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Defensie wil een eigen geavanceerd verkenningsvliegtuig kopen en inzetten tegen spionage en drones

Defensie: Nederland wil met Zweden een verkennings- en spionagevliegtuig kopen. Deze GlobalEye heeft infraroodsensoren, geavanceerde communicatieapparatuur en kan Russische militaire activiteit en dro...

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‘The Mets have not forgotten’ – 25 years later, the team has kept its 9/11 promise (Gift Article)

For all of the franchise’s misadventures, the Mets — led by ones who were there for that sad September in 2001 — get this right.

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A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award. (Gift Article)

The University of Florida student won an academic honor after he argued in a paper that the Constitution applies only to white people. From there, the situation spiraled.

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New York Times entertainmentculture
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now (Gift Article)

Verdi’s Requiem out of Cleveland, Missy Mazzoli’s “Breaking the Waves” out of Houston and a fresh approach to art song are among our selections.

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A Society of Cheats

Students’ use of AI is teaching them to cut corners, disdain rules, and believe that integrity is for suckers and wimps.

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Opinion | I’m a Pediatrician in Gaza. Please Save Us From This Horror. (Gift Article)

There is still hope we can avoid the worst outcomes.

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Stoppen met sociale media, blowen of gokken, hoe doe je dat? Spinoza weet raad

Filosofie: Docent filosofie Yoram Stein betoogt in zijn boek Afkicken met Spinoza dat verslaving het belangrijkste probleem van onze tijd is. De filosofie van Spinoza zou het medicijn zijn waarmee de ...

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It’s a lost season for Phillies’ Trea Turner, but the ball is still in his hands (Gift Article)

Turner is enduring the worst season of his career. But he's still wearing the team's "Run the damn ball" shirt and working to finish strong.

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Lezertjes zijn belangrijker dan terroristen

George W. Bush bleef zeven minuten in een schoolklas zitten toen hij hoorde dat Amerika was aangevallen. Een omstreden beslissing. De school in Sarasota is hem er dankbaar voor.

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Memorial on Anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s Killing Splits a Utah Campus (Gift Article)

The university where the conservative activist was shot last year has canceled classes for a memorial. While many students planned to attend, some said they just wanted to move on from the tragedy.

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Slimme ochtendrituelen: hoe begin je de werkdag goed?

Word je succesvoller als je elke dag om vijf uur opstaat en dan meteen mediteert, sport en je inbox leegmaakt? Nu de zomer afloopt en het werk weer begint, vraag ik me af wat de beste manier is om de ...

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The Atlantic politicscultureopinion
A Playbook for Defeating MAGA

The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell, the author of How to Eat an Elephant, on what voters want to hear

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New York Times sportsculture
Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas (Gift Article)

There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.

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The Young Women at the Heart of American Landscape Art (Gift Article)

Once dismissed as exercises in dainty femininity, the handiwork of schoolgirls is now celebrated for anticipating the art of the Hudson River School and beyond.

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British Museum Opens Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition (Gift Article)

On Thursday, the British Museum opened its blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, its most eagerly anticipated show in decades.

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August Ties for Hottest Month on Record (Gift Article)

Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.

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Opinie | Binnenhoflezing Ruben Brekelmans: ‘Geen achteruitgang managen maar bouwen aan een krachtig land’

Binnenhoflezing: Nederland staat op een kantelpunt: ofwel we gaan de komende jaren achteruitgang managen, of we bouwen een krachtig land dat zijn belofte van vooruitgang waarmaakt, betoogt Ruben Breke...

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The Most Iconic American Artwork Is the Hardest to See (Gift Article)

The Statue of Liberty is caught between the sublime and the souvenir, our critic Jason Farago explains. Look again: She’s much stranger than you think.

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The Atlantic businessculturetransportation
Okay, Sure, a Folding iPhone

Apple needs to learn to take risks again.

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Opinion | Civil Libertarians Knew This Would Happen. We Should Have Listened. (Gift Article)

The civil libertarians’ warnings have come true.

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Opinion | Fashion’s Most Disgusting Product (Gift Article)

A modicum of self-restraint is the new black.

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Opwinding in de wiskunde: OpenAI lost miljoen­dollar­probleem op – in 88 uur

Wiskunde: OpenAI claimt een van de grootste wiskundige raadsels te hebben opgelost. Het gaat om het Navier-Stokesprobleem, dat door tienduizend samenwerkende ‘agents’ is gekraakt. Zorgen zijn er ook.

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A Knight’s Tale — Brian Helgeland’s postmodern medieval classic still rocks

After his master dies, a peasant squire, fuelled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

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New York Times culture
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

French green lentils (Puy lentils) make a hearty base for this vegetarian shepherd’s pie. They may be slighter harder to find than other lentils, but they’re worth the extra effort.

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Medium culture
Our Next Writing Challenge Is Here —

Write About the Memories and Emotions that make life worth Remembering.

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Hoe machtig was de Friese oerkoning Redbad? ‘We weten zo weinig!’

Geschiedenis: De vroegmiddeleeuwse Redbad was misschien wel meer dan zomaar een machthebber langs de Noordzeekust. Een tentoonstelling in het Fries Museum wil het debat aanzwengelen over deze historis...

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Malia Obama at Sundance: A Fledgling Filmmaker Makes Her Debut (Gift Article)

The former first daughter’s short, “The Heart,” focuses on a sensitive man racked with guilt when his mother dies after they have an argument.

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New York Times transportationculture
Eurail, the Longtime Savior of Shoestring Backpackers, Ditches Its Name (Gift Article)

The flexible train ticket is rebranding itself as the Interrail Pass. For many travelers, the old name evokes a bygone era of freewheeling European travel.

