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| Will Her Daughter Be Safe at Pali High as It Rebuilds From LA Wildfires? - It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back? Thu, 14 May 2026 15:54:36 +0000 |
| In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power - In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:25 +0000 |
| Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot - Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:54 +0000 |
| U.S. Set to Drop Charges Against Indian Billionaire Accused of Fraud - The decision came after a meeting in which a lawyer for the billionaire, Gautam Adani, made an unusual offer, according to people familiar with the matter. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:11:08 +0000 |
| Flag With Swastikas and Star of David Flown at N.Y.U., Police Say - The flag appeared on a university building in the heart of Greenwich Village during a graduation week event, and resembled the purple N.Y.U. banners flying on campus. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:10:58 +0000 |
| Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak - The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:09:36 +0000 |
| Trump’s Iran War is Punishing America’s Working Class - Higher fuel prices are a burden on low-income families. Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:06 +0000 |
| With Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversal, South Carolina Braces for Retrial and More Scrutiny - The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:45 +0000 |
| In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art - The 2026 edition of the world’s oldest art exhibition is a celebration of vitality — for better and indeed for worse. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:57 +0000 |
| In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long - Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:58:44 +0000 |
| Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer - The British health secretary stepped down on Thursday, issuing an excoriating statement on the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:54:15 +0000 |
| How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism - A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:47:24 +0000 |
| Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha - Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:46:25 +0000 |
| Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say - The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:41:29 +0000 |
| Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions - Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to say open. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:37:08 +0000 |
| Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices - Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:26 +0000 |
| Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary - A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:06:45 +0000 |
| Honda Posts First-Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s - The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:29 +0000 |
| Bo French Challenges Texas Oil Regulator in GOP Runoff - Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want to stop him. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:53:53 +0000 |
| Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined - New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:50 +0000 |
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