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Luxury Gyms, Like Equinox and Life Time, Are Taking Over Big Retail Spaces
High-end gyms, many of which used to be an amenity, are now the star attraction, offering hotel rooms and workspaces as part of their appeal. They’ve also gotten a lot bigger.
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How California’s $100 billion surplus became a ‘budget emergency’
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers announced a budget deal whose cuts could put him at odds with staunch allies and temper ambitious policy goals.
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An Odd Rock in a Box Gets Linked to a Shooting Star That Fell 54 Years Ago
An Austrian forest ranger picked up the rock in 1976. Decades later, scientists discovered the object’s origin story while digging through old photos.
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Ask Amy: How do I accept my son-in-law’s antisocial behavior?
A letter writer can’t stand their son-in-law’s antisocial behavior.
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Carolyn Hax: Mom worries about daughter’s family plans with polyamorous couple
A mom worries about her daughter, who is in a relationship with a married couple and plans to adopt their (theoretical) baby.
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Meet the ‘double haters’ who could decide the election
Many voters express resignation, dismay and anger over being asked to choose between Biden and Trump again in November.
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For Biden and Trump, a Debate Rematch With Even Greater Risks and Rewards
The matchup on Thursday will be the earliest presidential debate in American history, and any potential missteps could linger for weeks or months.
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Clippers Cut a Wide Swath Making Political Campaign Videos Go Viral
Despite criticism that the most-watched moments omit crucial context, candidates are tapping into the practice — and watching their words.
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Michael Flynn Has Turned His Trump-World Celebrity Into a Family Business
The former national security adviser took over a nonprofit group. Soon, it was paying five of his relatives and trafficking in conspiracy theories.
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Fact-Checking Biden’s and Trump’s Claims About the Economy
We fact-checked claims about inflation, jobs and tax policy from both presidential candidates.