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Hurricane Ian

Ian hits South Carolina as Florida reels from earlier assault

At least 23 deaths in Florida have been attributed to the storm, which will head into the Southeast. The toll is likely to rise, officials said.

By Lori Rozsa, Tim Craig, Jason Samenow and Karin Brulliard

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Her home was destroyed, her neighbors were spared: Ian’s cruel — and random — path

By Reis Thebault

Storks and stranded cats: Wild and captive creatures have shown up in unexpected places

By Dino Grandoni

War in Ukraine

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LIVE Briefing

Ukrainian troops say they’ve surrounded Russian forces in Lyman

Ukrainian officials claim that Russian soldiers are now trapped in the city. If Ukraine recaptures Lyman, it would count as Kyiv’s most significant victory in the Donbas region since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Ellen Francis and Erin Cunningham1 hour ago

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Tua Tagovailoa’s injury renews debate over how broadcasts handle concussions

Amazon, which is paying more than $1 billion to broadcast Thursday night games, was introduced to what is a difficult balancing act for the NFL’s media partners.

By Ben Strauss

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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

Jail warden, his twin brother charged in roadside shooting of Mexican migrants

By Maria Sacchetti and Nick Miroff

Sports reporter Rachel Nichols lands at Showtime, sounds off about ESPN exit

By Ben Strauss

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For millions of Iranian exiles, Mahsa Amini protests are a source of hope, pain and unity

The protests have allowed members of the diaspora community to reconnect with their homeland. But they have also reinforced the pain of separation and exposed again the brutality of a government willing to resort to deadly force to stay in power.

By Babak Dehghanpisheh

One Trump lawyer’s advice to seek an ‘off-ramp’ with Justice Dept. is not being heeded

The former president seems inclined to stick with a more combative approach, those close to him say, potentially placing him on a collision course with the Justice Department.

By Rosalind S. Helderman, Josh Dawsey, Carol D. Leonnig and Perry Stein

‘Hocus Pocus’ has become a cult favorite. How does the sequel stack up?

Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker reprise their roles as the wickedly funny Sanderson sisters.

By Olivia McCormack

Voraciously

How to make better coffee, whether pour-over, cold brew or Keurig

By Tim Carman

10 dinner party recipes to create your own signature menu

By Anna Luisa Rodriguez

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Ukraine live briefing: Kyiv claims advance on Lyman, nuclear plant chief reported missing

Ukrainian forces said they surrounded Russian forces in the eastern city of Lyman, advancing in one of four regions annexed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Ian hits South Carolina as Florida reels from earlier assault

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Stories of surviving Ian: Narrow escapes, harrowing rescues, floodwater fish

By Tim Craig

See Hurricane Ian’s damage across Florida in photos, videos and maps

By Brittany Shammas, Hannah Dormido, Júlia Ledur, Laris Karklis and Daniel Wolfe

After hurricanes, generators pose a lethal threat. Here’s how to use them safely.

By Amudalat Ajasa

Florida’s insurance woes could make Ian’s economic wrath even worse

By Lori Rozsa and Erica Werner

Climate & Environment

Meet the ‘nuclear bros’ who say they know how to solve climate change

The surge in atom activism comes as countries again reassess their attitudes toward the power source, in the face of climate change and war.

By Shannon Osaka

Nord Stream spill could be biggest methane leak ever but not catastrophic

By Meg Kelly, Ellen Francis and Michael Birnbaum

The aspiring ‘coral factory’ restoring reefs wrecked by climate change

By Allyson Chiu

He’s worked to boost U.S. climate resilience. Amid Ian, here’s how he thinks we’re doing.

By Allyson Chiu

The Climate 202Analysis

Supreme Court to hear high-stakes challenge to Clean Water Act

By Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano

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Abbott and O’Rourke clash on immigration, guns in only scheduled debate in Texas governor’s race

The fierce exchanges came during a fast-paced televised debate Friday evening — the only such meeting scheduled between the two candidates in the Texas governor’s race.

By Annie Linskey

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