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Ukraine pushes to surround Bakhmut in a new aim of ‘tactical encirclement’

Ukrainian forces have been reduced to small footholds in the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut but are making moves to extend the fight.

By Adam Taylor and Anastacia Galouchka

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Biden, McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling as Wall Street starts to worry

After a turbulent weekend, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet in person as the clock ticks toward a June 1 deadline.

By Tony Romm1 hour ago

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THE 7 MORNING BRIEFING

7 things to know today: Ukraine battle; debt ceiling; 2024 campaign; microplastics; mosquitoes; and more

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‘Granny flats’ play surprising role in easing California’s housing woes

State and local policies have made accessory dwelling units easier to build in recent years, and homeowners are signing up in droves.

By Erica Werner

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Opinions

The Opinions Essay

My neighbor lived to be 109. This is what I learned from him.

Opinion by David Von Drehle

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After experiencing Kyiv under fire, I’m confident Ukraine can win

Opinion by Max Boot

College athletes aren’t prison laborers. Pay them.

Opinion by Bill Saporito

For banks, commercial property is a risk — and an opportunity

Opinion by Arpit Gupta and Stin Van Nieuwerburgh

Student loans prove you can’t have it both ways

Opinion by Megan McArdle

Bragg shows a few cards. Critics should reconsider their gripes.

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

Liberal and conservative justices unite against prosecutorial overreach

Opinion by Jason Willick

The poor are being held hostage in the debt ceiling standoff

Opinion by E.J. Dionne Jr.

Listen: The 99-minute life of Baby Milo

On the Record: Test your knowledge with our quotable news quiz

Carolyn Hax: Dad shows love to adult kids with over-the-top coddling

Cook: 5 quinoa bowl recipes for hearty, healthful and quick meals

Why Montana is emerging as a must-watch climate battleground

By Scott Dance

Groups settle Arizona lawsuit over voter intimidation at ballot boxes

By Daniel Gilbert

E.U. slaps Meta with record $1.3 billion fine for data privacy violations

By Annabelle Timsit1 hour ago

Department of DataAnalysis

An accidental release at the Census Bureau revealed surprising details about U.S. Hispanics and Latinos

And why does the census consider ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino) separate from race (Black, Native American, White) and even ancestry (German, Egyptian, Japanese)?

By Andrew Van Dam

Perspective

The Heat is a nightmare for the Celtics — and the NBA

The magical, mystical Miami Heat are one game away from the NBA Finals after embarrassing the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.

By Candace Buckner1 hour ago

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