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Armed groups on the right and left exploit the AR-15 as both tool and symbol

Far-right groups have used the AR-15 for years to intimidate political opponents. Now leftist groups are turning to the same weapon for “community defense” organizing in response.

By Hannah Allam

Bolsonaro heading home to Brazil — and an uncertain future

The former president faces a laundry list of investigations related to his controversial term in office.

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Biden-Netanyahu spat bursts into full view

President Biden signaled misgivings about Netanyahu’s path in recent weeks as the prime minister has pursued changes to the Israeli judicial system. Netanyahu’s defiant response to Biden shook Israel’s political and security establishment.

By Steve Hendrix, Toluse Olorunnipa and Meryl Kornfield

She survived Auschwitz. Now she’s teaching Gen Z about it — on TikTok.

Tova Friedman and her 17-year-old grandson are trying to counter Holocaust denial and misinformation by sharing her firsthand experience.

By Marisa Iati

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Kentucky lawmakers pass sweeping anti-trans law, overriding governor’s veto

By William Wan

Ariz. governor’s press secretary resigns amid backlash over gun-toting post

By Maham Javaid

Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, two dominant pitchers, are joining forces

Their proximity in the New York Mets clubhouse highlights the fact that they are, by most measures, the most dominant right-handers of what is likely to be looked upon as a transitional era in baseball.

By Chelsea Janes

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AI isn’t just screening resumes anymore. It’s also conducting job interviews.

Some employers are using artificial intelligence to assess video job interviews, evaluating everything from your attitude to your communication skills.

By Danielle Abril

Rupert Murdoch settles a lot of lawsuits. Why not Dominion v. Fox News?

By Paul Farhi and Sarah Ellison

Keep these rude, aggressive plants out of your garden

By Tovah Martin

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U.S. says Taiwan president is just passing through. China’s not amused.

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