| Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
- As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:04:24 +0000
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| Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
- As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:14 +0000
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| Americans Have Fled to Red States. Blue States Can Win Them Back.
- Jason Furman, Neera Tanden and Elizabeth Wilkins discuss.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:44:08 +0000
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| Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
- Plus, how rainforests can bounce back.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:10 +0000
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| Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
- For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:19:13 +0000
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| Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge in West Texas
- In the Big Bend region, a portal to the early universe is enabled by the largest dark-sky reserve on Earth.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:02:01 +0000
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| College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech
- Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:41 +0000
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| Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy
- Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or return over $150 million in police funding.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:25 +0000
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| A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
- A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:09 +0000
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| Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.
- As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:02 +0000
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| In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump
- “We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:58 +0000
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| Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats.
- At campaign stops, he talks about high gas prices and Trump’s incompetence. But the core of his message is an unflinching disgust for forever war.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:41 +0000
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| Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
- A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:21 +0000
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| Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Pervades Long Island Suburbs
- Migrant arrest rates have been high in places like Long Island, where federal agents benefit from stealth and the aid of local politicians.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:18 +0000
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| EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban
- After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:48:24 +0000
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| Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways
- Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:31:56 +0000
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| Michael Kosta Introduces Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
- “It’s always the ones you never heard of,” the late night host said on Tuesday’s “The Daily Show.”
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:15:04 +0000
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| Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
- The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:40:57 +0000
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| Man Is Charged With Providing Gun to Louisiana Shooter
- The arrest came two days after a gunman carried out a rampage that left eight children dead in Shreveport and injured two adults.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:35:14 +0000
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| A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
- Pahalgam, with steep ravines, grassy hillsides and pine forests, is a base for Hindu pilgrimages that business operators hope will revive visitors.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000
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