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Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
health

Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.

By Rebecca Robbins
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
health

Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

By Paula Span
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate
us

Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate

Mr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking. He said it was in the name of getting Mr. Epstein to open up.

By Sharon LaFraniere and Teresa Mondría Terol
Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College
nyregion

Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College

The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.

By Ed Shanahan
Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show the Seedy Side of College Fund-Raising
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Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show the Seedy Side of College Fund-Raising

Professors and presidents are often eager to raise outside cash. Some are now facing blowback after connecting with Jeffrey Epstein.

By Alan Blinder
Epstein Files Hint at His Ties to the Supermodel Naomi Campbell
style

Epstein Files Hint at His Ties to the Supermodel Naomi Campbell

Ms. Campbell previously claimed she was an acquaintance of the convicted sex offender. Emails shed new light on the extent of their interactions.

By Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Jesse McKinley
Robert Duvall, Chameleonlike Actor of Film, Stage and TV, Dies at 95
movies

Robert Duvall, Chameleonlike Actor of Film, Stage and TV, Dies at 95

The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”

By Clyde Haberman
The Quiet Architect of Trump’s Global Trade War
business

The Quiet Architect of Trump’s Global Trade War

Jamieson Greer, a low-key lawyer from a working-class background, is rewriting the rules of the global economy at the president’s behest.

By Ana Swanson
How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?
upshot

How Much Will Trump’s Approval Rating Matter in the Midterms?

It’s not too early to consider the connection, and readers also have questions about the economy.

By Nate Cohn
Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Leader of Hungary Before Tight Elections
world

Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Leader of Hungary Before Tight Elections

The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an “illiberal state.”

By Edward Wong
How the Visa Debate for Foreign Workers Fuels Racism Against South Asians
us

How the Visa Debate for Foreign Workers Fuels Racism Against South Asians

A dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory.

By Amy Qin
How Spain Is Carving a Different Path on Immigration
world

How Spain Is Carving a Different Path on Immigration

The country is hoping its new amnesty for undocumented immigrants will avoid a public backlash.

By Amanda Taub and José Bautista
The Immigration Debate Came to Rural Kansas. Locals Stood by Their Mayor.
us

The Immigration Debate Came to Rural Kansas. Locals Stood by Their Mayor.

The Mexican-born mayor of Coldwater was accused of voting illegally as a noncitizen. Many of his neighbors want state and federal officials to back off.

By Mitch Smith and Clayton Steward
Iran’s Protests Have Ended, but the Anger and Pain Haven’t
world

Iran’s Protests Have Ended, but the Anger and Pain Haven’t

In the aftermath of another wave of antigovernment unrest, Iran is gripped by a mood of collective grief and uncertainty about the future.

By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar
Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
world

Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

By Amelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi
From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge
arts

From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge

To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”

By Jennifer Schuessler
Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say
arts

Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say

The Paris prosecutor’s office said a network involving museum employees and tour guides had been operating for a decade.

By Ségolène Le Stradic
Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
movies

Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood

A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor
In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right
us

In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right

The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.

By Elisabeth Bumiller
Syria Crosses a Threshold
world

Syria Crosses a Threshold

The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country under one authority. But it ends a dream of autonomy for ethnic Kurds.

By Carlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann
Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not
dining

Dinner Is Being Recorded, Whether You Know It or Not

As Meta smart glasses capture scenes in restaurants for social media, service workers and customers are becoming captive participants.

By Luke Fortney
Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire
opinion

Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire

The president’s approach to the rising nuclear danger is alarming.

By The Editorial Board
Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer
opinion

Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer

Can you love your body and still want to lose weight?

By Gabriella Lascano and Amanda Su
Trial Begins for Father of Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting
us

Trial Begins for Father of Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting

Prosecutors say Colin Gray is criminally culpable after his teenage son killed two students and two teachers with a rifle that had been a Christmas gift.

By Rick Rojas
Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage
nyregion

Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage

Astoria, first spotted in Queens last spring, is now a resident of Lower Manhattan, where three devoted women watch over her.

By Dodai Stewart
Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season
world

Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season

Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.

By Claire Moses
Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California
weather

Winter Storms Could Bring 8 Feet of Snow to Parts of California

The greatest impact is expected across Northern California, where a pair of powerful storms began on Sunday night and were forecast to last into the week.

By Nazaneen Ghaffar and Livia Albeck-Ripka