science / space
See images of solar eruptions on the sun in unprecedented detail
NASA released images showing three eruptions from the sun. Scientists have released the closest images ever taken near the sun, captured by NASA’s Parker...
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cooking / recipes
Ripe summer tomatoes call for these Caprese-inspired recipes
To make the most of in-season tomatoes, take inspiration from this classic Italian combo. After months of bland, out-of-season grocery store tomatoes, summer brings along...
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health
How to ease muscle pain, strains and body aches
Up to 60 percent of older adults live with persistent muscle pain, but there’s a lot you can do to ease that discomfort. Consumer Reports...
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- 1 day ago
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health
Airplanes are loud and may damage your hearing. Here’s what helps.
Even if you are on a flight free of crying babies, the engine noise can be substantial. Even if you can ignore the sounds of...
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- 1 day ago
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health
New framework would classify many more U.S. adults as ‘obese’
Nearly 19 percent of ‘overweight’ Americans would be considered under a system that considers the health effects of weight. Nearly a fifth of U.S. adults...
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- 1 day ago
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health
How I told my family and friends about my cancer
The latest of Kim Fellner’s essays on “living with dying” dives into how to talk with loved ones about serious illness. You’ve just...
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- 2 days ago
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cycling
Packing your bike for a long trip? This is you.
Nine types of bike-packers, from dirtbags to safety geeks. While many Americans rely on cycling as a daily form of transportation, some riders take on...
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- 2 days ago
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health
Just 30 minutes a day of ‘Japanese walking’ may help you get in shape
Although it’s not new, folks are rediscovering this technique that can help you get fit. Walking can be a go-to solution for many of...
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- 2 days ago
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books
Analysis | Book bans don’t work. As a kid, I proved it.
Trying to control what kids read is a fool’s errand. Like Comstockery and Prohibition, it aims to make human beings into little saints. Ain’...
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- 3 days ago
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health
What to know about the pneumonic plague after Arizona patient’s death
A person died in Flagstaff of the rare illness related to the bubonic plague. Once called the “Black Death,” plague is now curable in all...
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- 3 days ago
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cycling
Opinion | Wonder how free buses will fare in New York? Watch these Md. counties.
Plus: How D.C. Public Schools can fix its truancy problem. I read the June 29 Metro article “Buses now free in Md. county,” about Montgomery...
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- 3 days ago
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apps
Now you can turn a photo into an AI video with this Google tool
Here’s how it works — and what it means for video-makers everywhere. AI video generation is quickly getting better, and you can play with it...
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- 4 days ago
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relationships
How AI is changing dating - The Washington Post
How AI is changing dating Artificial intelligence is spurring a revolution in online dating. But how will this change the way we view connection? Thursday,...
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- 4 days ago
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apps
Energy costs are rising. This state says tech companies must pay more.
Ohio energy regulators sided with consumers over data centers Wednesday, increasing up-front electricity charges paid by Amazon, Google and other tech firms. Energy regulators in...
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- 5 days ago
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music
‘Reverse supergroup’ Friendship brings together the best in country rock
Philly’s predominant alt-country quartet will perform at Comet Ping Pong on Wednesday, July 16. Dan Wriggins has worked plenty of odd jobs. Before founding alt-country...
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- 6 days ago
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls U.N. ‘transparently antisemitic’ after report on tech firms and Gaza
His comment on an internal company forum came in response to a United Nations report alleging that Google profited from Israel’s “genocide,” screenshots show....
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- 6 days ago
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Analysis | Is ChatGPT really the new Google? We dug into the numbers.
There’s a belief that we’re ditching web search for chatbots to find news, information and products. The truth is more complicated. There are...
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- 7 days ago
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books
Review | The remarkable life of a trailblazing poet
“The Key to Everything,” by Margaret A. Brucia, is the first biography of May Swenson, a midcentury poet who fashioned her own unique contribution to...
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- 7 days ago
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A Marco Rubio impostor is using AI voice to call high-level officials
The unknown individual contacted at least five government officials, including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor and a member of Congress, according to a...
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- 7 days ago
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relationships
‘It’s almost like we never even spoke’: AI is making everyone on dating apps sound charming
As more people use AI to doctor their messages, others are left wondering exactly who they’re falling for. Richard Wilson felt like he had...
