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Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
The aid agency says its buildings in the central part of the territory were attacked after the military targeted Deir al-Balah, which had largely been spared.
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Bangladesh Mourns After Deadly Plane Crash During School Lunch Break
Nearly all of the 31 killed when the plane crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated as the nation declared a day of mourning.
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Russia and Ukraine to Renew Talks, but Peace Remains Elusive
Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold another round of negotiations on Wednesday in Istanbul, but the two warring countries have flatly rejected each other’s demands.
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Once Failed by Hollywood Blockbusters, “Superman” Lets Edi Gathegi Shine
In James Gunn’s “Superman,” the titular hero (David Corenswet) is joined by an astonishing number of friends and foes. There’s Krypto, the hyper-active dog that aids him in taking down enemies, and Clark Kent’s coworkers at the Daily Planet, who help him expose Lex Luthor’s (Nicholas Hoult) ties to the illegal invasion of the fictional…
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Fantasia 2025: Terrestrial, Hold the Fort, Good Boy
As with many festivals, but especially Fantasia, a kind of analysis paralysis can creep in with even the most intrepid critic. What do you cover? What’s worth looking at and talking about? What can be paired together for snappy festival dispatches? Even (or especially) amid the Montreal-based fest’s genre brief, there’s a lot of variety…
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Restaurant Review: Chez Fifi on the Upper East Side
Chez Fifi is both a hot spot and a demure neighborhood restaurant, serving a classic French menu that draws crowds from uptown and downtown.
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What Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Coca-Cola announced Tuesday that it would introduce a new cane sugar Coke product this fall. But will it be better for you?
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Federal Prosecutors Close Inquiry Into Co-Founder of Kraken Crypto Exchange
The F.B.I. had raided the home of Jesse Powell in 2023 as part of an investigation into claims that he hacked into the online accounts of a nonprofit.
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In Trump’s Battle With Murdoch, Fox News Is a Complication
The two are constrained by the thing that has kept them linked for a decade: their shared reliance on Fox News die-hards.
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What to Know About the $250 Visa Integrity Fee for U.S. Tourists
A newly enacted “visa integrity fee” will apply to millions of foreign visitors, including travelers from Mexico, India, Brazil and China.