Where Are All These Meteors Coming From?

The frequency of fireballs in our planet’s skies seemed to grow in recent months. NASA and other meteor experts can’t agree on what explains it.

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Why Are Palantir and OpenAI Scared of Alex Bores?

Alex Bores is trying to win a congressional seat to represent part of New York City. Here’s why A.I. executives are funding the effort to stop him.

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E.P.A., Maryland Sue D.C. Utility Over Potomac River Sewage

In separate lawsuits, environmental regulators said D.C. Water failed to prevent and contain a massive spill of raw sewage upstream of Washington.

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Ohio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation

The university released a report that said the president, Walter Carter Jr., took trips with a podcaster and suggested that the university hire her.

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Democrat Betty Yee Leaves the California Governor’s Race

Betty Yee, the former state controller, had faced pressure to drop out after hovering near the bottom of polls for months. The move could help Democrats begin to unify behind a front-runner.

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The Onion Signs New Deal to Take Over Infowars

A new deal, which would allow The Onion to use the Infowars name and website address, must be approved by a Texas judge.

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A Brisk Day in Boston, for the Weather and Runners Alike

Boston held its 130th Marathon on an unseasonably chilly day that was endured by the crowd and relished by the athletes.

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Iran Eases Some Internet Restrictions, as Wider Blackout Passes 50th Day

Critics say Iran may be creating a “tiered internet” model, where access is limited to the politically and economically privileged.

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Trump Administration Demand for Ballot Info Rebuffed by Michigan

The Department of Justice is seeking ballots and other materials from the 2024 election. Michigan officials call it election interference.

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This Is a Hard Time to Start a Career. These Two Words Can Help.

Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.

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Hamas Officials Say Group Is Ready to Hand Over Some Weapons

Two senior Hamas officials in Gaza said the group was prepared to relinquish some automatic rifles and other arms, a concession that falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands.

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Activists Urge Boycott of ‘Bezos Met Gala’ With Posters Around NYC

A guerrilla activist group is covering New York with posters criticizing the billionaire Jeff Bezos’ involvement in the event, a fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum.

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NJ Transit Confirms It Will Charge $150 for Train Tickets During the World Cup

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this summer, but most will not be allowed to drive there.

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