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Defying International Pressure, Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah

The fighting came as the top court of the U.N. said it would respond to a South African petition for the court to order an immediate halt to the ground assault.

Identifying victims at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, after an Israeli bombardment overnight.
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A displaced Palestinian man at a tent camp in Rafah, in southern Gaza.
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Fishing boats hit by an airstrike in Rafah, in southern Gaza.
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An aircraft carrying humanitarian aid flew over Khan Younis, Gaza.
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A man building a fence around his tent at a displacement camp in Khan Younis after his house was destroyed.
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The aftermath of an Israeli raid on Jenin, in the occupied West Bank.
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Buildings turned to rubble in Jenin.
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Demonstrators urging the Israeli government to resume talks to free hostages held in Gaza.
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Analysis

U.S. Military Faces Reality in Gaza as Aid Project Struggles

The Pentagon predicted that a stream of humanitarian aid would be arriving in Gaza via the floating pier, but little relief has reached the besieged strip.

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Supreme Court Sides With Republicans Over South Carolina Voting Map

The case concerned a constitutional puzzle: how to distinguish the roles of race and partisanship in drawing voting maps when Black voters overwhelmingly favor Democrats.

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Here are the major Supreme Court cases of 2024.

Republicans Accuse University Leaders of ‘Giving In’ to Antisemitism

A House committee criticized the presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers for negotiating with demonstrators to end pro-Palestinian encampments.

Graduation’s Pomp Goes On, No Matter the Circumstance

Commencement is the rare American ritual that still has rules. That’s why it’s ripe for disruption, our critic writes.

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A sepia tone 1896 photograph of a large group of women in graduation caps and robes posing together. — Bryn Mawr College

Hundreds of students walked out of Harvard’s commencement ceremony in a jarring reminder of continuing unrest on the campus.

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Almost 6,000 Dead in 6 Years: How Baltimore Became the U.S. Overdose Capital

The city was once hailed for its response to addiction. But as fentanyl flooded the streets and officials shifted priorities, deaths hit unprecedented heights.

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U.S. Calls for Breakup of Ticketmaster Owner

Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.

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The Great Read

In a City of Ancient Jewish Mysticism, Israelis Arm for a Fight

In Safed, a center of kabbalah, ordinary citizens shocked by the Oct. 7 attacks are carrying military-grade weapons.

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A man dressed in black pants, a white shirt and a black yarmulke bends over to take a pan out of the oven. A rifle hangs from his shoulder. — Amit Elkayam for The New York Times

America’s Monster: Who Was Abdul Raziq?

A Times investigation uncovered the brutal career of a U.S. ally and the hidden truths of the war in Afghanistan.

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General Abdul Raziq in his office in Kandahar, Afghanistan. — Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

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Advancing Russian Troops Threaten to Reverse Some of Ukraine’s Gains

Such losses could hurt Ukrainian morale as Russia makes advances all along the front line.

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Destroyed artillery sits on the side of a road alongside a green field. — Finbarr O'Reilly for The New York Times

Russia detained another defense official, the latest in a series of high-profile arrests.

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Some of Silicon Valley’s Most Prominent Investors Are Turning Against Biden

A group of tech venture capitalists is increasingly criticizing President Biden and making its disaffection known in an election year.

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An illustration shows photos of several tech investors, including Peter Thiel, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, Marc Andreessen, Keith Rabois and Scott McNealy, amid images of a U.S. flag, with a circuit board in the background. — Barbara Gibson

A political consultant who orchestrated robocalls impersonating President Biden was indicted.

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Election updates: Donald Trump is playing up his ties to Russia, saying he could get Evan Gershkovich released.

House Passes Measure to Repeal D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law

The move was part of a broader bid by Republicans to amplify false claims by Donald Trump of widespread illegal voting by immigrants.

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A person in red pants and a brown coat bends over in a voting booth in a polling place in Washington DC — Samuel Corum/Getty Images

Border Deal Fails Again in the Senate as Democrats Seek Political Edge

Senator Chuck Schumer scheduled a vote seeking to remind voters that Republicans have stood in the way of a solution to the chaos at the border.

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Dire Prediction for 2024 Hurricane Season: Up to 25 Named Storms

The Atlantic hurricane season is looking to be an extraordinary one, with 17 to 25 named storms predicted, experts said.

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A man walks down a dirt-covered road there is debris on all sides. — Zack Wittman for The New York Times

Cyberattack Fallout at Ascension Hospitals Persists, Causing Delays for Patients

For two weeks at the 140-hospital system, doctors and nurses have had little access to digital records for patients, resorting to paper and faxes.

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An exterior view of an Ascension hospital in Milwaukee on a rainy evening. — Lauren Justice for The New York Times

Fate of Retired Research Chimps Still in Limbo

The National Institutes of Health has no plans to move two dozen chimps to sanctuary, despite a ruling from a federal judge.

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A chimpanzee climbs a tree in a wooded area. — Emil Lippe for The New York Times

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Opinion

Sophie Pinkham

A Giant Crater in Siberia Is Belching Up Russia’s Past

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Kristen Soltis Anderson

The ‘Trump-Oprah’ Voter

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An old photo of Donald Trump and Oprah Winfrey embracing. Oprah is smiling at the camera; Trump is staring off ahead. — Jeffrey Asher/Getty Images

Frank Bruni

How to Buy Yourself a Longer Life

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John Ghazvinian

The Death of Iran’s President Could Change the World

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Pamela Paul

When Representation Forgets to Include the Jews

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Joshua Mendelsohn

It’s Not Too Late to Pay Caitlin Clark

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A photograph of Caitlin Clark standing on the sidelines of a basketball court. She is looking away from the camera, with her hand on her hips. She wears a shirt with “Inclusion” written in large letters. — Bryan Anselm/Redux

Katherine Miller

Nikki Haley, Ever Pragmatic, Tries to Keep Her Options Open

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John McWhorter

The Pop Songs You Hate Are Good for Democracy

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Rachel L. Harris and Lisa Tarchak

Forget the Polls, President Biden. Our Readers Have Some Strategy Ideas.

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Letters From Our Readers

Why Biden Is Behind in the Polls

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Rollin Hu

When Antitrust Law Rescues Olivia and Taylor Fans

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W.J. Hennigan

The Future of These Nuclear Testing Victims Is in Mike Johnson’s Hands

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Jessica Grose

The Gender Pay Gap Is a Culture Problem

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Thomas L. Friedman

Western Europe Is Starting to Send a Vital Warning to Israel

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Thomas B. Edsall

What Trump Looks Like to Historians

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Neel V. Patel

Does New York City Really Need More Smoke Shops?

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Why Joe Biden Isn’t Getting Credit for the Economy

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How India Is Coping With Extreme Heat

India is adapting to dangerous heat, even as high temperatures make its transition to a cleaner economy more difficult.

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Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances

The legislation would make possession of the drugs without a prescription a crime in Louisiana, punishable with jail time.

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Scanning the Dark Universe, Euclid Finds Scenes of Cosmic Light

The European Space Agency’s powerful Euclid telescope finally showed off its capabilities with a batch of breathtaking images and early science results.

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They spit up protons and neutrons, shaping surrounding dust and other material not unlike how wind on Earth sculpts our clouds.

Eventually, cavities form around these stars, freeing their light to shine across the universe.

Railroad Company to Pay U.S. $310 Million for Ohio Accident

Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with the federal government to settle claims and costs from the 2023 derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials.

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Biden Will Designate Kenya as a Key Ally as Its Leader Visits

President Biden hosts President William Ruto with a state dinner at the White House today. Kenya will become a “major non-NATO ally,” an official said.

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