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Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet After 2 Key Members Quit

The move by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel came after two moderates resigned from his cabinet last week.

Praying in the courtyard of Gaza City’s Omari Mosque on Sunday.
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An army officer inspecting missile damage to a home in Kiryat Shmona, Israel.
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The funeral of a soldier from Israel's Druze minority in Beit Jann, Israel.
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Searching for survivors after a strike in Bureij, in central Gaza.
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Protesters in Tel Aviv demanded early elections in Israel and the return of the hostages still held in Gaza, on Saturday.
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‘A Hellscape’: Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees

Access to medical care is limited, and the risk of infection is high, making it difficult for patients to get follow-up surgeries, prosthetics and rehabilitation.

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U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.

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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaking and holding a microphone. He is wearing a dark blue military jacket. — Susan Walsh/Associated Press

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Experts shared advice on how to wean teenagers off social media.

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Putin Will Visit North Korea, a Sign of Deepening Military Ties

President Vladimir Putin plans to visit North Korea for the first time in nearly a quarter century, as he seeks arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Two soldiers step in unison while holding a wreath, as several people, including the leaders of North Korea and Russia, walk behind them. — Korean Central News Agency, via AP Images

Blast Shelters and Drone Jamming: A Russian City Adapts to War

While in Moscow the fighting feels far away, residents of Belgorod, 25 miles from the border with Ukraine, have learned to duck for cover when the sirens wail.

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Russia set a date for the start of the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s trial.

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Before Debate, Biden Ad Paints Trump as a Felon

Democrats have been urging President Biden to more forcefully attack Donald Trump after his felony conviction by a New York jury.

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Black Farmers in Georgia Cool to Biden, Reflecting Bigger Challenge

White farmers filed lawsuits to block a debt forgiveness initiative but the Biden administration is still bearing the blame.

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“It’s a reminder of what I could have done, a reminder of a promise not fulfilled.”
Paul Copeland, from Shiloh, Ga., keeps a letter that he received from the Agriculture Department ensuring loan forgiveness.
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“What does Trump care about civil rights?”
Shirley Sherrod, of the Georgia state Agriculture department equity commission, said she doesn’t think the former president would be better for Black farmers.
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“President Trump, he did something for us while he was in office. President Biden, what have you done for me?”
John Slaughter, a farmer who owns 200 acres of land in Buena Vista, Ga., and says he plans to vote for Mr. Trump in November.
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“We march on using what we got and then they tell us that you can’t even use that.”
Andrew L. Smith Sr., a vegetable farmer from Ludowici, Ga., was deemed ineligible for discrimination compensation.
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How A.I. Is Revolutionizing Drug Development

In high-tech labs, workers are generating data to train A.I. algorithms to design better medicine, faster. But the transformation is just getting underway.

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Can A.I. Answer the Needs of Smaller Businesses? Some Push to Find Out.

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are finding widest use at big companies, but there is expectation that the impact will spread.

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He Ran Toyota for 14 Years. Some Fear He Still Does.

Akio Toyoda ran Toyota for 14 years before handing the reins to a new C.E.O. last year, but some have grown concerned about the control he still wields.

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Akio Toyoda, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and tie, standing in front of a light blue screen that says Toyota. — Franck Robichon/EPA, via Shutterstock

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Tony Awards

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z’s high-wattage performance was a highlight, as were first-time wins for Kecia Lewis, Jonathan Groff and David Adjmi.

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A group of about 15 people stand onstage pointing at the sky, as an image of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys is projected behind them. — Sara Krulwich/The New York Times

Northeast Braces for First Severe Heat of the Year

An excessive heat watch was in effect for southern New England, where forecasters warned of “dangerous heat” and humidity starting on Tuesday.

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People sunbathe on a beach in New York City with skyscrapers in the background. — Charly Triballeau/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

More Women in Africa Are Using Long-Acting Contraception, Changing Lives

Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy.

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A nurse prepares to inject a medication into the arm of a patient, who has her left arm outstretched. — Natalija Gormalova for The New York Times

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A Bird-Flu Pandemic in People? Here’s What It Might Look Like.

There is no guarantee that a person-to-person virus would be benign, scientists say, and vaccines and treatments at hand may not be sufficient.

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A pair of workers clad in white protective suits, black boots, white masks and white gloves carry a large black garbage sack. A pelican sits on the ground near them with its wings outstretched. — Guadalupe Pardo/Associated Press

Bird flu is infecting cats (and the occasional dog). Here’s what to know.

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A School With 7 Students: Inside the ‘Microschools’ Movement in the U.S.

Parents, desperate for help, are turning to private schools with a half-dozen or so students. And they are getting a financial boost from taxpayers.

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Even Doctors Like Me Are Falling Into This Medical Bill Trap

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Trump Isn’t Choosing a Running Mate. He’s Casting a Co-Star.

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Martin Griffiths

The World’s Leaders Are Failing Humanity

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The Libertarian Candidate on War, Policing — and How He Hopes to Affect the Biden-Trump Race

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Patrick Healy

Why the Election Is Slipping Away From President Biden Right Now

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The Queen Bee of Bidenomics

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A Miracle of Light in the Total Darkness

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What Happens When You Knock on 8,000 Doors

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How John Roberts Lost His Court

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As a Father of an Addict, I See Another Side of Joe Biden

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Dad Brain Is Real, and It’s a Good Thing

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Nicholas Kristof

What Have We Liberals Done to the West Coast?

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When Cancer Came, My Feathered Friends Did Not Let Me Down

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Learning to Love My Father as His Mind Unraveled

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What the Ancients Knew About Moving Past the Unforgivable

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James Kent, Chef Who Was Building a Restaurant Empire, Dies at 45

He had opened two restaurants and a cocktail bar in downtown Manhattan, and he was preparing for a big expansion backed by LeBron James.

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Here’s What You Discover When You Walk Every Block in New York City

In the latest in our Street Wars series, here’s one New Yorker with a wildly ambitious goal: to walk all 8,000 miles.

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The ‘Mad Men’ Era Is Long Over. Why Is Advertising Still So White?

Despite corporate promises and hiring campaigns, the ad industry is among New York City’s least diverse job sectors. It shows in the work, critics say.

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China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia

Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple.

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Train Crash in India Leaves at Least 8 Dead and Dozens Wounded

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Gilgo Suspect’s How-To Manual Reflects a Killer’s Mind, Prosecutors Say

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