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August 27, 2026
They’re not in office yet. But these D.C. hopefuls are already getting to work.
Democratic primary winners in the District are prepping for their likely future roles with Spanish lessons and meetings with their soon-to-b...
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August 27, 2026
Rescuers race to find survivors after Himalayan floods kill at least 270
A devastating disaster unfolded in the Himalayan region as catastrophic flooding claimed over 270 lives along the Nepal-China border. Rescue...
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August 27, 2026
Bodegas of New York unite
Corner grocery stores sue to stop Mayor Zohran Mamdani from putting them out of business.
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August 27, 2026
Democrats want to draw more safe House seats. It could cost Black lawmakers.
Democrats want to redistrict to expand their number of safe seats in Congress. But that could mean losing some Black lawmakers.
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August 27, 2026
Iran weighs harsh penalties for contact with outside media in ‘foreign influence’ bill
The push comes nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the war, with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
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August 27, 2026
Trump keeps boosting data centers, even as other Republicans grow critical
The president is defending the data center boom as GOP officials across the country turn against projects that have angered voters.
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August 27, 2026
Brazil’s first transgender Indigenous chief won acceptance. Keeping the job is harder.
Majur Traytowu is struggling to hold on to influence and authority amid a devastating alcohol epidemic ravaging her territory — and her own...
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August 27, 2026
A collapsing glacier probably triggered the deadly floods in Nepal
Before and after satellite images show a glacier shrinking and a river swelling.
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August 27, 2026
They confided in ChatGPT. Their secrets ended up in court.
Privacy concerns escalate as confidential conversations with AI chatbots become admissible evidence in legal proceedings. Recent investigati...
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August 27, 2026
A kitten was stolen and used in an attempted bank robbery. Then her luck changed.
“You can’t make this stuff up,” said Stephanie Stullich, whose nonprofit organization rescued the kitten. “Who would believe it?”
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August 27, 2026
We had to move to a small town, but I hate it. Give advice to this Hax question.
Relocating to a small town presents emotional and social challenges that many families face. This advice column explores strategies for adap...
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August 27, 2026
Miss Manners: How to tell strangers you don’t want to chat
Navigating social interactions in public dining spaces requires tactful communication strategies. This etiquette guide explores practical ap...
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August 27, 2026
States can build America’s affordable energy future
State governments possess significant regulatory power to reshape America's energy landscape toward affordability and sustainability. By imp...
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August 27, 2026
Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese artist who revolutionized contemporary art with her immersive infinity rooms and polka-dot infinity ins...
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August 27, 2026
Federal judge warns law is being left behind by AI child sex abuse images
A federal judge has raised critical concerns about outdated legal frameworks struggling to address AI-generated child sexual abuse material....
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August 27, 2026
Lawmaker accuses Kennedy Center board of demolition ‘threat’ over Trump’s name
Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawyers called the warning that the center could be “taken down” a thinly veiled threat and “a breathtaking assault on t...
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August 26, 2026
Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.
The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.
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August 26, 2026
U.S. weapons shortage from Iran war alarms allies confronting China
As the United States sustains prolonged military operations in the Middle East, critical weapons inventories have declined significantly, cr...
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August 26, 2026
Introducing Freedom Desk, the vodcast
Press Freedom Desk with Jason
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August 26, 2026
Building a family shouldn’t be this hard
No one should have to win the financial or legal lottery to become a parent.
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August 26, 2026
The Meta settlement won’t make the kids all right
Parents need to take personal responsibility for how their children use technology.
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August 26, 2026
Judge releases man accused of driving guillotine to Supreme Court
‘He didn’t even threaten anyone,’ the judge said. The California man, who is charged with a misdemeanor, told police the guillotine was the...
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August 26, 2026
The missing constituency in healthcare
The patient advocacy movement must transition from organizing around specific diagnoses.
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August 26, 2026
Workers everywhere related to Dolly Parton’s lyrics
Dolly Parton's decades-long commitment to labor rights has made her an iconic figure within the union movement. Throughout her nearly 60-yea...
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August 26, 2026
The WPI Conversation: Inside the AI black box
Cyril Gorlla, CEO of CTGT, explores the limitations of focusing solely on AI model behavior when evaluating artificial intelligence systems....
