After Black Enrollment Fell, Amherst College Faces an Identity Crisis

Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that legacy without violating the law.

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Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities, Analysts Say

The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.

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A New, Full-Bodied Fraud Comes in a Whisky Barrel

Small investors in Britain and Ireland have fallen prey to companies selling casks that turn out to be untraceable or nonexistent.

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Patrick Adiarte, Actor Seen in Musicals and on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 82

As a young immigrant from the Philippines, he had roles on Broadway in “The King and I” and “Flower Drum Song.” He was later a familiar face on TV.

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How the War in Gaza Drove Israel’s A.I. Experiments

Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.

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Japan’s Rice Is So Expensive, It’s Willing to Eat South Korea’s

Japanese consumers embraced Korean rice for the first time in 35 years, finding it more familiar than other types of foreign rice.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Offers Condolences 3 Days After Pope Francis Died

The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza.

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How Pope Francis Simplified Papal Funerals

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.

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A Faithful Throng Pays Last Respects to Pope Francis

“It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

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Amid Russia War, Ukraine Is Dealing With a Sleep Deprivation Crisis

Sleep deprivation has become a health crisis in the country, experts and psychologists say. They cite near-nightly drone attacks as one of the major impediments to getting proper rest.

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