Inside Calgary’s Fight Over Fluoride in the Water

A contentious vote over the return of fluoride to Calgary’s water was supposed to settle a decades-long debate. But the battle on both sides remains as polarized as ever.

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3 Takeaways From Vietnam’s Drift Toward Russia and Away From America

The Times examined weapons sales documents from a Russian arms supplier and interviewed dozens of officials from Vietnam, the United States and other countries in the region.

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Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining.

U.S. allies worry that American volatility and Russian outreach and arms sales, in particular, are driving Vietnam into a new phase.

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A New Dynamic in the Trump-Netanyahu Relationship

Since an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal came into effect, the U.S. effort to sustain it appears to have constrained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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How Nontoxic Is ‘Nontoxic’ Cookware?

Many brands claim to have safer chemical coatings on their pots and pans. But can you trust what’s on the label?

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Saudi Arabia, Rich With Oil, Wants to Be Known as the A.I. Exporter

The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power.

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As New Yorkers Flood Early Voting Sites, Undecideds Become Prized Target

Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner for mayor of New York City, has built his lead in part by relying on a huge ground-game operation.

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How the Firebombing of His Home Changed Josh Shapiro

In an interview, the Pennsylvania governor offered his most detailed accounting yet of the April attack — and how he’s grappling with its aftermath.

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Why America’s Debate Over Which Children Are ‘Gifted’ Won’t Go Away

Gifted programs could be shutting out millions of high-performing Black and Latino children from low-income families. Can districts fix their advanced education problem?

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Storm Drenches Central Florida, Creating ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Situation

A rare flash flood emergency was declared for parts of Lake County on Sunday, which received up to 18 inches of rain.

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