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Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.
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Some Gen Z kids can’t seem to get enough of the luxury fragrances.
Smellmaxxing, Explained
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Some teenage boys have grown obsessed with designer fragrances that cost hundreds of dollars.
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk Becomes World’s Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
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The Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion on Sunday. The victory has lifted morale in a country struggling to contain Russian advances on the battlefield.
Hollywood Needs to Bring Back the Four-Hankie Tear-jerker
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Comedies make you laugh. Thrillers make you cheer. Some Hollywood films used to make you sob your eyes out. We need those movies again.
This Is What Worries Me About the Trump Trial
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A terrible man is in the cross hairs of American justice, but immorality alone doesn’t make him a criminal.
Seven Theories for Why Biden Is Losing (and What He Should Do About It)
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It’s not the poll numbers that worry me, exactly. It’s the denial of what’s behind them.
At Chaotic Rally in Brooklyn, Police Violently Confront Protesters
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Officers were filmed punching several people at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bay Ridge.
Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, a Love Affair in Street Art and Silverware
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A coach’s soccer legacy is often reduced to titles and trophies. In Liverpool, a beloved manager will endure in murals, music and shared memories.
Are Those Mimes Spying on Us? In Pakistan, It’s Not a Strange Question.
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Pakistanis suspect the national intelligence agencies of being behind practically everything — even street performers working for tips in Islamabad.
Liberty Sets Attendance Record at Caitlin Clark’s New York Debut
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The New York Liberty beat the Indiana Fever in front of a record crowd at Barclays Center, with celebrities and basketball legends there to see the star rookie.
U.S. and Iranian Officials Held Indirect Talks in Oman on Risks of a Wider War
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The talks were the first since Iran attacked Israel last month in retaliation for its killing of an Iranian general.
Israel’s Wartime Government Frays as Frustration with Netanyahu Grows
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Benny Gantz, a centrist member of leadership, presented the prime minister with an ultimatum that demanded a plan for the future of Israel’s war.
Stefanik to Denounce Biden, and Praise Trump, in Speech to Israel’s Parliament
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The New York congresswoman will become the highest-ranking House Republican to speak before Israel’s Parliament since the Oct. 7 attacks, in a move meant to capitalize on Democratic divisions.
Giuliani Is Served Arizona Indictment Notice After His 80th Birthday Party
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After trying to reach him for weeks, officials served him the notice as he left his 80th birthday party. He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Influence Law
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The law has triggered protests and threatens to derail the nation’s pro-European aspirations in favor of closer ties with Russia.
113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud
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A traveler used the tower as an anchor to try to pull out a pickup that was stuck in mud at the national park in California.
Slovak Prime Minister Is Improving After Second Operation, Official Says
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The suspect in the shooting of the prime minister, Robert Fico, appeared before a judge, who ordered that he would remain in custody until he is charged and tried.
Why the Equal Rights Amendment Is Again a Hot Topic in New York
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The proposed amendment to the State Constitution has become a divisive culture-war issue that encompasses abortion, discrimination and transgender athletes.
How Companies Dodge Tariffs
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Protectionist trade policies are popular on both the left and right. But some economists say they’re likely to backfire.
Russia Presses Attacks in Northeast Ukraine, Seeking Buffer Zone on Border
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Advances by Russian forces have raised fears they could bring their artillery in range of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city.
The Forever Trial
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How the sister of one victim of the Sept. 11 attacks is navigating the trial of the men accused of orchestrating it.
Why the Manhattan Trial Is Probably Helping Trump
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The casual observer may see persecution, not just prosecution.
The Truth Hurts — Especially When Bill Maher Dishes It Out
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“Why can’t everybody live in my world, in the middle,” he says, “where we’re not nuts?”
It Is Inexcusable How Judge Cannon Is Delaying the Trump Documents Case
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She is utterly failing to keep the case moving along in a fair but timely manner.
Queen of the Book Club
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Sitting down for lunch with Reese Witherspoon, whose book picks have become a force in the publishing industry.
Biden Can Do Something at the Debates That Trump Never Could
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From years of watching debates, I think the winners always showed us something about civility.
Dabney Coleman: Where to Stream His Best Movies and TV Shows
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Coleman’s characters frequently displayed the kind of antagonistic demeanor familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with a bad boss or a disgruntled customer.