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Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.

The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.

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President Gustavo Petro of Colombia during an interview with The New York Times in Cartagena on Wednesday.
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China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition

Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.

© Jason Henry for The New York Times

Meta’s deal for Manus last month capped a year of extravagant spending by the American company on elite artificial intelligence researchers.
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Even Without Hurricanes, U.S. Disaster Costs Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year

A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

Over half of disaster damage costs last year were related to the wildfires that burned through Los Angeles neighborhoods last January.
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Brown Shooting Suspect’s Descent from Brilliant Friend to Angry Loner

After Claudio Neves Valente was accused of killing two Brown students and a M.I.T. professor, former classmates recalled how he yearned to go to M.I.T. himself and failed, adding to his growing list of resentments.

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Two people were killed and nine were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Providence, R.I.
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Can Claire Valdez, a Mamdani Ally, Become New York’s Next Socialist in Congress?

Claire Valdez, a New York assemblywoman, will face the Brooklyn borough president in a Democratic primary race to replace Representative Nydia Velázquez.

© Mimi d’Autremont for The New York Times

The New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America are likely to endorse Assemblywoman Claire Valdez for the Brooklyn and Queens House seat opening up.
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The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will

The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.

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The Smithsonian, which has resisted White House efforts to oversee its operations, is facing a deadline next week to turn over records about its programming and other matters to the Trump administration.
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This City’s Housing Boom Is a Model for Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is eyeing Jersey City, N.J., for ideas as he looks to address New York’s housing crisis. For residents, the surge in development has been a mixed blessing.

© Brian Fraser for The New York Times

Construction is constant in Jersey City, N.J., which has followed what its mayor called a “deliberate playbook” to clear the way for new housing.
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Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Dnipro Region of Ukraine

The Ukrainian authorities urged residents in the Dnipro region to stock up on water as crews raced to restore service.

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A power blackout in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Wednesday after strikes. Ukraine’s grid operator said power to the region was largely restored on Thursday, but the neighboring Dnipro region was still being affected.
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Trump Sits Down With Times Reporters for Two-Hour Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation with four Times reporters, President Trump talked about the Minneapolis ICE shooting, immigration, Venezuela and even his plans for further White House renovations.

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New York Times journalists interviewing President Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
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Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.

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President Trump in the Oval Office with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday.
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