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August 31, 2026
Soccer great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina’s national team
Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has officially announced his departure from Argentina's national team, marking the end of an illustrious i...
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August 31, 2026
Iran’s economy, long accustomed to sanctions, feels new U.S. pressure
After decades of punitive measures on Tehran by the United States and its allies, experts said, it is unlikely the Trump administration's ne...
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August 31, 2026
The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do
Educators can confront AI head on by distinguishing its pattern-recognition skills from its inability to daydream, embody other people and a...
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August 31, 2026
The FDA cannot inspect its way to a safe global food supply
Americans deserve safe food, regardless of where it is produced. The question is how best to ensure it.
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August 31, 2026
Why America’s interest payments are suddenly spiking
Half the income tax you pay could go toward debt service in 2036.
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August 31, 2026
Testosterone treatment? Here’s a better idea.
Testosterone decline isn’t some wacky theory. But Hegseth’s program doesn’t add up.
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August 31, 2026
These forces drove the deadly Grand Canyon flash flooding
Floods in the Grand Canyon were connected to a wider pattern of extra warmth, humidity and moisture flowing into the United States from reco...
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August 31, 2026
A looming threat: U.S. military’s reliance on Chinese batteries
These foreign power banks can become a battlefield risk for American troops.
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August 31, 2026
Hegseth’s purges are endangering national security
The Iran quagmire wouldn’t have happened under Trump’s first-term military leaders.
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August 31, 2026
Monday briefing: Pentagon influencers; Grand Canyon floods; chatbot privacy; and more
Catch up in minutes.
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August 31, 2026
Tim Cook was the real genius at Apple
Steve Jobs might have been the innovator, but his successor made the company sustainable.
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August 31, 2026
With shutdown looming, House leaders aim to quickly pass funding bill
House lawmakers are poised to vote this week on a Senate-passed measure to fund U.S. agencies through Dec. 11, avoiding a federal shutdown b...
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August 31, 2026
Mirror life is theoretical. The danger is anything but.
Trump and Xi have a narrow window to head off a biological threat neither country can survive alone.
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August 31, 2026
Airman’s ‘contemptuous’ words for Trump lead to high-stakes military charges
Air Force Maj. Jason Watson’s case illustrates the high standards that military officers are held to when it comes to criticizing the presid...
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August 31, 2026
I’m an oncologist. Every man should know this about prostate cancer.
Regular prostate cancer screening is not recommended for all men. Here’s why.
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August 31, 2026
New study reveals a major perk of being single
Researchers found that believing in singlehood's potential for growth was linked to greater life satisfaction and stronger feelings of auton...
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August 31, 2026
Trump’s deals in Africa could cut U.S. health aid by more than half, analysis shows
The planned reductions — targeting programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases — coincide with an administration push to make develop...
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August 31, 2026
Chatbots got safer but will still role-play self-harm with users
A study that staged more than 50,000 conversations with AI chatbots found that they will help users role-play or write stories about their s...
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August 31, 2026
Your chatbot discussions are not as private as you may think
Here’s what to know about AI chatbots and privacy — and the best ways to protect your information.
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August 31, 2026
Who’s that bot? An AI cover of Madonna spurs industry changes.
Instead of blocking AI-assisted songs from the charts, require disclosure and protect creators.
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August 31, 2026
Analysis | The politics of the company you keep
The Senate race in Michigan is critical to Democrats, but associations may matter.
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August 31, 2026
Democrats want the midterms to be about Trump. He does, too.
Vulnerable Republicans cannot afford to antagonize Trump because they need his help to turn out his base and tap into the $400 million war c...
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August 31, 2026
The U.S. said she’d be able to come back to her family. She’s stuck in Guatemala.
Lorenza Temaj Jiguan was on the final step for a green card when she got caught in Trump’s visa ban.
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August 31, 2026
Why more homeowners across the U.S. are turning to an insurance that offers less coverage
As traditional insurers retreat from areas most vulnerable to extreme weather, more Americans struggling to find coverage are seeking out su...
