| Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ and ‘Who’s Sorry Now’ Singer, Dies at 87
- Ms. Francis, who had a natural way with a wide variety of material, ruled the charts with songs like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Where the Boys Are.”
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:15:43 +0000
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| Trump’s Attacks on Powell and the Fed Ripple Through Global Economy
- The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:07:12 +0000
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| A Supreme Court Mystery
- We explain a curious type of court case.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:06:35 +0000
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| Syria’s President Condemns Israeli Strikes on Damascus
- President Ahmed al-Shara said the airstrike on Damascus threatened to escalate sectarian violence, in his sharpest criticism of Israel since he came to power.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:57:22 +0000
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| Ron Wyden, a Democrat, Won’t Let Go of the Jeffrey Epstein Case, Either
- Senator Ron Wyden has found that four banks waited until Mr. Epstein’s arrest on federal charges to flag $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions. Mr. Wyden wants the documents made public.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:53:57 +0000
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| The UK Plans to Lower the Voting Age to 16. Here’s What to Know.
- The plan has been described as the largest expansion of voting rights in Britain in decades.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:38:11 +0000
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| Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations
- The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed the Senate over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:29:55 +0000
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| Why Israel Attacked Syria
- For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:25:22 +0000
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| F.D.A. Panel to Reassess Hormone Therapy Warnings
- Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, has said too many women avoid menopause treatments because the risks have been overstated.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:03:52 +0000
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| Is ‘Toxic Empathy’ Pulling Christians to the Left?
- How Allie Beth Stuckey is holding the line on the right.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:08:55 +0000
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| Harvard Creates New Public Service Program, as Trump Slashes Federal Jobs
- The Kennedy School will award scholarships to at least 50 students, in hopes of fostering careers in government service.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:05 +0000
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| How Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Persuaded Trump to Sell A.I. Chips to China
- With help from a longtime Silicon Valley investor turned White House insider, Mr. Huang got the administration to reverse course on restrictions.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:49:25 +0000
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| Germany’s Merz and UK’s Starmer Sign Mutual Defense Pact as U.S. Steps Back
- The new treaty includes a pledge by both countries to regard a threat against one as a threat against the other, in the latest sign of European nations uniting amid growing instability.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:49:11 +0000
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| Even After Bondi Gains Trump’s Backing, Her Survival Remains an Open Question
- The sustained backlash has exposed the hazards of the attorney general’s focus on courting President Trump, with the assumption that he maintains the total backing of his base.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:23:44 +0000
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| ‘Why Do You Continue to Lie?’: Fight Over Subway Crime Erupts at Hearing
- A leading Manhattan congressman who has taken the subway for years and the transportation secretary, who frequently criticizes the system, clashed over how dangerous it is at a House hearing in Washington.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:15:59 +0000
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| As ‘Pretty Little Baby’ Goes Viral, Connie Francis Is Joining TikTok
- A forgotten song became an unlikely hit, and the 87-year-old singer was happy to be back in the spotlight.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:54:23 +0000
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| The Senate Surrenders on Spending, and Trump’s New Epstein Strategy
- Plus, paying people to quit meth.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:27:42 +0000
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| Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.
- Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:03:35 +0000
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| Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Their ‘Alpha Energy’
- In a wide-ranging interview, the junior senator from Michigan took stock of her party’s deep-seated woes, warning Democrats not to be “so damn scared.”
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:03:29 +0000
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| Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom
- Consumer groups say proposals by BlackRock and Blackstone to buy energy companies in Minnesota, New Mexico and Texas could hurt residents.
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:01:52 +0000
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