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Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations

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Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
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7:04 AM

As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out.

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Today in Supreme Court History: April 22, 1992

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Today in Supreme Court History: April 22, 1992
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:00 AM(2h or newer)
7:00 AM

4/22/1992: Planned Parenthood v. Casey argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 22, 1992 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: April 21, 1800
7:00 AM

4/21/1800: Justice Alfred Moore takes judicial oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 21, 1800 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades

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Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades
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7:00 AM

President Donald Trump sits alone among world leaders at a NATO meeting.

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Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

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Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension
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6:53 AM

Two vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire.

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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:51 AM(2h or newer)
6:51 AM

As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.

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Americans Have Fled to Red States. Blue States Can Win Them Back.

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Americans Have Fled to Red States. Blue States Can Win Them Back.
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6:44 AM

Jason Furman, Neera Tanden and Elizabeth Wilkins discuss.

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New Mexico’s Bet on Universal Child Care

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New Mexico’s Bet on Universal Child Care
New Mexico’s Bet on Universal Child Care
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:41 AM(2h or newer)
6:41 AM

Plus: Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh pledges independence at Senate hearing, Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns ahead of expulsion vote, and a farmer has inconveniently cute cows.

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Exclusive: US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say - Reuters

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Exclusive: US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say - Reuters
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6:32 AM

Exclusive: US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say  Reuters

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Eurozone Governments’ Budget Deficit Fell in 2025, But Middle East Conflict to Drive Rebound

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Eurozone Governments’ Budget Deficit Fell in 2025, But Middle East Conflict to Drive Rebound
Eurozone Governments’ Budget Deficit Fell in 2025, But Middle East Conflict to Drive Rebound
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:06 AM(2h or newer)
6:06 AM

Borrowing is set to pick up again this year as governments build up their militaries and support households hit by the jump in energy prices.

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Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack

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Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Plus, how rainforests can bounce back.

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White House Correspondents’ dinner weekend: List of events

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White House Correspondents’ dinner weekend: List of events
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner social scene is as crowded as ever, with at least 20 parties and events scattered throughout the week and at venues across the District. Some of the newcomers to the “Nerd Prom”-related lineup include a much buzzed about event hosted by LGBTQ app Grindr, and another get-together, “The Green…

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Republicans fear succession of government shutdowns under Trump

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Republicans fear succession of government shutdowns under Trump
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6:00 AM

Senate Republicans who are scrambling to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fear that Democrats will trigger an even bigger government shutdown in October and are working out strategies to avert that politically disastrous scenario. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plans to pass a budget resolution through the Senate…

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The Memo: Can Trump realistically better Obama’s Iran deal?

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The Memo: Can Trump realistically better Obama’s Iran deal?
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

The diplomatic roller coaster between the United States and Iran took another several lurches on Tuesday.  Talks that had been expected to take place in Islamabad were pitched into new doubt. The ceasefire was extended, but so, too, was the American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Late on Tuesday afternoon, President Trump agreed to prolong the…

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WHCA buzz reaches fever pitch as Trump set to attend for first time as president

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WHCA buzz reaches fever pitch as Trump set to attend for first time as president
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6:00 AM

As President Trump gets ready to take center stage at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner for the first time, Washington insiders and event organizers say the buzz and excitement surrounding the annual event is through the roof. A topsy-turvy political climate — including the war in Iran, fights over press freedom and access,…

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Sudan’s refugees endure brutal sanctuary in the desert

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Sudan’s refugees endure brutal sanctuary in the desert
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6:00 AM

AL DABBAH, Sudan — The Al-Affad camp in northern Sudan is a brutal refuge for just some of the 11.6 million people fleeing the horrors of the country’s civil war, which entered its fourth year on April 15. Many of the camp’s 25,000 residents traveled about 745 miles — a month’s journey by foot —…

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Mills-Mace feud blows up into tit-for-tat expulsion threats

