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Trump to Require Universities to Submit Data on Applicants’ Race
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August 8, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City

The announcement appeared to stop short of saying explicitly that Israel would take full control of the Gaza Strip, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said was his intention earlier.

Trump Administration to Require Universities to Submit Data on Applicants’ Race

The administration has become increasingly focused on admissions data in its effort to bring the higher education system in line with President Trump’s political agenda.

Swiss Businesses Fear Being ‘Annihilated’ by One of the World’s Highest Tariffs

Goods shipped from the country face a 39 percent tariff in the U.S., which companies warn will have dire consequences if President Trump cannot be quickly dissuaded.

Editors’ Picks

11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)

These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, addiction and disappointing marriages. Now they are trying to create a utopia just for themselves.

Opinion | Why More People in the World Are Feeling Hopeful (Except Us)

I would say the most important social trend over the past decade has been the disconnect between our nation’s economic health and its social health.

World

For Putin, Trump Summit Is Key to Securing Ukraine Goals

The Russian leader sees direct talks with Trump as essential to achieving his ultimate aims in Ukraine.

As Trump Administration Plans to Burn Contraceptives, Europeans Are Alarmed

The U.S. government intends to incinerate $9.7 million in already-purchased birth control in Belgium after U.S.A.I.D shut down. Destruction may have already started.

As Miles of Forests Burn and Wildfires Spread, Canada Brings In the Military

Amid thousands of evacuations and the spread of smoke to the United States, the Canadian armed forces and the Coast Guard were summoned to help battle the blazes.

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U.S.

Judge Orders Halt to Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

A federal judge said work must stop for 14 days while she considered arguments that building and operating the immigration detention facility would harm the environment.

Thousands Ordered to Flee Fast-Moving Wildfire in Ventura County

The Canyon fire was initially reported at about 30 acres but had rapidly grown to 1,500 acres in a few hours on Thursday, officials said.

Man Kills Neighbor, Shoots 2 Troopers, Then Is Killed by Police, Officials Say

The Pennsylvania State troopers, who were in stable condition on Thursday night, were ambushed while responding to a report of an injured person at a home in the northeastern part of the state, the authorities said.

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Politics

Cornyn Says F.B.I. Will Help Find Texas Lawmakers Who Left State

The senator said the agency had agreed to help locate Democratic state legislators who departed to try to block a vote on congressional maps. Democrats said federal law enforcement was being misused.

Trump Delayed a Medicare Change After Health Company Donations

The president posted talking points provided by one firm that donated millions, and his administration delayed a change on coverage of pricey bandages that could have hurt the company and others like it.

Trump Taps Top Economic Adviser to Join the Fed’s Board of Governors

If confirmed, Stephen Miran, the current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, would temporarily fill a position left vacant by Adriana Kugler, who is stepping down early.

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Business

India Bought Russian Oil. Now It’s a Trade-War Weapon.

If Narendra Modi surrendered to President Trump, how tough would it be to wean his country from Russia’s discounted supply?

Trump Orders Clampdown on ‘Debanking,’ a Personal Gripe

Mostly right-leaning groups have complained of forced bank account closures. The evidence is spotty.

Here’s What Could Get More Expensive Under Trump’s Tariffs

The tariffs are driving up prices on everyday goods as businesses warn they can no longer absorb costs, leaving consumers to foot the bill.

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Technology

The 20-Somethings Are Swarming San Francisco’s A.I. Boom

Some dropped out of M.I.T., Georgetown and Stanford. Others decided not to go to college. They all say they could not afford to wait to build their own artificial intelligence start-ups.

The Rise of Silicon Valley’s Techno-Religion

The Rationalists, a community focused on the risks of artificial intelligence, regularly gather with tech figures and other like-minded people in a complex that covers much of a city block.

OpenAI Aims to Stay Ahead of Rivals With New GPT-5 Technology

The A.I. start-up said its new flagship technology was faster, more accurate and less likely to make stuff up.

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Arts

‘Fleetwood Mac’ at 50: A Marvel of Serendipity and Perfectionism

The album that turned the band into superstars is getting an anniversary rerelease that shows why it still gleams.

Antiquities Returned to Europe Include 16 Seized From the Met

New York investigators said they repatriated looted objects to Italy, Spain and Hungary.