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The Associated Press says it will still refer to Lake Ontario, not Lake America

The AP said as a global news agency it must ensure place names are easily recognizable to broad audiences, noting Canada has said it will not be following the name change decreed by US President Donal...

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National Observer businesslegalsports
Trump ramps up trade dispute against Canada, banning imports of booze, other products

The five orders, which will take effect later this month, will completely bar the import of certain Canadian goods, also including motorcycles and some dairy products.

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The Times (UK) sports
‘I have been a wandering soul’ — Andras Schiff’s historic return from exile

The piano titan has returned to Hungary after 16 years. In an exclusive interview, he talks about a lifetime battling dictatorships — and why he won’t play in Trump’s America

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Medium sportslegal
Jacob and his Angels

Jacob Epstein was a controversial artist who introduced new aesthetics and challenged British attitudes

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Medium technology
Digital Literacy: The Skill You Can’t Skip

Master the basics. Protect your data. Open more doors.

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The State of Freelance Writing

47 Freelance Writing Statistics in a Periodic Table.

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National Observer businesspoliticsworld
The trade war could sideline climate or become an opportunity

The economic shock of the trade war between Canada and the United States could offer Canadian governments the chance to rethink our energy future. This tension was at the centre of Canada’s National O...

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What’s holding up the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade with the Toronto Raptors? (Gift Article)

The Clippers and Raptors initially agreed to a trade in June, but Toronto paused the trade until an NBA investigation was completed.

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National Observer politicsopinion
The Conservative civil war has only just begun

Pierre Poilievre practises a form of digital-first, anger-driven politics that nearly took him to the pinnacle of Canadian politics. Now it might be about to drag his entire political movement down.

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New York Times culture
How A.I. Tokens Work (Gift Article)

As large language models become more advanced, they use ever more resources. Who will foot the bill?

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The Atlantic sports
The Sadness of Being the ‘Last Man’

Francis Fukuyama has long been considered a naive triumphalist. He now wants to set the record straight.

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The Atlantic cultureentertainment
A Great Novel Becomes a Bad Show

Don’t watch “The Shards.” Go read the book instead.

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National Observer world
When ocean temperatures rise, so does child malnutrition on land

Researchers are just discovering this troubling consequence of climate change, but they still don't know why it happens.

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The Atlantic politicsworld
The Real Legacy of Lonnie Bunch

The Smithsonian secretary protected an American institution from more than Donald Trump.

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New York Times sports
Was Jamie Vardy exactly what Wrexham needed? (Gift Article)

A draw with Burnley demonstrated why Wrexham would benefit from a different profile of striker to break teams down

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New York Times sports
A Steadfast Friend on 9/11 Is Buried (Gift Article)

Abraham Zelmanowitz, computer programmer praised as hero by Pres Bush and many others for remaining with his quadriplegic friend rather than flee World Trade Center on Sept 11, is buried in Israel; hi...

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New York Times culture
Why Real Madrid’s pressing against Inter was good… and bad (Gift Article)

Madrid's off-the-ball work led to their two goals against Inter. It also left them exposed on multiple occasions...

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National Observer opinionpoliticsworld
Mark Carney’s climate rollbacks are an attack on parents and children

We urge the Prime Minister to listen to the parents, grandparents and caregivers leading the fight for a prosperous future for our children and grandchildren while respecting Indigenous rights and sov...

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Met launches criminal inquiry into Reform UK donations

Dan Jukes and James Orr, two of Nigel Farage’s closest political allies, were suspended after an undercover sting

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National Observer sciencetransportationculture
In some cities, trees are contributing to ozone pollution, study finds

New research has found that urban vegetation — trees lining streets, as well as those in parks, urban forests and other green infrastructure — generated more than 50 per cent of the chemical compounds...

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New York Times foodculturebusiness
Caramelized Onion Galette Recipe • 4★

This rich, autumnal galette takes its inspiration from the flavors of French onion soup. Seasoned with Gruyère and lots of cracked black pepper, the galette dough takes the place of the crostini, and the caramelized onion filling is fortified with beef broth and sherry.

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Medium culture
Farming IS War

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Because it keeps being true.

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New York Times legalculture
Getting fired is old news for Lane Kiffin. Getting expelled from the SEC would be a first (Gift Article)

The Kiffin-SEC feud has reached a new level after the SEC said it will meet to consider kicking LSU out of the conference.

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New York Times entertainmentculture
‘Buddy’ Review: Cuddle Monster (Gift Article)

Barney but Satan: That’s the macabre world Casper Kelly posits in his horror comedy about an adorable but monstrous children’s television unicorn.

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New York Times businesssports
Trump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year (Gift Article)

The money, listed as “cash gift for the holidays,” was detailed in financial disclosure forms released by the administration.