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Mills-Mace feud blows up into tit-for-tat expulsion threats
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

A simmering feud between Reps. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has roared back up to a boil, escalating to tit-for-tat threats of expulsion as each lawmaker publicly lobs attacks on the other’s character. Mace on Monday filed a resolution to expel Mills, citing allegations of dating violence and campaign finance laws — a move…

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Progressive groups launch ad on Earth Day hitting Republicans over gas prices, EVs

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Progressive groups launch ad on Earth Day hitting Republicans over gas prices, EVs
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6:00 AM

Two progressive groups are launching a new eyebrow-raising ad attacking Republicans over gas prices and electric vehicles (EVs) to coincide with Earth Day, as the war between the U.S. and Iran has hit consumers’ pocketbooks at the gas pump.  Progress Action Fund and Energy Everywhere launched a new $500,000-backed ad buy on Wednesday, first shared with The Hill, showing…

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Druzhba pipeline is set to restart oil flows to Europe, potentially unblocking EU's Ukraine loan - Reuters

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Druzhba pipeline is set to restart oil flows to Europe, potentially unblocking EU's Ukraine loan - Reuters
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5:51 AM

Druzhba pipeline is set to restart oil flows to Europe, potentially unblocking EU's Ukraine loan  Reuters

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EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends

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EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:47 AM(2h or newer)
5:47 AM

The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

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Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?

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Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:19 AM(2h or newer)
5:19 AM

For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.

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Norway's government takes over planning for Europe's largest rare earth deposit - Reuters

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Norway's government takes over planning for Europe's largest rare earth deposit - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:15 AM(2h or newer)
5:15 AM

Norway's government takes over planning for Europe's largest rare earth deposit  Reuters

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Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe - Reuters

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Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe - Reuters
5:07 AM

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe  Reuters

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Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge in West Texas

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Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge in West Texas
Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge in West Texas
5:02 AM

In the Big Bend region, a portal to the early universe is enabled by the largest dark-sky reserve on Earth.

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College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech

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College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech
College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech
5:01 AM

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

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Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy

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Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy
Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy
5:01 AM

Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or return over $150 million in police funding.

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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration

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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
5:01 AM

A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.

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Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.

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Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.
Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.
5:01 AM

As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.

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In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump

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In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump
In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump
5:00 AM

“We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats.

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats.
Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats.
5:00 AM

At campaign stops, he talks about high gas prices and Trump’s incompetence. But the core of his message is an unflinching disgust for forever war.

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Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine

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Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
5:00 AM

A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Pervades Long Island Suburbs

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Pervades Long Island Suburbs
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Pervades Long Island Suburbs
5:00 AM

Migrant arrest rates have been high in places like Long Island, where federal agents benefit from stealth and the aid of local politicians.

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'We can do better,' FAA head says of work to update U.S. analog air traffic system

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'We can do better,' FAA head says of work to update U.S. analog air traffic system
5:00 AM

The U.S. aviation system is being modernized — but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and other leaders say it will take more money to make the system more efficient and flexible.

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How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated

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How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
5:00 AM

Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good.

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Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools

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Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools
5:00 AM

Schools, colleges and other public institutions originally had until this week to make online content accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the Justice Department has delayed that deadline.

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From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail

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From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail
5:00 AM

On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.

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With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push

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With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
5:00 AM

After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats.

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RFK Jr. is on a congressional hearing blitz, after a long absence from Capitol Hill

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RFK Jr. is on a congressional hearing blitz, after a long absence from Capitol Hill
5:00 AM

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caps off seven budget hearings in as many days, the first time he has testified before Congress since September.

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Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest

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Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest
Mogul behind K-pop supergroup faces arrest
5:00 AM

South Korean police are seeking to arrest the music mogul behind K-pop supergroup BTS over an alleged ÂŁ100m investor fraud scheme.

