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What to Know About the Cease-Fire for a Besieged Ukrainian City (Gift Article)

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce set to begin early Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

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Medium world
Beyond the Duopoly: Indo-Russian Aerospace Realignment and the Rewriting of Global Civil Aviation

From licensed combat assembly to Eurasian transit corridors, India and Russia challenge American aerospace hegemony.

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New York Times politics
Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing at Least Seven (Gift Article)

Officials said the shooting, during a funeral at an Orthodox church in the southern province of Karak, was a terrorist act motivated by extremist ideology.

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Medium culturetechnology
Flying Over Finfinnee Didn’t Feel Like Halloween Anymore

How a Global Visual Template Became an Oromo Cultural Fantasy

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New York Times politics
Air Force Major Recommended for General Court-Martial After Protesting Trump (Gift Article)

The recommendations are not binding, but it is rare for them to be ignored in the military justice system.

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New York Times culture
Opinion | A New Book Seeks to Shame the Elites Who Caved to Trump (Gift Article)

The more the logic of capitalism pervades the rest of life, the less room there is for compassion, honor or heroism.

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Bloomberg businesstechnology
Tata Commits $450 Million to ‘AI Superhighway’ Linking Hubs

Tata Communications Ltd. plans to spend as much as $450 million to create a long-haul fiber optic network linking India’s key artificial intelligence hubs, building out the country’s infrastructure an...

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Marci Webber Killed Her Child. When Should the Mental Hospital Free Her? (Gift Article)

Marci Webber was institutionalized after being acquitted by reason of insanity for killing her 4-year-old daughter. For years she has said she is cured and should be freed.

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New York Times politicsworld
Israel Election Live Updates: Polls Open as Netanyahu Faces Challenge Led by Eisenkot (Gift Article)

The election is Israel’s first since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition faces opposition parties loosely led by a former military chief whose son was ki...

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New York Times sports
Valkyries on verge of clinching WNBA Finals title after beating Dream in Game 5 (Gift Article)

Game 6 will take place Thursday in Atlanta.

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The Atlantic business
The Sociopaths Among Us—And How to Avoid Them

You’re bound to come across the “Dark Triad” type of malignant narcissists in life—and they can be superficially appealing. Better to look for their exact opposite.

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The Atlantic culturepolitics
America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

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New York Times politics
Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance (Gift Article)

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.

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The Atlantic science
The Dark Side of Mindfulness

A prominent psychologist and meditation teacher set out to research the benefits of the practice. What she found alarmed her.

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An Extremely Detailed Ranking of the Most Gerrymandered States in America (Gift Article)

Our guide to the most brazen, twisted and even innocuous maps that will help determine the midterms.

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The Times (UK) world
John Healey to increase minimum wage but slow rise for young people

The chancellor’s move ends Labour’s manifesto pledge to bring the minimum wage for under 21s into line with the living wage

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San Francisco Chronicle sports
In defensive battle, Stokes leads Valkyries to Game 5 victory, one win from championship

In defensive battle, Stokes leads Valkyries past Dream to Game 5 victory and one win from championship

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Afghan-Style Pumpkin (With Yogurt Sauce) Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)
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The Times (UK) politicsworld
How a UN top job could save Viktor Orban from prosecution

The former prime minister of Hungary is rumoured to be considered a contender for secretary-general by the Trump administration

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
‘We won’t sit with them for free’: Israel’s Arab parties eye power

Election predictions suggest neither main bloc will have a parliamentary majority, leaving minority parties in position to act as kingmaker in the Knesset

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NY Daily News entertainment
AMC wants to keep Kips Bay movie theater but NYU wants them out

The 15-screen movie house, located in a two-story retail strip at Second Ave. and 31st St., is slated to close Jan. 3 to make way for a new medical facility for NYU Langone Health System

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New York Times culture
Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt  Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

This quick skillet dinner of spiced, seared ground beef over cooling yogurt combines elements of two Persian classics: kebab koobideh (grilled kebabs) and mast-o-khiar (cucumber yogurt). The creamy yo...

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An 8-run inning, a roaring road crowd and 1 win to go: The Brewers are almost there (Gift Article)

A long way from Milwaukee, the Brewers and their fans can almost taste history after an offensive explosion in Game 3.

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The Atlantic culture
The World's Most Efficient Languages

How much do you really need to say to put a sentence together?

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Inside Trump’s Plan to Fence Off a Historic Protest Site (Gift Article)

The president’s proposal to enclose a park in Washington could alter how the space has been used for generations.

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28 Miles and Counting: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record (Gift Article)

Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.

