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The G.O.P.’s Fiscal Hawks Fly Far Away From Deficit Fights
After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling over the nation’s finances.
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Another Texas Election Official Quits After Threats From Trump Supporters
Heider Garcia, the top election official in deep-red Tarrant County, had previously testified about being harassed by the former president’s right-wing supporters.
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Fox Will Pay $787.5 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Suit
The settlement with Dominion Voting Systems was the latest extraordinary twist in a case that exposed the inner workings of the most powerful voice in conservative news.
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How Much Did You Spend on Your Solo Vacation?
We spoke to readers about their recent solo travels, including their motivations to travel alone and what they chose to spend on.
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Visiting Suva, Fiji’s Capital City
Suva, the Fijian capital, is not on many travelers’ itineraries, but with a multiethnic population from all over the country and the region, it defines the urban South Pacific.
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10 tips for creating a beautiful water feature in your garden
An aquatic accent can be as humble as a birdbath or as extravagant as a waterfall cascading into a koi pond.
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How to turn a small outdoor space into a spot your dog will love
No sprawling backyard? Try these simple tricks for making a compact patio or garden a lot more dog-friendly.
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Teaching your kids to love the night sky, no telescope required
Stargazing can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be, but the goal should be the same: experiencing awe.
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Teen mom with triplets had no support. Her babies’ NICU nurse adopted her.
The teen’s situation resonated deeply with the nurse, Katrina Mullen, who herself gave birth to a child when she was 16.
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An extra 10 minutes at dinner may help kids eat more healthy foods
How do you make kids eat more vegetables and fruits? Extended dinners helped children eat more healthy food, a study says. Bite-sized portions also helped.