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Joel Mathis

What the Inflation Reduction Act can (and can't) accomplish

It's either a 'big effing deal' or the start of a new rise in drug prices

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Briefing

Is no-fault divorce Republicans' next target?

It was once very difficult for Americans to get divorced. Could it soon be again?

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Harold Maass

The fallout from Europe's energy crisis

Cold weather could put European leaders in hot water

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Briefing

In Trump's missing texts, an echo of Nixon's 18 minutes

Is the cover-up worse than the crime?

Speed Reads

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Trump reportedly wanted generals like Hitler's 'German generals in World War II'

3:18 AM

'Defund the FBI!' Trump allies are not happy with Mar-a-Lago raid.

1:22 AM

Mar-a-Lago raid was reportedly tied to Trump's retention of classified documents

August 8, 2022

Trump says the FBI has raided Mar-a-Lago

August 8, 2022

Pentagon: As many as 80,000 Russian troops killed, injured in Ukraine

August 8, 2022

Axios revives Trump toilet scoop ... with photos

Spotlight: Inflation Reduction Act

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News You Can Use

What's in the Democrats' big climate, health care, and tax bill

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a big win

Senate Democrats pass sweeping climate and health bill

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finally!

Manchin and Schumer reach agreement on clean energy

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Grayson Quay

Would the Inflation Reduction Act go too far, or not far enough?

10 things you need to know today

8 August 2022

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Senate passes sweeping climate, health bill

Ukraine accuses Russia of strikes at nuclear power plant

Biden tests negative for COVID, cleared to travel

Israel, Palestinian militants put cease-fire into effect

From the magazine

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William Falk

Bill Russell's legacy

$100 bill with Ben Franklin wearing mask

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Briefing

Stealing COVID aid

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Feature

Still a good time to switch jobs

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Feature

6 charming homes in the Hudson Valley

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the daily gossip

8 August 2022

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Anne Heche is being investigated for DUI after fiery crash

Kanye West pronounces Pete Davidson 'dead' after Kim Kardashian breakup

Britney Spears fires back after Kevin Federline says children haven't seen her in months

Sean Bean suggests intimacy coordinators 'spoil the spontaneity' of sex scenes

Cartoons

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U.S. News

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Don't Know Much about History....

Trump reportedly wanted generals like Hitler's 'German generals in World War II'

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Thin Blue Line

'Defund the FBI!' Trump allies are not happy with Mar-a-Lago raid.

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Ghosts of 2016

Mar-a-Lago raid was reportedly tied to Trump's retention of classified documents

World News

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war in ukraine

Pentagon: As many as 80,000 Russian troops killed, injured in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier with a U.S.-made Javelin

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get my purse

Biden admin announces another $1 billion for Ukraine

Gaza officials inspect building hit by Israeli strike

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Peace a chance

Israel, Islamic Jihad enact cease-fire after deadly weekend of strikes

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someone's angry

China escalates military drills, sanctions Pelosi over Taiwan trip

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Briefing

The uncertain future of the DC universe

It's a problem when you have three different Batmans — and no Superman

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Briefing

Everything to know about the new Lord of the Rings TV show

Middle-earth is calling, and I must go

Business Briefing

8 August 2022

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Senate passes sweeping climate, health bill

SoftBank reports record quarterly loss

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights in latest travel disruptions

Report: CVS trying to buy Signify Health

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1.Briefing

How the U.S. killed Al Qaeda's leader, and no one else, with a flying 'knife bomb'

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7 toons about the elections

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3.the almighty dollar

Major Indiana employers slam new abortion law

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4.the panamazopticon expands

Amazon to buy Roomba maker for $1.7 billion

5.all eyes on the peach state

Could a Georgia runoff election determine who controls the Senate?

6.Briefing

America's crushing teacher shortage

7.Peace a chance

Israel, Islamic Jihad enact cease-fire after deadly weekend of strikes

8.finally!

What the Inflation Reduction Act can (and can't) accomplish

Is no-fault divorce Republicans' next target?

The fallout from Europe's energy crisis

In Trump's missing texts, an echo of Nixon's 18 minutes

Speed Reads

Trump reportedly wanted generals like Hitler's 'German generals in World War II'

'Defund the FBI!' Trump allies are not happy with Mar-a-Lago raid.

Mar-a-Lago raid was reportedly tied to Trump's retention of classified documents

Trump says the FBI has raided Mar-a-Lago

Pentagon: As many as 80,000 Russian troops killed, injured in Ukraine

Axios revives Trump toilet scoop ... with photos

Spotlight: Inflation Reduction Act

What's in the Democrats' big climate, health care, and tax bill

Senate Democrats pass sweeping climate and health bill

Manchin and Schumer reach agreement on clean energy

Would the Inflation Reduction Act go too far, or not far enough?

10 things you need to know today

Senate passes sweeping climate, health bill

Ukraine accuses Russia of strikes at nuclear power plant

Biden tests negative for COVID, cleared to travel

Israel, Palestinian militants put cease-fire into effect

From the magazine

Bill Russell's legacy

Stealing COVID aid

Still a good time to switch jobs

6 charming homes in the Hudson Valley

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the daily gossip

Anne Heche is being investigated for DUI after fiery crash

Kanye West pronounces Pete Davidson 'dead' after Kim Kardashian breakup

Britney Spears fires back after Kevin Federline says children haven't seen her in months

Sean Bean suggests intimacy coordinators 'spoil the spontaneity' of sex scenes

Cartoons

U.S. News

Trump reportedly wanted generals like Hitler's 'German generals in World War II'

'Defund the FBI!' Trump allies are not happy with Mar-a-Lago raid.

Mar-a-Lago raid was reportedly tied to Trump's retention of classified documents

World News

Pentagon: As many as 80,000 Russian troops killed, injured in Ukraine

Biden admin announces another $1 billion for Ukraine

Israel, Islamic Jihad enact cease-fire after deadly weekend of strikes

China escalates military drills, sanctions Pelosi over Taiwan trip

The uncertain future of the DC universe

Everything to know about the new Lord of the Rings TV show

Business Briefing

Senate passes sweeping climate, health bill

SoftBank reports record quarterly loss

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights in latest travel disruptions

Report: CVS trying to buy Signify Health

Most Popular

How the U.S. killed Al Qaeda's leader, and no one else, with a flying 'knife bomb'

7 toons about the elections

Major Indiana employers slam new abortion law

Amazon to buy Roomba maker for $1.7 billion

Could a Georgia runoff election determine who controls the Senate?

America's crushing teacher shortage

Israel, Islamic Jihad enact cease-fire after deadly weekend of strikes

Senate expected to pass Democrat tax and climate bill