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Shohei Ohtani. (Joshua Mellin for The Post)

On betting’s biggest day, a new scandal puts the sports world on edge

As Americans raced to place wagers on teenage basketball players Thursday, the firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter amplified calls for the country’s booming sports-betting industry to be restrained — and reformed.

By Adam Kilgore

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The stunning scandal swirling around baseball’s biggest star

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Internal watchdog for Social Security failed to properly notify people of huge fines, report finds

The Social Security Administration’s inspector general’s office failed to properly notify some poor and disabled Americans before levying big fines on them, an investigation found.

By Lisa Rein

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Democrats seize on a GOP budget proposal that would raise retirement age

BIRTH CONTROL

Women dropping birth control amid misinformation on social media

Misinformation about birth control has exploded because of algorithms that feed young women a stream of videos reinforcing messages divorced from scientific evidence.

By Lauren Weber and Sabrina Malhi

(Drea Cornejo, Brian Monroe/The Post)

Debunking common birth-control misconceptions

By Sabrina Malhi and Lauren Weber

Live: MARCH MADNESS

Duquesne surprises BYU; Arizona takes care of Long Beach State

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Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

This penne with vodka sauce is simple and sensational

By Julia Turshen

An illustration of a man sitting on a bed, with his back to the screen raising his arms. A sliver of light comes through the door.

Why acting out in dreams may signal a health issue

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How to shop for an area rug like an interior designer

By Michelle Brunner

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How much should I tip on a cocktail these days? Your dining questions, answered.

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Trump Cases

Trump Media, launched after an insurrection, faces rebellion of its own

Three men with pivotal roles in founding Donald Trump’s firm and its proposed merger partner, Digital World Acquisition, are in court battles with the companies.

By Drew Harwell

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Bankruptcy is one way out of Trump’s financial jam. He doesn’t want to take it.

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Apple

Justice Dept. and states sue Apple, accusing tech giant of a smartphone monopoly

Instead of competing with rivals by offering more affordable services, federal and state enforcers claim the company has cut off developers and stifled competitors with punitive restrictions.

By Cristiano Lima-Strong and Perry SteinUpdated 44 minutes ago

Why is the government suing Apple? Look at your iPhone’s restrictions.

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Dairy vs. plant milk: Which is better?

We compared dairy and plant milks across several categories. Here’s how the competition played out.

By Anahad O’Connor and Aaron Steckelberg

Two more White ex-officers sentenced in torture of Black men in Mississippi

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Congress races to pass $1.2 trillion in spending before shutdown deadline

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House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail

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Could Republicans blow it with bad candidates — again?

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Politics

Republicans embrace Netanyahu amid Democratic tensions with Israel’s strategy

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Impeachment inquiry appears on ice as House GOP tries to wrangle support

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Former Milwaukee election official convicted of absentee ballot fraud

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Hal Malchow, data-minded Democratic strategist, dies at 72

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Trump Cases

Papers that delayed Trump’s N.Y. trial involve key witness Michael Cohen

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My parents have sided with my cheating ex. Give advice to this Hax question.

Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.

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Miss Manners: Male manager keeps referring to staff as ‘girls’

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Ask Sahaj: My husband’s constant micromanaging is wearing me down

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How can I help an intelligent 5th-grader who shows signs of depression?

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SPORTS

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The stunning scandal swirling around baseball’s biggest star

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