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As Adams Tries to Run on His Record, Scandals Keep Swirling Around Him

Mayor Eric Adams of New York has sought to argue that his first-term wins have earned him the right to serve a second. But he cannot shake the stench of corruption around his administration.

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Mayor Eric Adams, center, at the opening of his Manhattan campaign headquarters in Harlem on Wednesday. Shortly after the event, a key adviser passed a reporter a wad of cash, hidden in a bag of potato chips.
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Vance Recounts Telling Zelensky to ‘Behave’ in Trump Meeting

It was not the first time that the vice president had addressed Ukraine’s leader with words more commonly spoken to toddlers than heads of state.

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Vice President JD Vance, right, at the White House last month. Mr. Vance sparred with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during a meeting in the Oval Office in February.
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Trump Administration Retracts Instructions on Helping English Learners

Officials removed decade-old guidance outlining the rights of students who are still learning English, which could weaken support for immigrant children.

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A document outlining the rights of English learners on the Department of Education website now includes a note saying it has been rescinded.
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Cracker Barrel’s New Modern Logo and Aesthetic Become a Political Rorschach Test

Nostalgic fans of the interstate staple lament the loss of its country kitsch, while some conservatives blamed wokeness for the sleek redesign.

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A Cracker Barrel location in Muncy, Penn., in 2022. In a statement, the chain said its revamp was part of a yearslong effort to remake itself.
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The Trade That Binds the Indian and American Economies

President Trump focuses on the trade in manufactured goods, where India sells more to the U.S. than it buys. But the countries share a balanced trade in services.

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The offices in Bengaluru, India, of Adobe, the Silicon Valley tech company.
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With ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Perfect the Art of Friendship

Across 35 years and five films, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington redefined Black male filmmaking and cemented an indestructible personal bond.

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A flamboyant Washington as Malcolm before he was X, left, in the Lee biopic. At this point, he is a hustler known as Detroit Red, and is living large with his friend Shorty (Lee).
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When the C.E.O. Retires but Won’t Go Away

Target is the latest company to keep a replaced chief executive around as an “executive chairman.” Does having two top dogs make sense?

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Brian Cornell will step down as Target’s chief executive in February.
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adams Adviser, Faces Fresh Corruption Charges

Ms. Lewis-Martin, the former chief adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of taking bribes in exchange for favorable treatment, including speeding city permits for a karaoke bar and residential renovations.

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who was first indicted last year, has now been accused of accepting more than $75,000 in bribes.
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Immigrant Population in U.S. Drops for the First Time in Decades

An analysis of census data by the Pew Research Center found that between January and June, the foreign-born population declined by nearly 1.5 million.

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Aggressive enforcement has created a climate of fear in immigrant communities across the country.
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Suspect Is Arrested in Sabotage of Pipelines Between Russia and Germany

German authorities said a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022 had been taken into custody by the Italian police.

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A photo released by Danish authorities showed bubbles pooling on the Baltic Sea after the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was severed in 2022.
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Heart of the Menendez Case: Who Deserves a Second Chance?

Media attention has brought the Menendez brothers to the cusp of early release from prison. Criminal justice reform proponents hope other prisoners benefit.

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Lyle Menendez, second from left, and his brother, Erik, second from right, flanked by defense lawyers in court in 1990.
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Walmart’s Earnings Show ‘Momentum’ as Tariffs Raise Prices

After mixed reports from retail rivals, Walmart reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its sales forecast for the year.

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Shoppers outside of a Walmart Supercenter in Teterboro, N.J. As the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart is considered a bellwether for the state of the consumer.
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Your Questions About Psychedelics

Our readers wondered about the ailments they can treat, the dangers of using them and where you can get some.

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Smoking bufo, a dried secretion from a desert toad.
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