Putin Puts On Show of Defiance as Cease-fire Talks Drag On

Russia’s president used the celebration of victory in World War II to highlight the resources he has to keep fighting in Ukraine.

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Lay Catholics Expected to Retain Big Role in Pope Leo XIV’s Church

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value,” whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.

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Elon Musk’s Use of X Mimics Hearst’s and Ford’s Manipulation of Media

The Tesla billionaire is using his social media site X to rant and accuse. The politics of rage rarely worked out well for earlier moguls.

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‘Sinners’ Box Office Success Could Put It in Hollywood’s Horror Hall of Fame

The horror movie from Ryan Coogler is on a pace to collect at least $330 million in worldwide ticket sales, a level reached by few original films in the genre.

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If Your Vibe Is Right, He Might Let You Into the Club

Fabrizio Brienza is among New York City’s most experienced gatekeepers, standing watch outside nightclubs and curating the crowd inside.

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New York Pauses Sales of Popular Cannabis Vapes Amid Investigation

Regulators are looking into whether several cannabis companies are making illegal products for sale in New York. The products may be worth more than $10 million.

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India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates Sharply With Attacks on Military Bases

Pakistan said it had fired missiles at military sites in India after accusing India of targeting at least three of its air bases. India said it had targeted the bases in response to a wave of Pakistani attacks.

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US and China Meet for First Time Since Trump Imposed Tariffs

The outcome of the trade negotiations could determine the trajectory of the global economy.

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Records Offer Glimpses Inside the Doomed Prosecution of Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors released sworn statements and other records detailing key moments in a corruption case that roiled New York City.

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Republicans Lay Out Early Plans to Extend and Expand Trump Tax Cuts

House Republicans rolled out the first pieces of a roughly $4 trillion tax cut they hope to pass, including measures that would last just for President Trump’s term.

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