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The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks

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Does social media really addict us? | Froma Harrop

Does social media really addict us? | Froma Harrop

    Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are running content very harmful to children. So said a jury in New Mexico that just slapped their owner, Meta, with a $375 million fine. The state accused the company of spreading pornographic images and helping adults contact vulnerable children.

    After measles outbreak, why are feds keeping Texans in the dark? | Dallas Morning News

    After measles outbreak, why are feds keeping Texans in the dark? | Dallas Morning News

      For the second time in two years, Texas is experiencing a significant measles outbreak. But unlike last year’s outbreak in the South Plains, little information is available about the new surge because it erupted at a privately operated federal detention center — and company officials aren’t …

      Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

      Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

        It is not easy to be an American Muslim today. With the U.S. engaged in another conflict with a Muslim-majority country, rhetoric from some of our highest officials continues to vilify Islam and cast suspicion on Muslims as disloyal or dangerous.

        Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

        Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

          The United States and Israel are devastating the parasitic Islamic regime that squandered the wealth of Iran for decades and exported terror across the Middle East. Understanding the biggest losers in this war is just as important as any assessment of the battle damage to government building…

          Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

          Russia and China gain influence while America is distracted | Andrew Miller

            President Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran is weakening the United States and providing America's principal adversaries, China and Russia, with a strategic opportunity to expand their global influence.

            Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

            Stronger guardrails are needed to rein in online gambling | Dallas Morning News

              Stronger guardrails are needed for wagers that treat human misery as a roulette wheel

              Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

              Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

              • Scott Rada

              🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

              No constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              No constitutional right to sodas paid for by SNAP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                You should have to spend your own money to buy soda. Some people disagree.

                The art of taxing Americans fairly is messy | Froma Harrop

                The art of taxing Americans fairly is messy | Froma Harrop

                  "The rich should pay their fair share of taxes." Who can argue with that? But then we must decide who is rich and what is meant by fair. Neither political party has distinguished itself in making such distinctions.

                  Team Trump had to start a war to learn how the global economy works | Jonah Goldberg

                  Team Trump had to start a war to learn how the global economy works | Jonah Goldberg

                    Financial markets surged Monday morning when President Donald Trump claimed his administration had productive talks with Iran about ending the war. So he backed off a vow to bomb Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't reopened by Monday evening. Iran denies any such talks took place.

                    Global oil crisis once again makes the case for renewable energy| Elizabeth Shackelford

                    Global oil crisis once again makes the case for renewable energy| Elizabeth Shackelford

                      In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House and introduced an ambitious solar strategy to Congress. This came on the heels of the oil shocks of the 1970s caused first by the Yom Kippur War between Israel and Arab states and then the Iranian Revolution — both Mid…

                      A bipartisan defense of the Fourth Amendment | Orange County Register

                      A bipartisan defense of the Fourth Amendment | Orange County Register

                        Bill will stop Trump's FBI director, DEA, IRS from violating constitutional protections

                        America has the capacity to win in Iran | Chuck DeVore

                        America has the capacity to win in Iran | Chuck DeVore

                          Americans tend to ignore foreign policy. Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception. But when we’re attacked or the price of gas spikes, we’re rudely reminded that while we may not care about the world, the world cares for us.

                          The window to declare success in Iran is closing | Matt K. Lewis

                          The window to declare success in Iran is closing | Matt K. Lewis

                            If you’re looking for the most elegant way to wrap up our “little excursion” in Iran, it’s this: President Donald Trump should follow what might politely be called the “declare victory and head for the airport” strategy.

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

                            The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

                            Three cheers for New York’s commitment to serving its voters and especially for Erie County, a leader in providing a healthy supply of places for voters to cast early ballots.

                            Columnists

                            Does social media really addict us? | Froma Harrop

                            Does social media really addict us? | Froma Harrop

                            Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are running content very harmful to children. So said a jury in New Mexico that just slapped their owner, Meta, with a $375 million fine. The state accused the company of spreading pornographic images and helping adults contact vulnerable children.

                            After measles outbreak, why are feds keeping Texans in the dark? | Dallas Morning News

                            After measles outbreak, why are feds keeping Texans in the dark? | Dallas Morning News

                            For the second time in two years, Texas is experiencing a significant measles outbreak. But unlike last year’s outbreak in the South Plains, little information is available about the new surge because it erupted at a privately operated federal detention center — and company officials aren’t …

                            Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

                            Overwhelming majority of Muslims seek peace | Salam Al-Marayati

                            It is not easy to be an American Muslim today. With the U.S. engaged in another conflict with a Muslim-majority country, rhetoric from some of our highest officials continues to vilify Islam and cast suspicion on Muslims as disloyal or dangerous.

                            Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

                            Russia and China are losers in US war on Iran | Peter Doran

                            The United States and Israel are devastating the parasitic Islamic regime that squandered the wealth of Iran for decades and exported terror across the Middle East. Understanding the biggest losers in this war is just as important as any assessment of the battle damage to government building…

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                            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                            Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                            Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                            Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                            Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                            Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                            Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                            Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

                            Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

                            Government exists to serve the public, and fairness should be at the core of its operations. However, favoritism, cronyism and nepotism frequently interfere — elevating individuals based on personal connections rather than merit while sidelining qualified professionals.

                            Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

                            Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

                            The recent decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is not just a blow to international aid — it is a direct assault on Virginia’s economy.

                            Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

                            Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

                            Thank you for covering the decision by Sens. Scott Surovell, Mamie Locke and the Democratic caucus in the Virginia Senate to strip Sen. Jennifer Boysko of her chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee and seat on the Rules Committee just for standing up for her constituents ("Boysko removed from committee posts after anti-casino testimony," Feb. 13). As Anna Bryson reported, Sen. Boysko spoke out very briefly at the Virginia House Subcommittee hearing against Sen. Surovell’s bill to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.

                            Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

                            Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

                            Michael Shank’s Feb. 7 column ("Despite assault on clean energy, the future remains bright for solar") notes that location choices for solar power are critical. The recently passed bill promoting solar canopies over large parking lots (House Bill 2037, sponsored by Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax) is an excellent step to address this issue.

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