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Did Trump Win the Battle Over the Smithsonian? (Gift Article)

Lonnie G. Bunch III, who has led the institution since 2019, parried the White House until deciding it was time to go.

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Margaret Atwood: ‘God made the middle finger for a reason’

The Handmaid’s Tale author at 86 on gender wars, trade wars, assisted dying and the power of not playing nice

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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up (Gift Article)

A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.

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As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers (Gift Article)

President Trump has been in the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.

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Dario Amodei: de ‘ideologische gek’ die met Anthropic de mensheid wil redden

Kunstmatige intelligentie: Anthropic-oprichter Dario Amodei droomt van AI-systemen die klimaatverandering helpen tegengaan, een eind maken aan allerlei ziektes en economische groei aanjagen. Tegelijk ...

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De paradox van de Nederlandse economie: hoe kan de welvaart aanhouden terwijl de basis eronder in rap tempo afbrokkelt?

Macro-economie: Komende dinsdag presenteert de minderheidscoalitie van D66, VVD en CDA haar eerste begroting. Dat gebeurt in een tijd van grote economische onzekerheden. Aan de buitenkant glanst de Ne...

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Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm (Gift Article)

The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.

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Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career (Gift Article)

Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.

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How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump (Gift Article)

Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.

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In the AI race, everyone knows the danger, but nobody is prepared to slow down

Bloomberg reports that Sam Altman is thinking about pausing OpenAI’s development of new models, if other companies can be persuaded to do…

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Inside the $440 Million Collapse of Guidepost Montessori (Gift Article)

A man with a vision set out to revolutionize preschool. It became a $440 million fiasco.

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Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief (Gift Article)

Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.

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The Times (UK) worldpolitics
I led Nato on 9/11. Russian hacking could trigger Article 5 next

Only the 2001 atrocity has triggered the alliance’s collective defence mechanism, so what would it take to happen again? We asked a former secretary-general

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Masked Dover agitators target Oxfordshire village next

Daniel Thomas of Patriot Platform claims thousands could descend on Piddington to keep asylum seekers out of the area

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Condemn settlers, yes, but beware progressives’ sinister coalition

Radical Islam demands submission, the left worships freedom. Yet in Jews they find a common foe

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Wall Street Journal (Japan) politicscultureworld
世界が欲しがる日本製スニーカー、そのブームの秘密

アシックスが所有するシューズブランド「オニツカタイガー」は、円安とレトロな定番デザインが観光客を東京の店舗に引き寄せ、脚光を浴びている。

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Maple-Dijon Roasted Vegetables Recipe • 55 min

This hearty assortment of perfectly cooked roasted fall vegetables is ultra savory, delightfully sweet and comes together without having to use multiple sheet pans. Though butternut squash, broccoli and brussels sprouts vary in cooking times, they can be roasted at the same rate using several tricks.

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The Times (UK) culture
The mad life of Barbara Cartland, the Queen of Romance who hated women

Every element of the prolific author’s life was bizarre, comical or grotesque – and often all three. Matthew Sweet’s The Great Dictator is a gem of a biography

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Tottenham are stuck in a vicious cycle they need to break out of (Gift Article)

Roberto De Zerbi's team are lacking in belief and look reluctant to take shots but if they don't shoot they won't score. That has to change

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Avanti trains cut back for Christmas, but ‘No 10 North’ line spared

Passengers urged to plan ahead as cost-saving plan reduces services on the country’s busiest long-distance line

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The Atlantic worldpolitics
Einstein on the Atomic Bomb

As told to Raymond Swing

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A Voyage to Bring Norway’s Lighthouses Into the 21st Century (Gift Article)

More than 2,000 navigational beacons, big and small, oversee the nation’s 60,000-mile-long coast. Now they need an upgrade.

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The Times (UK) healthpoliticsculture
Doctors prescribe drugs without mentioning dementia risk

Common medicines for diabetes, bladder control and depression can be associated with serious side-effects for older people

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Ed Davey has 71 MPs. Why is their volume set to zero?

Frustrated Lib Dems are openly discussing their leader’s weakness before party conference — one MP says people ‘want to flip the table over’

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The Times (UK) politicsbusiness
Keir Starmer draws up honours list in his final U-turn

The former PM is seeking advice on who to reward despite promising not to have resignation honours

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The Times (UK) worldpolitics
Know your enemy — it’s not Israel, it’s Iran

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 brought a new and virulent ideology into the world that we lose sight of at our peril

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In Search of the Slave Who Defied George Washington (Gift Article)

An exhibition at Mount Vernon and a new book return the spotlight to Ona Judge, who evaded George and Martha Washington’s dogged efforts to recapture her.

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Texas rallies to beat Ohio State (Gift Article)

The Texas Longhorns fought back to knock off No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 with a furious fourth quarter in Austin.The Buckeyes dominated the first half and led 23-3 after three quarters, but Arch Manning le...

