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War in Iran Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons

The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.

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U.S. Blockade Will Last ‘as Long as It Takes,’ Hegseth Says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. forces had stopped 34 vessels since President Trump imposed the order. Iran has made lifting it a condition of resuming talks to end the war.

 

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U.S. Attorney Closes Inquiry of Fed Chair Pushed by Trump

The decision to end the criminal inquiry of Jerome Powell could clear the way for President Trump’s pick to replace him as Fed chair.

 

Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion return.

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How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

The rocket maker has been a financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.

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Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money

Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.

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They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.

The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.

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Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades

Hamas said it was not participating in the elections in Deir al-Balah. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems.

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U.S. Soldier Involved in Maduro’s Ouster Made Over $400,000 Betting on It

Federal prosecutors say that a U.S. Army soldier who participated in the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro used the information to place bets on a prediction market.

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The Poetry Challenge Day 5: You Learned a Poem! You’re a Star.

Now you can join Matthew McConaughey, Ada Limón, David Sedaris and other luminaries in bringing these lines to life. You’ll never look at the night sky the same way again.

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