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WAR IN UKRAINE

A Ukrainian soldier ln Lyman in April. (Reuters)

Russian troops withdraw from Lyman, a day after annexation claims

The retreat marks a major embarrassment for Moscow a day after it claimed swaths of eastern Ukraine as its own.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Adela Suliman, Ellen Francis, Robyn Dixon and Claire Parker

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National Archives says it is missing electronic messages from Trump administration officials

By Jacqueline Alemany

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Ian

(Video: Jorge Ribas/The Post)

Floridians hit by hurricane face gridlock, flooding, extensive damage

The state medical examiner said the storm had resulted in 25 deaths, most of them due to drowning. The figure is likely to rise.

By Tim Craig, Paul Sonne and Matthew Brown19 minutes ago

He was vulnerable and sheltered with friends. He was no match for Ian.

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

After the hurricane took everything, one hard-hit block banded together

By Reis Thebault1 hour ago

NFLPA dismisses independent doctor involved in clearing Tua Tagovailoa

The players union exercised its right to end the involvement in the concussion protocols of the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant involved in the decision to clear the Dolphins quarterback to return to a game.

By Mark Maske26 minutes ago

OPINIONS

You thought the Supreme Court’s last term was bad? Brace yourself.

Opinion by Ruth Marcus

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Palace video footage demands are an early red flag

Opinion by Autumn Brewington

Trump’s latest attack on McConnell sets a new standard of despicable

Opinion by Karen Tumulty

Why roll the dice on covid? Get the booster and don’t take the chance.

Opinion by the Editorial Board

I don’t want your god in charge of my health care

Opinion by Kate Cohen

Putin’s recruits are heading for slaughter

Opinion by Mark Hertling

College students hate our broken politics. But we’re partly to blame.

Opinion by Joshua Park

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Mohammed bin Unaccountable

Opinion by Michael de Adder

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Angry Russians rebel after Putin drafts more people in battle for Ukraine

By Sarah Cahlan, Samuel Oakford, Imogen Piper, Mary Ilyushina, Ruby Mellen and Natalia Abbakumova

An AI that creates images from prompts worries researchers. And now anyone can use it.

By Nitasha Tiku

Seniors are stuck home alone as health aides flee for higher-paying jobs

By Christopher Rowland

‘Fat Leonard’s home detention: Servants cooking more than he could eat, packages arriving ‘all day long’

By Jonathan O'Connell

Carter, longest living president, marks 98th birthday in Georgia hometown

By Mary Jordan

Venezuela frees 7 jailed Americans in exchange for Maduro family drug smugglers

By Ana Vanessa Herrero and Matt Viser1 hour ago

GOP sees path to Senate majority via Nevada and Georgia amid spending boost

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Michael Scherer, Liz Goodwin and Hannah Knowles

(Mahlia Posey, Breanna Muir/The Post)

As counterfeits rise, sneaker authenticators sniff out real from fake

Resale companies like eBay and StockX are using authentication to fight for dominance in the sneaker world, promising patrons certification of every purchase.

By Praveena Somasundaram