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An exiled mayor in Ukraine vows to rebuild his city after Russia’s reign of destruction

Vadym Boychenko, mayor of Mariupol, at his office in the city hall of Mariupol, Ukraine, on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.Christopher Occhicone | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — The exiled Ukrainian mayor of Mariupol has vowed to rebuild his decimated former city as he marked one year since it fell to Russian occupying forces.The seaside city, whose steel… […]

What you need to know about the 14th Amendment and the debt ceiling

The 14th Amendment touches on many aspects of citizens’ rights and is commonly known for its “equal protection of the laws.” The Amendment has appeared in cases such as Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore and more. Many legal scholars suggest a clause in the 14th Amendment that says the… […]

Investor behind top tech fund warns mega-cap rally is running on fumes

The investor behind a top 10 global ETF sees a bearish trend in the Big Tech rally.Anna Paglia, who oversees the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust, sees signs investors are starting to take a defensive approach to the group.”If you look at the flows that are flattish year to date, that indicates there’s really not a… […]

They’ve been married for 35 years—here’s the No. 1 thing they never do to have a successful relationship

As psychologists, we’ve studied more than 40,000 couples about to begin couples therapy.We’ve also been happily married to each other for 35 years, so we know a thing or two about how to build a successful, long-lasting relationship. But that doesn’t mean we don’t make mistakes. We argue, we get frustrated, we snap at each other. We’re… […]

Expect ‘plot twists and dramatic turns’ in race to succeed Santos

“We’ve seen plot twists and dramatic turns already, and there’s no shortage of them that might come in the weeks and months ahead,” said Democrat Will Murphy, a college professor who is running in the suburban district. He’s one of five Democrats who have filed paperwork to run, joining former state Sen. Anna Kaplan; Nassau… […]

Biden’s 14th Amendment message to progressives: It ain’t gonna happen

The White House has studied the issue for months, with some aides concluding that Biden would likely have the authority to declare the debt limit unconstitutional as a last-ditch way to sidestep default. But Biden advisers have told progressives that they see it as a poor option overall, fearing such a move would trigger a… […]

Negotiators resume weekend debt talks as clock ticks

After meeting with White House officials for nearly two hours, Graves and McHenry told reporters that the group had a “very candid discussion” about “realistic numbers, a realistic path forward.” However, the meeting did not change McHenry’s mind on getting a deal by the end of the weekend. As the two were exiting the Capitol,… […]