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Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:14 AM(2h or newer)
5:14 AM

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya.

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Trump Is in Over His Head
Trump Is in Over His Head
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:04 AM(2h or newer)
5:04 AM

This is not a man in control of himself.

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They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

A hospital in Nebraska shut down the only dialysis unit for miles, upending lives. That's despite a new federal program that gave the state more than $200 million to improve rural health care access.

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No one likes being discombobulated. How did the feeling get such a fun name?
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Sometimes you just need to recombobulate. That word isn't in the dictionary, but it is on a beloved sign at Milwaukee's airport.

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Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

A majority of people who start the obesity and diabetes medicines known as GLP-1s also quit them, and plan to restart again. Research hasn't yet shown the health impacts of cycling on and off the drugs.

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'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Ruben Ray Martinez is considered the first person to be killed by ICE during President Trump's second term. His mother believes his death could have been avoided.

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Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:48 AM(2h or newer)
4:48 AM

The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.”

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JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:47 AM(2h or newer)
4:47 AM

Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.”

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Morning news brief
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:46 AM(2h or newer)
4:46 AM

Inside the peace talks happening across the Middle East, Iran war drives Europe toward fuel crisis, Eric Swalwell facing new sexual assault allegations.

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Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:20 AM(2h or newer)
4:20 AM

"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara. The Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million.

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
3:43 AM

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing residents to take cover.

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Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’
2:49 AM

Ronny Chieng poked fun at JD Vance’s defense of President Trump posting an image of himself as a Christ-like figure.

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Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters
2:35 AM

The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders, for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.

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Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show ‘860’ About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires
Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show ‘860’ About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires
1:10 AM

The actor-comedian said he will return to Broadway this fall with a new solo show called “860,” named for the address of his destroyed family home.

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How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
1:05 AM

China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.

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Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers - The Washington Post
12:55 AM

Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers  The Washington Post

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Opinion | There is no right to strike against public schools - The Washington Post
12:24 AM

Opinion | There is no right to strike against public schools  The Washington Post

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Prominent NFL reporter resigns amid probe into relationship with Patriots coach - The Washington Post
12:18 AM

Prominent NFL reporter resigns amid probe into relationship with Patriots coach  The Washington Post

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Pope Leo’s Challenge in Cameroon: Show African Catholics How Much They Matter
Pope Leo’s Challenge in Cameroon: Show African Catholics How Much They Matter
12:01 AM

Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, which Leo XIV will visit Wednesday, shows the divide.

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War Exposes Gaps in India’s Clean Energy Push
War Exposes Gaps in India’s Clean Energy Push
12:00 AM

The country’s creaking electricity grid is lagging behind its push for renewable sources — just as its growing economy hungers for oil stranded by war.

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Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race
Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race
11:27 PM

Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell.

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Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington - The Washington Post
11:20 PM

Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington  The Washington Post

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Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation
10:45 PM

The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair.

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How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade - The Washington Post
10:00 PM

How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade  The Washington Post

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Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
9:49 PM

In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”

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Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
9:49 PM

Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising some taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City.

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Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
9:22 PM

The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly.

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Baltimore Banner’s nonprofit publisher buys the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - The Washington Post
9:01 PM

Baltimore Banner’s nonprofit publisher buys the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  The Washington Post

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‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months - The Washington Post
9:00 PM

‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months  The Washington Post

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Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
8:52 PM

The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death
Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death
8:22 PM

Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky tried to persuade his colleagues in the operating room that the liver he removed from a 70-year-old patient was a spleen, according to Florida’s Health Department.

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Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines
Hampshire College Will Close Amid Student Enrollment Declines
7:51 PM

Other small private colleges like Hampshire have closed in recent years as financial pressures and competition for students increase.

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Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California
7:50 PM

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called a special election to replace Mr. Swalwell, while Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas had yet to announce one for Mr. Gonzales’s successor.

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A New Accuser Says Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
A New Accuser Says Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
7:34 PM

The woman said Mr. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday afternoon, raped her in a West Hollywood hotel room in 2018. She said she believed she was drugged.

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How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election
How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election
7:07 PM

For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?

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Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists
Justice Dept. Moves to Vacate Jan. 6 Convictions for Far-Right Extremists
6:08 PM

Defending the convictions would likely have required administration officials to assert that far-right groups were acting on behalf of President Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Ricky Cobb Has Built a Mini-Empire Through ’70s Nostalgia
Ricky Cobb Has Built a Mini-Empire Through ’70s Nostalgia
5:34 PM

Ricky Cobb has built a big online following with his irreverent postings about the absurdities of the 1970s.

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N.F.L. Reporter Resigns From The Athletic Amid an Investigation
N.F.L. Reporter Resigns From The Athletic Amid an Investigation
5:05 PM

The publication, which is owned by The New York Times, was investigating the conduct of Dianna Russini after photographs showed her with the head coach of the New England Patriots.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
5:00 PM

The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.

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New species of glass frog identified in Ecuador
4:50 PM

A new type of glass frog has been discovered in Ecuador, and researchers have named it after weightlifter Neisi Dajomes, the first Ecuadorian woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

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Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding
Camp Mystic Hearing in Texas Weighs Reopening After Deadly Flooding
4:05 PM

Testimony at a hearing this week has focused on what camp leaders knew and did as floodwaters rose in July, killing at least 116 people.

