The Brutalist Report

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The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia [16d]
What is the pneumonic plague? [16d]
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on [16d]
Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved [16d]
Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now? [16d]
Why Trump just loosened the rules on 'dyed diesel' — normally a farm fuel [16d]
How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military [16d]
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt' [16d]
Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests [16d]
Greetings from Lahore, Pakistan, whose high court offers an oasis for chatter and chai [16d]
DIY fertilizer is a blessing as farmers face steep prices due to the Iran war [16d]
U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7 [16d]
Who will win the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics? [16d]
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry [16d]
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills [16d]
Deep in Appalachia, a rail-to-trail project builds bipartisan support for a bridge [16d]
BTS frontman RM is showing his art collection. Fans are flocking to see it [16d]
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada's safe red House seat competitive [16d]
5 things civil rights data says about public schools [16d]
An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shot [16d]
Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide [16d]
3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks [16d]
Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car [16d]
Morning news brief [16d]
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty [16d]
Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked [16d]