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Caught in the Mar-a-Lago Vortex

Jim Pillen and the great Nebraska bankruptcy

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New York Times culture
Leadership and know-how proved priceless for Newcastle United at Selhurst Park

Newcastle have not suddenly cast all their deficiencies to one side, but victory over Crystal Palace was imperative and more must follow

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New York Times politics
Brazil Election Results in Maps: How Lula Came Back (Gift Article)

Maps show where Brazil’s progressive president surged ahead to win re-election, a dramatic reversal from the first round of voting.

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Only diplomacy can end the war in Ukraine

Ignore the ‘not-an-inch’ brigade; whatever they say, Ukrainians would trade territory for a cast-iron security guarantee

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New York Times politics
What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula (Gift Article)

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.

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NRC healthopinionpolitics
‘Laten we elkaar niet vergeten in het donker’, klinkt het op de wake voor slachtoffers van ziektes als long covid

Langdurige klachten: Honderden mensen vroegen zondagmiddag in Den Haag aandacht voor mensen die langdurig ziek zijn zonder zicht op verbetering. Maandag spreekt de Tweede Kamer erover, maar intussen d...

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Washington Post legalpolitics
Trump’s DOJ told a judge how to rule. Then it pulled her from court.

Karen Donoso Stevens offers a rare firsthand look at the administration’s campaign to rewrite the rules of the immigration court system.

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New York Times politicsworld
Opinion | How Netanyahu Could Cling to Power (Gift Article)

Despite three disastrous years for Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s core support remains strong.

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Medium worldbusinessopinion
Gas Pumps, War Crimes and the Illusion of Hegemony: The Collapse of the American Empire

Beyond the Offramp: Asymmetric Deterrence, Moral Apathy and Costly Interventions that Shattered U.S. Dominance

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Washington Post businesspoliticslegal
Trump started a trade war with Canada. GOP candidates became casualties.

High tariffs on Canadian goods have turned into a liability for Republicans in key midterm races, particularly those in northern border states.

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New York Times world
‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term (Gift Article)

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

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Washington Post legalpolitics
A Black Democrat has a chance to win in Mississippi’s Senate race

Scott Colom has a shot to make history in Mississippi with massive Black voter turnout and fed-up White voters willing to back a Democrat.

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Why I quit reporting to fly Ukrainian drones against my countrymen

Journalism no longer sufficed for a former television presenter from Moscow. He joined a Ukrainian brigade in 2024

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New York Times sports
Brewers’ Aaron Ashby thrives in World Series as a reliever, dreams of being a starter (Gift Article)

Ashby might join the Brewers’ rotation next year, but he's doing just fine in his current role, with a string of scoreless relief outings.

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Opinion | In India, I Saw Things That Should Scare Trump (Gift Article)

Young people have revived the country’s glorious tradition of nonviolent dissent.

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Bloomberg technology
If Your CEO Talks Like Kant, Think Twice Before Investing

Quantitative research by Nomura shows companies whose executives use the most complex language on earnings calls produce lower returns.

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NRC culturehealthscience
De nieuwe geluidsgrenzen rond Schiphol bieden vooral ruimte voor méér geluid. ‘Met deze grens zeg je: alles wat Schiphol wil moet kunnen’

Luchtvaart: De nieuwe geluidsgrenzen rond Schiphol moeten omwonenden eindelijk beschermen tegen vliegtuiglawaai. Maar ze bieden vooral ruimte voor méér geluid, blijkt uit onderzoek van NRC. Boven dele...

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NRC cultureopinionscience
Deze boeren willen voor de natuur zorgen, maar hebben toch grote moeite met de stikstofplannen. ‘Als je het goed bekijkt, is het gewoon niet logisch’

Landbouw: Eigenlijk zouden ze moeten gelden als het toonbeeld van de hervormende landbouwsector: de biologische boeren. Ze hebben oog voor de natuur en gebruiken geen kunstmest of krachtvoer. Toch vin...

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New York Times politics
In Islamophobic Rant, Trump Seeks to Stir Republican Base in Michigan (Gift Article)

The president contended that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim, would “invite hordes of jihadis to our shores” as he sought to bolster the G.O.P. candidate in a tight Senate race.

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Medium worldbusiness
Shadows Over the Levant: Power, Fracture, and Realignment

The Chokepoint of Empires: Turkey, Israel, and the Illusion of Western Hegemony in a Fracturing Middle East

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New York Times sports
Seahawks shut down Kenneth Walker, hand Chiefs first loss in battle of NFL heavyweights (Gift Article)

Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, was bottled up by Seattle's defense as the Seahawks snapped their two-game losing streak.

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New York Times politicsworld
Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears (Gift Article)

Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.

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New York Times opinionpolitics
Opinion | Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst (Gift Article)

The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him.

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New York Times politicsscience
Why the Future of the Amazon Could Depend on Brazil’s Election (Gift Article)

Flávio Bolsonaro, the front runner in this month’s presidential runoff, is a strong advocate of environmental deregulation who has backed policies that scientists say could hurt the rainforest.

