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A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.

An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.

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Minicomputers Made by Nvidia Are Powering Moscow’s A.I. Drones

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British Prime Minister Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings

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Canada-U.S. Trade War, Postal Service Publishes Plan to Restrict Ballots, and More

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U.S. to Escalate Assault on Iran’s Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to outline new measures to isolate Iran’s economy, which is already in free-fall due to the war and U.S. sanctions pressure.

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Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority

The police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Observers say it is part of a crackdown on dissent.

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Oil Prices Fall Ahead of U.S. Vow to Intensify Economic War Against Iran

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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

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Ash Adams, Sophie Park, Desiree Rios, and Nick Hagen for The New York Times

Democrats’ Chances to Win the Senate Are Improving

Republicans still have some advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.

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As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening

Independents in states like Idaho and South Dakota are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.

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Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans

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AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations

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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, support for infrastructure and other services.

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In West Texas, Trump’s Border Wall Collides With Latino History

A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?

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Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With an IndyCar Race on the Streets of D.C.

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