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- 12 days ago
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travel
Sunsets, sheep and safari tents: Life on an Australian farmstay
SPICERS CREEK, Australia The scent of rain floods the yellowing countryside, quieting bleating sheep and sending kangaroos bolting for cover. Thick drops thud on the...
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- 20 days ago
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travel
5 new National Recreation Trails to explore this summer
The newly designated sites in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails. An urban trail that connects a constellation of...
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- 21 days ago
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travel
U.S. sends worldwide travel warning after bombing Iran nuclear sites
The State Department told U.S. citizens to prepare for closed airspace in the Middle East and potential demonstrations against Americans. The State Department is...
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- 21 days ago
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health
3 ways to protect your mind and body when the heat rises
Here’s how to avoid heatstroke, watch for summer depression and, if safe, spend time in nature. Summer, for many of us, means more time...
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- 21 days ago
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health
Kids’ skin care TikToks are costly and counterproductive, study says
Popular teen skin care routines on social media featured 11 to 21 potentially irritating substances. The most popular teen skin care routines posted on social media contained...
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- 22 days ago
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fitness / health
The truth about using cannabis for health problems
It’s being used for everything from pain to insomnia. When it might help and when it won’t — in any case, don’t vape...
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- 22 days ago
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health
Insurers vow to make prior authorization for treatment easier. What that means.
Major insurers say they’ll ease up on the practice that can delay necessary care for patients. Several dozen insurers — including insurance giants UnitedHealthcare, Elevance,...
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- 22 days ago
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entrepreneurship / innovation
No one has made fusion power viable yet. Why is Big Tech investing billions?
Breakthroughs in fusion have triggered a frenzied race to harness a clean energy source that has eluded scientists for decades. DEVENS, Massachusetts — Inside a cavernous...
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- 22 days ago
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space
See images from the Rubin telescope and world’s largest digital camera
This has been called the golden age of astronomy, and there’s a new telescope on the block — or, more precisely, on top of a...
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- 22 days ago
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books
Guest column | The perfect man exists. He’s called a ‘book boyfriend.’
A “book boyfriend” — a literary hunk you pine for in real life — has been around for centuries. But today’s readers have taken this fantasy...
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- 24 days ago
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apps
Opinion | Airbnb and Vrbo are going downhill like a hippo on a water slide
Renting someone’s home with apps like these used to be fun. Talk about a vibe shift. I’m writing to you from a home...
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- 26 days ago
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health
This simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll live
Try the sitting-rising test. A new study shows that people who can do it without support are likely to live longer. A simple test of...
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- 27 days ago
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innovation
Hear the different ways EVs are reinventing the sound of a car
Before regulators required electric and hybrid cars to play warning noises, studies in the United States and Britain found EVs and hybrids were more likely...
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- 27 days ago
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fitness
Have knee pain? Here’s what really works, according to science.
Knee braces, hydrotherapy and exercise are some of the most effective ways to address arthritis-related knee pain and stiffness, a new study shows. A knee...
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- 27 days ago
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health
His custom cancer therapy is in an NIH freezer. He may not get it in time .
How a metastatic cancer patient became collateral damage in federal workforce cuts. Richard Schlueter, 56, was planting cucumbers and squash in his community garden plot in...
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- 27 days ago
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health
As GOP eyes ACA cuts, a conservative group highlights rampant fraud
A Republican think tank suggests millions of Americans are improperly getting federally subsidized health care. Several experts say the number may be far lower. Millions...
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- 28 days ago
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entrepreneurship
Column | Work Advice: How to help young women find their voice at work
The women I mentor say they’re being dismissed or questioned by male colleagues. How do I help them speak up for themselves? Reader: I’...
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- 28 days ago
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health
Backlash to artificial dye grows as Kraft ditches coloring for Kool-Aid, Jell-O
The move comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for removing synthetic dyes from food. Kraft Heinz promised Tuesday...
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- 28 days ago
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celebrity
Too often, Black patients get late diagnoses of deadly skin cancer
Surviving begins with knowing what to look for — and where. The following offers guidance on skin self-checks. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any...
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- 28 days ago
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books
Review | Let’s talk about a trend in summer’s thrillers: cults
Of the many suspense novels coming out this season, two worth noting -- ‘A Thousand Natural Shocks’ and ‘The Ascent’ -- revolve around cults Ah,...
