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Trump May Face Harsh Financial Penalties in Fraud Trial Under a New York Law

In the civil fraud case brought by Attorney General Letitia James, the little-known measure could mean hundreds of millions in penalties.

The New School Faces Budget Troubles So It Is Selling Its Presidential Residence

The New School wants to sell its presidential residence in Manhattan for $20 million. It joins other small colleges that are turning to their real estate to help them through budget troubles.

After Hamas Captured Their Sons, 2 American Families Became Activists

Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander, young men from the New York area who joined Israel’s military, were taken prisoner near Gaza. Their families now share one urgent goal: to free them.

Rishi Sunak Back in Hot Seat After Parliamentary Election Losses

With a general election looming, the Conservatives’ loss of two seats in Britain’s Parliament probably won’t be enough to cause another party coup.

As Gaza Death Toll Mounts, the Peace Lobby Fights for Influence in Washington

The Friends Committee, a Quaker lobbying group, has been pushing in Washington for a cease-fire, going up against more powerful and better-funded groups backing Israel.