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Many Americans are furious about the energy-guzzling behemoths that drive artificial intelligence, but politicians in both parties are cautious about backing all-out prohibition.

By Liz Goodwin and Riley Beggin

Trump walks out of ‘Meet the Press’ interview when challenged over false claims

Hunter Biden has been talked about for years. Now on X, he isn’t holding back.

A record die-off of sea stars was followed by something that stunned biologists

The creatures almost went extinct along the West Coast a decade ago. Recently, they have been making a comeback.

By Casey Parks

An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.

A Post reconstruction of Amal Khalil’s final hours in Lebanon found that Israel’s military denied rescuers access to her during a key period when she was still alive.

By Suzan Haidamous, Meg Kelly, Scott Nover and Mohamad El Chamaa

This couple grows trees in the shape of chairs. They sell for $90K.

Gavin Munro and his wife are realizing his lifelong dream, taking about 10 years and painstaking effort for each chair.

By Sydney Page

How to let go of things you don’t use and declutter your life

“Conservation clutter” can contribute to a chaotic existence.

By Jolie Kerr

3 red flags that suggest a friendship isn’t worth saving, according to therapists

It’s never an easy decision, but sometimes you just need to let go. Here’s how to know whether it’s time.

By Jenna Ryu

Opinions

Megan McArdle

America’s most boring nightmare

Daniel E. Lieberman

How much sleep do you really need? It’s not 8 hours.

Richard Zoglin

A vote of no confidence in musicals, from Broadway

Fareed Zakaria

Human intelligence will win out over artificial intelligence

Letters to the Editor

The British saved me from the Holocaust. Not American Democrats.

Will Leitch

The most abused fan base in basketball becomes a hope train

Editorial Board

Delaying food stamp reforms to pass the farm bill is a mistake

Edith Pritchett

Cartoon: How many chemicals are in your food?

Jim Geraghty

This June tradition divides America. Let’s wave the white flag.

Editorial Board

Venezuela isn’t yet giving Americans enough confidence to invest

Clare McHugh

Inside the lives of the last Jews in Berlin

Timothy Chu and Drew Endy

Trump says his uncle was a ‘super genius.’ D-Day proves his point.

How I found bliss in dish No. 140 at a Vietnamese strip-mall restaurant

With Leo and Bad Bunny touring Madrid, the bigger star might be the pope

Ancient DNA helps identify bones of a lost governor and his family

Robert Coles, Pulitzer-winning psychiatrist who shaped public policy, dies at 97

The World Cup’s smallest newcomer carries a powerful message about migration

Political dynasties carry new baggage as voters vilify the elite

Column Rick Steves

How to experience Italy’s Renaissance in person

Trump walks out of ‘Meet the Press’ interview when challenged over false claims

Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles

3 red flags that suggest a friendship isn’t worth saving, according to therapists

An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.

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AI & Tech

The WPI Conversation: The strategy behind the U.S. Tech Force initiative

Kendrick Frankel

The WPI Conversation: The strategy behind the U.S. Tech Force initiative

Global Security

The WPI Conversation: The future of supply chains is digitization

Kendrick Frankel

The WPI Conversation: The future of supply chains is digitization

Global Security

Back to the drawing board: The road ahead for White House AI policy

Josh Rogin

Back to the drawing board: The road ahead for White House AI policy

AI & Tech

The new human-machine workforce: How agentic AI will transform jobs

Martin Giles

Weekend Reads

5 ways to find purpose and stay active during retirement

Medical Mysteries: After decades of pelvic pain and 100-plus doctor visits, one question changed it all

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Why a Navy SEAL’s family is angry with Hegseth, Trump’s son over death investigation

The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is suddenly getting a lot more interesting

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Nationals can’t pull off sweep but still win series at Diamondbacks

UPS driver who failed to deliver his scorecard is chasing the U.S. Open again

Over shared meals, Philadelphians write a recipe for citizenship

Column Philip Kennicott

Summer festivals are a bright spot on the classical music landscape

Politics & Government

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Bob Packwood, senator forced to resign in sexual misconduct scandal, dies at 93

The Oregon Republican became a force in the Senate before his predatory behavior ended his political career.

By Laurence I. Barrett

With campaign under pressure, Platner dials up criticism of Collins’s Iraq war vote

U.S. attorney’s office in California announces probe into elections

Trump pardons former GOP congressman convicted of insider trading

Top Trump artificial intelligence adviser to leave the White House

Jill Biden’s book tour reopens wounds, sparks Biden-world infighting

Trump says Reflecting Pool shows his plan for D.C., disturbing critics

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