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Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar

DAVID GELLES

The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion Over Claims It Harmed Youths

MATTHEW CULLEN

Also, floods destroy villages in Nepal. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing in bid to take back guilty plea

Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho murders, has been granted a new hearing in his bid to take back his guilty plea.

The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.

RICK ROJAS AND EMILY COCHRANE

Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.

After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions

CALLIE HOLTERMANN AND MADISON MALONE KIRCHER

Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.

He Once Launched a Grenade for Trump. Now He’ll Be White House Counsel.

LUKE BROADWATER

Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.

What Does $17.1 Billion Mean for Meta?

EMMY MARTIN

The Silicon Valley company agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media addiction claims.

Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures

DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR

Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.

WATCH: Alabama advances in the Little League World Series

With the help of Kinley Rasmus, the 12-year-old girl taking the LLWS by storm, Alabama defeated Pennsylvania in a comeback win in last night’s elimination game.

Tim Curry Pioneered Fashion With His ‘Rocky Horror’ Performance

GUY TREBAY

His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” was ahead of its time.

WATCH: Entire town in Spain celebrates woman's 100th birthday

Maria's neighbors all came together outside her window to sing, dance and celebrate her big birthday.

Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council

DANA RUBINSTEIN AND LAUREN HIRSCH

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.

As a Storyteller, Tim Curry Had the Gift

LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES

He was a blast to watch, whether playing a mad scientist in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a butler in “Clue” or a singing King Arthur in “Spamalot.”

CIA director warned Russia not to attack NATO countries during Moscow trip: Sources

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow earlier this week in part to warn Russia not to attack NATO countries, sources familiar with the trip told ABC News.

Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

Artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo