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The Story of Antisemitism Needs to Be Rewritten, Starting in New York  
It may be time to rethink the tragic events in Washington and Boulder.  

Trump’s Iran Diplomacy Failed. I Hope His Airstrike Succeeds.  
Iran can’t be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, but the president’s approach wasn’t the best way to prevent that.  

In a Big Place With Few People, a Minister Needs a Pilot’s License  
The Salvation Army’s “Flying Padres” cross the Australian outback by air, dropping in on ranches and small communities — sometimes, just to lend an ear.  

Why the Heat Index Makes the Temperature Feel Worse  
Some hot days feel even worse thanks to high humidity, trapped heat and dew points. Cities are especially vulnerable.  

Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise  
Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.  

US Heat Wave: Latest Forecast for the East Coast  
This week is delivering the hottest temperatures of the year so far to much of the eastern United States.  

New York Again Embraces Nuclear Power With Plans to Build New Plant  
In her announcement, Gov. Kathy Hochul gave few details about where the plant would be built, how much the project would cost or how long it would take to complete.  

Florida Men Accused of Stealing More Than $100 Million Meant for People With Special Needs  
Federal prosecutors say the money was used to fly on a private jet, buy real estate and help operate a brewery.  

Scenes From the Hottest Blocks in New York City  
Whatever the temperature is in Central Park, it’s hotter alongside Newtown Creek, the toxic and industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens.  

Judge Blocks Trump Proclamation Barring Harvard’s International Students  
The same judge issued an order last week blocking a separate government effort to keep the school from enrolling students from abroad.  

Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests  
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Clinton-era rule barring road construction and logging was outdated and “absurd.”  

Vera Rubin Telescope Quickly Found 1,200 New Asteroids  
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is expected to find millions of unknown objects in our solar system, and perhaps even a mysterious Planet Nine.  

Ford Will Keep Battery Factory Even if Republicans Ax Tax Break  
Ford Motor said it would open a new plant in Michigan that could become ineligible for federal incentives under a policy bill championed by President Trump and passed by the House.  

Why Factories Are Having Trouble Filling Nearly 400,000 Open Jobs  
For every 20 positions, there’s one qualified candidate, says one manufacturing chief executive. Some of President Trump’s policies are likely to exacerbate the problem.  

Cuomo and Mamdani Push to Raise Turnout in ‘Jump Ball’ Mayor’s Race  
A new poll shows the New York City mayor’s race tightening in its final days. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are scrambling for every last vote.  

What We Learned About Trump’s Attack on Iran  
Over the past week, President Trump claimed he would make a decision about Iran in “two weeks” and repeatedly pressed it to come to the negotiating table. But the swiftness of the attack on Saturday night suggests that plans were underway after Israel began its bombing campaign against Iran a little more than a week ago.  

The Curtain Drops on Improv Theater for the New York Police  
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said a staffing crisis kept her from letting officers participate in a Brooklyn theater group that began after the death of Eric Garner, who died after a police officer put him in a chokehold, in 2014.  

As Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Took a Victory Lap, He Planned Sex Nights, Prosecutors Say  
Questioning its final witness, the government laid out flight plans, escort prices, hotel reservations and a web of payments for sexual encounters in 2023.  

Bodies of 3 Hikers Who Jumped in Water Near Lake Tahoe Are Recovered  
The three men had been hiking in Soda Springs, Calif., when they jumped into the water near Rattlesnake Falls, a remote and isolated area that made rescue difficult.  

As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped  
Housing affordability and quality-of-life concerns are pushing longtime Black New Yorkers out of the city, underscoring Democrats’ challenges with their base ahead of the mayoral election.  

Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape  
A powerful new telescope will usher in a new era of cosmic discovery, but in a political climate vastly different from when it was named for a once overlooked female astronomer.  


The Story of Antisemitism Needs to Be Rewritten, Starting in New York  
It may be time to rethink the tragic events in Washington and Boulder.  

Trump’s Iran Diplomacy Failed. I Hope His Airstrike Succeeds.  
Iran can’t be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, but the president’s approach wasn’t the best way to prevent that.  

In a Big Place With Few People, a Minister Needs a Pilot’s License  
The Salvation Army’s “Flying Padres” cross the Australian outback by air, dropping in on ranches and small communities — sometimes, just to lend an ear.  

Why the Heat Index Makes the Temperature Feel Worse  
Some hot days feel even worse thanks to high humidity, trapped heat and dew points. Cities are especially vulnerable.  

Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise  
Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.  

US Heat Wave: Latest Forecast for the East Coast  
This week is delivering the hottest temperatures of the year so far to much of the eastern United States.  

New York Again Embraces Nuclear Power With Plans to Build New Plant  
In her announcement, Gov. Kathy Hochul gave few details about where the plant would be built, how much the project would cost or how long it would take to complete.  

Florida Men Accused of Stealing More Than $100 Million Meant for People With Special Needs  
Federal prosecutors say the money was used to fly on a private jet, buy real estate and help operate a brewery.  

Scenes From the Hottest Blocks in New York City  
Whatever the temperature is in Central Park, it’s hotter alongside Newtown Creek, the toxic and industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens.  

Judge Blocks Trump Proclamation Barring Harvard’s International Students  
The same judge issued an order last week blocking a separate government effort to keep the school from enrolling students from abroad.  

Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests  
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Clinton-era rule barring road construction and logging was outdated and “absurd.”  

Vera Rubin Telescope Quickly Found 1,200 New Asteroids  
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is expected to find millions of unknown objects in our solar system, and perhaps even a mysterious Planet Nine.  

Ford Will Keep Battery Factory Even if Republicans Ax Tax Break  
Ford Motor said it would open a new plant in Michigan that could become ineligible for federal incentives under a policy bill championed by President Trump and passed by the House.  

Why Factories Are Having Trouble Filling Nearly 400,000 Open Jobs  
For every 20 positions, there’s one qualified candidate, says one manufacturing chief executive. Some of President Trump’s policies are likely to exacerbate the problem.  

Cuomo and Mamdani Push to Raise Turnout in ‘Jump Ball’ Mayor’s Race  
A new poll shows the New York City mayor’s race tightening in its final days. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are scrambling for every last vote.  

What We Learned About Trump’s Attack on Iran  
Over the past week, President Trump claimed he would make a decision about Iran in “two weeks” and repeatedly pressed it to come to the negotiating table. But the swiftness of the attack on Saturday night suggests that plans were underway after Israel began its bombing campaign against Iran a little more than a week ago.  

The Curtain Drops on Improv Theater for the New York Police  
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said a staffing crisis kept her from letting officers participate in a Brooklyn theater group that began after the death of Eric Garner, who died after a police officer put him in a chokehold, in 2014.  

As Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Took a Victory Lap, He Planned Sex Nights, Prosecutors Say  
Questioning its final witness, the government laid out flight plans, escort prices, hotel reservations and a web of payments for sexual encounters in 2023.  

Bodies of 3 Hikers Who Jumped in Water Near Lake Tahoe Are Recovered  
The three men had been hiking in Soda Springs, Calif., when they jumped into the water near Rattlesnake Falls, a remote and isolated area that made rescue difficult.  

As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped  
Housing affordability and quality-of-life concerns are pushing longtime Black New Yorkers out of the city, underscoring Democrats’ challenges with their base ahead of the mayoral election.  

Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape  
A powerful new telescope will usher in a new era of cosmic discovery, but in a political climate vastly different from when it was named for a once overlooked female astronomer.  

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