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Kristof: Biden did what he had to do about the border

His order has upset many in his base, but they should trust him over Trump to adjust the…

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Krugman: Biden shouldn’t avoid talking up his economic success

Just because many say they’re aren’t feeling it — most are, in fact — that shouldn’t keep Biden…

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Blow: The best chapters of a book are often its final ones

We’re told to rage against the dying of the light, but there’s beauty in embracing what aging has…

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Tufekci: Not testing for bird flu may give virus time to mutate

The U.S. is giving H5N1 many opportunities to adapt easily and quietly among humans.

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Goldberg: What Trump’s romancing the mob means for the nation

The fetishism of criminals and the mafia points to frustration and a loss of confidence with democratic norms.

Life

For older adults, alcohol poses a higher-than-normal risk to health

As we age, our bodies become less tolerant of alcohol, which can lead to falls, automobile accidents and…

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Goldberg: It’s Trump who seeks to weaponize Justice Department

Should he win a second term, Trump plans to do onto others as he pretends they’re doing onto…

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French: ‘Banana republic’ criticism of Trump’s trial is bananas

Even if reversed on appeal, there was precedent for the charges. And, then there’s Hunter Biden’s trial.

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Schwab: With all this ‘rigging,’ what takes wind from Trump’s sails?

Voters, like the Manhattan jury, have the evidence for their conviction to keep Trump from a White House…

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French: How defense of NRA can be used to foil Trump’s revenge

A liberal justice’s defense of the gun-rights group’s free-speech rights will serve civil liberties for all.

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Down: Verdict in on Supreme Court; and voters get last word

The court majority’s backers can deny its partisan turn, but overturning Roe was all the proof the public…

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Stephens: 80 years after D-Day, Europe again faces threats

Europe, eyed by Russia’s Putin, needs to address its economy, demographics, defense and will to thrive.

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Life

Pollinators make flowers bloom and gardens grow. Let’s give them a hand

By gardening with pollinators in mind, we can ensure our gardens — and the broader ecosystem — thrive…

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Burke: What you’re voting for if you’re voting for state GOP

The state Republican Party has issued its platform and resolutions. Let’s take a look, shall we?

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Dowd: All in the family; siblings react to Trump verdict

Why are some people — even members of my own family — buying the martyrdom of Donald Trump?

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Kristof: The risks of a growing dissolution between women, men

Men and women are choosing different paths, leading to declines in marriage and growing isolation.

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Kristof: Enough of the past in Mideast; let’s work for future

Here’s where supporters of Israelis and Palestinians can agree to allow a path toward a just peace.

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Collins: Voting for RFK Jr. isn’t a protest; it’s a cop-out

Kennedy has no chance to win, so, yes, refusing to choose between Biden and Trump is a waste…

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Krugman: Vote like this is your last election; it could be

If you can dismiss the thought as hyperbole, maybe you haven’t been paying attention.

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Saunders: If Libertarians ungovernable, that works for Trump

His speech before the Libertarian convention makes more sense than many might have thought.