Israel Reopens Crossing Into Northern Gaza for Aid

The cease-fire with Hamas has blunted the hunger faced by Gazans during the war. But aid agencies say Israeli restrictions are still hobbling their work.

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Do You Really Need to ‘Refuel’ During Exercise?

Here’s what to consider about mid-workout energy gels and sports drinks.

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What Are Antidepressants Doing to Teen Sexual Development

Research on adults who take S.S.R.I.s shows they tamp down sexual desire. Why aren’t we studying what that could mean for adolescents who take them?

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Scientists Grow More Hopeful About Ending a Global Organ Shortage

At an international conference, researchers at the forefront of animal-human transplantation compared notes and allowed themselves the first real optimism in decades.

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How Unemployment Can Take a Toll on Our Mental Health

The emotional impact of unemployment can be profound, experts say — but speaking up about it and building a support system can help.

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Can N.Y.C. Casino Bids Deliver an Economic Boost?

Contenders for full-scale casino licenses in New York City predict an economic boom fueled by gambling. Experts say that’s not what has happened elsewhere.

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Michelle Obama’s New Book Is a Historical Document Dressed Up as a Coffee-Table Tome

“The Look” should be studied by generations to come, not because of what it reveals about fashion, but politics.

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Who Pays When A.I. Is Wrong?

New court cases seek to define content created by artificial intelligence as defamatory — a novel concept that has captivated some legal experts.

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College Romance Books That Will Make You Swoon

The explosive potential of those years makes every emotion more intense — and a perfect combo for rich storytelling.

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Kindergartners With Chromebooks: 350 Teachers on How Screens Took Over School

Even as schools have banned phones, the pandemic-era practice of giving students their own laptops and tablets has remained.

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