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August 26, 2026
Stop treating AI like it’s human
Artificial intelligence systems can cause significant damage without possessing human intentions or consciousness. This article challenges t...
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August 26, 2026
RFK Jr. once again proves his critics correct
Health Secretary RFK Jr. faces renewed scrutiny as a measles outbreak emerges in Pennsylvania, with public health officials challenging his...
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August 26, 2026
Fired FEMA crew leader defends skipping homes with Trump campaign signs
Marni Washington said she was following protocol to keep field workers safe in a politicized environment following 2024’s Hurricane Milton.
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August 26, 2026
ICE agent charged with shooting immigrant could soon be released
Federal judge rejects request that would order Texas governor to extradite Christian Castro, who could be freed as soon as Thursday.
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August 26, 2026
2 hours a day, no late nights: How Meta’s settlement will change teen accounts
Meta's landmark $18 billion settlement introduces comprehensive digital wellness measures for teenage users on Instagram and Facebook. The a...
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August 26, 2026
OpenAI says its AI consistently tries to cheat
The company released a final report examining how its tech went rogue and hacked its way onto the internet.
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August 26, 2026
Removal of a ‘woke’ painting signals a new line of attack on artists
A State Department attempt to sell an innocuous painting by Kehinde Wiley, painter of a famous Obama portrait and a difficult artist to defe...
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August 26, 2026
Analysis | Alaska’s weird (and important) Senate race
There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.
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August 26, 2026
Trump visa restrictions will worsen strains on the economy, experts say
Several Trump administration moves to restrict legal immigration, including a pause in visa appointments and the cancellation of tourism and...
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August 26, 2026
Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026
In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
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August 26, 2026
How Medicaid work requirements could backfire
Medicaid work requirements and vaccines, in readers' eyes.
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August 26, 2026
Case against lawmaker charged in Delaney Hall clash can proceed, appeals court rules
An appellate court has determined that legal proceedings can advance against a Democratic New Jersey representative accused of physically re...
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August 26, 2026
Judge lifts block on Trump changes to mail voting, though legal fights continue
The president’s executive order is now in effect for the midterm elections, but the ruling leaves the door open to renewed challenges from r...
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August 26, 2026
Analysis | Dolly Parton’s husband flirted with a bank teller. So she wrote an anthem.
“Jolene,” which has been covered for decades by countless singers and in numerous languages, is a vital part of Parton’s legacy.
Washington Post
August 26, 2026
The science on whether golf really counts as exercise
The answer depends largely on whether you use a cart.
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August 26, 2026
The cynical nostalgia behind Chick-fil-A’s chicken-and-waffles sandwich
Chick-fil-A has introduced a forgettable limited-time chicken-and-waffles sandwich that has nothing to do with the company’s history.
Washington Post
August 26, 2026
Ex-DOD worker admits trying to trade classified info for foreign citizenship
Cybersecurity specialist Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 29, had expressed disagreement with the Trump administration, court records state.
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August 26, 2026
A destructive tornado hit France. More storms loom.
France is again under moderate wind or severe thunderstorm warnings, and another round of extreme weather is likely across Western Europe.
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August 26, 2026
The next tropical storm name on the list? Dolly.
Forecasters are closely watching a disturbance near Cape Verde that could, by coincidence, develop into Tropical Storm Dolly.
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August 26, 2026
Tim Curry, who found cult stardom in ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dies at 80
The British actor also appeared in “Clue” and “Home Alone 2,” and received three Tony nominations for his stage work.
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August 26, 2026
FDA approves ‘landmark’ pancreatic cancer drug that extends patients’ lives
In trials, Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib nearly doubled average survival times for one of the deadliest cancers.
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August 26, 2026
Consumer spending cools as inflation continues to weigh on Americans
Consumer spending rose by 0.2 percent in July, which was down a smidge from 0.3 percent growth a month earlier.
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August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton died after a brief period of cancer
The singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist was admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville last week.
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August 26, 2026
Private schools are no threat to democracy
Federal tax credit programs for private education need not compromise public school funding, contrary to common misconceptions. This analysi...
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August 26, 2026