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Genetic Study Retraces the Origins of Coronaviruses in Bats
As China and the United States trade charges of a lab leak, researchers contend in a new paper that the Covid pandemic got its start, like a previous one, in the wildlife trade.

MAGA Beauty Is Built to Go Viral
A few weeks ago, a South Carolina woman wearing stilettos and raw-edged jeans got into an expletive-laced shouting match with a man in the aisle of a beauty store. This fracas went viral on multiple social media platforms, which would be totally …

The Care and Pruning of the Extravagant Lilac
What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives.

$400,000 Homes in the District of Columbia, Missouri and South Carolina
A condo in Washington, a 19th-century home in St. Charles and a ranch house in Clemson.

A Landmark Celebrates an Architect Many Have Forgotten
The Modulightor Building on East 58th Street is a creation of the Modernist architect Paul Rudolph, a major figure in the Brutalist movement.
Telus Provider Portal
Telus Provider Portal In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, seamless access to digital services has become crucial for healthcare providers. The Telus Provider Portal stands out as a modern solution offering healthcare professionals an efficient way to manage claims, access resources, and connect with TELUS Health services. Designed with usability and security in mind, this digital…

The Developing Economic Trap for Congressional Republicans
After more than 100 days of President Trump marked by overreach and economic self-immolation, congressional Republicans need a reset to save their political fortunes. Representative Mike Johnson, the House speaker, is banking on a spending and tax …

I Know Trump’s Plan for Universities. It Transformed My College.
In the three years since Ron DeSantis set out to rid Florida’s universities of woke ideology, my campus changed significantly. Professors suddenly worried about what they could say and teach. Some started avoiding terms like “racism.” One student …

Can New Weight-Loss Drugs Help in a World Awash in Addictive Foods?
Throughout my life I’ve been fat, thin and various sizes in between. Since I was a kid I’ve gained and lost weight repeatedly, putting on 20 pounds, taking it off, putting on 30 pounds and then losing it again. It has been a cycle of despair. The …

‘How Much Does the Next Pope Matter?’: Three Conservative Catholics on the Conclave and the Church’s Future
Ross Douthat, a Times Opinion columnist, hosted an online conversation with Michael Brendan Dougherty, a senior writer at National Review, and Dan Hitchens, a senior editor at First Things, to discuss conservative Catholic hopes and fears for the …