From Epstein to Obama, Trump’s Washington Is Consumed by Competing Conspiracies
President Trump is trying to divert attention from the Epstein conspiracy theory with a new-and-improved one about Barack Obama and treason.
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What to Know About the Deadly Shootings Near a Gaza Aid Site
The head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said the situation in Gaza was “a moral crisis that challenges the global conscience.”
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No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
Israel has long restricted or completely blocked aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population.
Read moreRemembering David Nabarro: 'a great champion of global health and health equity'
That's how the head of the World Health Organization paid tribute to Nabarro's lifelong public health leadership. A physician, Nabarro was a leading voice in the effort to quash the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trump Says He Expects Quick Cease-Fire Between Thailand and Cambodia
President Trump said he had intervened to help stop the deadly strife, now in its third day, after it extended to provinces about 200 miles south of where clashes began.
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A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path
Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, says there is work to do in red states. He also has a few things to say about his uncle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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What to Know About the Hack at Tea, an App Where Women Share Red Flags About Men
A data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.
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In Russia, Corruption Cases Follow Battlefield Failures
Officials in three of the five Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been accused of embezzling funds for border defenses.
Read morePEPFAR escaped the rescission ax. But where does it stand?
Founded by George W. Bush, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief was taken out of the list of agencies that lost previously pledged funds. But its future is far from certain.
Read moreGet ready, Brazil. The 'good mosquitoes' are coming
Scientists are driving around in white Chevys, releasing thousands of specially engineered mosquitoes from tubes — part of a pioneering project to reduce the spread of dengue, a terrible disease.
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Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America
The debate over whether to install turf over grass fields has become a referendum on sports, health, the environment and the use of scarce public resources.
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This Democrat Wants Cognitive Standards in Congress. Her Colleagues Disagree.
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says age-related cognitive decline among elected officials is a major issue for voters.
Read moreEven megastars like Venus Williams get the health insurance blues
In the U.S., as nowhere else, health insurance and employment are deeply connected. And that means confusion can snare even elite athletes.
Read moreTaiwanese voters reject a bid to remove lawmakers from a China-friendly party
The independence-leaning ruling Democratic Progressive Party won the last presidential election, but the China-friendly Nationalists and the Taiwan People's Party have enough seats to form a majority bloc.
Read moreOpinion: Ozzy Osbourne, no ordinary man
John Michael Osbourne, a poor student from Birmingham, UK, exceeded expectations and helped invent heavy metal. A moment to remember the singular Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week at the age of 76.
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A Judge Gave a One-Word Answer. It Torpedoed the Etan Patz Case.
After an appeals court overturned a conviction, prosecutors must decide whether to retry a man in the notorious 1979 child killing for a third time.
Read moreNew York Is Planning a Train Line to Connect Its Transit Deserts. We Walked All 14 Miles of It.
What would light-rail service change about the space that keeps us apart?
Read morePrimate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states.
Read more'We are being driven from the land.' Nigerian village buries its dead after a massacre
A deadly raid in central Nigeria left more than 100 villagers dead and hundreds displaced. Survivors say it's part of a brutal campaign to drive Christian farming communities from their land.
Read moreLittle Victories
We tend to confine our parties to milestones and cultural events, but there are countless micro-occasions worthy of commemorating.
Read moreCorporate America is having a weird tariff summer
Some big companies are reporting real financial pain from tariffs and economic uncertainty — but for others, business is booming.
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A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals
Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of the defense secretary’s first six months on the job.
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How Hulk Hogan Leg-Dropped the Digital Media Industry
His lawsuit over a leaked sex tape bankrupted Gawker Media — and helped inspire the American right’s ongoing war on the press.
Read moreHe Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List.
After Dan Pelzer died this month at 92, his children uploaded the handwritten reading list to what-dan-read.com, hoping to inspire readers everywhere.
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Saving for College Once Felt Essential. Some Parents Are Rethinking Their Plans.
Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options.
Read moreHow 529 Plans Are Changing With Passage of Trump’s Policy Law
President Trump’s new policy law has broadened the uses of plans that were once primarily for saving for college. “They’ve become education savings accounts,” one expert said.
Read moreHouston’s Astrodome Was a Vision of the Future. It’s Past Its Prime.
Once a wonder of the world, the storied but moldering stadium has long been part of life in Houston. Is it worth saving?
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Harvard’s Leader, Penny Pritzker, Faces Intense Scrutiny in Trump Fight
As Harvard and the government negotiate to end a conflict with billions of dollars on the line, some ask whether Penny Pritzker, the head of the school’s governing board, should step down.
Read moreDrivers vs. Cyclists: A Battle For the Streets in Canada’s Largest City
Cyclists in Toronto are resisting a law that would have the city rip out miles of bike lanes, setting back efforts toward safer streets.
Read moreHome sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?
Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.
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The Hidden Victims of New York’s Worsening Housing Crisis
Thousands of people don’t have stable housing, sleeping on floors and couches and packed into too-small bedrooms. But they are not considered to be homeless.
