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How the White House Uses Semantics to Downplay the Signal Leak

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:13:53
War plan or battle plan? Classified or not? The answers to those questions amount to a distinction without much of a difference.

Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:33:52
The administration had tightened regulations on kits that can be easily assembled into nearly untraceable firearms.

‘Ghost Guns’: What They Are and Why There Has Been a Fight Over Them

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:02:48
A rule regulating the firearm kits was a centerpiece of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s gun control initiative. The Supreme Court has upheld the regulation, issued in 2022.

‘Ghost Guns’: Firearm Kits Bought Online Fuel Epidemic of Violence

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:28:48
They are untraceable, assembled from parts and can be ordered by gang members, felons and even children. They are increasingly the lethal weapon of easy access around the U.S., but especially California.

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:46:10
A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Private, Buying a Home Could Get Pricier

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:54:32
Privatizing the government-sponsored mortgage giants could be a windfall for investors and raise interest rates for home buyers.

U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by May, Budget Office Predicts

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:14:41
The Congressional Budget Office said that the so-called X-date could occur as early as spring if Congress does not lift or suspend the nation’s debt limit.

Democrat Wins Special Election in Pennsylvania District Where Trump Won by 15 Points

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:04:16
James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.

Why Elon Musk and Tesla Have a Legal Bone to Pick With Wisconsin

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:59:34
As the billionaire and his allied groups pour more than $20 million into a race for the state’s top court, his car company is suing Wisconsin over a law restricting vehicle sales.

Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:36:13
With a national ban increasingly unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.

Rivals Pounce on Paul Weiss, a Top Law Firm, After Trump’s Order

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:05:16
Fears that competitors could take its top rainmaking talent added to the law firm’s worries about a Trump executive order that targeted it.

D.C. Plane Crash Echoes Boston Skating Club’s 1961 Tragedy

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:04:59
Two months after the D.C. plane crash killed 67, including six people affiliated with the Boston club, the members had to prepare for the world championships. Unfathomably, they had a blueprint.

Gazans Protest Against Hamas and War for a Second Day

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:52:58
The rare dissent, some directed against the territory’s Hamas rulers, reflects deep frustration and anger at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel. “We want to live,” said one supporter.

Israel Budget Vote Is Win for Netanyahu

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:21:43
A budget approved by Israel’s Parliament cements Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s power and includes significant military spending.

Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:18:58
One community near Phoenix is taking a “completely different” approach to development.

South Korea, World’s Largest ‘Baby Exporter,’ Admits to Adoption Fraud

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:12:57
A South Korean truth commission called for the country to apologize to those who were sent abroad “like luggage” so that adoption agencies could profit.

Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:06
It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.

Sudan’s Military Is Driving Rival Fighters Out of Khartoum, a Major Shift in Civil War

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:08:36
In dramatic scenes that appear to mark a turning point in nearly two years of civil war, Sudan’s military is driving fighters of its rival, the Rapid Support Forces, out of Khartoum.

How Small Restaurants Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:09
Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods.

Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:02:28
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.

Those Are Definitely ‘War Plans’ in The Atlantic’s Group Chat Story

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:24:11
What members of the administration can no longer effectively do is pretend that their incompetent and reckless actions didn’t happen. It’s right there on the page.

Foreign Spies to Team Trump: 👊🇺🇸🔥

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:53:49
Help yourself. The door is open.

Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:03:51
Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be tried over his role in a vast plot to cling to power after his 2022 election loss.

Luigi Mangione Was Sent Socks With Heart-Shaped Notes Inside, Prosecutors Say

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:11:10
In filings, lawyers for the man accused of assassinating a health care executive argued with prosecutors over special treatment and his access to evidence.

South Korea Wildfires Kill Dozens of People

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:58:28
At least 24 people are dead, including the pilot of a helicopter that crashed during efforts to contain fires that have burned for days, fueled by strong winds.

4 U.S. Soldiers Disappear During a Lithuanian Training Mission

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:21:12
A U.S. military official said the soldiers were in a heavy vehicle, which may have sunk in a swamp in eastern Lithuania, near the border with Belarus.

Hiking the Cactus to Clouds Route in Palm Springs, Calif.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:17
The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.

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