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Russia, Remastered

How Putin is forging a harsh Russian society that threatens the global order

In Putin’s bid to recast Russia as a global superpower, he champions a society built on pro-war activism, puritanical values and scaled-back social rights.

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We reported for months on changes sweeping Russia. Here’s what we found.

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TRUMP N.Y. HUSH MONEY CASE

Trump again found in contempt for violating gag, threatened with jail

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Key parts of Hope Hicks’s testimony, from the Trump trial transcript

This obscure N.Y. election law is at the heart of Trump’s hush money trial

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Israel orders 100,000 civilians to evacuate Rafah, says it will operate with ‘extreme force’

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In an Israel changed by Oct. 7, Holocaust survivors find a new mission

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The admiral who had a mental breakdown over Fat Leonard

Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau, known as “Crazy Bob,” had a mental breakdown in Afghanistan. His staff accused him of faking PTSD to dodge an epic corruption scandal.

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Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

How to transition a grown child’s bedroom — without any drama

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Don’t be a jerk at the airport: A guide for headphones

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The new cure-all for vacation excess: the IV drip

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Social Security and Medicare finances look grim as overall debt piles up

Dire new budget projections and high-stakes policy deadlines mean lawmakers may be forced to take up the issue — or face the consequences of inaction.

By Jacob Bogage

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The U.S. is updating its Social Security estimates. Here’s what you need to know.

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How did we end up with a Biden-Trump rematch?

How these two unpopular politicians once again became our only viable options for president.

By Amber Phillips, Emily Wright and Tyler Remmel1 hour ago

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Why is it so hard for Met Gala attendees to dress on theme?

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High risk of destructive tornadoes in central states

Columbia cancels school-wide graduation, moves ceremonies off campus

Workers swipe badges into an office.

Bosses mandated them back to the office. They took legal action instead.

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Carolyn Hax: Sisters were close — then one accused the other’s husband of abuse

Parents believe their daughter is to blame for the fallout after she accused her sister’s husband of emotional abuse.

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How to pick a retirement home and thrive

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The hour after leaving day care is a nutritional fail for kids, study finds

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Do you feel bad for seeking therapy? It’s called ‘thriver’s guilt.’

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Why ‘good enough’ can be better for your decisions and mental health

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Why some corals are better off dead

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Fish are shrinking around the world. Here’s why scientists are worried.

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As climate change pushes deer north, other animals may lose out

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U.S. had 300 tornadoes in April, second-most on record

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Protests. A Trump trial. Raging wars. Historians confirm this is a troubled, exceptional era.

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Massive pro-Palestinian college protests bring rare surge in discipline

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USC protest encampment cleared as other colleges prepare for graduation

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As police swarmed Columbia, its student radio station kept broadcasting

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Decades after Kent State shooting, the tragic legacy shapes its activism

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How TikTok changed fashion

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After years of delay, Boeing to try again with Starliner space capsule

By Christian Davenport

Tesla retreat from EV charging leaves growth of U.S. network in doubt

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Start-ups aim to fix ‘broken market’ for child care

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