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A Key to New York City’s Water Quality That’s Hiding in Plain Sight

admin1 May 2025

Hundreds of cast-iron boxes standing chest-high on the sidewalks of New York City are there to provide an essential service to residents. But these silver sentinels go largely unnoticed, their purpose a mystery to the millions who shuffle past. Once ...

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How the Macy’s Nighttime Team Keeps the Flowers Fresh

admin1 May 2025

As Mother’s Day nears, 50 varieties of plants bloom in the Macy’s Flower Show. That takes work.

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With Minerals Deal, Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine

admin1 May 2025

The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.

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Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires Near Jerusalem for 2nd Day

admin1 May 2025

Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after gaining partial control of the blaze, but warned that a change in the wind could fan the flames.

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North Korea and Russia Cement Ties With First Road Bridge

admin1 May 2025

The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know

admin1 May 2025

The announcement that the deal had been signed came after months of fraught negotiations.

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A Contender for the Papacy Known for Promoting Dialogue With Other Faiths

admin1 May 2025

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline comes from the diverse port city of Marseille in France.

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For One Texas County, Arresting Migrants Made Big Money

admin1 May 2025

Juan Antonio Gomez Torres was earning barely $80 a week shaping mud into bricks in the dusty hills above San Felipe, Mexico. When his wife became pregnant with their fourth child, he decided to try his luck crossing into the United States to look for ...

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‘We Have Not Heard From My Brother’: The Missing Bhutanese Deportees

admin1 May 2025

Fear and confusion grip a community of Asian refugees as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration. Since the missing men are stateless, it’s not clear where they’ll end up.

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The Fight Against Trump Isn’t a Movement, but It’s Gaining Momentum

admin1 May 2025

Despite lacking a unified message or strategy, Democrats, universities, law firms and other institutions are starting to push back harder against the administration.

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