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April 27, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales and the Post-Post-#MeToo Era

What constitutes unacceptable behavior? And how many accusers does it take for an allegation to be believed? Societal standards remain nebulous.

California Billionaire Tax Has Signatures Needed for Ballot, Backers Say

The measure calls for placing a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of California residents with at least $1.1 billion. Opponents are backing competing measures to counter the tax.

‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut

Lionsgate said on Sunday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect roughly $217 million over its first few days in theaters.

Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles? Weren’t They Just With …

To the average person, celebrity relationships can appear to move at a clip. There are a number of reasons for that.

The Podcast Where You Can Eavesdrop on the A.I. Elite

Dwarkesh Patel was a bored college sophomore looking for intellectual stimulation. Now he commands interviews with Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg and holds his own with deeply nerdy A.I. researchers.

Lizzo Takes a Loss on the Sale of Her Beverly Hills Mansion

Lizzo bought the home four years ago. Jeff Green, the N.B.A. star, also sold a mansion in Miami, and Jesse McCartney listed one in L.A.

The California City With Tiny Oranges and Pink Sunsets

Surrounded by citrus groves and hiking trails, Ojai is an irresistible escape for nature enthusiasts, spiritual seekers and fans of giant tortoises.

Lakers’ Failure to Close Out the Rockets Opens Up Real (and Scary) Possibilities

LeBron James loses the ball to the Rockets’ Reed Sheppard, one of his eight turnovers in Game 4.

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Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot.

Apricot Thyme Chicken and Chickpeas

By Nargisse Benkabbou

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Makes 4 to 6 servings

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