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A king with three teams

The Dutch king, Willem-Alexander, is in luck this World Cup: He has not one, not two, but three countries to root for,. For the first time, the Dutch are...

Go tell the Spartans: Two books on the conflicts that embroiled the Greek world

The late Southern writer Florence King once lamented that “a cornerstone of Western thought that has vanished without a trace is admiration for ancient Sparta.” There are good reasons why this should be so. Yet in the three decades since she penned those words, there has been a resurgence of “laconomania” at the popular and […]

From upgrades to upsells

In the old days — we’re talking about the 2010s here — when you boarded a plane, and glanced with envy or disdain at the passengers sinking into their plush First-Class seats, you were looking at an assembly of road warriors. A traveling salesman might be resting his haunches in seat 2C. Your local congressman […]

Promises kept: Howard Lutnick on the anniversary of the deal that saved U.S. Steel

BRADDOCK, Pa. — In American politics, when negotiating hard deals that involve high risk and the livelihoods of all involved while requiring great compromise, pain is usually shared unequally. The rarest outcome is for all involved to be grateful. Yet that was the overwhelming sentiment expressed by the local union leaders, steel workers, plant managers, and […]

Maggie O’Farrell’s land before time

Novelist Maggie O’Farrell always wanted to write the story of her great-great-grandfather, who lived in Ireland and worked for the Ordinance Survey, Britain’s mapping service, in the 1850s. And now she has.  Her vivid new novel, Land, features a surveyor and his family who are engulfed in the chaos of the era. These were perilous […]

Job training needs new financing, not new debt

Outcomes-based repayment models can help address America's workforce financing problem by shifting some financing risk away from workers and toward funders or providers, while providing clear consumer protections and employer involvement.

Trump teases ‘major speech’ after entertainers pull out of America 250 celebration

President Trump announced on Saturday that he plans to hold a political rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary after several artists said they will no longer perform at the upcoming Great American State Fair on the National Mall. “I understand Artists are getting ‘the yips’ having to do with their performance on Wednesday, so I...

Splits among progressives may lead to some unsavory results in California primaries

Progressives in California face a challenge in the June 2 primaries due to fragmentation and the presence of multiple candidates, which could result in unfavorable outcomes for their preferred candidates.

Trump decries ‘rigged’ court system after Kennedy Center, tariff rulings

President Trump described the U.S. court system as “rigged” on Saturday in the wake of recent decisions blocking a cornerstone of his economic policy agenda and the addition of his name to the renowned Kennedy Center. Trump, in a in a lengthy post on Truth Social, claimed, “...our Court System is RIGGED, no different than...

Hegseth walks tightrope on China, urging Asian allies to share burden against threats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down his criticism of China during remarks to Pacific leaders and diplomats on Saturday, weeks after President Trump participated in a bilateral summit in Beijing. In remarks at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore, the Defense secretary championed joint efforts from the U.S. and China...

A Jewish prosecutor filed charges based on law and was recused based on ideology 

A defendant is not entitled to a prosecutor with no worldview, only one who can be trusted to apply the law fairly.  

Mace: ‘No regrets’ on Epstein files vote after Trump endorses rival in SC gov race

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said on Saturday that she has “no regrets” about her decision to push for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after President Trump endorsed her challenger in the upcoming GOP primary for South Carolina governor. “I voted to release the Epstein files. NO REGRETS,” Mace...

Dart defends Trump rally appearance amid backlash: ‘I’ve always loved this country’

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart on Friday defended a recent appearance at a New York rally where he introduced President Trump, saying he acted out of patriotism, not partisanship. "Obviously, this was a unique opportunity. Being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States, my thinking was pretty simple,...

When is enough enough for the Iran war hawks?

For many of the Iran war hawks, “the cost is worth the benefit.” Of course, the ultimate “cost” is dead and wounded American troops — potentially thousands of them.

How Ukraine turned the tide against Russia

Ukraine appears to be gaining momentum on the battlefield in its grinding fight with Russia, regaining territory for the first time in years as it outflanks Moscow’s forces through its domination of drone warfare. Defense analysts this week said the war had entered a new phase, with Kyiv poised to break a stalemate that has...

Hegseth says Iran blockade ‘very much still in place’ as Trump mulls deal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place,” as President Trump weighs a ceasefire extension with Iran that would unlock the critical energy corridor. Hegseth told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the prolonged closure of the strait “came up relatively often” in...

Vibrio season is here: How can you avoid the flesh-eating bacterial infection?

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as "flesh-eating" disease. People who get this serious form of vibrio infection may need intensive care or limb amputation.

Trump backs HHS overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule with new order

President Trump is signing off on a decision from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year to cut down on the number of required vaccinations for children. The president endorsed these adjusted immunization requirements in an executive order on Friday. Trump cited his administration’s commitment to “protecting religious liberty and parental...

Anything less than total victory in Iran is a risk to US global influence

Once perceptions of weakness take hold, adversaries move aggressively to exploit them. 

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