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Shein buys Everlane, which sold millennials the dream of ethical, affordable luxury

Alina Selyukh

Everlane's finances have faltered in recent years. But will the merger alienate Everlane's existing shoppers — or sway droves of Shein fans to trade up?
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Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? The best options for saving gas

Camila Domonoske, Stephan Bisaha

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. What can you do to cut your costs?

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The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements

Jennifer Pak

Analysts say a comparison of the readouts issued by the U.S. and China reveals "minor inconsistencies" on issues such as agriculture, tariffs and rare earths. But, experts argue, those differences are not significant.
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What is the 'tarps off' trend that men are engaging in? Find out in the quiz

Holly J. Morris

Plus: The L.A. mayoral race, AI court battles, extinct animals and Eurovision!
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As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections

Elena Moore

There's been a shift in attention in the party ahead of the midterms as voters rank affordability the top issue. That raises questions about what an evolving message on reproductive rights looks like.
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'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund

Sarah Jane Tribble, Amanda Seitz

Republicans promise that $50 billion in new health funding will help rural America. But it's not expected to aid the years-long effort in North Carolina's Martin County to reopen its only hospital.

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A stranger's compliment helped her feel confident after chemo

Laura Kwerel

When Pat Gentile began to grow out her hair after chemotherapy, she was nervous to go to work for the first time without a wig. An unexpected encounter with a convenience store stranger changed that.

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'Widow's Bay' is cursed -- but manages to be both funny and frightening

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In their latest album, everyone for ten minutes, the American rock band Bleachers explores love, loss and the angst of our time.

Alex Lockett

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Jack Antonoff says 'this version of modernity is trash' in new Bleachers album

A Martínez, Ava Pukatch

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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole

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With a dash of sci-fi, Colbert ended his CBS late-night show with a powerful musical sendoff featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Jon Batiste.
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UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

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The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.
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Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland

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President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.
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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

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Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.
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Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

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President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.