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World
Terrible Choices and Deep Distrust: The Path to the Hostage Deal
The agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations, but if carried out successfully, it could lead to the release…
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World
Before a Truce, Israeli Officials Debated Whether a Pause Would Help Hamas
For weeks, senior Israeli leaders were divided about whether a temporary cease-fire might help Hamas regroup and endanger the remaining…
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World
Political Pressures on Biden Helped Drive ‘Secret Cell’ of Aides in Hostage Talks
The deal came as Democrats are increasingly divided over Mr. Biden’s embrace of Israel, particularly as the civilian toll in…
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Business
Jeff Zucker Nears Major Deal to Re-enter the News Business
The veteran TV executive is poised to take control of two prominent British news outlets, The Daily Telegraph and The…
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Business
Music Licensing Giant BMI Sells to Private Equity Firm
Broadcast Music Inc., one of the major performing rights organizations in the United States, collected $1.57 billion and distributed $1.47…
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Business
Does A.I. Have an Inherent Governance Problem?
OpenAI’s intricate structure, which contributed to the ouster of Sam Altman, is complex by design.
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World
Israel and Hamas Appear to Be Near Hostage Deal, Officials Say
Israel believes that Wednesday’s raid on Al-Shifa Hospital will put pressure on Hamas to finish a deal to trade dozens…
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Business
The Inflation Rally Goes Global
A better-than-expected Consumer Price Index report triggered a big surge in stocks and bonds, as investors bet that interest rates…
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Business
A High-Stakes Inflation Report for Washington and Wall Street
The latest Consumer Price Index report, due out on Tuesday, is expected to show that progress in bringing down inflation…
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Business
Long on Hype, A.I. Is No Guarantee for Profits
The latest quarterly results from Microsoft and Alphabet show that their big investments in artificial intelligence are on different trajectories.