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New York Times legalpoliticssports
Gov. Ventura Says He Won't Seek Re-election (Gift Article)

Jesse Ventura says he will not seek second term as governor of Minnesota; photo; remark in radio interview that he wants to protect family comes as newspaper details abuse of governor's mansion by Ven...

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New York Times technology
Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own? (Gift Article)

An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the company’s A.I. model, Claude, and that its new finding matched their work.

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New York Times technologypoliticsopinion
Opinion | Elon Musk Is Beyond the Pale (Gift Article)

How is it possible that he is still part of the Republican mainstream?

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Defector sports
Harrison Butker Overestimates His Range | Defector

As a general rule, something has to go extremely wrong for an NFL kicker to drive a week of discourse. When Steelers kicker Jeff Reed trashed a Sheetz bathroom and berated its graveyard-shift employee...

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New York Times culture
Slow-Cooker Cauliflower, Potato and White Bean Soup Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

This creamy vegetarian soup is built on humble winter staples, but the addition of sour cream and chives make it feel special. (Crumble a few sour-cream-and-onion chips on top to take the theme all of...

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Medium entertainmentculture
Sixteen Days, Four Black Celebrities, and Every One of Them on a Leash

Tyson got a helicopter, Mayweather got a microphone, Gurley got a selfie, and Nicki got her ass graded on stage. Black people got nothing.

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New York Times culture
In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? (Gift Article)

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.

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How R.F.K. Jr. Got on the Michigan Ballot, With Only Two Votes (Gift Article)

The independent candidate persuaded a tiny party to give him its line on the ballot in a key 2024 battleground state, sparing him a costly, arduous organizing effort.

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Medium culturetechnology
‘Nightmare Kart’ is a Bloodborne-Inspired Retro Game with a Bright Future

The horror Gothic racing game you didn’t know you needed

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New York Times sports
49ers, Brock Purdy never saw loss to Falcons coming, despite all the available excuses (Gift Article)

The 49ers' first loss of 2026 looked a lot like several losses in 2025, with several key players hobbled or out because of injury.

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New York Times culture
Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

For those of you who love lasagna's edges, where sticky tomato meets crisp cheese, this whole dish is for you — even the middle. A tube of tomato paste here mimics the deep flavors of sun-dried tomato...

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New York Times culture
Opinion | Grandbabies: The Great Reward for Aging (Gift Article)

My generation is spending more money than ever before on these kids. Not to mention time.

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The Atlantic politicsentertainment
A Lab-Leak Story You Haven’t Heard

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes that RSV originated in a government science experiment.

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The Times (UK) politicsopinion
Why the United States will soar again after Trump

Corruption and incompetence may yet derail the American miracle, but on my travels before the midterms I saw indomitable spirit that gives me faith

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New York Times opinion
‘It was like quicksand’: Ravens’ second-half collapse exposes a team in trouble

The Ravens find themselves in a familiar bind: waiting on Lamar Jackson to return and rescue a flawed roster.

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New York Times sportslegalpolitics
Tom Brady disgusted with several questionable penalties in Packers-Lions game (Gift Article)

Unnecessary roughness and roughing the passer calls were among those under scrutiny in Detroit, while a non-call in Tennessee loomed large.

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Medium transportationopinion
Hey Dr Sue — How Safe Is It For A Married Man To Suck Cock

I’m going to be honest, I don’t really know what you mean by “safe” here.

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Wall Street Journal (Japan) politicscultureworld
「関税」が政治で最も嫌われる言葉になったワケ

トランプ米大統領はかつて「関税」を辞書で最も美しい言葉だと評した。だが、彼はそれを政治で最も嫌われる言葉の一つにしてしまった。

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Medium sportsculture
To Fish or To Cheat: How God Had an Actual Conversation with My Friend

A spiritual experience or an unbelievable coincidence?

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New York Times politicstechnology
How a Real Estate Boom Drove Political Corruption in Los Angeles (Gift Article)

Prosecutors say that corruption is rising in California cities as one-party rule, inattentive voters and weakened news media have reduced the traditional checks on power.

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New York Times culturelegalentertainment
A Trump Family Project Spurs Resignations and a Criminal Charge in Serbia (Gift Article)

A group of preservationists has thrown a wrench in the plans for a Trump-branded hotel complex backed by the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Belgrade.

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New York Times politicslegal
Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery (Gift Article)

Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.

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Medium politicstechnology
My Wife Loves Everything Japanese

Any visit to the Far East is not going to be a random affair, though. We do not intend to make any compromises.

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New York Times culture
Blistered Broccoli Pasta With Walnuts, Pecorino and Mint Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

The trick to creating deeply browned, pan-seared broccoli involves two things: high heat and no touching. Allowing your florets and stems to sear in an even layer, undisturbed, gives them time to blis...

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New York Times worldbusiness
Despite 49ers’ hot start, changes loom at kicker, CB, WR and perhaps D-line (Gift Article)

After another missed extra point Sunday, the confidence Eddy Pineiro exuded a year ago is now long gone.

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New York Times culture
Frittata With Peas, Herbs and Feta or Parmesan Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

This frittata is just one good reason to stock peas in your freezer. My favorite herbs to use are tarragon and chives.

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