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August 31, 2026
Asking Eric: Visit ruined by a chatty guest
Do you say something to a chronic conversation hogger? Or just let it go?
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August 31, 2026
Miss Manners: Grad school making friends less reliable
Graduate school demands intensify social commitments, leaving students struggling to maintain reliable friendships. The academic pressure, c...
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August 31, 2026
Hotlines can’t aid maternity-care capacity
Maternal healthcare accessibility remains a critical challenge in underserved regions, where expectant mothers face significant barriers to...
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August 31, 2026
Why we should bring back the draft
Military conscription represents a potential mechanism for promoting shared civic responsibility across socioeconomic demographics. This ana...
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August 31, 2026
Who’s to blame for sky-high energy bills in New York? Not Trump.
New York policymakers face mounting pressure to address escalating energy costs affecting residents and businesses. While political figures...
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August 31, 2026
The U.S. is canceling its Arctic Report Card when it matters most
The discontinuation of the U.S. Arctic Report Card represents a critical gap in climate monitoring at a pivotal moment. This comprehensive a...
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August 31, 2026
Lake America? Who gets to decide what goes on maps?
A geographer explains the politics and procedures behind renaming American places.
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August 30, 2026
They went to Nepal for a spiritual journey. Then an epic flood arrived.
At least 85 U.S. citizens remain missing in Nepal and Tibet after a glacier collapse caused devastating floods.
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August 30, 2026
U.S. forces strike Iranian launch site in first disclosed attack in nearly a month
The U.S. struck Iranian launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first publicly acknowledged attack on Tehran’s forces in weeks.
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August 30, 2026
Ontario’s premier urges thaw in U.S.-Canada trade war: ‘We’re best friends.’
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford advocates for diplomatic resolution in escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, emphasizi...
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August 30, 2026
CJ Abrams does his job at second, but Nationals’ bullpen lets him down
The longtime shortstop acquitted himself well to his new position in a 6-2 loss.
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August 30, 2026
Pentagon secretly installs military influencers in civilian roles
Conservative veterans with large social media followings have been hired by the Defense Department and are amplifying Pete Hegseth’s culture...
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August 30, 2026
Grand Canyon flooding leaves more than 20 missing, unaccounted for; dozens evacuated
The National Park Service said that it is seeking information about hikers or backpackers who were in the affected parts of the Grand Canyon...
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August 30, 2026
Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’
President Trump escalates his ongoing confrontation with major news networks by threatening to file a complaint with the Federal Communicati...
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August 30, 2026
Trump undermines legal immigration with pause on visa applications
Punishing foreigners who play by the rules hurts the administration’s efforts to curb illegal overstays.
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August 30, 2026
Trump’s tariffs aren’t reducing the trade deficit
Elevating this pointless statistic to the level of a national emergency never made any sense.
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August 30, 2026
Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall.
The deal cements the United States’ long-term dominance over Venezuela, which has become a neo-colony since the U.S. military’s capture of f...
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August 30, 2026
The symbolism of Trump’s White House ballroom is all too apt
There’s a certain grim candor about the president’s palatial ambitions for the executive mansion.
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August 30, 2026
NASA’s newest telescope blasts off to answer universe’s big questions
The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will be tasked with surveying the universe for at least five years.
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August 30, 2026
The screenings and other habits doctors recommend as early-onset cancers rise
Some cancers can’t be screened for or are hard to detect, but there are many factors that can help manage risk.
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August 30, 2026
Russian strikes on food warehouses pose threat of shortages in Ukraine
Moscow has shifted to targeting shopping centers and food distribution sites, and markets in Kyiv and other cities are struggling to keep th...
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August 30, 2026
Tom Wolfe’s ‘Me Decade’: Still going strong 50 years later
The peerless social critic skewered a culture of self-absorption much like today's.
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August 30, 2026
If everyone claims to be an underdog, who are the actual elites?
Theories about who really runs America don’t seem to make sense.
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August 30, 2026
Fixing homelessness starts with billionaires
Joe Lonsdale, taxes, iron deficiency and more, in readers’ eyes.
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August 30, 2026
Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war operations
A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.
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August 30, 2026