In Israel, Stefanik denounces Biden and praises Trump.

How Extremist Settlers Took Over Israel

After 50 years of failure to stop violence and terrorism against Palestinians by Jewish ultranationalists, lawlessness has become the law.

With an Eye to Black Voters, Biden to Address Graduates at Morehouse College

The president’s appearance at the historically Black college in Atlanta was not welcomed by all on campus, amid dissatisfaction with U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

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Majority of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

Many study participants hadn’t seen a doctor. Some said they weren’t able to because clinics had burned down or because they prioritized getting housing, jobs, and food after the disaster.

A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromised lung function.

How to protect your keyless car from theft

Thieves prowl neighborhoods at night looking for cars parked outside so they can carry out so-called relay attacks.

They appear like ghosts in the night, standing outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your car is gone, yet another victim amid a surge in auto theft enabled by the technology designed to make it easier to unlock and start vehicles.

35 Useful Parenting Products You’ll Always Wanna Keep Handy

This conditioner + this detangling brush = a life-changing solution for your kid who screams when you brush their hair.

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If Your Cluttered Space Is Starting To Get Scary, Here Are 49 Organization Products To Help Transform It

Transform your home into the clutter-free safe haven you deserve.

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Is Agnolotti del Plin Italy’s Most Prized Stuffed Pasta?

Each region could well argue for its own, but one may have the strongest case.

5 Takeaways From the Spring Art Auctions: $20 Million Is the New $50 Million

Results from a week of sales tell a story of a masterpiece market come down to earth, the cooling of young art stars — and a hack starting to come to light.

Dominican Republic Election: How Crackdown on Haitians Lifted Abinader

President Luis Abinader goes into Sunday’s race as the clear front-runner, bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.

A New Challenge for Asylum Seekers: Lawyer Shortages

A record number of new migrants has left many with legitimate asylum cases unable to find a lawyer to keep them from being deported.

This Is What Worries Me About the Trump Trial

A terrible man is in the cross hairs of American justice, but immorality alone doesn’t make him a criminal.

Biden Can Do Something at the Debates That Trump Never Could

From years of watching debates, I think the winners always showed us something about civility.

Hollywood Needs to Bring Back the Four-Hankie Tear-jerker

Comedies make you laugh. Thrillers make you cheer. Some Hollywood films used to make you sob your eyes out. We need those movies again.

Seven Theories for Why Biden Is Losing (and What He Should Do About It)

It’s not the poll numbers that worry me, exactly. It’s the denial of what’s behind them.

Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, a Love Affair in Street Art and Silverware

A coach’s soccer legacy is often reduced to titles and trophies. In Liverpool, a beloved manager will endure in murals, music and shared memories.

Alice Stewart, a CNN Political Commentator, Dies at 58

She had appeared onscreen as a conservative voice since the 2016 presidential race. A political strategist, she had worked for Republican presidential candidates.

Are Those Mimes Spying on Us? In Pakistan, It’s Not a Strange Question.

Pakistanis suspect the national intelligence agencies of being behind practically everything — even street performers working for tips in Islamabad.

The High-Class Problem That Comes With Home Equity

You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.