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- 29 days ago
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entrepreneurship
‘This is coming for everyone’: A new kind of AI bot takes over the web
As consumers switch from Google search to ChatGPT, a new kind of bot is scraping data for AI. People are replacing Google search with artificial...
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- 30+ days ago
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apps
Apple to reveal iOS 26 at WWDC today. Here’s what to expect.
An iOS redesign and smarter AirPods may be coming soon, but questions about Apple Intelligence linger. CUPERTINO, Calif. — Your iPhone’s software might soon look...
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- 30+ days ago
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celebrity
Analysis | The 9 best looks on the 2025 Tony Awards red carpet
With bustles and bouffants, the stars of the stage arrived in — what else? — the most theatrical of designs. Even a light shower of rain over...
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- 30+ days ago
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cooking
I love cooking for my dad. This Black Forest cake is all about him.
Tender chocolate cake, a boozy cherry filling and whipped cream are the hallmarks of this nostalgic dessert. When you’ve been in the food-writing world...
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- 30+ days ago
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cooking
7 of our best blueberry recipes, including muffins, salads and cake
Blueberries star in these sweet and savory recipes, including lemonade, poke cake, muffins, barbecue sauce and more. Blueberries are ready to make their debut for...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
After outcry, 4-year-old girl can stay in U.S. for lifesaving care
After a medically fragile child’s parole was abruptly revoked, her family was left undocumented and terrified. Two months later, DHS reversed course. Deysi Vargas’...
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- 30+ days ago
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apps
Dating apps might be messing with your mental health
But perspective, social media breaks and other tactics can help daters cope. Jenny O’Hara initially signed on to a dating app to bump up...
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- 30+ days ago
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apps
Analysis | Meta found a new way to violate your privacy. Here’s what you can do.
Even hardened digital privacy veterans said they were stunned by Meta’s tactics. Researchers recently caught Meta using tactics that one expert called similar to...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
Ahead of his exit, Jonatan Giráldez addresses Spirit’s midseason shakeup
Giráldez is set to depart for the French club OL Lyonnes this summer. He was named Spirit’s coach in January 2024 and officially joined...
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- 30+ days ago
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science
‘Opportunistic’ cockatoos wait in line, drink from fountains, study finds
The birds, which have also opened trash bins, were filmed operating fountain handles with complex maneuvers. Researchers say they are learning from one another. Each...
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- 30+ days ago
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apps
A fan-favorite app for reading things later is going dark. Use this instead.
For 18 years, Pocket helped voracious readers and digital hoarders collect their favorite stories online. After 18 years, Pocket, a service that helped web-savvy readers dig into...
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- 30+ days ago
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Am I hot or not? People are asking ChatGPT for the harsh truth.
Friends want to protect your feelings. AI isn’t pulling any punches. Ania Rucinski was feeling down on herself. She’s fine-looking, she says, but...
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- 30+ days ago
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books
3 nearly perfect science fiction and fantasy novels
These books by Akwaeke Emezi, A.E. Osworth and Isaac Fellman demonstrate just how much genre fiction is capable of. We’re lucky to be...
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- 30+ days ago
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science
Microplastics may confuse bees and other insects, hurting pollination
Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses. Get a honey bee near a rose...
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- 30+ days ago
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architecture
Column | The pope’s funeral was perfect, and perfectly flawed
The funeral of Pope Francis captures a fundamental visual and ideological tension within Catholicism. For several years when I was a boy, I was the...
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- 30+ days ago
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science
Scientists identify new ‘curiously isolated’ butterfly species
Genetic analysis indicates the species has been both isolated and interbreeding for up to 40,000 years. Scientists have discovered a new butterfly species in the Canadian...
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- 30+ days ago
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books
5 new mystery novels to read this spring
Our picks include books by Jesse Q. Sutanto, Anthony Horowitz and Marcie R. Rendon. Spring is a time for fresh beginnings, so why not celebrate...
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- 30+ days ago
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science
‘Hell ant’ that impaled prey discovered in 113-million-year-old fossil
The fossil’s discovery in Brazil shows that ants have been around for longer than once thought. This insect impaled its prey with scythe-like jaws,...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
A judge could force Google to sell Chrome. What you need to know.
