Mamie Laverock thanks fans after reuniting with 'When Calls the Heart' co-stars amid recovery from fall
Antisemitism is exploding — because we’re teaching hate in public schools
The ideological seeds of extremism are planted long before college — and usually paid for with public tax dollars.
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On Oct. 7 anniversary, standing with Israel means the free world’s salvation
Israel is on the front lines of the Western world’s self-defense against a tyrannical, illiberal, jihadist assault.
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Biden’s forced end to port strike is a bad deal for consumers — and unions, too
Biden strong-armed the ports into a bad deal that in the long run will push up prices — and harm organized labor.
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New closer Luke Weaver locks down Yankees’ win — with big assist from Clay Holmes
Yankees' ex-closer Clay Holmes got five outs in the middle innings before new closer Luke Weaver closed it with a four-out save in their Game 1 win.
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Georgia's Muslim voters opposing Harris, Trump in election over both candidates' support for Israel
A growing group of Muslim voters in Georgia say they will not back either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump because of their support of Israel.
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Squadron of squatters ‘terrorized’ NYC neighborhood after taking control of $4M brownstone
The three-story, $4 million brownstone at 60 S. 4th St. in South Williamsburg was empty as of Thursday, after police forced the squatters back out onto the sidewalk on Monday. T
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'The Franchise' marvels at what a nightmare it is to make a superhero movie
'The Franchise,' a new series from HBO premiering Sunday that stars Himesh Patel and Lolly Adefope, takes a comic look at the production of a second-tier superhero movie from a Marvel-like studio.
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D.C.-area forecast: Warm sunshine today before a refreshingly cooler workweek
A brief shower is possible tonight, but otherwise, it looks like a dry week.
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Trump and Vance are angry about fact-checking at the debates. Here's what voters think
Republicans say journalists shouldn't be pointing out their lies. But in the era of post-factual MAGA politics, most voters are grateful for the service.
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In their own voices, Israelis and Palestinians reflect on a catastrophic year
A year after the Oct. 7 attack that spurred the Gaza war, Israelis and Palestinians reflect. In their voices, they chronicle a devastating day, tragic year.
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Using retirement savings to pay down debt is risky business. Do this instead
A 62-year-old spent the bulk of their pension to pay down debt, leaving little for retirement. Here's what they should have done instead.
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Shohei Ohtani continues to defy explanation with his game-changing heroics
Shohei Ohtani's ability to go from seemingly care free to laser-focused baffles his teammates, but it has helped carry the Dodgers all season.
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Letters to the Editor: No matter what causes Trump to speak gibberish, he's unfit for office
This isn't 1964. Experts and the rest of the public have years of documented behavior to make up their minds about Trump's mental well-being.
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Election denial returns as focus with Vance’s ‘non-answer,’ new Trump indictment details
Former President Trump's denial of the 2020 election results swung back into focus in the 2024 presidential race after it was raised as an issue by Gov. Tim Walz at the vice presidential debate and by Special Counsel Jack Smith in a new federal court filing.
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Cool weather, hot races forecast for November
The Trump-Harris race will come down to the seven states that decided the last presidential race. The fight for control of the House and Senate also looks to be close.
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Letters to the Editor: George Gascón is right about not charging teens as adults
A social worker who helped troubled teens defends George Gascón's reluctance to charge juvenile offenders as adults.
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Native Americans in Arizona could swing the election. Activists are pushing them to vote
Native Americans in Arizona heavily favored Joe Biden in 2020. Democrats hope they can help Harris defeat Trump in the state.
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Democrats try ‘Trump-proofing’ their states ahead of Election Day
From Washington to Massachusetts, blue states are rushing to protect their policy priorities from the reach of a potential Trump administration
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Calmes: Jack Smith's filing shows that Trump is already starring in a Jan. 6 sequel
Special counsel Jack Smith's filing is a disaster foretold: Trump in 2024 is chillingly replicating the lies that led to the 2021 insurrection.
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Opinion: How much will the Supreme Court matter in the 2024 election?
Controversial culture war issues are on the docket, but here's the big question: Will the justices play a decisive role in electing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
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New York company unveils 100-foot 'Vote for Trump' sign, gets sued by Democratic mayor
Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino is fighting with the city of Amsterdam, New York, to display a 100-foot "Vote for Trump" sign visible from the New York State Thruway.
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Letters to the Editor: Neither candidate's disaster response was great, but Trump's was truly awful
Trump, who is criticizing Biden's and Harris' disaster response, "is the undisputed chief agent for fake science," says a reader.
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How San Francisco became a launching pad for the most powerful women in politics
San Francisco has given the U.S. its first female House speaker, longest-serving female senator and, if Vice President Kamala Harris wins, its first female president. What's the magic ingredient?
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Police seldom disclose use of facial recognition despite false arrests
A Post investigation found that many defendants were unaware of the technology’s role in linking them to crimes, leading to questions of fairness.
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Melania Trump: ‘What Does My Body My Choice Really Mean?’
