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Big Banks Set Aside Billions as They Brace for a Downturn
The country’s largest lenders increased their reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions this year, after reporting resilient profits for the end of last year.
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Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza
A state-owned mining company announced it had found Europe’s largest deposit of the vital minerals used in electric vehicles and other green technology.
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Biden and Kishida Vow to Bolster U.S.-Japan Alliance as China’s Power Grows
The two leaders discussed tensions with China, North Korea and Russia and plans for deterrence in Asia with U.S. troops and missiles.
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Presidents and Their Prosecutors
Since the dark days of Watergate, every president but one has faced a special prosecutor scrutinizing them or their associates. President Biden now joins the club.
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A rotting wood door will only get worse. Here’s how to fix it.
There are steps you can take to repair rotten wood on an exterior sliding door, but it might be easier to replace the wood or the whole door.
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Kirby Club adds luscious dips, kebabs and ‘picnic platters’ to Fairfax
With Kirby Club, the owners of Compass Rose and Maydan bring their popular flavors to the Mosaic District.
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Electrical boxes were defaced. A teacher and students turn them into art.
“Electrical boxes turned into public artworks actually helped to curb tagging,” said San Diego artist LeoAngelo Lacuna Reyes. “They brighten up the neighborhood.”
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Carolyn Hax: Dance mom keeps crashing the locker room after class
Daughter asks parent to talk to a dance mom who is always in the locker room and who makes the dancers uncomfortable.
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Ask Amy: My boss is hard on me if I take time off to care for my sick kids
A reader is frustrated that their boss isn’t more understanding when they need to take time off to tend to sick kids.
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Post Politics Now: Biden hosting Japanese leader amid controversy over classified documents
President Biden is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. Japan’s military buildup and nuclear threats posed by China and North Korea are expected to be on the agenda.