| A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
- The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:02:37 +0000
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| Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
- As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:56:01 +0000
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| Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
- The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:54:45 +0000
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| Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
- The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:54:29 +0000
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| Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
- A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:35:32 +0000
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| Trump Officials Deport Group of Mexicans Despite Torture Risk
- Immigration authorities used a rare authority to deport them, even though their removal was blocked over concerns they would be tortured if returned.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000
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| Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman
- What the former prime minister’s boyfriend rebrand says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:15:02 +0000
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| A Naked Bicycle Protest Is Also a Party. Is That Bad?
- A split among protest groups has led to dueling rides, which combine nudity and cycling in the name of change.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:55:22 +0000
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| Why Cyclospora Symptoms May Come and Go
- Health experts are trying to understand how the food-borne parasite can cause symptoms that come and go, sometimes for weeks.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:50:29 +0000
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| Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s Claim
- Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:42:05 +0000
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| The Bond Market Is Signaling Rising Risks. Investors Should Listen.
- While the Fed didn’t raise rates, the bond market did. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:58:58 +0000
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| Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
- The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:46:31 +0000
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| Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
- The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear how it would work in practice.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:29:24 +0000
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| Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
- The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:53:09 +0000
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| Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought
- Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:41:33 +0000
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| An ICE Detention Center Roils a Colorado Town and Jolts a House Race
- Tiny Hudson, Colo., was mostly known as a speed trap between plains and suburbs. Then ICE announced it was coming, setting off months of protests.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:19:22 +0000
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| Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say
- A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:47:17 +0000
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| Abdul El-Sayed Talks About His Victory, Chuck Schumer and His Mom
- In an interview with The New York Times, Dr. El-Sayed recalled some of his conversations with establishment figures who once opposed his candidacy.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:02:45 +0000
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| A Generation on Antidepressants Searches for the Exit
- Many people feel that antidepressants block their true emotions, but they don’t have guidance about how to get off these drugs.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:12:02 +0000
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| Curious Minds
- We’re answering reader questions.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:59:15 +0000
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