Last year, Google was found to have an illegal monopoly in search. A court will hear arguments for what consequences it should face. Google is...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
Column | Work Advice: His co-worker is stalking him. Can he do anything about it?
A female colleague is spying on him at work and following him when he leaves. Managers suggest he transfer or learn to let it go....
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Review | Critics have always reminded us: Capitalism is a choice
John Cassidy’s “Capitalism and Its Critics” is a rewarding guide to the many fascinating attempts throughout history to rethink or resist the economic system...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Musk’s fury over a Tesla investigation foreshadowed his war on Washington
The upcoming “Hubris Maximus” book details Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s disregard for the public and his contempt for regulators charged with overseeing his companies....
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Here’s what the U.S. imports from China and what could get pricier with tariffs
The goods the U.S. imports from China more than other countries President Donald Trump’s trade war with China has escalated even as other...
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- 30+ days ago
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architecture
TikTokers accuse fashion brands of appropriating South Asian culture
Spring designs from Reformation, H&M and Oh Polly that appear inspired by South Asian garments have started a conversation about cultural appropriation. Some...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Tech workers are leaving notes in robot taxis seeking workers and lovers
San Francisco’s self-driving Waymos become community bulletin boards, a sign that the human touch is not dead. SAN FRANCISCO — How does a start-up founder...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
Stanford’s Greg Meehan named USA Swimming’s national team director
Coach of Olympic champions such as Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel will seek to jump-start program following Paris shortfalls. USA Swimming named former Stanford head...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
Luka Doncic revealed a new side in his Dallas return: Mercy.
The former Mavericks star scores 45 points after tearing up during an emotional tribute video as fans shower him with love and “Fire Nico” chants. DALLAS —...
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- 30+ days ago
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science
See how rescue workers are trying to save California’s poisoned sea lions
An inside look at the effort to help marine mammals sickened by domoic acid, a neurotoxin in the water resulting from a bloom of algae....
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Justice Dept. withdraws case against alleged MS-13 leader two weeks after his arrest
Two people familiar with the matter said authorities decided to drop the case to fast-track Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos’s removal from the U.S....
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- 30+ days ago
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business
FAA replaces leadership in D.C.-area air traffic control after fight
Managers at Reagan National Airport were replaced after a supervisor was arrested for allegedly punching a subordinate in the face at work. Three air traffic...
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- 30+ days ago
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business / entrepreneurship
How the Caribbean could turn a plague of seaweed into fuel and fertilizer
Sargassum seaweed is a problem throughout the Caribbean. But scientists are exploring the opportunities it may offer. Stinking mats of rotting seaweed are already starting...
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- 30+ days ago
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shopping
Lowe’s among major retailers closing for Easter
A number of prominent chains, including Costco, Aldi, Target and more, are closing their doors for the holiday as companies look to give employees a...
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- 30+ days ago
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books
Review | A novelist turns to nonfiction to make a bracing case for empathy
In “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” Omar El Akkad criticizes the Western narratives that keep suffering in Gaza and elsewhere an...
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- 30+ days ago
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science / travel
Endangered tortoise, roughly 97, becomes oldest first- time mom of her species
Mommy’s four Galapagos tortoise hatchlings will go on public view at Philadelphia Zoo starting April 23. A rare Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise who...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Opinion | They just don’t make stores like Brown’s Hardware anymore
Plus: Self-driving cars, D.C. child care options and more. The March 28 Metro article “History yields to the present” brought tears to my eyes. My...
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- 30+ days ago
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apps
Review | Tinder lets you flirt with AI characters. Three of them dumped me.
I flirted with a lineup of AI characters to size up a new Tinder dating feature. In a world where fewer couples meet in person...
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- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
New Martin disclosures show outreach to right-wing politicians in Europe
Before taking office, interim D.C. U.S. attorney Ed Martin boosted members of Germany’s AfD, Poland’s Law and Justice, and Viktor Orban’...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
‘VIP’ bettors say sportsbooks keep them playing, no matter the cost
With online betting booming, U.S. gamblers and lawmakers are pushing back against sportsbooks’ aggressive ‘loyalty’ programs. Two nights before the Super Bowl in New...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at the end of the season
The Belgian midfielder is one of the greatest talents of his generation and helped lead City to unprecedented success. Kevin De Bruyne, a generational midfield...
