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WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss

WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss

Trying to lose weight? Don't rely on non-sugar sweeteners, the World Health Organization advises in newly released guidance.

New Jersey teens kill taxi driver in botched robbery

New Jersey teens kill taxi driver in botched robbery

Kofi Addo, 57, of North Brunswick, New Jersey, was killed when three teenagers tried to rob his taxi and one of their firearms discharged, shooting Addo in the head.

Alec Baldwin indicates he has wrapped filming on Rust

Alec Baldwin indicates he has wrapped filming on "Rust"

Last month, special prosecutors in New Mexico confirmed they were dropping involuntary manslaughter charges that had been brought against Baldwin.

Nebraska woman charged in 1 of 4 killings pleads not guilty

Nebraska woman charged in 1 of 4 killings pleads not guilty

A 44-year-old woman who was charged for one of four killings in a small Nebraska town has pleaded not guilty. The woman and her husband are scheduled to appear in court on July 24.

Philadelphia mayoral candidates vie for nomination in crowded primary

Philadelphia mayoral candidates vie for nomination in crowded primary

"The big issue for the mayor is not only to sort of govern the city but encourage turnout, get them out to the polls in the presidential race," said one political science professor.

Police release details on victims of New Mexico shooting

Police release details on victims of New Mexico shooting

Three elderly women were killed in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, on Monday, authorities said. Two of the victims were a mother and daughter. Omar Villafranca has more.

What Is the Debt Limit?

What Is the Debt Limit?

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy are set to meet again on Tuesday as the government approaches a deadline to continue paying its bills.

Around the world

Chief of Ukraine Supreme Court Is Arrested and Accused of Bribery

Chief of Ukraine Supreme Court Is Arrested and Accused of Bribery

‘This is a dark day in the history of the court,’ its judges said.

4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election

4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength.

27 European Union countries adopt new rule banning sale of products that fuel deforestation

27 European Union countries adopt new rule banning sale of products that fuel deforestation

New legislation formally adopted by European Union countries will help reduce the 27 countries' ties to deforestation. The new rules ban the sale of products that fuel deforestation.

How Russia's Wagner mercenary group exploits Africa for funding

How Russia's Wagner mercenary group exploits Africa for funding

Russia's Wagner mercenary group, which has close ties to President Vladimir Putin, is known for fighting in Ukraine. But it receives a large amount of funding through operations in the Central African Republic. Debora Patta has the details.

African Leaders Plan ‘Peace Mission’ to Russia and Ukraine

African Leaders Plan ‘Peace Mission’ to Russia and Ukraine

South Africa’s president said officials from six nations would visit Kyiv and Moscow as part of the initiative. The time frame remained unclear.

Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake

Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake

The vote is seen as a referendum on the military, which has ruled Thailand for nine years. Results could determine the path for democracy in the country.

Cyclone slams Myanmar and Bangladesh, but early action saved lives

Cyclone slams Myanmar and Bangladesh, but early action saved lives

Hundreds of thousands of people in vulnerable, low-lying areas of Myanmar and Bangladesh were evacuated ahead of the storm, likely saving many lives.

Technology

What are the four main types of artificial intelligence? Find out how future AI programs can change the world

What are the four main types of artificial intelligence? Find out how future AI programs can change the world

Artificial intelligence can be broken down into four distinct categories: reactive machines, limited memory, theory of mind, and self-awareness.

Do You Have Something to Share About TikTok?

Do You Have Something to Share About TikTok?

The Times would like to hear from current and former employees, avid TikTok users, educators and parents.

Lawsuit filed against Twitter, Saudi Arabia; claims acts of transnational repression committed

Lawsuit filed against Twitter, Saudi Arabia; claims acts of transnational repression committed

A humanitarian aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia about its economy has filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against the social media platform, the kingdom and a number of individuals alleging an attempt to silence critics overseas.

How creepy augmented reality enables seeing through walls

How creepy augmented reality enables seeing through walls

MIT has developed a new augmented reality device that allows its user to see through walls, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how it works.

