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People cool off at Washington Square Park during hot weather in New York City on Monday.
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Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
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Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.
Healthcare workers rally at a Manhattan union headquarters to show support for the Haitian and Syrian communities after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end temporary protected status for potentially millions of foreign nationals from countries experiencing conflict and violence. The decision means that over 330,000 Haitians and Syrians could lose their work authorizations and ability to remain in the country.
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The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
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Yebba's song "Yellow Eyes" is one of our critics' favorite songs of the year.
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The albums and songs of 2026 that we love the most (so far)
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Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
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Trump vowed to deport ‘criminals,’ but increasingly those swept up by ICE have no criminal record
An analysis found that between February 2025 and February 2026, more than 38,000 people in Texas without criminal convictions or pending charges were arrested by ICE.
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Gov. Abbott blasts Supreme Court ruling preserving birthright citizenship
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