A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue. Read More A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIf confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends...
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Trump Repeats Claims Against Alex Pretti, Casting Slain Nurse as ‘Agitator’
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsAfter videos resurfaced showing a confrontation between Mr. Pretti and federal agents 11 days before officers fatally shot him, President Trump again sought to cast blame on him.After videos resurfaced showing a confrontation between Mr. Pretti and federal agents 11 days before officers fatally shot him, President Trump again sought to...
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Tech Grapples With ICE + Casey Tries Clawdbot, a Risky New A.I. Assistant + HatGPT
In Minneapolis, it has become a battle of phone versus phone. Read More In Minneapolis, it has become a battle of phone versus phone.
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Chevron Points to Venezuela’s Promise as Big Oil Earnings Fall
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe two largest U.S. oil companies, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, reported their lowest annual profits in years.The two largest U.S. oil companies, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, reported their lowest annual profits in years. Read More
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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024. Read More The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power...
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Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise. Read More The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.
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F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of...
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Brett Ratner Makes Directing Comeback With ‘Melania’
Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied. Read More Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied.
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Fact-Checking Trump Officials on Minnesota After Shootings by Federal Agents
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame over two recent shootings, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of federal agents.President Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame over two recent shootings, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of...