46 m. ago Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.

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1 hour ago Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

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2 h. ago ‘The Interview’: Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World

The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.

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2 h. ago At CPAC, Leaders of the Global Right See a New World, Led by Trump

Emissaries of right-wing parties overseas who gathered at the flagship conservative conference described a fight spanning continents, supercharged by the new American president.

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2 h. ago Investigations Into 6 Killings Look to a Fringe Group Known as the Zizians

The violent deaths, including of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, a landlord in California, and a couple in Pennsylvania, have led law enforcement to a group with obscure ideas.

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2 h. ago As Conflict Rages in Congo, President Offers U.S. Minerals Deal

As vast swaths of Congolese territory are seized by a Rwandan-backed armed group, Congo’s president looks to make a minerals deal with the United States.

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2 h. ago Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4

These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.

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2 h. ago What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.

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3 h. ago Hamas releases Israeli hostages, returns remains of Shiri Bibas

Hamas to release the last six live hostages whose freedom they agreed to under the current ceasefire deal.

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3 h. ago Playmate of the Year for Playboy magazine comeback says OnlyFans is no competition

Playboy’s 2025 Playmate of the Year made her debut during Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans. She wore a $10 million diamond-studded Playboy bunny costume designed by Kali Hawk.

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3 h. ago Florida woman who survived parents' murders as toddler reveals 'missing piece' after killer's execution

A woman who survived her parents' murders as a toddler reveals her "missing piece" after their killer's execution and her childhood memories connected to the horrific crimes.

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3 h. ago Killer nightclub hostess's deadly love affair with race car driver was 'eye for an eye': author

"A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story," a four-part drama series, was inspired by Carol Ann Lee's true-crime book, "A Fine Day for a Hanging: The Real Ruth Ellis Story."

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4 h. ago Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned, family says

The body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been returned to Israel after Hamas sent back the wrong human remains.

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4 h. ago Washington Legislature considers allowing local elections in even years as secretaries of state voice concerns

Washington Legislature considers allowing local elections in even years as secretaries of state voice concerns  The Spokesman Review

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4 h. ago Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy

Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate's famously three most important factors: location, location, and location. Because conventional geothermal power plants require hot, permeable rocks and plenty of underground fluid, use of the technology has been limited mostly to places with recent volcanism, such as Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Kenya, El Salvador, Iceland, and the western United States.

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4 h. ago Jumaane Williams Is Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Eric Adams’s Place

Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, is preparing himself to serve as interim mayor if Eric Adams resigns or is removed.

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5 h. ago Arab leaders huddle in Saudi Arabia in pushback to Trump's Gaza plans

Leaders from Egypt, Jordan and other Arab states met in Saudi Arabia to discuss alternative plans for Gaza's future than the one laid out by President Trump, which calls for displacing Palestinians.

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7 h. ago Emboldened Kremlin Steps Up Efforts to Seize Businesses in Russia

The legal onslaught on Moscow’s second-largest airport has been seen as part of the Kremlin’s wartime drive to seize control of key assets still in private hands.

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7 h. ago Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

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8 h. ago Federal prisons prep to move trans inmates as early as next week

The Bureau of Prisons is moving forward with plans to move transgender inmates out of prisons that align with their gender identity and into facilities that align with their assigned sex at birth.

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