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Inside the Radical Zionist Group Linked to an N.Y.C. Assassination Plot
Inside the Radical Zionist Group Linked to an N.Y.C. Assassination Plot
3:36 PM

The Jewish Defense League had long been largely inactive. But an arrest in a plan to kill a Palestinian activist shed light on an apparent resurgence of far-right Zionism, inspired by the J.D.L.

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Opinion | Trump alone can’t save college sports. But Congress can. - The Washington Post
3:19 PM

Opinion | Trump alone can’t save college sports. But Congress can.  The Washington Post

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A Police Chief Had a $4.5 Million Gambling Problem. No One Knew.
A Police Chief Had a $4.5 Million Gambling Problem. No One Knew.
3:18 PM

New Haven’s police chief, Karl Jacobson, resigned abruptly after his deputies saw red flags, including missing money. He has pleaded not guilty to embezzling city money to gamble on sports.

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Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Scripture and Special Ops - The Atlantic
3:06 PM

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Scripture and Special Ops  The Atlantic

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The $40 Half Chicken That Ruffled Brooklyn
The $40 Half Chicken That Ruffled Brooklyn
2:23 PM

A New York City councilman’s Instagram post is just the latest entry in a fierce debate about the price of dining out.

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Trump’s Latest Meltdown - The Atlantic
1:16 PM

Trump’s Latest Meltdown  The Atlantic

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Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict
Texas A&M Picks an Insider for President After Months of Conflict
12:21 PM

Debates over how to teach about gender, sexuality and other topics have shaken the school, and lead to the ouster of the previous president at the College Station campus last summer.

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The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain  The Washington Post

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Attempted fire-bombing has tech titans worried about AI backlash - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Attempted fire-bombing has tech titans worried about AI backlash  The Washington Post

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The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities - The Atlantic
11:38 AM

The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities  The Atlantic

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Have Mental Health Concerns Influenced Your Choice to Have Children?
Have Mental Health Concerns Influenced Your Choice to Have Children?
11:14 AM

If you are on the fence, or have already made a decision, we want to hear about it.

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I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America  The Atlantic

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Hegseth’s Unholy War - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

Hegseth’s Unholy War  The Atlantic

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Opinion | A deserved defeat on NIH funding cuts - The Washington Post
1:03 AM

Opinion | A deserved defeat on NIH funding cuts  The Washington Post

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Column | Trump’s Christlike image is filled with sloppy symbolism - The Washington Post
12:44 AM

Column | Trump’s Christlike image is filled with sloppy symbolism  The Washington Post

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U.S. imposes naval blockade as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program - The Washington Post
11:48 PM

U.S. imposes naval blockade as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Trump flips the script in the Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
10:57 PM

Opinion | Trump flips the script in the Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post

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E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary’s Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels - The Washington Post
10:08 PM

E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary’s Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels  The Washington Post

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Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics - The Washington Post
9:10 PM

Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics  The Washington Post

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Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash - The Washington Post
8:44 PM

Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash  The Washington Post

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10 presidents in 10 years: Peru’s leaders don’t last. Voters will try again. - The Washington Post
11:59 AM

10 presidents in 10 years: Peru’s leaders don’t last. Voters will try again.  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Why honest students fear AI detectors - The Washington Post
2:15 PM

Opinion | Why honest students fear AI detectors  The Washington Post

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The Parable of the President - The Atlantic
2:15 PM

The Parable of the President  The Atlantic

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There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat - The Atlantic
1:50 PM

There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat  The Atlantic

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Photos: Hungarians Cheer Orbán’s Loss - The Atlantic
12:31 PM

Photos: Hungarians Cheer Orbán’s Loss  The Atlantic

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More Americans are millionaires, but they don’t feel rich - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

More Americans are millionaires, but they don’t feel rich  The Washington Post

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New disclosures reveal how DOGE actually worked - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

New disclosures reveal how DOGE actually worked  The Washington Post

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Column | The hottest college major hit a wall. What happened? - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Column | The hottest college major hit a wall. What happened?  The Washington Post

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The Most Important Thing Dave Chappelle Ever Did Was Walk Away - The Atlantic
9:43 AM

The Most Important Thing Dave Chappelle Ever Did Was Walk Away  The Atlantic

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In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids  The Atlantic

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Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal - The Washington Post
1:38 AM

Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal  The Washington Post

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Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat - The Washington Post
12:39 AM

Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat  The Washington Post

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Opinion | What really happened in Islamabad — and what Trump is trying now - The Washington Post
11:38 PM

Opinion | What really happened in Islamabad — and what Trump is trying now  The Washington Post

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Opinion | The U.S. military is missing out because of Hegseth’s war on Anthropic - The Washington Post
10:58 PM

Opinion | The U.S. military is missing out because of Hegseth’s war on Anthropic  The Washington Post

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Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable - The Atlantic
8:27 PM

Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable  The Atlantic

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Heritage president toasted editor of controversial right-wing magazine - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Heritage president toasted editor of controversial right-wing magazine  The Washington Post

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Mississippi is running out of liquor, and it’s the state’s fault - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Mississippi is running out of liquor, and it’s the state’s fault  The Washington Post

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China, Iran weaponized the global economy to beat the U.S. at its own game - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

China, Iran weaponized the global economy to beat the U.S. at its own game  The Washington Post

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Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation - The Washington Post
7:05 AM

Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation  The Washington Post

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The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral  The Atlantic

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