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Shasta County Registrar Clint Curtis. (Rachel Bujalski for The Post)

An election chief lost. Then he padlocked the ballots and called the FBI.

Roy Cooper becomes Democrats’ best chance to flip a Senate seat

How ketamine, kratom and other dangerous drugs are changing college campuses

Recreational use of dangerous substances at Cornell University and other schools has led to calls for widely available overdose-reversal medication and drug-testing strips.

By Susan Svrluga

Column Monica Hesse

The three most chilling words in the Cornell texts

The Cornell University campus on Thursday. (AP)

U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected terror plot

Royal Air Force Fairford has been used by the U.S. for long-range bombing missions in its war against Iran.

By Violet Jira

Israel orders security review of incoming flights after co-pilot attack

A mast is removed from the Thames estuary last month. (Getty Images)

U.S. shipwreck, laden with World War II munitions, is a time bomb near London

A salvage crew has been working to stabilize the SS Richard Montgomery, which sank a few months after D-Day in 1944, with 1,500 tons of explosives in her holds.

By William Booth

Kathleen Kelley stands in what was a stream that watered her cattle. The Lee Fire turned it to dust last year. (Kelsey Brunner for The Post)

Should Big Oil pay for climate change? A Supreme Court case will help decide.

Boulder, Colorado, is hoping its novel lawsuit will be the environmental equivalent of the litigation that produced billions in damages against Big Tobacco and opioid makers.

By Justin Jouvenal

Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang were arraigned at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin, California. (Reuters)

Years of acrimony between New York Times engineer and elderly in-laws accused of killing him

An elderly couple charged with murdering their son-in-law, New York Times gaming engineer Jonathan McKinsey, battled with him over gender identity, according to court records.

By Hannah Knowles and Paul Duggan

Dermatologists swear by this drugstore staple for dry, cracked skin

Several studies have shown that urea can help improve dry skin. But many people have not heard of it.

By Lindsey Bever

How to retire early — the right way

Changing your approach to work is crucial to achieving the goal if you don’t have enough savings.

By Maurie Backman

Tips for a fulfilling social life in retirement

Why you should think about getting your flu shot right now

Flu is surging unusually early in some parts of the western United States, catching doctors by surprise.

By Lena H. Sun

At airports, secret bars promise an escape — if you can find them

Speakeasies are part of the latest evolution in airport hospitality, with restaurants and bars designed to be experiences.

By Bailey Berg

SNL takes aim at Trump’s Republican allies with cold open

States say administration isn’t sharing intel on foreign plots against U.S. elections

Fighting in Ethiopia raises fears of wider war, from Horn of Africa to Red Sea

As Trump rallies his base in Ohio, a Haitian migrant is laid to rest nearby

Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown

Christa Pike still in critical condition after botched execution, lawyer says

Down to their third quarterback, Commanders collapse in loss to Colts

Christa Pike still in critical condition after botched execution, lawyer says

Trump’s opponents are planning efforts to reverse his changes to presidency

An election chief lost. Then he padlocked the ballots and called the FBI.

SNL takes aim at Trump’s Republican allies with cold open

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Colin Pascal, The Hill

Maryland Democrats should reject gerrymandering and set a national precedent

Karen E. Philbrick

How can we stop pedestrian deaths?

Jay Newman and Erik Saelens, City Journal

Can Miami really be the new New York?

Jeff Hoopes, The Hill

Can a wealth tax solve our political and fiscal problems? The math says no.

Weekend Reads

He threw away his American Dream. Then he rediscovered it in a dumpster.

There’s a simple way to become a better listener. Most of us don’t do it.

The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed.

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Advice

Column Carolyn Hax

Trying to move on, but emotionally abusive ex is still around

Say MoreAdvice on relationships

My mom looks great after losing weight. I don’t want to tell her that.

Column Carolyn Hax

Kid of the ’80s can’t understand sister’s intense parenting style

Column Carolyn Hax

One in-law has anxiety, so she can treat the other as ‘senile’?

Politics & Government

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) last year. (Jabin Botsford/The Post)

President reveals Tom Cotton’s phone number in daylight saving time standoff

The GOP senator, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.

By Dan Diamond

Trump announces plan to send $90 payments to millions of seniors

Why this Democrat is struggling in a state that rejects Trump

A record number of Native Americans are running in the 2026 midterms

Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil’s election. One is Trump.

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Business & Technology

Column Michelle Singletary

Why your wealthy best friend does not owe you a luxury lifestyle

A police search using Flock was a form of ‘mass surveillance,’ judge rules

Elon Musk splits with longtime business confidante, co-parent ‘with no warning’

G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to reduce fuel prices after U.S. pressure

National

What We Remember

The pastry chef who motorcycled nude across Canada, and other lives we’ve lost

‘Dying on the vine’: How a farmer ended up with 1,600 tons of unwanted grapes

Cornell president says rape allegations raise ‘heartbreaking and troubling issues’

Tennessee’s prisons chief resigns after failed Pike execution, governor says

World

U.S. Marine accused of killing woman in Japan, drawing protest from Tokyo

Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff: 5 takeaways from Brazil’s election

FlyDubai co-pilot used crash ax to attempt terrorist act, UAE says

Russia is hitting Kyiv’s bridges, hoping to make the capital unlivable by winter

Climate, Health & Science

A push to update airplane medical kits takes a surprise turn

Guest Column Jennifer Schlinger | The Conversation

How a patient advocate could help you navigate your family's next health crisis

Sylvester Stallone’s past eating disorder highlights an overlooked issue for men

Gas prices are soaring. Should you buy an electric car? Take our quiz.

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