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The Times (UK) business
Premier Inn owner: ‘Tourist tax’ could stop us opening new hotels

Whitbread boss Dominic Paul warns that Andy Burnham’s planned levy on overnight visitors would hit an industry already struggling with higher business rates

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Medium politics
When Two Chokepoints Close: Houthis, Iran, and America’s Diminishing Returns

Riyadh asked Washington to strike. Washington offered intelligence. That gap is the story of a security order coming apart.

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Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda (Gift Article)

During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.

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New York Times politicslegal
Judge Rules Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Staff in Half Is Unlawful (Gift Article)

The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.

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NRC cultureentertainment
Gouden Leeuw voor Deens oorlogsdrama ‘Woman Unknown’ op Filmfestival Venetië

Filmfestival Venetië: Op het 83ste Filmfestival van Venetië won de Deense film Woman Unknown zaterdagavond de Gouden Leeuw voor beste film. Mathilde Arcel werd beste actrice, John Malkovich beste acte...

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Penises, Privilege, and Feminist & LGBTQ+ Purity Politics

Content Warning: while I will not be describing any actual instances of sexual violence, this issue (and false accusations thereof) will be…

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New York Times sportsculture
The art of the hardest speech in sports, as told by the U.S. Open women’s final (Gift Article)

In 2025, Aryna Sabalenka stood in front of the winner's mic in New York. 12 months later, she was on the other side of the equation.

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This time it’s Iowa’s late field goal that secures victory in Cy-Hawk rivalry (Gift Article)

A 14-point favorite, No. 21 Iowa survived the annual game vs. Iowa State on kicker Caden Buhr’s 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds left.

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For the Commanders, fight song change renews complicated link to the past

Four years after replacing the line “Braves on the warpath!” with “fight for Our Commanders,” the team quietly brought the original back.

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Texas rallies from 20-point deficit to beat Ohio State in signature win for Manning, Sarkisian

The Buckeyes led 23-3 heading into the fourth quarter, but Arch Manning led three straight long touchdown drives to wipe out the deficit.

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Tottenham would be in the Championship without Richarlison – he deserves a better ending

Moving on from Richarlison makes sense for Spurs but the situation could have been handled better

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Medium world
Houthis at Bab el‑Mandeb: Saudi Arabia’s Helplessness and BRICS’ Rising Influence

With the U.S. sidelined, BRICS powers reshape Gulf politics as Saudi Arabia seeks survival strategies.

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Remember Filmstrips? These Dedicated Souls Are Racing to Save Them (Gift Article)

One of the 20th century’s biggest media formats was often thrown out in the rush to embrace VHS. But preservationists say visual history is being lost.

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How Client Advocates Are Helping Overworked Public Defenders (Gift Article)

Public defenders are overworked and underpaid. A growing corps of client advocates is helping defendants in communities across the U.S.

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Caramelized Garlic Fish Recipe • 5★ • 20 min

Mild white fish becomes deeply savory in this quick one-pot meal inspired by cá kho tộ, which the chef Mai Pham described as the “one dish that best represents Vietnamese home cooking” in her 2001 cookbook “Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table” (HarperCollins). Originally from the south of the country, the dish of freshwater snakehead fish (cá lóc) is braised (kho) in a claypot (tộ) with a blend of sugar melted to a dark brown, garlic and fish sauce.

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Should We Outlaw the Communist Party?; No, says a historian; to do so might lead to suppression of free speech and thought. Outlaw the Communist Party? Should We Outlaw the Communist Party? (Gift Arti...

Prof H S Commager on indictments and inquiries

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What will it take for Wild top prospect Charlie Stramel to crack roster? (Gift Article)

During a prospect-camp workout, Charlie Stramel showed examples of what the Wild are looking for if he’s going to make the NHL team.

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Medium technologyculture
The Nepal-Tibet Glacier Disaster Changes Everything

The global response has been found wanting: now COP31 in November has a clear rallying point

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe • 5★

With plenty of cocoa powder and big wells of dark chocolate, these double chocolate cookies are so fudgy that a tall glass of cold milk is not only delicious, but essential — especially when they are served hot from the oven. Just like David Leite’s impeccable chocolate chip cookies, they bake up even better after the dough has had time to rest in the fridge.

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White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley resigns after verbal harassment allegations (Gift Article)

Before his resignation, the White Sox placed Shirley on administrative leave following an anonymous tip about his conduct.

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New York Times transportation
A Tireless Devotion to Flight 93 Heroes on Solemn Ground Near Shanksville (Gift Article)

The passengers and crew on the United Airlines plane died for their country on Sept. 11. The workers at a memorial near the crash site in Pennsylvania have dedicated themselves to their story.

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Trump Administration Begins Blitz to Find Elusive Voter Fraud Ahead of Midterms
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