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Fed raises benchmark rate by 0.25 point despite bank turmoil

Central bank officials have said they’ll keep trying to slow the economy until inflation eases back to normal levels. But Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse weighed heavily on the latest decision.

By Rachel Siegel27 minutes ago

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The Manhattan Criminal Court. (Jeenah Moon for The Post)

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N.Y. grand jury weighing possible Trump indictment not expected to meet today

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The latest: GOP 2024 hopefuls grapple with how to take on Trump

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DeSantis ignored Trump, then sided with him, then criticized him. GOP hopefuls grapple with taking him on.

By Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey1 hour ago

In Mar-a-Lago case, Trump appeals order forcing his lawyer to give evidence on classified files

By Josh Dawsey, Devlin Barrett and Jacqueline Alemany

The biggest decider of who backs a TikTok ban? If they use TikTok.

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The Stumpff lock, from which Beethoven’s genome was sequenced. (Kevin Brown)

Scientists decoded DNA from Beethoven’s hair, saved by his fans. It offered clues on his final years.

Scientists searching for genetic clues to the German composer’s medical ailments found a few surprises in DNA collected from treasured keepsakes.

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Troubled U.S. organ transplant system targeted for overhaul

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Teen’s 2015 death a homicide inquiry after Murdaugh case, authorities say

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They survived terrible Kentucky floods. Now they are living through another crisis.

Months after the floods, some are living in state parks, and debris hangs in trees. As more Americans are displaced from climate disasters, Kentucky shows the added difficulties when they strike in rural areas.

By Brady Dennis

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