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Should Germany ban its far-right party?
Should Germany ban its far-right party?

To many Americans, the idea of banning a party that has support from a significant portion of voters might seem undemocratic. But Germany, guided by …

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Get ready for Trump’s World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Before the tournament selection took place Friday in Washington D.C., FIFA …

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How to be an altruist with 'Try This'
How to be an altruist with 'Try This'

What’s really going on inside the brain of an altruist? Why do altruists care so much more for a stranger who needs help? Why are they so willing to …

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Hegseth defends boat strike; Putin rejects Trump peace plan
Hegseth defends boat strike; Putin rejects Trump peace plan

In September, the U.S. military began striking boats suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean. Since then, questions about the legality of these …

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Strangers showed us their Notes app. Here's what we learned.
Strangers showed us their Notes app. Here's what we learned.

The note-taking applications on our phones are often where we go to jot down a quick reminder, a draft of a text message or a packing list. These sim…

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The rise of Border Patrol in US cities
The rise of Border Patrol in US cities

Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection usually police the frontier. But since the summer, the Trump administration has deployed these agents,…

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What happens to asylum after the attack on the National Guard
What happens to asylum after the attack on the National Guard

Two days after the shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a suspect who is an Afghan national, the Trump administration an…

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Pete Hegseth said to kill everybody, officials say
Pete Hegseth said to kill everybody, officials say

When the U.S. first struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat off the Trinidad coast on Sept. 2, two survivors were left clinging to the wreckage. In or…

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How to launch a second act in life, with comedian Zarna Garg
How to launch a second act in life, with comedian Zarna Garg

From starting a tomato sauce company to launching matchmaking services, Zarna Garg’s entrepreneurial spirit has always been on display. But when daug…

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How a former politics columnist is finding awe
How a former politics columnist is finding awe

Feeling a sense of awe can make us feel less stressed, less lonely and more connected to each other. It’s good for our bodies and our minds. So how d…

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