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Democracy Dies in Darkness

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Review: Every Steven Spielberg film about the sky has felt like a question directed at the universe. “Disclosure Day,” which explores the impact of alien existence on humanity, is a question aimed at us, and it feels like he’s impatient for our answer. wapo.st/4gaLIKw
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100 Argentines got free TVs after their U.S. visas for the World Cup were denied. The giveaway was organized by Noblex in Buenos Aires, and eligible fans had to bring documented proof of their visa rejection.
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On Wednesday night, Taylor Swift walked into Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals wearing custom Knicks-themed shirts. The T-shirts, designed by Alana Haim, featured playful puns like “Stevie Knicks” and “Knickole Kidman.”
Where did Knicks fan Taylor Swift get her ‘Stevie Knicks’ T-shirt?
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President Trump was assessed by 22 medical specialists in his latest checkup, the most for any president, according to a White House report. The scrutiny reflects broader concerns about presidential fitness, with Trump being one of the oldest to serve. wapo.st/4fxV0jE
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A federal judge chided the Trump administration for failing to comply with his decision ordering the government to lift a blanket pause on asylum decisions and restart immigration processing that had been indefinitely suspended for dozens of countries.
Judge to Trump officials: ‘No excuse’ for not complying with asylum order
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Six-year-old Renzo stole the show when he asked Pope Leo XIV a series of questions during the pontiff’s meeting with charity and welfare organizations in Barcelona.
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Setting intentional forest fires and letting other low-severity ones burn can significantly lower the chances of extreme blazes, according to a new study. Those controlled blazes can offer fire protection for more than a decade, researchers found.
Why setting forest fires on purpose prevents extreme blazes
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When the $14 million renovations of the Reflecting Pool were completed last week, President Trump praised its “beautiful, clean water.” Now, days after the pool was refilled, clumps of green algae have has been spotted throughout the water.
Algae forms in the Reflecting Pool. It’s ‘residual,’ Trump officials say.
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Two Dan Sullivans are running for Senate in Alaska. One is the Republican incumbent. The other is a retired teacher who filed to run three days before the deadline. Republicans say the little-known candidate is trying to confuse voters and help Democrats.
With two Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s Senate race, Republicans cry foul
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Congressional Republicans are backing the Trump administration’s effort to rebrand the Pentagon as the Department of War, inserting language into must-pass legislation that would make the name change official. It still faces hurdles to become law.
GOP lawmakers move to officially rename Department of Defense as Department of War
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Breaking news: The Kennedy Center’s board plans to fight a federal judge’s order to remove President Trump’s name from the performing arts center.
Kennedy Center board to fight order to remove Trump’s name as deadline looms
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Pope Leo XIV and Barcelona celebrated the Sagrada Família during the inauguration its final sandcastle spire. The Tower of Jesus Christ officially made the basilica the tallest church in the world. wapo.st/4uxjUDR
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President Trump waded into D.C.’s mayoral race for the first time, saying he is opposed to Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, winning next week’s Democratic primary.
Trump threatens new D.C. takeover if mayoral candidate Lewis George wins
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