Read moreGhislaine Maxwell ‘answered every single question’ in two days of interviews, lawyer says - The Washington Post
Ghislaine Maxwell ‘answered every single question’ in two days of interviews, lawyer says The Washington Post
Read moreTop NOAA officials placed on leave. One said he clashed with Trump appointees. - The Washington Post
Top NOAA officials placed on leave. One said he clashed with Trump appointees. The Washington Post
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New Reports on Russian Interference Show Trump’s Claims on Obama Are Overblown
The administration’s claims are overblown, but newly declassified information provides some messy details about a January 2017 intelligence assessment of Moscow’s election interference.
Read moreOpinion | How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ became a global phenomenon - The Washington Post
Opinion | How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ became a global phenomenon The Washington Post
Read moreA House panel must subpoena the Epstein files. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post
A House panel must subpoena the Epstein files. Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
Read more‘South Park’ makes fun of Trump over Epstein list, Paramount lawsuit - The Washington Post
‘South Park’ makes fun of Trump over Epstein list, Paramount lawsuit The Washington Post
Read moreTour de France confronts a new threat: Are cyclists using tiny motors? - The Washington Post
Tour de France confronts a new threat: Are cyclists using tiny motors? The Washington Post
Read moreColumn | Venus Williams’s health care joke shows even rich stars need coverage - The Washington Post
Column | Venus Williams’s health care joke shows even rich stars need coverage The Washington Post
Read moreApple’s iOS 26 public beta is here. These are the 4 biggest changes. - The Washington Post
Apple’s iOS 26 public beta is here. These are the 4 biggest changes. The Washington Post
Read morePark gift shops could remove books on slavery and the Civil War - The Washington Post
Park gift shops could remove books on slavery and the Civil War The Washington Post
Read moreScience Is Winning the Tour de France - The Atlantic
Science Is Winning the Tour de France The Atlantic
Read moreThis Is What Standing Up to Dictators Looks Like - The Atlantic
This Is What Standing Up to Dictators Looks Like The Atlantic
Read moreTrump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people - The Washington Post
Trump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people The Washington Post
Read moreTrump allows Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela - The Washington Post
Trump allows Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela The Washington Post
Read moreOpinion | Do nicotine pouches have a public health benefit? It’s complicated. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Do nicotine pouches have a public health benefit? It’s complicated. The Washington Post
Read moreIRS considers eliminating non-English language tax services - The Washington Post
IRS considers eliminating non-English language tax services The Washington Post
Read moreRNC chair to run for Senate in North Carolina after Lara Trump forgoes bid - The Washington Post
RNC chair to run for Senate in North Carolina after Lara Trump forgoes bid The Washington Post
Read moreChatGPT Gave Instructions for Murder, Self-Mutilation, and Devil Worship - The Atlantic
ChatGPT Gave Instructions for Murder, Self-Mutilation, and Devil Worship The Atlantic
Read moreWhere corn sweat exacerbated heat, and where sultry conditions will spread - The Washington Post
Where corn sweat exacerbated heat, and where sultry conditions will spread The Washington Post
Read moreTwo Democrats Are Bolting From a Bipartisan Governors’ Group - The Atlantic
Two Democrats Are Bolting From a Bipartisan Governors’ Group The Atlantic
Read moreTomato Season Is Different This Year - The Atlantic
Tomato Season Is Different This Year The Atlantic
Read moreJudge in Florida denies Justice Dept. request to release Epstein transcripts - The Washington Post
Judge in Florida denies Justice Dept. request to release Epstein transcripts The Washington Post
Read moreWhite House escalates attack on Obama, relitigating 2016 grievances - The Washington Post
White House escalates attack on Obama, relitigating 2016 grievances The Washington Post
Read moreFederal appeals court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship ban unconstitutional - The Washington Post
Federal appeals court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship ban unconstitutional The Washington Post
Read moreFrench President Macron sues right-wing podcaster Candace Owens - The Washington Post
French President Macron sues right-wing podcaster Candace Owens The Washington Post
Read moreTrump struggles to contain furor over Epstein as House lawmakers seek subpoenas - The Washington Post
Trump struggles to contain furor over Epstein as House lawmakers seek subpoenas The Washington Post
Read moreHegseth Signal messages came from email classified ‘SECRET,’ watchdog told - The Washington Post
Hegseth Signal messages came from email classified ‘SECRET,’ watchdog told The Washington Post
Read moreNo One Was Supposed to Leave Alive - The Atlantic
No One Was Supposed to Leave Alive The Atlantic
Read moreNo charges for Jacksonville officers who punched Black man during arrest - The Washington Post
No charges for Jacksonville officers who punched Black man during arrest The Washington Post
Read moreDonald Trump Is Fairy-Godmothering AI - The Atlantic
Donald Trump Is Fairy-Godmothering AI The Atlantic
Read moreTrump’s norm-breaking closeness to DOJ helped fuel Epstein furor - The Washington Post
Trump’s norm-breaking closeness to DOJ helped fuel Epstein furor The Washington Post
Read moreFinally, a Democrat Who Could Shine on Joe Rogan’s Show - The Atlantic
Finally, a Democrat Who Could Shine on Joe Rogan’s Show The Atlantic
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