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/ReutersListen to this full episode of The New Abnormal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and Stitcher.Former first lady Melania Trump is ramping up a media blitz to promote her upcoming memoir, Melania, which hits shelves Oct. 8. In a series of black and white video clips posted to her social media channels, Mrs. Trump has teased a few of her personal views on hot-button issues such as women’s health care—which seem to be diametrically opposed to those of her husband Donald Trump’s MAGA fanbase.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Expat Elegy
it was only then, city-shawled and freshly guarded,immune to potholes and puddles,that I rememberedthe cowson the path off thunder hill,how theyfollowed us through a grove and a gateand we videoed theirloping footfalls, the quiet sounds they made,how the meadow glowedpale and pinkand I wanted to take a biteof the whole world.in exile my old willow tree surges, rootstide pools in both palms.I draw a sigil for each direction,forget sentencesas I start them.appalachia lives beyond our boundaries,our barriers.we are a life force, an energy signature,a way of linking.we are a tunnel of interlocked hands.we are a thousand ghosts, remembering each other.on the subway, the mountain in my spinestraightens.and whatever cage I’m pulled toward, I knowmy mountains will hold me taut,stabilizing me into thenow,right now.how to explain that in leaving,I was protecting—that I, too,am the land I’m sworn to keep safe.
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How to watch Jets-Vikings in London live for free: Time and streaming
The Jets are playing across the pond.
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Slate Crossword: Fictional Worker Paid in Cocoa Beans (Eleven Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 6, 2024.
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Qantas passengers shocked as inappropriate movie plays on every screen: ‘No way to turn it off’
Qantas has confirmed the incident and stated that due to technical issues, individual movie selection was not available.
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The Sinister Reason Why Instagram Keeps Erasing Your Memories
The latest glitch is a reminder of how fragile our digital memories are—and how little Big Tech really cares about preserving them.
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HBO’s Next Big Sunday Night Show Is the Superhero Satire We Deserve
The Franchise is a Marvel spoof fans and haters can agree on.
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How the Push to Avert a Broader War in Lebanon Fell Apart
Diplomats thought both Israel and Hezbollah supported a call for a temporary cease-fire. Then Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader.
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Jets vs. Vikings prediction: NFL Week 5 picks, odds, best bets
The NFL’s International Series returns this Sunday as the 2-2 Jets battle the 4-0 Vikings in London.
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Saudi Arabia bids for UN human rights spot, as it breaks annual execution record
Saudi Arabia is seeking a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council hoping to reverse its 2020 failure to win a spot on the 47-seat body.
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At a Tennessee Plastics Plant, Sorrow and Uncertainty in Helene’s Wake
More than a week after workers fled flooding outside their factory, much remains unclear, including how many died.
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Trump’s Rambling Speeches Reinforce Question of Age
With the passage of time, the 78-year-old former president’s speeches have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less focused, more profane and increasingly fixated on the past, according to a review of his public appearances over the years.
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A Master Storyteller, at the End of Her Story
At 96, Lore Segal is approaching death with the same startling powers of perception she brought to her fiction.
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Supreme Court Returns With Possible Election Cases Looming
Aside from major disputes on issues like transgender rights and guns, the docket is fairly routine. That could change fast if the presidential race is contested.
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Melinda French Gates’s New Life: Abortion Politics and Kamala Harris
After her divorce from Bill Gates, Ms. French Gates came into her own billions of dollars, with which she could do whatever she chose. She used to insist on appearing nonpartisan, but no more.
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Cement Is a Big Polluter. A Plant in Norway Hopes to Clean It Up.
Heidelberg Materials is betting it can profit from an expensive process that will reduce the carbon dioxide emitted from one of the world’s most polluting industries.
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As War in Ukraine Drags On, Dogs Offer Comfort
Dog ownership has surged over the past two years as people seek companionship. In Kyiv, Yorkies, poodles and bichons frisés now rule the streets.
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Absentee voting kicks off in Maine
Maine joins a growing majority of U.S. states that have kicked off the 2024 election with early voting. It is one of two states in the U.S. that does not use a winner-take-all system.
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In Salt Lake City, Sports Drive a New Vision for Downtown
A proposal to remake the area would please the owner of the city’s N.B.A. and N.H.L. teams. But others, including classical musicians, aren’t so thrilled.
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Consumers in US could face cold-cut crisis as virus ravages pig farms in Italy
American chefs fear that a disease spreading across pig farms in Italy will lead to a cold-cut and prosciutto shortage and force them to remake their menus.
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D.C.’s new top teacher mentors girls and writes books with her students
Jazzmyne Townsend was named D.C. Teacher of the Year for her mentorship and literacy initiatives at Stanton Elementary School.
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NFL Week 5 predictions: Picks against the spread for every game
The Post's Dave Blezow returns for Season 31 of the Bettor's Guide to give his Week 5 NFL picks.
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Israel Was Ready for a War With Hezbollah. Ending It Will Be Harder.
Lessons learned from a 2006 invasion of Lebanon have guided Israel in its current one. Security experts say a political deal is needed to restore calm.
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