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On America’s 250th, Smithsonian Museums Offer Respite and Reflection
An institution under attack from the Trump administration provided relief from the weather on July 4 — and a chance to ponder what it means to be American.
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Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.
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At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases
President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.
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In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
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The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.
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How Art Shapes Our Creative Thinking: Insights from Neuroscience
Art and creativity—two words that seem to dance together effortlessly, like old friends at a party. But what if I told you that neuroscience is starting to uncover how this dance actually rewires our brains? It’s not just about having a good time with a paintbrush or tapping your feet to a beat. Engaging with…
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Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open divisions to fester.
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Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.
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Prince Harry Will Travel to London, but Without His Family
The prince’s wife, Meghan, and their children could still join him for other parts of his trip outside the capital, a person close to the family said.
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Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine
The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”