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How a California billionaire known for auto loans provided Trump’s bond
Don Hankey, a Trump supporter who made billions on high-interest auto loans, financed the former president’s $175 million bond to appeal his New York civil judgment.
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Trump Again Invokes ‘Blood Bath’ and Dehumanizes Migrants in Border Remarks
The former president has tried to stoke fear around immigration and border security throughout his 2024 campaign, as he has done in the past.
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Biden Talks to Xi About Conflicts, From Ukraine to the Pacific
President Biden aimed to keep relations stable in a call with Xi Jinping of China, but also raised concerns over Beijing’s activities around Taiwan, the South China Sea and Russia.
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An Airline Course Looks to Overcome Fear in the Skies
Anxiety when flying might not seem so unreasonable these days, but a British Airways program seeks to reassure the lightly nervous and the abjectly terrified alike.
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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers
Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm and too crowded. These, in cities across the U.S., let you get your laps in, in style.
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The Secrets of a Danish Castle
A writer returns to his grandparents’ former castle-home in a seaside corner of Denmark known for its chalk cliffs, ‘dancing elves’ and haunting World War II past.
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Jay Pasachoff, Who Spent a Lifetime Chasing Eclipses, Will Be Missed on April 8
The late Jay Pasachoff inspired generations of students to become astronomers by dragging them to the ends of the Earth for a few precarious moments of ecstasy.
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Why Is There So Much Plastic Food Packaging?
As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you.
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What’s Your Favorite New York City Restaurant
The Times’s critic, Pete Wells, has shared his second-annual list of the city’s best, but tell us what tops yours.
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Getting your dream outdoor space is now easier — and cheaper
Following the pandemic, competition for landscapers and outdoor contractors was fierce. Homeowners are finally back in control.