| In a Big Year for Progressives, Here’s Why These Moderates Won Their Primaries
- At times this year, the Democratic Party’s centrist wing has felt under siege from the left. But it has won several tough primaries recently.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:44 +0000
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| Hochul’s Advice for Mamdani: Focus on New York City
- In a wide-ranging interview, Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed the values she shares with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and talked about President Trump, taxes and ICE.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:44:23 +0000
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| ‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
- “The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:27:34 +0000
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| First U.S. Deportees to Arrive in Liberia Amid Growing Backlash
- Critics in the small West African nation say their government has not said why it agreed to one of the largest U.S. deportation deals, who the deportees are, or how they will be handled.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:34 +0000
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| Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
- A scientific and civilizational horror story.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:18:36 +0000
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| Rachel Cusk on Her Novel ‘Life of M,’ Gossip and Natalie Portman
- “Life of M,” Rachel Cusk’s new book, has a protagonist with an uncanny resemblance to Natalie Portman. But in an interview, Cusk says she never expected it would cause such a frenzy.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:55 +0000
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| Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:07:14 +0000
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| FBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Sexual Assault Inquiry
- Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities. The federal agents appeared to be using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Mr. Swalwell’s conduct, a person familiar with the case said.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:03:33 +0000
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| Ken Paxton’s $1,000 Pen Incident Resurfaces in Texas Senate Race
- The pen Mr. Paxton pocketed more than a decade ago has resurfaced as a campaign issue.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:22:13 +0000
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| How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
- At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has led the nation in environmental protections.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:17:05 +0000
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| As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
- For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as each side seems to believe it can hold out longer than the other.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:14:53 +0000
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| Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter
- A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:09:07 +0000
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| After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
- Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:04:31 +0000
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| Canada and U.S. Resume Talks Over Trump Tariffs as a New Deadline Looms
- While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, they remain apart on several key issues.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:46:04 +0000
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| As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle self exiled to the ultrawealthy enclave of Montecito in 2020. “They wave. They drive. They close the gates,” a neighbor said.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:23:35 +0000
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| Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
- Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if household balance sheets seemed healthy.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:45:12 +0000
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| The App Bringing Disabled Daters Together
- Many Dateability users said they were drawn to the app after negative experiences on mainstream platforms.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:47 +0000
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| State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
- U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:59:45 +0000
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| The Scales Can’t Fall From Our Eyes Fast Enough
- More Republicans and Democrats are seeing reality for what it is. Does it matter?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:43:58 +0000
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| Trump’s Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
- President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:34:46 +0000
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