Ruddy Mejia was sitting in a compact studio in the South Bronx, putting the finishing touches on a set of small, brightly colored brass foil plates embossed with images of body parts. His take on popular Mexican religious charms, or “milagros,” they …
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Bruce Springsteen’s Rowdy ‘Repo Man,’ Plus 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by S.G. Goodman, the Lemonheads, Rihanna, Lido Pimienta and more.
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What to Know About the Newark Airport Problems
Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.
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Why Are So Many Retirees Filing for Social Security Earlier?
An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.
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Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills
Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found.
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Cable Giants Charter and Cox to Merge in $34.5 Billion Deal
The combination, which must pass muster with antitrust authorities, would create one of the biggest TV and internet providers in the United States.
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Why We’re Unlikely to Get Artificial General Intelligence Anytime Soon
Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, recently told President Trump during a private phone call that it would arrive before the end of his administration. Dario Amodei, the chief executive of Anthropic, OpenAI’s primary rival, repeatedly told …
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Want a Gift for Opening a 529 College Savings Account?
Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions.
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Now We Know. Does Barry Diller Have More to Say?
Beyond disclosures about his sexuality and marriage, the media mogul’s memoir mostly serves up goodies for fans of Hollywood name-dropping and infighting.
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