| Rachel Cusk on Her Novel ‘Life of M,’ Gossip and Natalie Portman
- She wanted a “vacation” from herself, so she wrote a novel about a celebrity whose life bears a striking resemblance to Natalie Portman’s. Now it’s tabloid fodder.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:51:19 +0000
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| Canada and U.S. Resume Talks Over Trump Tariffs as a New Deadline Looms
- While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, they remain apart on several key issues.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:46:04 +0000
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| FBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Sexual Assault Inquiry
- Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities. The federal agents appeared to be using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Mr. Swalwell’s conduct, a person familiar with the case said.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:43:59 +0000
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| As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle self exiled to the ultrawealthy enclave of Montecito in 2020. “They wave. They drive. They close the gates,” a neighbor said.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:23:35 +0000
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| After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
- Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:16:38 +0000
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| Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
- Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if household balance sheets seemed healthy.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:45:12 +0000
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| ICE Arrests Captain in New York Boat Accident That Killed 2
- A Coast Guard investigation led to the arrest of Manuel Hernandez, who had been charged with misconduct and neglect after the deaths of a mother and her child.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:37:19 +0000
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| Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:36:20 +0000
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| ‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
- “The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:27:08 +0000
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| The App Bringing Disabled Daters Together
- Many Dateability users said they were drawn to the app after negative experiences on mainstream platforms.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:47 +0000
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| Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
- A scientific and civilizational horror story.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:07:16 +0000
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| State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
- U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:59:45 +0000
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| Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter
- A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:47:03 +0000
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| The Scales Can’t Fall From Our Eyes Fast Enough
- More Republicans and Democrats are seeing reality for what it is. Does it matter?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:43:58 +0000
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| Trump’s Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
- President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:34:46 +0000
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| Moderna’s Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%
- The company’s fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:23:51 +0000
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| Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself
- Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:20:36 +0000
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| What to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Move Back to the U.K.
- The couple are moving back after six years in the United States. What they will do, and much else, are still unclear.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:58:38 +0000
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| Bond Market Stress Returns and Oil Rises in Edgy Day for Markets
- Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:33 +0000
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| How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
- At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has led the nation in environmental protections.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:36:20 +0000
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