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A Washington Post investigation retraced the route of the Adriana. The findings cast doubt on claims by Greek officials and suggest that the deadliest Mediterranean shipwreck in years was a preventable tragedy.

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Financiers bought up anesthesia practices, then raised prices

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Work: Reimagined

The boomers are retiring. See why that’s bad news for workers.

As boomers age, the workforce will be older than ever. As they retire, the worker-to-retiree ratio will drop to lower than ever. Here’s what that means for you.

By Alyssa Fowers and Kevin Schaul

Climate change could swamp this island. Home sales are surging.

Maryland’s iconic Smith Island faces one of the nation’s most dire forecasts for rising seas. Nevertheless, real estate is booming.

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Israel’s raid left Jenin in rubble. Palestinians are blaming their leaders.

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Kremlin warns of ‘sabotage’ at Ukrainian nuclear plant under Russian control

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Cocaine found in White House near where guests enter West Wing

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Suspect in Philadelphia mass killing charged with murder

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What has fueled a fixation on the AI apocalypse at elite colleges

A billionaire-backed movement is recruiting college students to fight killer AI, which some see as the next Manhattan Project.

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Is competitive eating lucrative? Yes, if you’re hot dog champ Joey Chestnut.

Joey Chestnut, Nathan’s hot dog eating contest winner, also holds records for apple pie, asparagus, chicken wings, burritos, pizza and more.

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