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On the occasion of our third centenary issue—this one culture-themed—we asked our writers to share one of their most treasured cultural…
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The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Taking on Susan Collins
At 8 a.m., Taunton Bay is glassy—the air cool but salty enough to make your nose wrinkle. A man in rubber boots, canvas pants, and a black…
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This Democrat Proves You Can Be Principled, Effective—and Popular
In a debate during the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, the candidates were asked to name the most “effective” Democratic…
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Lisa Cook Forces the Supreme Court to Show Its True Colors on the Fed
Powell, Cook, and the other five Federal Reserve governors automatically serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, a separate body that…
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Spike Lee’s "Highest 2 Lowest" Is a Meta-Reckoning with His Success
Though Kurosawa’s classic features the great Toshiro Mifune in the equivalent of Washington’s role, it doesn’t rely on its lead actor’s…
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70 new food items each week? South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world
SEOUL — In many parts of the world, convenience stores are the shops of last resort: cigarettes, sodas and laundry detergent. But in South…
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Thailand’s 1.47t baht fund sees gold, equities boosting returns
LAND’S Government Pension Fund (GPF) expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a…
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New packaging recyclability rules come into force in Germany
Germany has introduced new packaging recyclability standards that will come into effect on 1 January 2026. These rules aim to make…
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Trump Press Sec’s Dimwitted Spin Implodes as RFK Firing Fiasco Worsens
The White House is trying to fire Centers for Disease Control director Susan Monarez for opposing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…
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Forever 21 looks to resurrect China, North America business with new partners
Fast fashion brand Forever 21 is making its fourth run at the Chinese market, having previously entered and exited the world’s…
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Chinese banks face profit squeeze as loan growth falters
Top Chinese banks’ first-half results on Friday (Aug 29) will underline the impact of slowing loan growth in a deflationary economy, a…
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Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger
Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant's trunk -…
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Colombia's ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed…
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Report: Knicks Could Steal Enticing Scorer From Warriors
The New York Knicks have already made a couple of intriguing additions this summer, signing both Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele in…
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GuocoLand falls by nearly 3% after reporting slump in H2 net profit to S$32.4 million
Shares of GuocoLand tumbled by close to 3 per cent on Friday (Aug 29) morning, following the announcement of its net profit for the second…
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Aims Apac Reit to acquire two industrial buildings in Aljunied for S$56.7 million
Aims Apac Reit is proposing to acquire an industrial property, comprising two buildings in the Aljunied area, for around S$56.7 million,…
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Survivors of South Africa's horrifying building blaze feel abandoned two years on
Blackened by soot, the gutted and derelict remains of South Africa's infamous Usindiso building in central Johannesburg are an…
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Trump orders federal buildings to be built as Classical architecture
President Trump called for all federal public buildings to be built in a Classical style to honor tradition, foster civic pride, and…
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Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times, analysis finds
Israel struck Nasser Hospital at least four times during its deadly attack in southern Gaza on Monday, an analysis of new video footage by…
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South Korean Central Bank Wants to Use CBDC to Pay $79.3B Worth of Gov’t Subsidies
The Governor of the South Korean Central Bank says Seoul is planning to use its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to pay over 110…
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Republican Official Accused of Drugging Granddaughters’ Ice Cream
Then came the Q&A portion, beginning with a question about whether Moore believes consumers pay for Trump’s tariffs. “So, right now, what…
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Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm, the latest…
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White House’s Argument on Ousted CDC Director Gets More Unbelievable
Then came the Q&A portion, beginning with a question about whether Moore believes consumers pay for Trump’s tariffs. “So, right now, what…
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MAGA Rep. Slams Trump’s Shady Takeover of Businesses
Then came the Q&A portion, beginning with a question about whether Moore believes consumers pay for Trump’s tariffs. “So, right now, what…