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Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE

A coalition of legal groups claims the Homeland Security Department adopted an unconstitutional policy allowing its agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.

Ye Takes the Stage in L.A., Hoping to Wash Away His Sins

After years of antisemitic behavior, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West performed his first full live show in the United States since 2021.

Economists Once Dismissed the A.I. Job Threat, but Not Anymore

Artificial intelligence hasn’t disrupted the labor market, economists say, but they are increasingly convinced that it will — and that policymakers are unprepared.

They Re-Planned Their Wedding in 10 Days

After cartel violence erupted in Mexico, just weeks before their wedding in Punta Mita, Lauren Futterman and Tyler Olson quickly decided to move the ceremony to California.

Jobs and Workers Are in Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.

Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

Doctors Couldn’t Help Them. They Rolled the Dice With A.I.

Some women with complex chronic illnesses are using chatbots to search for diagnoses or relief from their symptoms.

How Are High California Gas Prices Affecting Your Life?

Tell us how the sharp increase in gas prices is changing how you live and work.

A Crowd-Pleasing Debut From Daniel Susac Sends Giants to Their First Home Victory

Daniel Susac follows through on his first career hit, a first-pitch single in the second inning against the Mets.

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