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Lake Erie’s Storm Surges Become More Extreme
Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons. More
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It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This Year, the Party Might Be a Bit Greener.
Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up. More
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Word of the Day: officious
This word has appeared in eight articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? More
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Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
“And because my network clearly doesn’t want us to talk about this, let’s talk about this,” Stephen Colbert said after CBS canceled a Texas congressman’s appearance on Monday’s “Late Show.” More
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Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them. More
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New York Needs Lifeguards. Would These Teens Make the Cut?
To qualify for a job patrolling the city’s beaches and pools, candidates must swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less. More
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NYT Spelling Bee Answers for Feb. 16, 2026
Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. More
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In Xi Jinping’s Purge of the Military, a Search for Absolute Loyalty
By reaching back to Maoist tactics of “rectification,” the Chinese leader is signaling that control over the gun requires a state of perpetual cleansing. More
