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Dani Blum and Nina Agrawal

With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.

Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.

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Chris Cameron

Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers

Federal officials circulated a memo asking agency leaders to plan even more job reductions after thousands of federal workers were fired in recent weeks.

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Shawn McCreesh

Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black

At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. Trump.

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Michael D. Shear

What Is the White House Press Pool, and Why Is Trump Seizing Control of It?

The administration’s changes to the pool come at a moment when the White House is chipping away at the ability of major news organizations to cover it.

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Peter Baker

In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold

A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.

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Julian Chokkattu

Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value

Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.

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The Bottom Line Is These 27 Products Will Make Your Life A Bit Better

Products that'll make you laugh and prevent some stress = don't mind if I do.

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36 TikTok Beauty Products It's High Time You Try For Yourself

Including a cult-fave sleep mask so luxurious and a collagen-infused sunscreen so beloved that you'll forget your old versions existed.

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Here Are 36 Suuuuper Famous People When They Were Kids — Can You Correctly Identify Them?

Finally, all that '80s and early '90s TV watching comes in handy.

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Just 42 Products With The Kinda Results That Make You Realize You’ve Been Doing It Wrong

You might be questioning your life choices after this, but at least you'll know how to do things the right way from now on.

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Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe throws down NBA Dunk of the Year

We needed this in the Dunk Contest.

Portland Trail Blazers’ guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe has turned down the dunk contest multiple times at this point, but he might need to do it in order to save the competition. The high flyer has a bevy of highlight reel dunks to his name in his young career, but this one might take the cake as the 2024-2025 NBA Dunk of the Year.

SHAEDON SHARPE.

DUNK OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE.pic.twitter.com/ugawttTjvq

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 27,...

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Cloud 9 Exists, And You Can Find It In The Soles Of These 31 Reviewer-Beloved Comfy Shoes

"We walked 18,000 steps across Manhattan for three days in these shoes — and they were surprisingly more comfortable than my Nikes or Adidas."

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David E. Sanger

Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees

President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.

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Marta Musso

A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC

More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.

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30 Decor Tips If Your Space Is Feeling Kind Of Blah

Add some new color, an accent piece, or even start building an eye-catching gallery wall.

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Mitchell Northam

SEC women’s basketball team makes change at head coach. Who could get the job?

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After 15 seasons at the helm of Missouri, Robin Pingeton is stepping aside. Could a former Tennessee coach replace her, or will it be someone from the mid-major ranks?

We officially have our first Power 4 opening of the 2025 coaching carousel season in women’s college basketball.

After 15 seasons at the helm of Missouri, Robin Pingeton announced Wednesday that she is resigning at the end of this campaign. Her Tigers are tied for last...

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TikToks latest trend mocks millennial burger joints

Even if you don't know it, there's a pretty good chance you've been to a millennial burger joint. As TikTok has recently noticed, there are numerous tell-tale signs, including, but not limited to, reclaimed wood, metal barstools, truffle fries, $25 burgers, and a menu with sections like "shareable" and "handhelds."

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NFL mulling changes to regular-season OT rules

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss.

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NBA Power Rankings: Most important stretch for all 30 teams

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings and the most important games for all 30 teams for the rest of the regular season.

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