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Bloomberg businesstechnology
Anthropic Files for IPO to Become First Frontier AI Lab to List

Anthropic PBC filed for its long-awaited IPO, a landmark moment in the artificial-intelligence industry that is growing ever-hungrier for cash to power ahead.

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Ohio State Professor Who Tackled a Filmmaker on Campus Resigns (Gift Article)

The professor, Luke M. Perez, taught at the university’s civics center. He wrestled down a documentary filmmaker who was trying to question the university’s former president.

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Medium culture
If Your Children are Being Raised to be “Proud MAGA” Then You’re Grooming Them and They’re Being…

Ask the kid why. If all you get back is who they hate, you found your answer.

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New York Times politics
Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ Jab Rankles Trump on Mississippi Campaign Stop (Gift Article)

Former President Barack Obama had cast his successor as out of touch while jabbing at his extravagant sense of style. Mr. Trump responded at length.

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Bloomberg businesssports
The WNBA Can’t Hear You Over All This Winning

The WNBA’s revenue has already surpassed the NBA’s at the same age. Now the league is betting on an even bigger boom.

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New York Times sports
Jay-Z, organizer of Super Bowl headliners, to lead halftime show himself (Gift Article)

The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 14.

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The Atlantic scienceculture
Modern Cats

“There is a prejudice against cats because dogs hate them. We defer overmuch to the opinion of the dog because he is ‘faithful.’”

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New York Times culture
Opinion | A.I. Is Lying to You. Here’s How to Fight Back. (Gift Article)

In the age of A.I. disinformation, we all need to use the tools of counterespionage to find the truth.

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New York Times culture
Creamy Tortellini Soup  Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

Store-bought, cheese-filled tortellini are immersed in an extra creamy tomato broth alongside Italian sausage and Tuscan (lacinato) kale, creating a hearty and comforting soup that comes together in 3...

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The Atlantic politicsworld
America Is Now an Ally of Russia

Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.

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Washington Post world
A wild winter is brewing. Here’s what meteorologists want you to know.

Meteorologists across the U.S. are preparing for an active winter, with frequent storms in the East and West.

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Jay-Z Announced as 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer (Gift Article)

It will be the eighth Super Bowl halftime show produced by Roc Nation, the entertainment and sports company founded by the rapper and businessman.

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New York Times politics
Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park (Gift Article)

A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from cutting trees and prohibited other changes at the park where the president has sought to overhaul a golf course.

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New York Times politicslegal
A Damning Account Alleges Jared Kushner Conducted Diplomacy for Profit (Gift Article)

The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from Gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

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Defector opinion
Marge Schott Was A Five-Tool Bigot Who Would Have Thrived In Any Era | Defector

It’s nearly impossible to relay a single fact about former Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott that does not stop an unfamiliar recipient dead in their tracks. For example: This is just a small samplin...

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New York Times culturesports
How good is the Baylor football coaching job? Dave Aranda’s replacement can dream on potential (Gift Article)

There’s a lot of potential to like in Waco: decent money, good facilities, good location and a path to a conference title.

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New York Times politics
Machado’s Return to Venezuela Tests Limits of U.S. Sway (Gift Article)

Seeking new elections, María Corina Machado will need to tread carefully to avoid offending the Trump administration, while also asserting her own leadership.

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New York Times legalpolitics
Trump Dangles $1 Million Reward for Reporting Voter Fraud (Gift Article)

It was unclear how the president would pay for the proposal, which fused his campaign trail promotion of financial incentives to help his party win and his unfounded warnings about voter fraud.

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New York Times sports
Harry Kane wins men’s Ballon d’Or after excellent season for Bayern Munich, England (Gift Article)

Kane scored a remarkable 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern and England during the 2025-26 season.

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New York Times sports
Gaze at the Cosmic Dawn in Dizzying Detail (Gift Article)

A new simulation offers a highly immersive look at what happened during the first couple of billion years following the Big Bang.

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New York Times politics
France Makes Concessions to Students, but Not Enough to Halt Protests (Gift Article)

The government promised to phase out an unpopular university admissions system by 2028. Student groups are pushing for more.

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New York Times politics
The Digital Army That Catapulted Lula to Victory in Brazil (Gift Article)

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.

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New York Times legalpoliticsworld
Brazil Supreme Court Orders Flávio Bolsonaro to Hand Over Passports in Money Laundering Inquiry (Gift Article)

Brazil’s Supreme Court told the police to seize passport of Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election, over his links to an investigation.

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The Atlantic politicslegal
Islamophobia Is Trump’s Closing Midterm Gambit

President Trump and his allies are ending the campaign with naked but nonsensical appeals to anti-Muslim bigotry.

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