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Trump Fires Top Pentagon Officers in Sweeping Overhaul

The Trump administration removed the military’s highest ranking officer, the admiral leading the Navy and several other senior leaders.

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Trump Administration to Replace Acting ICE Director

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U.S. Pushes Kyiv to Kill Its U.N. Resolution Marking War’s Anniversary

In a new rift, Washington and Kyiv pitch competing texts, with Europe backing Ukraine and the U.S. refusing to blame Russia for the war.

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Washington’s Embrace of Putin Aims to Drive Wedge Between Moscow and Beijing

Warren Buffett Defends His Growing Cash Pile

The legendary investor wrote in Saturday’s annual letter that Berkshire Hathaway will never prefer cash over “good businesses.”

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At Testy Town Halls, Republicans Take Heat for Trump’s Bold Moves

Big crowds are showing up to complain about the unilateral nature of President Trump’s early orders.

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MAGA Faithful Urge Trump to Not Back Down—No Matter the Cost in 2026

“We’re riding a wave right now,” a Trump fan at the Conservative Political Action Conference said, but fortunes could change before the midterms.

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Andrew Cuomo Wants to Repair His Legacy—and New York City

The Queens-born Democrat is weighing his chances at a triumphant political comeback in his hometown.

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DOGE Claims It Has Saved Billions. See Where.

A WSJ analysis of government data found that many claims of savings were overstated and “woke” cuts were only a tiny fraction of the total.

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After 3,800 Days in Captivity, Longest-Held Gaza Hostage Is Free

Avera Mengistu, an Ethiopian-born Israeli, was detained in 2014 after crossing into Gaza on his own.

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Hamas Releases Six More Hostages Under Cease-Fire

A Silicon Valley Intellectual Society Kicked Them Out. Now They’re Tied to a Killing Spree.

The “Zizians” are known for their ties to the tech world and militant veganism—and now a nationwide rampage.

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After 150 Years of Friendship, the U.S. and Canada Come to Blows

Tariff threats and talk of making Canada the 51st state have unleashed rancor and instability into one of the world’s most powerful partnerships.

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Berlin Stabbing Extends Chain of Attacks Ahead of German Election

German authorities said a Syrian suspect was intending “to kill Jews” when he stabbed a tourist in Berlin on Friday, the latest in a string of attacks by refugees and asylum seekers ahead of a crucial election on Sunday.

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Can This Developer Make West Palm Beach Into the Hottest City in America?

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Hairy Tale in New York: Yankees Clip Fussy Grooming Policy

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When There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot

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Weight of Trump’s Agenda Sits on Mike Johnson’s Shoulders

The House speaker is fighting for President Trump’s favor and his own political survival while budget talks heat up.

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White House, Ukraine Close In on Deal for Mineral Rights

The U.S. and Ukraine are near a deal to hand valuable mineral rights to the U.S., an agreement the Trump administration has sought as compensation for military aid, people familiar with the matter said.

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MAGA Finds an International Audience at CPAC

Politicians and activists from various countries gathered at the Conservative Political Action Conference to see and to be seen.

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New York City Sues President Trump Over FEMA’s $80 Million Clawback

The suit alleges that FEMA abused its authority in removing money from the city’s central treasury account seven days after it was received.

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Business & Finance

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The Thrill-Seeking Billionaire and SpaceX Astronaut Poised to Run NASA

A private space traveler and jet-fighter pilot, Jared Isaacman is preparing to run the U.S. space program after decades outside of government.

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Physicists Question Microsoft’s Quantum Claim

The company said it created a “new state of matter” that represents a major advance for quantum computing. But physicists who have reviewed the work say they aren’t convinced.

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The Wild Economics Behind Ferrari’s Domination of the Luxury Car Market

Limiting production is helping to make its sports cars coveted—and the company the most valuable automaker in Europe.

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Homes & Design

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The 9 Biggest and Best Kitchen Trends Now

Interior designers share the latest kitchen styles—from exposed beams to “secret” pantry doors and granite countertops (yes, they’re back!).

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Africa’s Richest Man and His $20 Billion Oil Refinery From Hell

After making billions in cement, Nigerian Aliko Dangote is tackling oil and corruption in his quest to become Africa’s Rockefeller.

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Why Germany’s Confidence Is Shattered and Its Economy Is Kaput

Risk-averse leadership is holding back Europe’s largest economy, say historians and economists.

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Life

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Why ‘All In’ Is No Recipe for Success

In sports, business and other fields, single-minded focus is often the path to burnout and disappointment. To achieve ambitious goals, well-roundedness is a better bet.

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Style & Fashion

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The Hottest Thing in Fashion Advertising? Books.

The ubiquity of tech has made old-fashioned reading a way to signal luxury.

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The Man Who Bought Fire Island

Tristan Schukraft, the so-called CEO of Everything Gay, raised eyebrows when he spent $17 million to buy up the Pines commercial district. What’s he going to do with it?

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