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June 5, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time

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In Shift, Biden Issues Order Allowing Temporary Border Closure to Migrants

The move shows how drastically immigration politics have shifted in the United States. The American Civil Liberties Union said it planned to challenge the order in court.

What Ukraine Has Lost

We measured every town, street and building blown apart in Ukraine to show the first comprehensive picture of where people can't return home.

Israel carries out new strikes in central Gaza, and other news.

Editors' Picks

For Heroes of D-Day, This Reunion Might Be a 'Last Hurrah'

It is 80 years since the Allied invasion of Normandy, and the average age of veterans hovers at 100. Once they are gone, how will their sacrifices be remembered?

Opinion | This D-Day, Europe Needs to Resolve to Get Its Act Together

People, and nations, succeed or fail to the extent that they refuse to hand over responsibility for their fates to others.

World

Traveling to Europe, Biden Will Find Both Solidarity and Isolation

The president left on Tuesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France, where he will rally American allies in defense of Ukraine even as he defies them on the war in Gaza.

Needing Help to Stay in Power, Modi Loses His Aura of Invincibility

Though Narendra Modi will take up a third term as India's leader, the election was closer than expected, forcing him to rely on coalition partners that don't share his Hindu nationalist agenda.

Before a Debate, the U.K. Election Campaign Just Got Messier

The surprise candidacy of Nigel Farage, a Trump ally and architect of Brexit, unsettled a stagnant campaign before a first TV debate Tuesday night.

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U.S.

House Democrats Begin Bid to Force Contraceptive Vote, Pressuring G.O.P.

By starting a discharge petition on legislation to codify the right to contraceptive access, Democrats aim to spotlight Republican opposition to the bill, part of a broader push to highlight the issue for voters.

Immigration Measure Added to the Ballot in Arizona

Republicans are hoping a proposal revisiting some of the tough immigration policies of a decade ago will turn out their voters.

Louisiana Passes Surgical Castration Bill for Child Sex Offenders

The bill, if signed by the governor, would be the first state law to allow a judge to order surgical procedures for those who commit sex crimes against children.

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Politics

Trump Asks Judge to Lift N.Y. Gag Order Following Conviction

Citing statements by Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen, and an upcoming presidential debate, Donald J. Trump's lawyers asked a judge to lift the order.

People With Criminal Records React to Trump Verdict: 'Now You Understand'

The New York jury's decision stirred conflicting emotions, including surprise at the responses of many on the left.

Garland Rebukes Attacks on Justice Dept. and Defends Refusal to Turn Over Biden Tape

The attorney general warned Republicans that their attacks were baseless and feeding "heinous threats of violence."

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Business

India's Stock Market Tumbles on Close-Run Election Result

A bull run came to an abrupt end when Narendra Modi's party fell short of expectations.

Gizmodo Sold to European Media Company

The tech website's publisher, G/O Media, sold Gizmodo to the digital media and tech company Keleops.

N.H.L.'s Move to Salt Lake City Is Latest Sports Downsizing

Professional leagues are embracing smaller markets in their search for newer stadiums and arenas and the potential for more devoted fan bases.

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Technology

OpenAI Insiders Warn of a 'Reckless' Race for Dominance

A group of current and former employees is calling for sweeping changes to the artificial intelligence industry, including greater transparency and protections for whistle-blowers.

As China's Internet Disappears, 'We Lose Parts of Our Collective Memory'

The number of Chinese websites is shrinking and posts are being removed and censored, stoking fears about what happens when history is erased.

As Solar Power Surges, U.S. Wind Is in Trouble

A 2022 climate law was expected to set off a boom in renewable energy. So far, that's only come partly true.

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Arts

At 70, Cyndi Lauper Has Nothing Left to Prove

She's plotting a farewell tour. She's starring in a documentary about her life. And she could only ever be herself.

Philip Guston's Teenage Drawings Reveal a Lost World of Funny Pages

A fresh crop of apprentice cartoons — now public property — from his pen at The Junior Times may add to our understanding of Guston and his art.

At This School, the Students Live Entirely for Music

For a year, we followed five Curtis Institute of Music students as they made friends, pushed their artistry and stared down an uncertain future.

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New York

Andy Kim Wins Democratic Senate Primary in New Jersey

Mr. Kim jumped into the race shortly after the incumbent, Senator Robert Menendez, was indicted on federal corruption charges.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman Loses Support of an Ex-Colleague Over Israel

Mondaire Jones, a fellow Black progressive who entered Congress with Mr. Bowman after the 2020 election, is endorsing Mr. Bowman's challenger, George Latimer.

Public Theater Takes Shakespeare in the Park Out on the Town

The Delacorte Theater is being renovated, so a musical version of "The Comedy of Errors" is touring some of the city's outdoor spaces.

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Food

Learn to Make the Juiciest Steak With This Hot Restaurant Trick

Basting your steaks with butter is the secret to perfectly cooked meat at home.

Why Are Wineries Around the World Seeking This Certification?

Certificates of social and environmental responsibility, like B Corp status, have become important markers for wineries that place values front and center.

This Easy Party Menu Makes Summer Classics Extra Special

The former Chez Panisse chef David Tanis puts his spin on a well-known seasonal bill of fare: a salad, burger and a crumble.

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Obituaries

Janis Paige, Star of Broadway's 'The Pajama Game,' Is Dead at 101

She first made her mark in the all-star 1944 movie "Hollywood Canteen" before finding acclaim on the musical stage. Movie and TV roles followed.

Terry Robards, 84, Dies; Lifted Fine Wines in America as a Times Critic

In columns and notably "The New York Times Book of Wine," he introduced Americans to European and premium domestic varieties in the 1970s and '80s.

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Opinion

Maureen Dowd

The Verdict Is In on the Supreme Court

It's corrupt, rotten and hurting America.

Garrett M. Graff

Why We Must Keep the Memory of D-Day Alive

What we'll fight for is who we are.

Melissa B. Jacoby

The Moral Limits of Bankruptcy Law

Companies are increasingly using the bankruptcy process to shortchange the rights of those seeking accountability for corporate wrongdoing.

Farah Stockman

Biden's Crackdown on Migrants Reflects a New Reality for Democrats

Advocates of the right to asylum can't defend the system when it's broken.

David French

Would a Banana Republic Put the President's Son on Trial?

There's no basis for the MAGA complaint that Biden has broken the justice system.

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