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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). (Jabin Botsford/The Post)

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‘I hope you suffer,’ ex-D.C. officer Michael Fanone tells Jan. 6 attacker at sentencing

By Rachel Weiner

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Where will the storm hit? Here’s the outlook for 6 Florida cities.

While a variance of dozens of miles could dramatically change the fortunes of those in the landfall area, nearly all of Florida will see some impact from Ian. Cities such as Atlanta, Raleigh and Charleston will also likely feel its effects.

By Zach Rosenthal19 minutes ago

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‘Fortnite’ took the world by storm in 2017. Next, could it reshape the internet as we know it?

The video game’s free-to-play battle royale mode swept into news cycles, elevated Twitch streamers into millionaire celebrities and resonated in ways few entertainment products ever have.

By Teddy Amenabar and Jonathan Lee

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Listen: The woman leading Italy’s far-right

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European leaders blame Russian ‘sabotage’ after Nord Stream explosions

The Nord Stream pipelines, built to carry Russian natural gas to Europe, suffered three mysterious leaks.

By Meg Kelly, Michael Birnbaum and Mary Ilyushina

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Women said covid shots affect periods. A new study shows they’re right.

By Amanda Morris

Ultra-processed foods linked to early death, disease, weight gain

By Anahad O’Connor

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By Becky Krystal

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In concert, Rosalía shows us what living in pop’s future sounds like

On her extraordinary new album, “Motomami,” Rosalía sounds larger than life. Onstage in Washington on Monday night, her music felt even bigger.

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Where will Hurricane Ian hit? Here’s the outlook for 6 Florida cities.

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