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He came out as trans. Then Texas had him investigate parents of trans kids.

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As home-care aides become more scarce thanks to the pandemic and tight labor market, the shortage is threatening the independence of a generation of older Americans who had planned to age in place.

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Russian mobilization prompts backlash as annexation effort plows ahead

New protests erupted Sunday over a mobilization effort so poorly handled that it has triggered widespread anger and controversy, even among top Russian officials and propagandists.

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At Elton John’s White House concert, tears and a trip down memory lane

The singer, who came to Washington on a farewell concert tour, performed a six-song set at the White House, and was surprised to receive the National Humanities Medal.

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