California Billionaires Maneuver Now in Case Wealth Tax Passes

California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.

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How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters

The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.

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The Sea Took Her Prosthetic Leg. Months Later, It Gave It Back.

Brenda Ogden lost her waterproof prosthetic leg 10 months ago, and with it, her zest for swimming. Then a local fossil hunter stumbled upon it.

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One Last Chat With David Brooks

Before leaving The Times after 22 years, David Brooks responds to readers’ questions.

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As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region.

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What We Know About the Victims of the Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting in Canada

The attack at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community in British Columbia has left families stunned and grief-stricken.

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Youngstown, Ohio, Has Been Freezing Because of a Broken Utility

An insolvent, broken utility left downtown buildings in Youngstown freezing in recent weeks. Gov. Mike DeWine has attributed the problems to an archaic system.

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Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: What Does Drinking Do to Your Health?

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look.

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Trump and the Death of Shared Morality in America

In this installment of The Conversation, David Brooks says goodbye to The Times, and offers his parting thoughts.

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Kraft Heinz Reverses Course on Company Split as Sales Continue to Slide

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.

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George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin

The acclaimed writer discusses the limits of kindness and the foundations of sin.

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Israel Gives Itself More Control Over West Bank, Clearing Barriers to Settlement

Actions by the security cabinet make it easier for Jews to buy land from Palestinians. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and international law and accelerate attempts to annex the territory.

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Hungry Families, ICE and Secret Grocery Networks in Minneapolis

As immigrants become increasingly afraid to leave their homes for fear of being detained, access to food, including free school lunches, is being cut off.

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