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Hoe giftig nationalisme Poetins wereldbeeld vertroebelt

Rusland: Recente boeken pogen in het hoofd van Vladimir Poetin te kruipen. Inmiddels zijn er genoeg concrete aanwijzingen om vast te stellen hoe de Russische president de wereld ziet. Poetin heeft zij...

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Amazon Prime Video Uses A.I. for Lip-Synced Translations (Gift Article)

The streamer released a version of a popular German series in which the actors’ lip movements have been digitally altered.

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Ukraine spy chief: Putin will exhaust Russia’s capacity by 2028

Lieutenant General Oleh Ivashchenko: Russia’s unsustainable battlefield casualties and heavy economic losses mean Putin cannot wage war at its current speed

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Be afraid: everything is escalating out of control

From the planet’s two major wars to the threat of AI, there’s a logic to this ratchet with little real leadership to stop it

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Opinie | De geschiedenis slaat niemand over

25 jaar 9/11: Vijfentwintig jaar geleden vonden de terreuraanslagen in de VS plaats. Zowel de aanloop naar 9/11 als de daaropvolgende ‘war on terror’ laten zich samenvatten als bittere ironie, schrijf...

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Trump’s Grand Midterm Convention Finale: ‘I’m a Little Bit Tired of Politics’ (Gift Article)

The president made clear as his midterm convention wrapped up that he wants to carry his party through a tough midterms. He just won’t go too far out of his way to do it.

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7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention (Gift Article)

On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.

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Yasin Ayari is thriving in Brighton’s midfield, but how long will he be there? (Gift Article)

Brighton & Hove Albion are in ongoing talks with Yasin Ayari about a new contract - but there are no guarantees that he will stay

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Husband demolishes kitchen where his wife saw the Virgin Mary

A Kenyan farmer finally snapped after preachers, pilgrims and press flocked to his home to witness an apparent miracle

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Wat vindt NRC | De keiharde reactie van VS en bondgenoten op 9/11 heeft de wereld er niet veiliger op gemaakt. Integendeel zelfs

Terrorismebestrijding

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Opinion | Ukraine’s way of fighting war can’t match what’s coming

Russia is shifting its strategy to erase Kyiv’s battlefield advantages.

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Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back. (Gift Article)

The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Ex-Tory campaign chief admits cheating on election bet

Anthony Lee passed confidential information about the date of the poll in 2024 to his wife, Laura Saunders, before they placed wagers using secret timing details

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Ed Miliband’s sanctions benefit Israeli far-right, says Labour MP

Mark Sewards says the trade ban on West Bank settlements could bolster Binyamin Netanyahu before pivotal elections and fuel antisemitism in Britain

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Opinion | The War on Terror Did Not Fail (Gift Article)

The U.S. military accomplished more after 9/11 than many Americans realize.

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Wat vindt NRC | Het Nationaal Archief is ons collectieve geheugen dat breed gevoed en geduid moet worden

Archiefwet

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The Atlantic politicsbusiness
American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center

Part One: The Inner World

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Bloomberg businesslegalpolitics
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Invested in Tobacco, McDonald’s

President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general reported investments in companies including McDonald’s Corp., Monster Beverage Corp., Coca-Cola Co. and the tobacco company Philip Morris Internati...

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New York Times politics
One Person Dies When Petroleum Barge Explodes off Staten Island (Gift Article)

The explosion on the barge led to a fire in a shipping container. Two firefighters were injured, the Fire Department said.

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Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pollution (Gift Article)

The president’s push for data centers is driving a boom in gas-burning power plants. Texas is leading the way.

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Fox News Didn’t See a Ratings Bump During Trump’s Republican Convention Speech (Gift Article)

A typical prime-time audience on Fox News tuned in for an atypical presidential speech.

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McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country (Gift Article)

The owner of The Miami Herald said subscriber interest did not support its current level of investment. One employee called the layoffs a “blood bath.”

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Endorsement: Ben Allen for California insurance commissioner

OPINION: In a race with no Republican, some California voters may see an opportunity to take a chance on a radical candidate for state insurance commissioner. That would be a terrible mistake.

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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Los Angeles Clippers’ Dealings With Kawhi Leonard (Gift Article)

The investigation, by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, is in its earliest stages, leaving it unclear whether criminal charges will ensue.

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The Atlantic politicsopinionbusiness
The Irony of Using Charlie Kirk’s Murder to Silence Debate

The conservative activist couldn’t have risen to prominence without robust free speech.