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New York Times sportsculture
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham should be awarded 2016-17 title after Chelsea rule breach

Chelsea were fined £10million by the FA and given a suspended transfer ban, after admitting breaching agent rules during the Abramovich era.

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Wall Street Journal (Japan) politicscultureworld
アンソロピック研究者が退社、AIの「制御不能」を懸念

米アンソロピックの研究者がAI業界を去ることが明らかになった。同社や競合他社が、制御不能になりかねないAIシステムの開発を競い合っていることへの懸念が背景にある。

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Column | Zeg jongeman, onderschat het ‘wat oudere publiek’ niet

Omdat de krant ‘klein’ ging, werd ik begin juni met zomerstop gestuurd. Die dunne zomereditie is een achterhaald gebruik, iets uit de tijd dat de krant een meneer van papier was, niet het hedendaagse ...

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NRC cultureworldhealth
Glorie en genocide. Het tapijt van Bayeux in elf bijzondere scènes

Scène voor scène: Het tapijt van Bayeux is vanaf 10 september te zien in het British Museum in Londen. Wat maakt dit elfde-eeuwse tapijt zo bijzonder? Bianca Stigter gidst langs elf cruciale scènes ui...

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New York Times sportsculture
Boxing makes Rayan Cherki even better at football. He’s not alone (Gift Article)

Sparring can be the perfect preparation for elite footballers, as Cherki's dazzling footwork for Manchester City proves

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De verborgen klimaatschade achter ‘duurzame’ biomassa. Politie doet onderzoek naar energiegigant RWE

Biomassa: Energieproducent RWE verbrandt in Nederlandse energiecentrales hout waarvan de kap Maleisische bossen aantast. De toezichthouder stelde dit zelf vast, maar gaf het hout toch het stempel ‘duu...

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Bloomberg politicscultureworld
「史上最強」になった北朝鮮 衛星で見えた外貨収入3.5兆円の実態

金正恩氏の下、北朝鮮の外貨収入は4年で4倍に。ロシアとの軍事取引や暗号資産の窃盗で稼ぐ一方、平壌では建設ラッシュが加速している。制裁下で何が起きているのか。

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Medium culturesports
Tilly Norwood Was My High School Best Friend

I can’t believe how famous she’s become. What a red carpet!

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San Francisco Chronicle technologyculture
How could AI ‘kill all humans’ or ‘cause human extinction’? Here’s what experts say

An AI researcher’s viral online warning that AI could kill off humanity this decade prompted widespread panic of a tech-led apocalypse. Here’s what that apocalypse might look like.

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New York Times culturesports
Opinion | Stagflation, the Scourge of the 1970s, Is Back (Gift Article)

The Northwestern professor Phillip Braun says the return of stagflation brings new urgency to the Fed chairman Kevin Warsh’s next moves.

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New York Times culturefood
Creamy Sesame-Ginger Dressing Recipe • 5★

This is the recipe that inspired my book, “Good Things” (Random House, 2025), and my entire palate still puckers with pleasure every time I make it. After I’ve balanced and adjusted the flavors and dipped a bit of lettuce or cabbage into the dressing for a final taste, I always marvel at the way it manages to take every element — salt, acid, umami, fiery ginger, garlic and spice — right to the edge .

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New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It. (Gift Article)

President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans.

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New York Times culture
Banana Nut Oatmeal Recipe • 5★ • 20 min

This quick, pantry-friendly oatmeal has banana bread sensibilities: It gets its sweetness from mashed banana and its toastiness from nut butter and cinnamon. Cooking the oats in a combination of milk and water makes it creamy but not stodgy, while a scattering of toasted nuts gives these soft bowls a bit of crunch.

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Crispy Halloumi With Tomatoes and White Beans Recipe • 5★

This vibrant vegetarian dish combines savory broiled halloumi, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy white beans for a satisfying one-pan meal. When broiled, the halloumi becomes golden and crispy on the outside while staying soft and chewy on the inside, adding a deliciously hearty texture to each bite.

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New York Times culturesports
They Tried to Tackle Derrick Henry in High School. It Didn’t Go Well. (Gift Article)

Henry, who will rejoin the Tennessee Titans’ lineup for a playoff game on Saturday, left a lasting impression — and some other indelible marks — on his high school opponents. Here’s what they remember...

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New York Times culture
Why Are Some Gen Z College Students Leaving Campus After 2 Weeks? (Gift Article)

Dozens of videos on social media feature freshmen moving out early in the first semester.

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Medium culture
Mind Your Own Business, Feel Good!

What would be the intention today? An intention is an objective. In the inner and outer spaces of this day, my intention is to feel good…

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New York Times healthscienceculture
Scientists Who Study Sleep and Narcolepsy Win Prestigious Lasker Award (Gift Article)

Two researchers who study the debilitating sleep disorder have won a prestigious Lasker Award. Their research in animals laid the groundwork for a new drug that addresses the conditions’s root cause.

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New York Times culture
Married by Their Dads (Gift Article)

When Sam Gardenswartz and Josh Schwartz were fixed up, they discovered rabbinical connections, past and present.

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Tentjes in bosjes en onder fly-overs van het spoor, een parallelle wereld in Amsterdam-Zuidoost: ‘Wij zijn Roma, maar we stelen niet’

Dakloze mensen: Het aantal daklozen in Nederland groeit de laatste jaren. En dat is misschien wel het meest zichtbaar in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, waar ruimte is in het vele groen en kampjes ontstaan die je...

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New York Times politicsculture
Trump Administration Accuses Berkeley Law School of Racial Discrimination (Gift Article)

The Justice and Education Departments said the school had penalized white and Asian applicants, the latest in a series of investigations into admissions at elite universities.

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Medium technologyculture
Friend or Foe?

A new AI device touted as a stand-in for human friends expands our surveillance culture and arrives with serious privacy issues. Plus, NYC

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