 Killed and 9 Injured in South Philadelphia Shooting

The shooting was one of several episodes of gun and knife violence in the city over the Fourth of July weekend.

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Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?

Hamas wants to ensure that a new cease-fire includes a guarantee that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

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‘Hallmarks of Institutional Racism’ Found in Police Killing of Kumanjayi Walker

A coroner said that she could not exclude the possibility that an officer’s racist attitudes contributed to the death of Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.

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10 Menopause Myths the Experts Can’t Stand

There are lots of misconceptions out there. We asked experts about the biggest offenders.

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Does Breathing Actually Matter for Your Workout?

Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t.

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Jeff VanderMeer’s Favorite Climate Fiction Books

The author of the Southern Reach novels recommends immersive, entertaining books that grapple with the psychological reality of navigating environmental crisis.

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