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Who Won a Seat at Trump’s Crypto Dinner?
The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump’s private event for customers of his cryptocurrency business on Thursday and a White House tour on Friday. Here are some of them.
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In Italy, a Collection of New and Restored Accommodations
Whether your budget is $100 a night or $1,800, a selection of new and restored hotels and luxury villas await in Rome, Tuscany and beyond.
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There’s Probably No Life on K2-18b After All, Three Studies Conclude
In April, astronomers said they had detected a possible signature of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. Now, three independent analyses discount the evidence.
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Trump Takes on Apple — and Harvard, BlackRock and the E.U.
The president escalated battles with prominent American companies and institutions, as well as a key trading partner. The damage could be extensive.
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Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital
After years in limbo, the British newspaper is set to be bought by RedBird Capital, an American investment firm with many sports, media and entertainment holdings.
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Jake Tapper of CNN Is Everywhere Promoting, and Taking Hits on, His Book
A book the CNN host co-wrote has received positive reviews and appears to be a sales hit. But it has also generated intense scrutiny of him and his work.
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Republicans Harness Tax Code to Punish Trump’s Political Nemeses
Immigrants and wealthy universities, as well as foreign companies, would see higher taxes under the House-passed bill.
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The Republican Tax Bill Could Sharply Slow E.V. Sales
The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.
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As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Allies Reconsider What Counts
The president has long pressed European allies to pay more for their own security. So they may redefine what qualifies as security.
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Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump’s Planned Mass Layoffs
The ruling, which covers 22 agencies and also prohibits shutting down programs or offices, effectively pauses the president’s plans for reshaping much of the government while the case plays out.