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Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come
A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.
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Political Rivalry in Zambia Extends to Funeral of Former President Edgar Lungu
The burial site of Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former president, has become the latest conflict in a relationship marred by hostility
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Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China
China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.
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Light the Fuse: Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025)
The world lost one of its greatest musical talents on Thursday when the great Argentinian composer Lalo Schifrin died after complications from pneumonia. The sheer genius of Schifrin was evident throughout his storied career, which included composing music for film and television, with iconic themes from notable works such as “Mission: Impossible” and “Enter the…
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Sex and Threads: The Major Works of Takashi Miike
The major works of filmmaker Takashi Miike, “Audition” (1999) and “Ichi The Killer” (2001), are proclamations of a filmmaker with a shameless thirst for style. On the surface, these films are about violence, but once the blood is skimmed off the veneer, a froth of psychosexual power dynamics bubbles its way to the top. Perhaps…
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Using AI to identify cybercrime masterminds
Analyzing dark web forums to identify key experts on e-crime
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How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era?
Universities across the country are scrambling to understand the implications of generative A.I.’s transformation of technology.
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The Dollar Has Its Worst Start to a Year Since 1973
It has continued to slide even as President Trump has backed down from his tariff threats and the U.S. stock market has recovered from its losses.
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Trump and Paramount in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Suit
The lawsuit has added a layer of complexity to Paramount’s multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance, a Hollywood studio.
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Trump Steps Up Pressure Campaign on Powell With Handwritten Note
President Trump has repeatedly attacked Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, for resisting his demands for lower interest rates.