Guido Reichstadter Comes Down From Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge After 6 Days

Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old former jeweler, began sitting atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on May 1 to protest A.I. development and the war in Iran.

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This Trump Proposal is Good for Private Equity — and Not Good for Our Retirement Accounts

A win for private equity. A loss for our retirement assets.

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Trump Administration Sues Minnesota to Block Climate Lawsuit

The Justice Department is seeking to block a lawsuit filed against major players in the fossil fuel industry over their role in climate change.

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Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving After D.U.I. Charge

As part of a plea deal, the pop star will serve 12 months probation, complete a three-month substance abuse program and pay a modest fine.

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‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

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2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco

The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million

It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”

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The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Ahead of the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles.

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Pulling Thousands of U.S. Troops Out of Germany Is Bad for America

Trump’s reduction of U.S. troops in Germany is more than just another bilateral spat.

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Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I

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Steve Clark, Olympic Swimmer Shadowed by Depression, Dies at 82

A three-time gold medalist in the 1960s, he was a champion when athletes were expected to be stoic and vulnerability was viewed as a sign of mental weakness.

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