New Twitter CEO May Be Linda Yaccarino

New Twitter CEO May Be Linda Yaccarino

Mr. Musk is in talks about the role with Linda Yaccarino, chairman of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Twitter CEO: What is a ‘glass cliff’ and why is it dangerous?

Twitter CEO: What is a ‘glass cliff’ and why is it dangerous?

Yaccarino's appointment renewed questions about the "glass cliff," a theory that women — as well as underrepresented minorities — are more likely to be hired for leadership jobs when there's a crisis, which sets them up for failure.

OpenAI unveils new chat history and data management settings for ChatGPT

OpenAI unveils new chat history and data management settings for ChatGPT

"ChatGPT users can now turn off chat history, allowing you to choose which conversations can be used to train our models," announced OpenAI.

Sports News

When Your Champions League Dream Runs Through a War Zone

When Your Champions League Dream Runs Through a War Zone

Shakhtar Donetsk’s foreign stars fled Ukraine when Russia invaded. Now some are returning or signing up, proof that the lure of opportunity can trump fear.

ESPN reporter fired after yelling expletive at a journalist

ESPN reporter fired after yelling expletive at a journalist

The network's baseball reporter was heard calling a freelancer the C-word while covering a New York Yankees game.

Confidence keeps carrying Jimmy Butler, and the Miami Heat hope it continues

Confidence keeps carrying Jimmy Butler, and the Miami Heat hope it continues

Jimmy Butler was the last Miami player on the practice floor Tuesday, getting shot after shot after shot into the air.

Umpire pulls child out of dust devil during youth baseball game: 'You saved his life'

Umpire pulls child out of dust devil during youth baseball game: 'You saved his life'

An umpire was hailed as a savior when he grabbed a child and shielded him from a dust devil during a youth baseball game in Florida on Sunday.

How Road Races Are Making Space For The Slowest Runners

How Road Races Are Making Space For The Slowest Runners

The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.

Bronny James’ USC coach opens up about experience with LeBron James, wife Savannah

Bronny James’ USC coach opens up about experience with LeBron James, wife Savannah

The USC coach has revealed what his experience with LeBron and Savannah James has been like with their son now in the fold.

‘The Show’ Episode 51: Hal Steinbrenner Does His First Ever Podcast Interview

‘The Show’ Episode 51: Hal Steinbrenner Does His First Ever Podcast Interview

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has never been on a podcast in his life...until now.

Politics News

Opinion | The Expiration of Title 42 Is a Reality Check

Opinion | The Expiration of Title 42 Is a Reality Check

Immigration reform is dead. Time to start over.

U.S. attorney for Massachusetts to resign after DOJ probe

U.S. attorney for Massachusetts to resign after DOJ probe

The Justice Department’s inspector general hasn’t released the final report on U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins.

Biden to visit Hiroshima memorial during G-7 summit

Biden to visit Hiroshima memorial during G-7 summit

President Biden will visit the peace memorial in Japan that recognizes the 140,000 people killed after the U.S. military dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the White House said Tuesday.

Florida New College students plan alternative graduation against Trump pandemic adviser

Florida New College students plan alternative graduation against Trump pandemic adviser

School officials tapped Scott Atlas to speak at the commencement. The students have a different plan.

5 things to watch in Tuesday's primary elections in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida

5 things to watch in Tuesday's primary elections in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Florida

Republicans pick a candidate for the Kentucky governor race, Philadelphia Democrats nominate a likely pick for mayor, and more.

Biden policy to release illegal migrants without court dates suffers another blow as judge extends block

Biden policy to release illegal migrants without court dates suffers another blow as judge extends block

A federal judge on Tuesday imposed a preliminary injunction on the Biden administration's latest policy that would see migrants released into the U.S. with conditions.

As the border heats up, Dems fracture over a migration solution

As the border heats up, Dems fracture over a migration solution

Immigration reform once united Senate Democrats. Now, it sharply divides them.