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For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of Outrage

10 September 2025 at 05:38
Videos and photos purporting to show the privileged lifestyles of children of the elite have fueled anger among young people.

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A demonstrator shouting slogans during a protest outside the parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday. There is a widespread sense in Nepal that the affluence of the country’s political class has come at the expense of the wider population.

Curtis Sliwa Vows to Stay in Mayor’s Race, Despite Push to Clear Field

10 September 2025 at 05:50
Business leaders who hope Mr. Sliwa, the Republican nominee for New York City mayor, will suspend his campaign may find themselves disappointed: “No, no, no. A thousand times no,” he said.

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Curtis Sliwa received the support of 15 percent of likely voters in a New York Times/Siena poll released on Tuesday.

Oliver North and Fawn Hall, Key Figures in Iran-Contra Scandal, Are Married

10 September 2025 at 05:54
Ms. Hall was Mr. North’s secretary on the National Security Council in the 1980s during the secret sales of arms to Iran and the diversion of the profits to rebel forces in Nicaragua.

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Mr. North before testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in 1986.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Block Foreign Aid for Now

10 September 2025 at 05:40
Acting on his own, the chief justice issued an “administrative stay” pausing a trial judge’s ruling while the full court considers the matter.

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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. ordered both sides to file briefs by Friday in a convoluted case involving presidential power.

Gesture Politics Won’t Help Palestinians

10 September 2025 at 05:00
But diaspora Jews will pay an ugly price.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, left, has raised the possibility of recognizing a Palestinian state, and President Emmanuel Macron of France has committed to it.

Elizabeth Tsurkov, Princeton Student, Is Released From Iraq, Trump Says

Israel and Iraq confirmed the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Russian-Israeli graduate student at Princeton who was kidnapped in Iraq in 2023 by the militant group Kataib Hezbollah.

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Elizabeth Tsurkov, pictured in 2017, in Istanbul.

Denmark Forced Contraception on Greenlandic Girls, a Scathing Report Confirms

Danish doctors inserted intrauterine devices into thousands of women and girls in Greenland, often without their consent or knowledge, a scandal that has reinforced a legacy of colonial abuses.

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the prime minister of Greenland, and Mette Frederiksen, the prime minister of Denmark, at a news conference in April.

James Talarico Joins Senate Campaign in Texas

9 September 2025 at 17:02
State Representative James Talarico, who is studying to become a Presbyterian pastor, has sparred with Fox News hosts and bantered with Joe Rogan. Now he wants Senator John Cornyn’s seat.

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State Representative James Talarico, a seminary student who entered the race for the seat currently held by Senator John Cornyn, believes Texas and the country want a return to decency.

Effort to Force a House Vote on Epstein Files Nears Success

10 September 2025 at 01:28
Supporters are on the brink of collecting the 218 signatures to proceed, but House Republican leaders and the White House are trying to stop it.

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Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, introduced a discharge petition last week to bring the bill calling for the release of the Epstein files to a vote on the House floor.

Apple Introduces iPhone 17, iPhone Air and Updated AirPods at Annual Event

10 September 2025 at 03:38
The Silicon Valley giant also introduced updates to its traditional smartphones, as well as its AirPods and Apple Watch.

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Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook. Apple’s business faced a number of obstacles this year, including President Trump’s tariffs on China, where it makes many of its products.

Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals

9 September 2025 at 21:40
If the results are promising, veterinarians hope to give the shots to wild Hawaiian monk seals, which are endangered.

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One of the pups was corralled for its shot.

Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Childhood Health Report

A report from the commission led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is soft on pesticides, pledges to define ultraprocessed foods and promised an “infertility training center.”

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Man Accused in Brutal N.C. Rail Slaying Faces Federal Charge

A conviction would make the man, who is accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee on a light rail train in Charlotte, eligible for the federal death penalty.

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The light rail system in Charlotte, N.C., has been a major driver of development south of the city’s downtown area.

US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly

10 September 2025 at 02:41
As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.

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Staff members and volunteers of a food bank distributed groceries in Pojoaque, N.M., in June. Last year, 29 percent of the organization’s budget came from government funding.

Macron Picks Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Next Prime Minister

10 September 2025 at 05:09
President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed.

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Sébastien Lecornu, 39, left, France’s departing defense minister, was chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to be the next prime minister.

Hamas Fighters Claim Responsibility for Bus Stop Shooting in Jerusalem

10 September 2025 at 02:16
Israeli officials said the attack at the crowded bus stop on Monday spurred, in part, the decision to launch Tuesday’s targeted strikes against Hamas leaders in Qatar.

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Members of an Israeli emergency team work at the scene of a shooting at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday.

RFK Jr. Releases Childhood Health Report

The report, which follows a draft leaked last month, demonstrates both the ambitions and limits of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

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This Is What Criticism of the President Cost Me

10 September 2025 at 01:41
As a civilian humanist, my presence might — for some attendees — invalidate my arguments; I wouldn’t be heard because of what I represent to the right.

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The gyrfalcon is the U.S. Air Force Academy’s official mascot.

Protests Against Nepal’s Social Media Ban Show Resistance to a Global Censorship Trend

10 September 2025 at 01:00
Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to reverse course.

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Protesters at the Singha Durbar, the seat of the Nepali government’s various ministries, as it burned in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday.

Nick Fuentes: A White Nationalist Problem for the Right

9 September 2025 at 22:52
For years, conservatives hoped that the notorious white nationalist would go away. Instead, Mr. Fuentes has gained more traction, even while opposing the president.

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Nicholas J. Fuentes, the influential white nationalist and streaming show host, has seen his social media following and show viewership grow in recent months.

Mamdani Leads Cuomo Head-to-Head, With a Turnout Twist

By: Nate Cohn
9 September 2025 at 17:40
The Times/Siena poll shows Mamdani would have an edge among likely voters, but Cuomo would lead among all registered voters.

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Andrew Cuomo would lead among all registered voters, 46-45, in a one-on-one race with Zohran Mamdani.

U.S. Wildfire Fighters to Mask Up After Decades-Long Ban on Smoke Protections

10 September 2025 at 03:59
The Forest Service is reversing course as it faces growing pressure over workers falling ill with cancer and lung disease. The move is part of a flurry of changes to aid firefighters.

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A U.S. Forest Service firefighter last month in San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Iran and U.N. Watchdog Reach Agreement to Resume Nuclear Inspections

Iran has not allowed inspections since its nuclear sites were bombed by Israel and the United States in June, but it hopes to stave off Western economic sanctions.

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Smoke and dust from Israeli airstrikes shrouded Tehran in June. Iran suspended its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the wake of Israel and Iran’s 12-day war.

Damar Hamlin Nearly Died on the Football Field. He Had a Plan B.

9 September 2025 at 15:00
Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped beating after a tackle on “Monday Night Football” in 2023. He wants to be known for more than that.

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The Starbucks Turnaround That Has Baristas and Customers Steamed

10 September 2025 at 02:24
Improved service, better seating and heartfelt messages are at the heart of Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, but baristas say they’re under pressure.

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The Strawberry Matcha Strato Frappuccino, center, at Starbucks requires six ingredients and two blenders to make.

Experiencing Japan’s Fiery Autumnal Foliage

8 September 2025 at 21:45
“Momijigari” means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary adds history and a sense of spirituality to the colors.

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While Japan is known for its cherry blossom season, its fall foliage is also spectacular, with more than 1,000 varieties of maples alone.
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