New Gene-Editing Strategy Could Help Development of Treatments for Rare Diseases

Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.

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Kissing Has Existed for at Least 16 Million Years, Scientists Say

And humans are far from the only species locking lips.

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U.K. Vows to Ban Resale of Concert Tickets Above Face Value

The move aims to prevent “touts,” or scalpers, from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows.

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Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal

Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his country’s economy.

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White House Nominates Consumer Bureau Director Amid Efforts to Shut Agency

The nomination was a tactical move that will extend Russell T. Vought’s time as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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F.B.I. Trainee Sues After Being Abruptly Fired Over Display of Gay Pride Flag

He described his dismissal as the latest move by senior F.B.I. officials to play politics, damaging morale and hindering the bureau’s ability to carry out its public safety mission.

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Trump Says He Will Approve the Epstein Files Release, but Some May Be Withheld

The bill has not yet been presented to the president, and it wasn’t clear when it might reach his desk.

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Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz

The ship had lost contact with its managers while traveling near Iran on its way to Singapore last week. All 21 members of the crew are safe.

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Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board

Mr. Summers’ departure from the artificial intelligence company’s board followed revelations of his communications with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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The C.E.O.s Who Came to Dinner (With the Saudi Crown Prince)

The presence of business leaders at a White House event for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores a deepening of U.S. and Saudi ties.

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