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Medium sports
Letting Go…

How do you decide it’s time to say goodbye?

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New York Times sports
How much will it cost you to watch the NFL this season? $484 (Gift Article)

You will need access to eight networks to watch your team locally plus nationally televised games. Here's (roughly) what that will cost you.

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New York Times culture
He’s Seen Images of 9/11 From Just About Every Angle. Except This One. (Gift Article)

The 9/11 completist community wants to know and see everything. The Holy Grail? Pictures from inside the twin towers.

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New York Times sports
Intel on all 32 NFL teams: Ashton Jeanty breakout, Kyler Murray buzz and more

Dozens of NFL executives and coaches weighed in to help us provide insight into how the 2026 season will unfold for each team.

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New York Times sportslegal
Garrett Crochet in the bullpen? How the Red Sox ace is attempting to make a playoff impact

Crochet has been on the injury list since April 26 with shoulder inflammation, a nagging injury that has wiped out almost his entire season.

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National Observer politics
Rejected Grassy Mountain coal mine is back with a scaled-down proposal

Northback Holdings, the Canadian mining company owned by Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart, is readying an application for approval again after environmental concerns sank their last coal mine on t...

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Aaron Rodgers made it clear what Steelers rookie WR Germie Bernard needs to do (Gift Article)

The second-rounder from Alabama understands the unique position he is in.

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New York Times sports
Arte Moreno is out and Steve Ballmer is busted. Do they make our Bad Owner Hall of Fame? (Gift Article)

Which owners qualified as the worst of the worst? Some were awful for moral reasons. Others were cheap, or lost a lot, or sold Babe Ruth.

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New York Times legalbusiness
Court Halts New York Harbor Gas Pipeline Backed by Trump (Gift Article)

The ruling centered on the granting of a water permit by New Jersey regulators, a decision the court described as “arbitrary and capricious.”

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New York Times sports
No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna to live with Maple Leafs veteran John Tavares (Gift Article)

Taveras knows firsthand how important it is for a young player like McKenna to have a robust support system.

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The Atlantic businessworld
Mothers for Sale

Most of Europe bans commercial surrogacy. The United Nations likens it to slavery. But in the United States, business is booming.

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Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports (Gift Article)

An air traffic control failure caused 1,700 flights to be canceled on Tuesday and around 300 more on Wednesday.

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Een Friese stuurman doet er door de staking niet drie maar acht uur over om thuis te komen: ‘Taxi te duur’

„Vergeet niet uit te checken”, zegt een handhaver tegen een Amerikaans stel bij de poortjes op Utrecht Centraal. „Ik denk niet dat we de OV-kaart nog nodig hebben”, reageert Georgiy Roykhman uit Los A...

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Medium culture
Mixed Feelings Arise for Me on September 11

My first daughter was born on September 10, 2001

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New York Times culture
Aaron Judge is back: Here’s how he’s different from everyone else (Gift Article)

There has never been anybody like him. Not now. Not ever. So what makes Judge so unique? We explain.

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National Observer businessworld
After warnings, Canada kept importing Russian oil into 2026

A $36.1 million cargo from India’s Jamnagar refinery arrived in Nova Scotia in April. Researchers estimate more than $3 million of that could have been derived from Russian crude.

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New York Times technologylegal
Meta Introduces Muse, an A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel (Gift Article)

Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable.

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Bloomberg business
Fusion Gets $14 Billion Bet It’s More Than a ‘Science Project’

So far, scientists have pulled off energy-generating reactions only in laboratory settings, and the path there has been slow and costly. But companies say they’re getting rapidly closer to commercial ...

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New York Times business
Ottawa Senators moving on from Brady Tkachuk’s shadow: ‘You want guys to stick around’ (Gift Article)

Senators fans are struggling with the Tkachuk trade three months later. The organization is doing its best to move on.

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The Atlantic politicshealth
The Truths That Failed Jason Arday

Systemic, ritualized dishonesty undid the Cambridge professor.

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New York Times businesspoliticsworld
Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe (Gift Article)

An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

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New York Times politicsbusiness
Musk Plans to Spend at Least $100 Million to Help Republicans in the Midterms (Gift Article)

Elon Musk, a year after a huge blowup with President Trump and the Republican Party, is said to be planning to spend in at least eight states to help them in November.

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The Atlantic culture
What September 11 Took From Me

There are some things time doesn’t heal.

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New York Times sports
Thierry Henry: Arsenal’s transfer window, Champions League and Cesc Fabregas, the manager (Gift Article)

Much is made of big-name transfers but, Thierry Henry argues, coachable players make the difference - as Arsenal and PSG showed last season

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The Atlantic politics
This Was a Good Sculpture

Washington, D.C., is full of cords of connection. By removing a Joel Shapiro work, the Kennedy Center severed one.

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