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EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban

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EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban
EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban
4:48 AM

After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.

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House Judiciary Democrats request information from Patel following Atlantic report

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House Judiciary Democrats request information from Patel following Atlantic report
4:45 AM

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are demanding that FBI Director Kash Patel turn over information to Congress related to accusations that he has regularly consumed alcohol in excess during his time leading the counterintelligence agency.  “These glimpses of your relationship to alcohol would be alarming to see in an FBI agent; for us to…

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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds
4:35 AM

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

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Opinion: Behind every miracle drug is a story

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Opinion: Behind every miracle drug is a story
Opinion: Behind every miracle drug is a story
4:30 AM

“In every drug, there is a much larger story to tell about health and medicine and society and business and economics,” says Thomas Goetz.

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Are MAHA snacks really better for you? Nutrition experts parse a grocery aisle gold rush

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Are MAHA snacks really better for you? Nutrition experts parse a grocery aisle gold rush
Are MAHA snacks really better for you? Nutrition experts parse a grocery aisle gold rush
4:30 AM

From protein Pop-Tarts to avocado-oil chips, a MAHA-fueled snack revolution promises healthier eating. Experts say it may mostly be illusion.

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Opinion: NASA’s plans for living in space should prioritize immunology and infectious disease

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Opinion: NASA’s plans for living in space should prioritize immunology and infectious disease
Opinion: NASA’s plans for living in space should prioritize immunology and infectious disease
4:30 AM

Infectious diseases could pose serious risks for interplanetary travelers.

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Opinion: The CDC’s ‘disease detective’ program turns 75

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Opinion: The CDC’s ‘disease detective’ program turns 75
Opinion: The CDC’s ‘disease detective’ program turns 75
4:30 AM

The CDC’s EIS program has trained more than 4,300 people to be the next generation of public health leaders.

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Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target - Reuters

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Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target - Reuters
4:15 AM

Germany unveils military strategy but sticks to troop target  Reuters

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Diet Coke loses its fizz in India as Iran war hits cans supply - Reuters

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Diet Coke loses its fizz in India as Iran war hits cans supply - Reuters
4:04 AM

Diet Coke loses its fizz in India as Iran war hits cans supply  Reuters

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Brickbat: Lightening the Mood

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Brickbat: Lightening the Mood
4:00 AM

A 911 dispatcher with a headset sits in front of a screen.

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Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says - Reuters

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Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says - Reuters
3:49 AM

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says  Reuters

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European Gas Prices Slip as U.S. Extends Cease-Fire, Traders Cut Positions

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European Gas Prices Slip as U.S. Extends Cease-Fire, Traders Cut Positions
3:40 AM

European natural-gas prices fell after the U.S.-Iran cease-fire extension eased fears of near-term escalation.

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As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war - Reuters

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As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war - Reuters
3:28 AM

As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of civil war  Reuters

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Aluminium faces 'black swan' supply shock, Mercuria says - Reuters

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Aluminium faces 'black swan' supply shock, Mercuria says - Reuters
3:05 AM

Aluminium faces 'black swan' supply shock, Mercuria says  Reuters

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America’s Greatest Public Servant | Interview: Bob Crawford

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America’s Greatest Public Servant | Interview: Bob Crawford
America’s Greatest Public Servant | Interview: Bob Crawford
3:00 AM

A bass player and Jonah walk into a bar ...

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Open Thread

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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AI and the Route to Mental Flabbiness

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AI and the Route to Mental Flabbiness
AI and the Route to Mental Flabbiness
2:46 AM

Kids learn by doing things. What happens when artificial intelligence removes the doing?

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Dan Eggen, who shaped politics coverage at The Post, dies at 60 - The Washington Post

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Dan Eggen, who shaped politics coverage at The Post, dies at 60 - The Washington Post
2:42 AM

Dan Eggen, who shaped politics coverage at The Post, dies at 60  The Washington Post

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Is a Militia Running Wartime Iran?

