By taking out the power, the Kremlin’s forces aim to rob Ukrainian manufacturing of its energy supply, especially military plants, and crush public morale.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing, but the UN says no aid has entered
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar are ramping up efforts to reach a possible agreement for at least a temporary cease-fire and the release of some of the scores of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.
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Israel seizes Rafah border crossing in Gaza, putting cease-fire talks on knife’s edge
The White House described Israel’s operation as limited, but the U.N. warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians from the closure of Rafah and the other main crossing into Gaza.
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Stormy Daniels gives occasionally graphic testimony in Trump’s hush money trial
In the final weeks of the 2016 Republican presidential campaign, Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about what she says was an awkward and unexpected sexual encounter with Trump.
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Progress reported in truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war
A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo, and Egyptian state media say there has been ‘noticeable progress’ in cease-fire talks with Israel.
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Group of Republicans unites to defend legitimacy of U.S. elections
The group is pushing back on the election lies and conspiracy theories that have persuaded a large share of their party that elections can’t be trusted.
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Here’s what’s on the table for Israel, Hamas in latest cease-fire talks
CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. A leaked truce proposal hints at compromises by both sides after months of stalemated talks. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week praised Israel for offering what he described as significant concessions […]
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Hulk Hogan, hurricanes, blockbuster recording: A week in the Trump hush money trial
A look at some of the highlights from the past week.
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Fed indicated rates will remain higher for longer. What does that mean for you?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to keep its benchmark rate at a two-decade high should have ripple effects across the economy.
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Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress
If Israel does agree to end the war in return for a full hostage release, it would be a major turnaround.