World
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Two Deadly Fires in Rapid Succession Expose India’s Gaps in Safety
Disasters over the weekend that claimed at least 34 lives prompted condolences, arrests and finger-pointing. But systemic change remains elusive,…
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Russia Plans New Offensive in Ukraine’s Northeast, Zelensky Says
Moscow was again amassing forces near the border, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. His comments came as officials said that a…
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‘I Had Gotten a Fantastic Deal on a Floor-Model Cruiser Bike’
A helper’s quick comeback, tying up loose ends on the No. 4 and more reader tales of New York City…
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How a Profane Joke on Twitter Spawned a Legal Army
Here’s one way to build a legal team: Interview graduates from the top law schools or firms, then hire the…
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Death Toll in Papua New Guinea Landslide Estimated to Be at Least 670
More than 48 hours after the disaster, its full extent remains unclear, with aid slow to reach survivors and conditions…
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A Public Park or Private Spa: A City Debates the Future of an Island Oasis
Officials in Toronto and many residents ask why the province of Ontario is turning a former waterfront park over to…
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6 Beaches for Budding Swimmers, Surfers and Castle Builders
For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a…
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Peru Issued a Decree Calling Trans Identity a ‘Disorder.’ A Backlash Followed.
Government officials say the regulation was intended to expand mental health care access for transgender people. Activists say it will…
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Sand, Sea and as Much Serenity as You Could Ever Want
They tell a story in the Magdalen Islands about a winter so bitter that they were completely cut off, with…
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Optimistic About the War in Ukraine, Putin Unleashes a Purge at Home
Despite years of criticism, President Vladimir V. Putin has only now changed his defense minister and allowed high-level corruption arrests.