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Is a Militia Running Wartime Iran?
Is a Militia Running Wartime Iran?
2:42 AM

The IRGC holds greater sway in the wake of Ali Khamenei’s death, but that doesn’t make the country’s future any more predictable.

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Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways

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Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways
Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways
2:31 AM

Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress.

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Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

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Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
2:25 AM

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

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Foster Griffin rewards his manager’s faith, and Nationals rout Braves - The Washington Post

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Foster Griffin rewards his manager’s faith, and Nationals rout Braves - The Washington Post
2:20 AM

Foster Griffin rewards his manager’s faith, and Nationals rout Braves  The Washington Post

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Michael Kosta Introduces Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

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Michael Kosta Introduces Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
2:15 AM

“It’s always the ones you never heard of,” the late night host said on Tuesday’s “The Daily Show.”

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Exclusive: Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident - Reuters

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Exclusive: Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident - Reuters
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Exclusive: Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident  Reuters

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UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3% - Reuters

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UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3% - Reuters
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UK inflation, showing first hit from Iran war, jumps to 3.3%  Reuters

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Moderna launches mRNA bird flu vaccine trial after HHS cancels funding - The Washington Post

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Moderna launches mRNA bird flu vaccine trial after HHS cancels funding - The Washington Post
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Moderna launches mRNA bird flu vaccine trial after HHS cancels funding  The Washington Post

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Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

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Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
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Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

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Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now - The Washington Post

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Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now - The Washington Post
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Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now  The Washington Post

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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79

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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
1:40 AM

The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.

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Federal judge’s order allows popular D.C. bike lanes to remain - The Washington Post

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Federal judge’s order allows popular D.C. bike lanes to remain - The Washington Post
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Federal judge’s order allows popular D.C. bike lanes to remain  The Washington Post

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Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare - Reuters

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Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare - Reuters
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Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands as tensions with Japan flare  Reuters

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Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid

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Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid
1:24 AM

The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.

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Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids

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Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
1:23 AM

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.

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ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike - The Washington Post

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ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike - The Washington Post
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ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike  The Washington Post

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Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study shows - Reuters

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Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study shows - Reuters
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Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025, study shows  Reuters

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How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions - Reuters

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How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions - Reuters
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How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions  Reuters

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Trump fought to keep the ballroom fundraising contract secret. Here’s what’s in it. - The Washington Post

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Trump fought to keep the ballroom fundraising contract secret. Here’s what’s in it. - The Washington Post
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Trump fought to keep the ballroom fundraising contract secret. Here’s what’s in it.  The Washington Post

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China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West - Reuters

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China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West - Reuters
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China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West  Reuters

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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports - Reuters

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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports - Reuters
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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports  Reuters

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SK Hynix to invest about $13 bln in a new South Korea plant to meet AI memory demand - Reuters

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SK Hynix to invest about $13 bln in a new South Korea plant to meet AI memory demand - Reuters
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SK Hynix to invest about $13 bln in a new South Korea plant to meet AI memory demand  Reuters

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Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered - Reuters

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Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered - Reuters
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Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered  Reuters

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Man Is Charged With Providing Gun to Louisiana Shooter

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Man Is Charged With Providing Gun to Louisiana Shooter
Man Is Charged With Providing Gun to Louisiana Shooter
12:35 AM

The arrest came two days after a gunman carried out a rampage that left eight children dead in Shreveport and injured two adults.

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OpenAI in talks to commit up to $1.5 billion to private equity JV, FT reports - Reuters

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OpenAI in talks to commit up to $1.5 billion to private equity JV, FT reports - Reuters
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OpenAI in talks to commit up to $1.5 billion to private equity JV, FT reports  Reuters

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EU aims to ease energy blow from Iran war with tax cuts, gas coordination - Reuters

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EU aims to ease energy blow from Iran war with tax cuts, gas coordination - Reuters
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EU aims to ease energy blow from Iran war with tax cuts, gas coordination  Reuters

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UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

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UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
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The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

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Trump's Embrace of Psychedelic Therapy Leaves Most Users on the Wrong Side of the Law

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psilocybin mushrooms against a backdrop of the U.S. Constitution

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A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists

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A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
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Pahalgam, with steep ravines, grassy hillsides and pine forests, is a base for Hindu pilgrimages that business operators hope will revive visitors.

