Adams Makes the Case for New York and for Himself

In his State of the City address, the mayor focused on safety and affordability and only briefly alluded to his own challenging circumstances.

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Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law That Could Shut Down TikTok

The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.

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With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet

Democrats are demanding that Republicans slow consideration of picks for the new administration until they can review background checks, as the G.O.P. faces major pressure to quickly confirm them.

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Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area

The devastating wildfires have raised concerns about the safety of the water supply in some places. Here’s a list of the warnings and instructions for residents.

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‘Tammy Faye’ and ‘Cinderella’ Were Hits in London but Failed on Broadway

What happened to “Sunset Boulevard,” “Back to the Future,” “Cinderella” and “Tammy Faye” when they crossed the Atlantic?

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China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

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New York’s Chinese Dissidents Thought He Was an Ally. He Was a Spy.

Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to repress citizens abroad.

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Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

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Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.

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