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Opinion | Canada Took In American Planes on 9/11. It Still Would Today. (Gift Article)

A tiny slice of Newfoundland welcomed in stranded passengers.

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The Times (UK) politicsopinionhealth
Ethical Ed Miliband is back defining Labour’s purpose

He wanted to be chancellor, but as foreign secretary he is outdoing Robin Cook in shaping a moral framework

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Top US Lobby Firm Had Hidden Ties to Iran, Russia Oil Tycoons

Qorvis worked for companies that authorities say are overseen by sanctioned kingpins. The firm says it doesn't take sanctioned money.

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The Atlantic politicsopinion
The MAGA Movement Is Splintering Without Charlie Kirk

A year of feuds among MAGA figures shows how much the movement depended on Kirk personally.

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See the Mail Ballot Design Changes Proposed Under Trump’s Postal Service Rules (Gift Article)

Election officials say proposed federal rules for the design of envelopes used to mail ballots to voters would be chaotic and costly, if not impossible, to carry out.

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While Trump Goes Big in Dallas, Collins Goes Small in Maine to Save Her Seat (Gift Article)

Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.

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Inside the Republican Midterm Convention, Where It Was ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ (Gift Article)

Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting p...

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Opinion | The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable (Gift Article)

A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.

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Principiële discussie in Kamer over het demonstratierecht; sterke verdeeldheid over het verbod op gezichtsbedekking

Protesteren: De Tweede Kamer debatteerde donderdag over de spelregels voor demonstreren. De plannen van het kabinet om deze regels aan te scherpen gaan volgens een meerderheid niet ver genoeg. „Het bl...

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Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer (Gift Article)

The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.

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New York Times politicsworld
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements (Gift Article)

The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

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Opinion | Israel Has Proved Its Military Might. It’s Not Enough. (Gift Article)

This is the moment for Israel to move on from intense military operations to political statecraft.

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We Asked for Environmental Fixes in Your State. You Sent In Thousands. (Gift Article)

Readers submitted more than 3,200 ideas for our 50 States, 50 Fixes series. Before the year ends, we wanted to share just a few more of them.

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How Trump Decided to Go to War (Gift Article)

President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.

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The Atlantic politicstechnology
What Bush Understood That Trump Didn’t

The leaders of the American right have embraced the false idea that the United States is at war with Islam.

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Opinie | De verkeerde reactie op 9/11

25 jaar 9/11: De westerse reactie op de terroristische aanslagen in de VS heeft de rechtsstatelijkheid uitgehold, en moslims ten onrechte in het verdomhoekje gezet. Het is tijd voor een omslag, betoog...

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Jeanie Poling, performer at the heart of S.F.’s bluegrass scene, dies at 67

A beloved presence at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and on local stages, Jeanie Poling helped nurture San Francisco’s bluegrass scene through jams, showcases, festivals and decades of performing.

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New York Times politics
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE; ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA AT BOSTON. ENGLISH SENTIMENT ON THE CUBAN QUESTION. THE AUSTRIAN LOAN. AFFAIRS IN ITALY. LATER FROM THE EAST. The Rebellion in China. (Gift Article)
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A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. (Gift Article)

An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.

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D.H.S. Takes Down Post Depicting Sikh Trucker and Optimus Prime (Gift Article)

Critics said the post, which showed the popular Transformers character facing off against “Mr. Singh,” stigmatized Sikhs, and Hasbro objected to the use of its brand.

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San Francisco Chronicle politics
Greg Papa returns to regular role with KNBR 36 days after being let go

Greg Papa was laid off by KNBR just over a month ago, but returned to the station with a new deal for a daily midday segment Monday through Friday plus twice-weekly 49ers updates.

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San Francisco Chronicle culturepoliticstransportation
Why did it smell like trash in parts of San Francisco this morning?

Hot, stagnant weather trapped sewer and marine odors across San Francisco, leaving parts of the city smelling like garbage, sewage and fish.

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Liverpool’s hunt for a new sporting director: Julian Ward and the standout internal options (Gift Article)

FSG president Mike Gordon is leading the search for Richard Hughes' replacement, with both internal and external candidates being considered

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New York Times politicsworld
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War (Gift Article)

Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, along with President Trump and other top administration officials, were saying publicly.

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Opinion | This Is Why Women Are Scared to Tell Their Doctors the Truth (Gift Article)

Is it OK to raise this issue? I don’t want to be a bother.

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