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Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge - Reuters

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Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge - Reuters
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Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge  Reuters

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U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture - The Washington Post

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U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture - The Washington Post
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U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture  The Washington Post

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Virginia passes redistricting measure that could help Democrats retake the House - The Washington Post

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Virginia passes redistricting measure that could help Democrats retake the House - The Washington Post
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Virginia passes redistricting measure that could help Democrats retake the House  The Washington Post

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Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

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Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
Two Drugs Stir Hope for Treatment of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
11:48 PM

In separate small clinical trials, two treatments showed promise that they could help patients with one of the most dire diagnoses in oncology.

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U.S. Blocks Iraq’s Dollar Shipments to Squeeze Its Iran-Backed Militias

US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias, WSJ reports - Reuters

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U.S. Blocks Iraq’s Dollar Shipments to Squeeze Its Iran-Backed Militias
U.S. Blocks Iraq’s Dollar Shipments to Squeeze Its Iran-Backed Militias
10:56 PM

The Trump administration also suspended security cooperation with Baghdad in an escalating pressure campaign.

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US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias, WSJ reports - Reuters
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US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias, WSJ reports  Reuters

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Investor Justin Sun sues Trump-backed World Liberty Financial over token rights - Reuters

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Investor Justin Sun sues Trump-backed World Liberty Financial over token rights - Reuters
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Investor Justin Sun sues Trump-backed World Liberty Financial over token rights  Reuters

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Opinion | I’ve never seen a negotiation like this one - The Washington Post

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Opinion | I’ve never seen a negotiation like this one - The Washington Post
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Opinion | I’ve never seen a negotiation like this one  The Washington Post

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Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes - Reuters

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Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes - Reuters
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Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes  Reuters

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Mexico officials say TeotihuacĂĄn gunman carried material related to US mass shooting

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Mexico officials say TeotihuacĂĄn gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
11:11 PM

The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

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How Asia’s Biggest Nations Are Riding Out the Energy Shock

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How Asia’s Biggest Nations Are Riding Out the Energy Shock
How Asia’s Biggest Nations Are Riding Out the Energy Shock
11:00 PM

A combination of deep reserves, aggressive energy conservation efforts and savvy diplomatic efforts have allowed countries such as China, Japan and South Korea to weather the energy shock so far.

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Trump Says Iran Talks Are On, Sparking Push to Bridge Gaping Divides

Trump says Iran keeping Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘save face’

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Trump Says Iran Talks Are On, Sparking Push to Bridge Gaping Divides
Trump Says Iran Talks Are On, Sparking Push to Bridge Gaping Divides
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The president warned Iran of further attacks if it fails to agree on a deal to end the war.

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Trump says Iran keeping Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘save face’
10:56 PM

President Trump went after Iran over the Strait of Hormuz again shortly after announcing an extension of a ceasefire with Tehran. “Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day (which is, therefore, what they are losing if it is closed!). They only…

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Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

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Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
10:55 PM

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

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China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant - Reuters

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China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant - Reuters
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China praises blocking of Taiwan president's Africa trip, Taipei defiant  Reuters

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Untitled - The Washington Post

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Untitled - The Washington Post
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Untitled  The Washington Post

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IT stocks drag India benchmarks lower after HCLTech's weak forecast - Reuters

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IT stocks drag India benchmarks lower after HCLTech's weak forecast - Reuters
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IT stocks drag India benchmarks lower after HCLTech's weak forecast  Reuters

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