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Trump Wants Universities to Show Him the Money, or No Deal
President Trump has personally stipulated that hefty financial penalties be part of agreements his administration is negotiating with the elite universities. Critics call it extortion.
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Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways That Are a Short Trip Away From Major Cities
From theaters and museums to kayaking and hiking, here are some of our favorite spots within a two-hour radius, by plane or train, from six major U.S. cities.
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A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good?
A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet.
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New England Seafood With a Side of Punk, at Smithereens
This quirky East Village newcomer conjures a thoughtful, sometimes dark, take on traditional coastal cooking. Also, doughnuts and Japanese city pop.
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This Sauce Is Good on Everything
Made with summer fruit and tart seasonings, chamoy is a Mexican condiment that brings a tangy zip to sweet and savory dishes alike.
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MSNBC’s Rebrand to MS NOW Invites Bemusement and Ridicule
The cable TV network’s new name, MS NOW, became the subject of mockery soon after it was announced on Monday.
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The Race to Rescue PBS and NPR Stations
The Knight Foundation and other top organizations are aiming to provide $50 million to stabilize the stations most at risk from the recent federal government funding cuts.
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In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps Justice Dept. Norms
Edward R. Martin Jr.’s conduct is part of a pattern in which top administration officials try to use the vast powers of the government to cast the specter of criminality on President Trump’s enemies.
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In Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins
Democrats hope to recruit Governor Janet Mills to challenge the powerful Republican senator, but an oyster farmer with a working man’s pitch thinks he has a better chance.
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Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near.
Inflation is up and job creation down, but the U.S. economy could still pull through without too much pain.