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For Some New Zealand Winemakers, Māori Beliefs Lead the Way
A philosophy of respectful custodianship of the land and the importance of one’s place of origin may sound familiar to those who seek out terroir.
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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for Article on Note to Epstein
The lawsuit argues that The Journal falsely claimed President Trump “authored, drew and signed” a lewd birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Was Losing Millions at CBS Before Cancellation
CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
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Jewel Thais-Williams, Whose Nightclub Catch One Celebrated ‘Queer Black Joy,’ Dies at 86
Catch One, which she opened in Los Angeles in 1973 in the face of local animosity, became a glittering sanctuary for a largely shunned community.
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Trump’s War With Powell Throws a Little-Known Planning Board Into Scrutiny
The National Capital Planning Commission has become pivotal in the administration’s campaign to discredit Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Senior Care Work Force
Nursing homes and home care agencies have lost workers as the Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for migrants with temporary legal status.
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Gabbard Claims Obama Administration Tried to Undermine Trump in 2016
Democrats denounced a report issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as politically motivated and error-ridden.
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Trump Administration Requests Release of Epstein Grand Jury Records. What’s Next?
The records are at the center of President Trump’s effort to manage fallout from the Epstein case. But unsealing them is complex and requires a judge to sign off.
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When Getting Fired Is Only the Beginning for Federal Workers
One thing is clear from a reporter’s conversations with laid-off federal workers this year: The cuts have been anything but straightforward and efficient.
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Rubio Restricts U.S. Criticism of Tainted Foreign Elections
A State Department cable telling officials to avoid comments on the “fairness or integrity” of most elections continues a U.S. turn away from promoting democratic values abroad.