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- 30+ days ago
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money
Column | IRS has $ 1 billion in 2021 tax refunds. Could you be owed some money?
The window to claim a refund owed to you for the 2021 tax year closes April 15. The IRS doesn’t usually have to make a case...
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- 30+ days ago
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money
Column | Tariff shock pummeling your 401(k)? Here’s what to do.
It’s understandable to feel anxious when Wall Street turbulence affects your investments. But be careful about letting your fear dictate your financial decisions. I...
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- 30+ days ago
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nutrition
Opinion | How not to stop a measles outbreak
We know how to contain the disease. RFK Jr. is doing the opposite. You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how...
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- 30+ days ago
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health
Oz confirmed to oversee health insurance for millions of Americans
Television star Dr. Oz has been confirmed to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees health insurance for millions of Americans. The...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
Column | Alex Ovechkin’s 892 goals have something special in common
Alex Ovechkin, who is closing in on the NHL’s most hallowed record, is the rare modern superstar to spend his entire career with one...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
United States on track to host the 2031 women’s World Cup
With no other bids, the event appears headed to America for the third time . Four British countries on tap for 2035. The United States is all...
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- 30+ days ago
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sports
Column | After Mikaela Shiffrin’s brutal crash, her trauma was only starting
Mikaela Shiffrin has been on the World Cup circuit full- time nearly half her life, but she hasn’t had a season quite like this...
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- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Supreme Court seems to back Planned Parenthood in patient rights case
South Carolina was sued after it disqualified Planned Parenthood South Atlantic from getting Medicaid funding even for health services unrelated to abortion. The Supreme Court...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
Supreme Court upholds FDA’s rejection of fruit-flavored vape liquids
Companies had sued the FDA, saying it unfairly shifted its standards for approving e-cigarette liquids popular with teens. The Supreme Court unanimously backed the agency....
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- 30+ days ago
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travel
The do’s and don’ts of flying Spirit
Spirit Airlines isn’t so bad if you follow our guide. Hannah Finnie was tired of all the hate. She heard it from her friends,...
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- 30+ days ago
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travel
Air traffic controller charged with assaulting colleague in DCA tower
A work dispute led to an altercation between employees in the control tower at Reagan National Airport on Thursday night, people familiar with the matter...
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- 30+ days ago
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fitness
Take your fitness to the next level with the 7-Minute Power Workout
Is your workout too easy? Challenge yourself to get more fit and age better. The more you exercise, the easier it gets. That’s why,...
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- 30+ days ago
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cooking
His coffee shop has become a late-night hangout to break Ramadan fast
Ahmad Ayyad keeps his Arlington, Virginia, coffee shop open late for his fellow Muslims to break their Ramadan fast. It’s his way of uniting...
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- 30+ days ago
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technology
Job hunting and hiring in the age of AI: Where did all the humans go?
The proliferation of artificial intelligence tools and overreliance on software such as ChatGPT is making the job market increasingly surreal. Of the 150-odd jobs Jaye...
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- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
N.Y. refuses to enforce Texas order against doctor over abortion pills
A county clerk cited the state’s shield law for declining to enforce a $ 100,000 judgment imposed in Texas against a New York health-care provider, setting...
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- 30+ days ago
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travel
The parents choosing their travel budget over having a second child
A desire to fund trips influences family planning for some parents who want to go “one and done.” Stephanie Stadler was crying when she called...
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- 30+ days ago
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nature
Earth’s soil is drying up. It could be irreversible.
The losses in soil moisture already pose issues for farming, irrigation systems and critical water resources for humans. But new research shows how the declines...
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- 30+ days ago
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technology
Opinion | Why doctors are so excited to use AI with their patients
Readers respond to the growing use of ambient AI in doctor’s offices. You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how...
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- 30+ days ago
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space
CWG Live updates: A couple showers possible Friday before big weekend warm-up
Welcome to cwg.live, updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Falling through the 50s and into the 40s this evening. Clouds increase...
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- 30+ days ago
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nature / science
New dinosaur species with foot-long claws discovered in Mongolia
While Duonychus tsogtbaatari had formidable claws, they were likely used to grasp vegetation, according to a study of a fully preserved fossil from the Gobi...
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- 30+ days ago
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health
Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism. A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted false claims...
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- 30+ days ago
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