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Thing-Like Robotic Hand Makes Life Resemble ‘The Addams Family’
The very capable robotic picker-upper can grasp things on both sides and roam around freely.
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You asked: What’s the best cheese for mac and cheese?
What cheese should you use in mac and cheese? We answered this reader question.
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At Davos, a Clash Between Trump’s World and the Old World
For decades, leaders have gathered in Davos to discuss a shared economic and political future. On Wednesday, President Trump turned the forum into a bracing clash between his worldview and theirs.
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T.S.A. Leader Defends Working With ICE to Congress
At an oversight hearing, Democratic lawmakers peppered the agency’s acting director over the Transportation Security Administration’s role in Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Supreme Court Hearing Reveals Unease Over Threats to Fed Independence
As the justices weighed the consequences of allowing President Trump to fire a Federal Reserve official, the president reprised his pressure campaign on the central bank.
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Inside the Push to Protect Candidates From Political Violence Ahead of 2026 Elections
Two leaders of a political security group talked about what they’re seeing and hearing.
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RFK Jr., Kicking Off National Tour, Says He’s Not Running for President
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.
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Military Police Troops Put on Alert for Possible Deployment to Minnesota
The move was described as precautionary in the event that President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in response to protests.
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Travel Trends in 2026: Uncertainty, Face Scans and ‘Microvacations’
Global travel is surging. So is international apprehension. Here’s a look at what travelers can expect in the coming year.
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Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets
A slump in U.S. stocks spilled into markets in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, ending a period of relative calm.