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Het lege koffertje van minister Heinen

Deze Prinsjesdag 2026 presenteert minister van Financiën Eelco Heinen de Miljoenennota. Normaal gesproken hét politieke startschot van het jaar. Maar dit jaar is het vooral een façade, ziet redacteur ...

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Wat vindt NRC | De eerste begroting van Jetten biedt geen oplossing voor de prangende risico’s en economische onevenwichtigheden

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Column | Op Prinsjesdag zijn er petitfourtjes bij de PVV

Het nichtje van 50Plus-Tweede Kamerlid Corrie van Brenk – Alisa, 16 jaar – wil op de foto met Jimmy Dijk van de SP. En deze Prinsjesdag kan dat, ze gaat als gast van Van Brenk mee naar de Troonrede. C...

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The Atlantic politicsentertainment
Jean Smart’s Reminder to the Women in the Room

The actor’s history-making Emmys win was a recognition of female performers who refuse to placate.

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New York Times culturesportsentertainment
Reba McEntire Honors Dolly Parton With Rendition of ‘Appalachian Memories’ (Gift Article)

The beloved country music superstars shared a decades-long friendship.

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New York Times entertainmentsports
Academy Honors Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara and Others in Emmys ‘In Memoriam’ Segment (Gift Article)

Dozens were honored in a tribute accompanied by the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as performed by Noah Kahan.

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Bloomberg business
This Energy Shock Is Shredding Central Banks’ Rates Playbook

How should central banks respond to supply shocks such as oil prices jumping in the face of the US-Israel war with Iran? Policymakers have long believed these to be inherently fleeting. Hiking interes...

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Opinion | Gen Z-ers Dress Like They’ve Never Worn Clothes Before (Gift Article)

It used to be that you could tell goths from preps by the look of them.

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Medium scienceopinion
The Aging Nude

There will be nudes ahead…

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New York Times culturesports
Our 13 Favorite Looks From the Emmys Red Carpet (Gift Article)

Bold colors, smart takes on classic suiting and simple elegance created memorable moments on Monday night.

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New York Times legal
An Heir to a Thai Beer Empire Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family. (Gift Article)

Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.

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Defector politicsopinion
Report: President Donald Trump Is Giving "All The Boys" Dress Shoes That Don't Fit Right | Defector

It goes without saying that there is a great deal of Psychology going on in Donald Trump’s second term. None of it is especially complicated, because the people involved are without exception clammy, ...

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Medium culture
The Black Cat No One Wanted

We had a psychic connection that I wouldn’t have believed if I hadn’t experienced it for myself.

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Computer says no? Call my brother, the Pope

John Prevost said that he turned to Chicago-born Pope Leo for advice on his tax return and after he was locked out of his computer

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Medium technology
I Quit Apple Over The Congo. iShowSpeed Just Did A Backflip For Them.

Twenty countries, one gorilla trek through the exact laundering route, and a young Black man doing tricks for a company a whole nation is…

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Macklemore forced off Ed Sheeran tour by Patriots owner over Palestine comments (Gift Article)

Kraft said the rapper's advocacy "should not come at the expense of the Jewish community."

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Medium politicsworldbusiness
Iran’s Shadow Over America: Military Humiliation, Economic Collapse, and Political Chaos

From regime-change rhetoric to domestic implosion, Iran’s defiance reshapes America’s destiny.

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New York Times sports
Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs steamroll Broncos in Patrick Mahomes’ return (Gift Article)

Kansas City's new feature back resumed his Super Bowl MVP form, taking the burden off of Mahomes in his return from knee surgery.

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The Times (UK) cultureentertainment
Carmen review — fiery singing but a whiff of school gym

A new update of Bizet’s opera by Northern Ireland Opera has a compelling heroine — even if the staging isn’t wholly successful

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New York Times culturetechnology
New York Moves Away from Regents Exams for High School Seniors (Gift Article)

A state board authorized phasing out the tests, long viewed as a rite of passage for high school seniors, as a diploma requirement. What replaces them is an open question.

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Washington Post culturesports
The Putin-backed strongman who threw the Paris Games into chaos

Banned from the Games, Russia wanted to upend the Olympics. Enter Umar Kremlev and the boxing ‘gender controversy.’

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Bloomberg businesstechnologyculture
Graduating in AI Era Is Like ‘Large Recession’ For Starting Pay

The rise of artificial intelligence has coincided with a significant decline in both initial earnings and employment among graduates with the most-exposed college majors, a worrisome trend that could ...

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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Out With an Emmy Win (Gift Article)

For its final season, the series won an overhauled variety category in which any or all of the nominees could have claimed an Emmy Award.

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New York Times sports
Bob Mackie, Cher and the Ultimate Revenge Dress (Gift Article)

The designer’s bedazzling, feathered creations made waves onstage, including at the Oscars in 1986.

