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West Ramps Up Ukraine Weapons Aid as Expectations About War’s Outcome Shift

A war that started with Western efforts at damage control has become one that offers a strategic opportunity for the West to constrain Russia’s expansionist ambitions.

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British Virgin Islands Premier Arrested in Florida on Drug-Trafficking, Money-Laundering Charges

Andrew Fahie faces drug-trafficking and money-laundering charges, U.S. authorities say.

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Bonnie Raitt Fell in Love With the Blues

The legendary singer-songwriter returns from a pandemic hiatus with a heartfelt new album.

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Rescuers Seek Survivors at Kyiv Apartment Building Hit During U.N. Chief’s Ukraine Visit

Rescue workers sifted through the debris of a 21-story apartment building that was struck by a Russian missile, while Ukrainian forces stepped up their efforts to prevent Russian troops from advancing from positions in the east.

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Disney Dispute Reflects Wider Rift Between Republicans, Big Companies

The fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest sign of the widening rift between Republicans and big business over economic issues like trade, immigration and energy as well as cultural and political flashpoints.

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Investment Adviser’s Stock Market Formula Paid Dividends

Geraldine Weiss, who has died at age 96, told newsletter subscribers that earnings can be fudged but cash payouts don’t lie.

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The Long Arc of Historical Progress

A democratic world order is not the inexorable outcome of historical forces, but even amid setbacks, societies are clearly evolving toward equality and individual freedom.

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Immigrant From India Headed U.S. Software Firms

Umang Gupta, who has died at age 72, led pioneering companies providing tools for the early days of personal computing and the internet.

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Poland Supplies Ukraine With Hundreds of Soviet-Style Tanks

Polish officials said at least 240 Soviet-style tanks have been sent to Ukraine, a donation that is enough to form two new tank brigades as Ukraine races to rebuff Russia’s advance in the east of the country.

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If I Walk Fast, I Can Live Forever. Is It Worth It?

A new study claims longevity benefits for brisk walking. Our very slow-walking humor columnist is concerned.

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Brazil Eyes Wheat in the Heat to Tackle Ukraine Grain Shortage

With dozens of countries hungry for the grain, Brazilian scientists bank on tropical wheat expansion.

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Clashes at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque Renew Israeli-Palestinian Tensions

Israeli police clashed with Palestinians at Jerusalem’s most contested site as large crowds of Muslims gathered for Friday prayers, ending a weeklong period of relative calm.

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A Closer Look

Selections from ‘Big Truck, Little Island’ by Chris Van Dusen

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Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: The Fastest Caddy Ever

Powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, the CT5-V Blackwing tops 200 mph. It’s also the last internal-combustion sedan Cadillac will produce before going all electric.

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Judge Approves $18 Million Activision Settlement With EEOC

The ruling had faced opposition from a state department that is suing the videogame company.

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