Sam Nordquist’s Life on TikTok Gave Him the Illusion of Love and a Sad, Brutal End

Sam Nordquist was an ebullient trans man who longed for love and fame. He drove halfway across the country to be with a woman he fell for online, certain he was fulfilling both dreams.

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Republicans Pass Strictest Medicaid Work Requirement They Have Ever Put Forward

A new hurdle for poor Americans, approved by the House, would cause millions to lose coverage, including many who are working but can’t meet reporting rules.

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Suspect in Shooting of Israeli Embassy Staff in Washington, D.C., Had Protested for Palestinian Rights

The man detained after the shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington is from Chicago, where he had marched in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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Bond Market Shudders as Tax Bill Deepens Deficit Worries

Financial markets are looking for more “fiscal discipline” from Washington, a top official at the Federal Reserve warned.

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Native Tribes Sue U.S. Over Abuse and Deaths at Boarding Schools

A class-action lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania argues that Native tribes have never been compensated for the child abuse or for money taken from tribal trust funds to operate the schools.

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Divided Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Religious Charter School in Oklahoma

In a 4-to-4 decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked the school.

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Small Plane Crashes in San Diego, Setting Homes Ablaze

The plane, a Cessna 550, crashed near the Tierrasanta neighborhood, officials said. There was no immediate information about casualties.

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The shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine” after he was taken into custody, officials said.

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Kneecap Member Is Charged With Terror Offense Over Flag at London Concert

A member of the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was accused of illegally displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Kneecap denied the offense.

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Israelis, Stunned by Embassy Shooting, Fear Backlash Over Gaza War

Political leaders pointed fingers at each other, suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

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