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Elections Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief Following Court Ruling on Mail Ballots (Gift Article)

Officials cheered the order blocking President Trump’s last-minute effort to change the rules on mail ballots, noting that some states had already mailed ballots.

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2026 Emmys Live: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Wins Best Comedy, ‘The Pitt’ Best Drama (Gift Article)

Apple TV won the most Emmys for the first time, including 14 for the horror-comedy. “The Pitt” won best drama for the second year in a row, while Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart and Allison Janney entered th...

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Medium cultureentertainment
Haiku: Spaceflight

In space, no one can hear you rhyme

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New York Times sports
Ben Johnson wants to have the highest-scoring offense ever. He just put up 59 against the Panthers

He doesn't just want a Super Bowl. He wants to leave no doubt. "I want shutouts. I want blowouts. I want the highest-scoring offense ever."

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New York Times sports
What post-Kawhi Clippers have in Brandon Ingram, and remaining voids to fill to compete

For now, the Clippers' post-Kawhi Leonard transition will be led by Ingram and Darius Garland. How far can their new duo lead them?

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New York Times culture
Mulling-Spice Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting Recipe • 4★

The spices in this cake from “Live Life Deliciously” by Tara Bench (Shadow Mountain, 2020) are, indeed, those you’d use if you were mulling cider or wine. They’re the flavors of fall and winter, and especially of the holidays; that their aromas linger in the kitchen is a bonus.

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New York Times sports
Kawhi Leonard’s heart never fully left Toronto. Now he’s going back to the Raptors (Gift Article)

"We're going to continue to do things throughout Toronto," Leonard said in January. He didn't know how right he was.

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New York Times politicslegal
Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat (Gift Article)

Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.

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Medium politicstechnology
Is Your Tech Company Your Country?

I hope not. I hope that isn’t the future of politics

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New York Times culturelegalbusiness
Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him (Gift Article)

A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.

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New York Times food
Cod in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce Recipe • 5★

Vinegary sauce in which fish is marinated after cooking is sometimes referred to as escabeche. This one is inspired by a recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook “Jerusalem.

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Medium businesspoliticsworld
The 5% Threshold: Bond Rout, Delhi’s BRICS Summit, and America’s Diminishing Returns

Treasury yields near a crisis-era mark just as China, India and Russia thicken payment rails Washington no longer owns.

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New York Times culturelegalworld
Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs Recipe • 4★

These meatballs, inspired by traditional Korean barbecue, bring the savory-sweet flavors of caramelized meat without the need for a grill. As the meatballs bake, the soy sauce marries the garlic and scallions to create a glaze.

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New York Times politics
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots (Gift Article)

The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.

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‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash (Gift Article)

The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.

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New York Times technology
Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities (Gift Article)

When OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts imagined — a dangerous harbinger of what such bots could do in the future.

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New York Times legalpolitics
Video: Why Is D.H.S. Getting Involved in Elections?

The Department of Homeland Security is in the midst of a weeks-long hunt for noncitizens among the nation’s registered voters despite the absence of evidence of widespread fraud. Reporter Hamed Aleazi...

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New York Times sports
Road Races Look Different From the Back of the Pack (Gift Article)

The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.

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New York Times politics
Read the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Mail Voting Restrictions (Gift Article)

The order blocks a Trump administration plan to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the lead-up to the midterm elections.

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New York Times legal
Abbott to Pay $385 Million to Settle Baby Formula Safety Allegations (Gift Article)

The company recalled formulas manufactured at a Michigan plant in 2022, after health officials linked them to serious illnesses in babies.

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New York Times politics
N.Y. Democratic House Candidate Admits to Bondage Photo Shoot (Gift Article)

Christopher Gallant, who is running against Representative Nick LaLota on Long Island, acknowledged that the photos that surfaced in media reports on Monday were legitimate.

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The Atlantic sciencetransportation
How Long Can the U.S. Escape an Atlantic Hurricane?

The government doesn’t seem ready for a major disaster.

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New York Times sportstransportation
Edwin Díaz continues to struggle, could be left off Dodgers’ postseason roster

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic, but expressed concern after Díaz's worst rehab appearance to date.

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New York Times sports
Half-Marathoners in New Jersey Wade Through Flooded Course (Gift Article)

Harrowing social media videos showed runners navigating chest-high waters after a drenching rainstorm on Sunday.

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New York Times politicsopinion
Opinion | Dario Amodei’s Essay Was Gutsy. It Didn’t Go Far Enough. (Gift Article)

America’s A.I. bosses can do only so much on their own.

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Bloomberg politicstechnologybusiness
Trump Attacks Anthropic CEO Over Call to Slow AI Development

President Donald Trump attacked Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei for urging a slowdown in artificial intelligence development, intensifying his opposition to new guardrails for the t...

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