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Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world
‘People are very interested in physical, analog things right now’
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What to Stream: ‘Dutton Ranch,’ Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and ‘The Crash’
This combination of images shows promotional art for “Dutton Ranch,” from left, “Off Campus,” and “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” Paramount+/Prime/Netflix via AP The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh…
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Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
A gallery attendant sits in an armchair near the wall covered with paintings by Ukrainian artists at the Art Kyiv 2026 Festival at the Art Ukraine Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine,…
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Sticky-glazed pork ribs go with this cucumber slaw
This recipe from ‘Sam’s Eats’ takes very little time to prepare
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U.S. lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors
Pause remains in affect for thousands of other immigrants from 39 countries
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U.S. fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The U.S. military says its forces fired on…
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Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
One recommendation would change how states, tribes and territories qualify for federal support
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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
Thomas, 77, could overtake William O. Douglas in 2028
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GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump’s ballroom WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are pushing $1 billion in White House security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s…
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U.S. says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE
Iran signals it has yet to fully respond to the U.S. attempt to reopen the waterway
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Zambia blasts the U.S. over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal…
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Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week
Tensions between Trump and the pope rise
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California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
Action comes as California struggles with an ongoing insurance crisis
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The quiche that made Michael Anthony love leeks in Paris cooking school
This image released by Voracious shows a recipe for leek quiche from the cookbook “V is for Vegetables” by Michael Anthony. Voracious via AP I didn’t understand leeks when I…
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Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
The Mexican capital was built atop an ancient lake bed
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Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Administration looks to strip away legal protections to ramp up deportations
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Trump administration says war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday argued that the war in Iran has already ended because of the…
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Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as…
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Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after Supreme Court ruling
Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act, aiding GOP efforts to control the House
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Don’t miss it! Cycling’s golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries
Belgium's Wout van Aert crosses the finish line ahead of Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia, left, to win the Paris-Roubaix cycling race in Roubaix, France, Sunday, April 12. Van Aert pointed…