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Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help…
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In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally. f…
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NYT > U.S. News
What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July
My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securi…
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NPR News: Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, …
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NPR News: Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader A…
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NPR News: Reflections on America's 250th birthday
Reflections on America's 250th birthday NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on i…
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NPR News: Some states rolling back worker heat protections
Some states rolling back worker heat protections The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from …
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NPR News: Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size …
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NPR News: Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70 Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in…
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NPR News: Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated…
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NPR News: Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones dam…
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Chanel Is Buying Charvet, the World’s Oldest Shirt Maker
The French luxury group is acquiring Charvet, a Parisian brand that dates to the 1830s, in a bid to add some men’s wear savoir-faire to its portfolio…
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NPR News: Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance in World Cup Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 20…
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Professor Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk Wins $1.9 Million Settlement
Tamar Shirinian, a former professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, was among those who lost their jobs over their posts about the slain…
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NPR News: Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game
Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game The U.S. men's team is favored in Wednesday's must-win Ro…
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NPR News: Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress Kiros, a political newcomer, topped 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGe…
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How Grindr’s C.E.O. Adopted A.I.: ‘I Just Imposed It’
George Arison, the gay dating app’s chief executive, is aiming for all code to be eventually written by artificial intelligence, making the company “…
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NPR News: Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon
Explosion in Monaco injures 3, including Ukrainian tycoon A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential build…
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With Final Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Is Sharply Divided
The justices will decide this week whether President Trump can end the guarantee of birthright citizenship and fire a leader of the independent Feder…
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NPR News: Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts
Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including…
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