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With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?
With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
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Guy Savoy Awarded Légion d’Honneur
Guy Savoy, who worked his way up from modest beginnings (and a recent setback), this week became the first chef inducted into the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts.
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Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI
Industry leaders warned in last-minute calls to the president that the proposed safety vetting system could inhibit development of the pivotal technology.
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Poll Suggests a Possible Path Forward for Democrats
The divisions are clear, but there’s more common ground than one might expect within the coalition, a Times/Siena poll shows.
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Partisan Mud Fight, or Focus on the Midterms? Redistricting Divides Democrats.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia urged her fellow Democrats, including the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, to stop talking about drawing new congressional lines for partisan advantage.
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Warsh to Take Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat
The economic backdrop that Kevin M. Warsh inherits as chair of the Federal Reserve does not call for the interest rate cuts that President Trump wants.
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In ‘Ask E. Jean,’ a Trump Adversary Examines Her Decision to Speak Out
E. Jean Carroll won two court cases against him, but it took decades for her to come forward. The film is at its best on the reasons for her hesitance.
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5 Notable Moments From Candace Owens’s Warm Interview With Hunter Biden
In a nearly two-hour conversation, Mr. Biden discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol, and Ms. Owens apologized for her past remarks about him.
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How Storytelling Shapes Our Understanding of the World
Ever notice how a good story can make you see the world differently? Think about it. Whether it’s a movie, a book, or even a conversation with a friend, storytelling has a way of getting under our skin. It’s like this invisible thread that ties us to new ideas, emotions, and cultures without us even…
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Colorado Enacts New ADMT Law Replacing Colorado AI Act
On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-189 (the “Act”) into law, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the use of automated decision-making technology (“ADMT”) in consequential decisions affecting consumers in Colorado. The new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, replaces the prior Colorado AI Act framework with…