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Most trans adults say transitioning made them more satisfied

The Post-KFF survey is the largest nongovernmental survey of transgender Americans using randomized sampling methods.

By Casey Parks, Emily Guskin and Scott Clement

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‘I’ve always known I was different’: Four trans people share their stories

By Casey Parks

Ukraine, pumped up by Western weapons, is held back by slow deliveries

By Siobhán O'Grady, Alex Horton, Isabelle Khurshudyan and Anastacia Galouchka

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The 7 Morning Briefing

7 things to know today: Trump ruling; TikTok hearing; tornado damage; March Madness; coffee study; and more

Pence’s aides recognize he may have to testify against Trump before grand jury

By Michael Scherer

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In Gen Z’s world of ‘dupes,’ fake is fabulous — until you try it on

Influencers have bestowed a shiny new status to the lowly world of knockoffs, but the stigma of a dupe doesn’t always come out in the wash.

By Maura Judkis

Listen: Putin and Xi want a new world order

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Carolyn Hax: Is it wrong not to accommodate niece’s fear of dogs?

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New video shows Va. officer appearing to throw punches in Irvo Otieno’s cell

By Laura Vozzella, Salvador Rizzo and Samuel Oakford

6 road construction workers killed in Maryland after car crashes into them

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What to know about the eyedrop recall linked to deaths and vision loss

By Kelsey Ables and Marlene Cimons

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Why is TikTok’s CEO testifying before Congress? Here’s what to know.

Shou Zi Chew is expected to defend his company as U.S. lawmakers in both parties have called for banning the popular video app.

By Julian Mark

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Think you could land a plane in an emergency? Here’s why you can’t.

Ask pilots and they’ll tell you: landing a large passenger jet is much harder than it looks on “Airplane!” and “Snakes on a Plane.”

By Andrea Sachs

This teen couldn’t find shoes for his size 23 feet. Strangers gave him money for a custom pair.

By Sydney Page

The internet rediscovered Blockbuster’s website. Press play on nostalgia.

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

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