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How China Built Its Vast Natural Gas Stockpile
Natural gas is hard to store, but China has found a way to do it, while also developing alternate suppliers and expanding production at home…
He Got Rich Buying and Selling Luxury Watches. Was It a Ponzi Scheme?
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Democrat Wins Mayoral Race in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wis.
Alicia Halvensleben, the president of the city’s Common Council, defeated a Republican legislator, continuing a string of Trump-era mayora…
Lawmakers Greet Iran Cease-fire With Relief and More Questions
Democrats continued to raise serious questions about a path forward while Republican leaders were mostly mum on President Trump’s decision…
Democrats Pulled Off Their Biggest Shift Yet Among House Specials Since 2024
Shawn Harris lost by about 12 percentage points in the 14th Congressional District, but he shifted the district 25 points to the left.
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Gracie Mansion Suspects Wanted to Kill Up to 60 People, U.S. Says
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Liberal Judge Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
With Judge Chris Taylor’s win, liberals increased their hold on the court. Races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court often draw national atten…
‘D.E.I.’ Was Erased From N.Y.C. Racial Equity Plan to Avoid Conflict With Trump
The changes came as President Trump has moved to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. A Justice Department official still said the…
$35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline
Tech leaders see Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, as their best option in the California governor’s race, but tensions have risen as he ha…
Sites Unseen: What Travel Is Like for Those Who Can’t See
A writer joined a 10-day journey through northern India — on a tour designed for the visually impaired. Here’s what he learned.