How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz Helped Win Over Trump and Flip U.S. Policy

As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to President Trump, it has also received favorable tariff treatment and unique access in Washington.

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I Watched This Haven From War Turn Into a Besieged Wasteland

The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk is on the verge of becoming another shattered trophy for the Russian Army.

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Ukraine’s Dilemma as Pokrovsk Teeters: Save Lives or Keep Holding On

Military analysts and some Ukrainian commanders worry that Kyiv may be repeating the mistake of staying in an embattled city longer than it should, aiming to inflict far more casualties than it suffers.

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Hochul Vetoed 7 of His Bills in a Single Day. Could It Be Personal?

State Senator James Skoufis of New York has been a steady critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat. Her vetoes of his bills seemed intended to send a message.

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Does the Subway Still Need Train Conductors?

Gov. Kathy Hochul must decide by year’s end whether to sign a law that would mandate two-person crews on all trains, a practice critics say is costly and outdated.

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Michael Wolff, Chronicler of Elites, Provided Epstein With Advice on Trump

Mr. Wolff was enough of an insider to provide advice to Jeffrey Epstein on how to handle his dealings with Donald J. Trump.

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How France Remembers the November 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Paris

A decade ago, Islamic State militants killed 130 people in an assault that shocked France. Some survivors are still struggling, but for many of their compatriots, memories of the attacks are growing more distant.

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Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but for Satellites They’re Risky

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.

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3 Charged After Stuffed Animal Theft and Vandalism at Playland Park

They arrived at Rye Playland in the darkness, in a boat they had taken without the owner’s permission, then hopped a fence into the park, where the spree began, officials said.

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Gavin Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Arrested and Charged With Corruption

Dana Williamson, a top Democratic consultant in California, was accused of conspiring to skim over $200,000 in campaign funds that belonged to a Biden administration official.

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