School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49

The authorities were still searching for four children. Inclement weather has left thousands displaced.

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U.N. Report Says We’re Missing the Real Fertility Crisis

Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions.

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A Syrian Committee for Civil Peace Angers Those Demanding Justice

Syria’s new leaders founded a group that cooperates with former Assad supporters to foster stability. It has set off a backlash from the government’s support base.

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5 Ways to Prevent Falling

Small changes and good habits make a difference.

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A Near-Full ‘Strawberry Moon’ Will Shine Again on Wednesday Night

June’s full moon, known as a “strawberry moon,” may appear reddish because of its low position on the Southern Horizon.

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Midea Recalls AC Units Over Mold Risk, Leaving Customers Frustrated

Midea’s recall of 1.7 million air-conditioners is causing frustration and confusion among its design-conscious user base.

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What Happens to Harvard if Trump Successfully Bars Its International Students?

If President Trump makes good on all his threats, Harvard may lose much of its influence and prestige. It could also become even harder to afford.

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Newsom portraying himself as the hero to Trump’s ‘Star Wars’ villain.

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, widely seen as having 2028 aspirations, had taken a conciliatory approach toward right-wing figures in recent months. Now, he’s ramping up the aggressive rhetoric.

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Musk Spoke to Trump Privately Before Posting Message of ‘Regret’

It remains to be seen how Mr. Trump will handle the attempted rapprochement and whether the two men’s relationship can be restored.

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How the UK Plans to Boost Its Economy

Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the Exchequer, broke down public spending plans, including more money for the military, public transport and affordable housing.

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