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Uvalde parents are suing gunmaker, Meta and ‘Call of Duty’ manufacturer

The lawyer who won a record-breaking settlement for Sandy Hook families alleges Daniel Defense, Activision and Meta are responsible for pushing the shooter to acquire the AR-15 style weapon he used in the elementary school attack.

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Russian jamming leaves some high-tech U.S. weapons ineffective in Ukraine

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U.N.’s top court rules that Israel must ‘immediately halt’ Rafah offensive

By Louisa Loveluck, Ellen Francis, Cate Brown and Andrew JeongUpdated 24 minutes ago

Self-driving cars in California. (Bloomberg News/AP/The Post)

Major robotaxi firms face federal safety investigations after crashes

A year ago, self-driving companies seemed poised for a breakout moment. Now, the industry is struggling against setbacks and scrutiny.

By Trisha Thadani and Ian Duncan

28 books to read this summer

Picks include absorbing histories, funny fiction and everything in between.

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Better LivingEasy wins. Good habits.

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9 rules for boarding a flight like a civilized person

By Natalie B. Compton

Why you shouldn’t flush your contact lenses down the drain

By Allyson Chiu

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You asked: I have an air fryer. Do I need an Instant Pot, too?

By Becky Krystal

If you’re sleep-deprived, ‘catching up’ probably will not work

By Richard Sima

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No, Trump isn’t Hitler. But his copycat words lead nowhere good.

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A Black rising star lost his elite orchestra job. He won’t go quietly.

By Geoff Edgers

The World War II Memorial in D.C. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Post)

Perspective

What’s Memorial Day like for the children left behind?

Whether their parents died in Iraq, Vietnam or Europe, Gold Star children have a lifetime of grief that Americans should honor, too.

By Petula Dvorak

Morgan Spurlock, ‘Super Size Me’ documentary director, dies at 53

Over a 30-day stretch, Mr. Spurlock put on 25 pounds and faced mental health struggles while eating only McDonald’s meals — often in the “super size” option.

By Brian Murphy

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At STK Steakhouse, the ‘vibe’ is loud, expensive and largely tasteless

By Tom Sietsema

Movies

‘Furiosa’ expands the mythic power of the Mad Max universe

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Nonfiction

The lasting impact of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

By Chris Klimek

Art

‘New Worlds’ is a sweeping art show mash-up of sci-fi and ancient myth

By Mark Jenkins

Games

‘Hellblade II’ is awe-inspiring to look at — not so much to play

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By Michael O'Sullivan

TV

Forget ‘Seinfeld.’ ‘Tires’ really is a show about nothing.

By Lili Loofbourow

Theater

A thrilling musical about a lesser-known part of the underground railroad

By Chris Klimek

Music

Gastr del Sol’s music always defied classification. Why start now?

By Chris Richards

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‘Salacious’ and other words that don’t quite mean what people think

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A Black rising star lost his elite orchestra job. He won’t go quietly.

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Trump suggests Nikki Haley will be on his team ‘in some form’ after vote pledge

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Trump again praises authoritarian leaders at Bronx rally

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Ohio governor calls special session to ensure Biden gets on ballot

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By Philip Bump

Politics

Supreme Court’s South Carolina ruling boosts GOP, with national implications

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Ex-Baltimore prosecutor Mosby sentenced to 1 year of home detention

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Carolyn Hax: Who misses their brother’s wedding to play a college football game?

A letter writer is stunned the groom’s brother — the best man — will miss their wedding to play a college football game.

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Ask Amy column to end after 21 years

May 24

Miss Manners: How do I tell my dad to stop hitting on our waitresses?

May 24

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Trying to catch up on lost sleep? It may not help with sleep deprivation.

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The new social media etiquette: Post your politics, not your kids

By Tatum Hunter and Heather Kelly

Why Google’s AI might recommend you mix glue into your pizza

By Shira Ovide

Meta walked away from news. Now the company’s using it for AI content.

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Technology

Boeing continues to struggle with spacecraft problems ahead of human flight

By Christian Davenport

C. Gordon Bell, father of the minicomputer, dies at 89

By Emily Langer

OpenAI didn’t copy Scarlett Johansson’s voice for ChatGPT, records show

By Nitasha Tiku

National

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How Florida’s abortion law is affecting East Coast abortion clinics

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Retropolis

100 years after immigration law shut America’s doors, its legacy revives

By Gordon F. Sander

N.C. residents sue to remove monument dedicated to ‘our faithful slaves’

By María Luisa Paúl

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Home-insurance payouts are shrinking. Here’s how to prevent the worst.

By Patrick Cooley

Marine veteran who carried tomahawk in Jan. 6 riot gets two-year sentence

By Spencer S. Hsu

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Visualizing the scale of the floods that left south Brazil submerged

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In France, two young politicians are in a bitter fight over the future of Europe

By Emily Rauhala, Annabelle Timsit and Virgile Demoustier

Pope clears way for first millennial saint, dubbed ‘God’s Influencer’

By Kelsey Ables

Sunak vs. Starmer: What to know about the U.K. prime minister contenders

By William Booth

What is the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, and what authority does it have?

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Cher turns back time, with Nick Jonas, Demi Moore, at Amfar’s Cannes gala

Celebrities including Cher, Nick Jonas and Demi Moore lured the yacht-owning elite to open up their wallets for AIDS research at the 2024 amfAR Cannes Gala.

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