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Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find
A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.
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Women Special Operations Veterans Remember Their Battles
The only fraternal organization for women special operations veterans held a gala to mark the wars that began 25 years ago. It came as the Pentagon questions women’s roles in the military.
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Will Stark Warnings About AI Shape the Midterm Elections?
Stark warnings from A.I. researchers have reverberated across the country.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
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Trump Appears to Defend Iran War During 9/11 Anniversary Speech
The president appeared to embrace the idea that after 9/11, no risk can be tolerated, an echo of reasoning used by previous American officials in the “forever wars” that he has long denounced.
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C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars in Basement Reaches Tentative Plea Deal
David J. Rush was fired from the C.I.A. after the F.B.I. found 303 gold bars in his Virginia home. Officials have said he created a fake classified program to funnel himself millions of dollars.
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Consider Normandy for the Perfect Fall Weekend Biking Destination
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.
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Cold Plunge Tips for First-Timers
Brief dips in frigid water can benefit your physical and mental health. Here are some tips to prepare yourself to wade into this age-old practice.
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Nashville Says Yes to Renaming Airport for Dolly Parton
A board voted unanimously to honor the country star, philanthropist and Tennessee native. If the effort clears all hurdles, fliers will be “departin’ from Parton.”
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Bessent Takes on the Bond Vigilantes
As a rout in the bond market deepens, the pressure grows on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to restore calm.