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Putin’s massive mistake

Since the Russian invasion last February, the Ukrainian military has spent months trading space for time. That has proven a successful strategy: U.S. and NATO military assistance, excellent civilian and military leadership, a determined and well-trained military and a population

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Why We Buy Things We Don’t Need

Searching for an explanation for compulsive shopping, I recently ran across the story of a woman who couldn’t stop buying rabbits. Her husband told doctors that each day, she would visit the market and return home with yet another furry

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China Turns to Back-Channel Diplomacy to Shore Up U.S. Ties

With Xi Jinping’s blessing, a Chinese delegation of policy advisers and executives met with a U.S. counterpart group ahead of the Biden-Xi summit.

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China Turns to Back-Channel Diplomacy to Shore Up U.S. Ties

With Xi Jinping’s blessing, a Chinese delegation of policy advisers and executives met with a U.S. counterpart group ahead of the Biden-Xi summit.

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Saudi Arabia Eyes OPEC+ Output Increase Ahead of Restrictions on Russian Oil

The move could help heal a rift with the Biden administration and keep energy flowing amid new attempts to blunt Russia’s oil industry over the Ukraine war.

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Saudi Arabia Eyes OPEC+ Output Increase Ahead of Restrictions on Russian Oil

The move could help heal a rift with the Biden administration and keep energy flowing amid new attempts to blunt Russia’s oil industry over the Ukraine war.

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5 Myths About Thanksgiving Food—Debunked

If only the turkey on your Thanksgiving table could talk. That bird would like a word about how “exhausting” it is. The idea that turkey makes us tired has been passed around holiday celebrations for a long time—and it’s not

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Iran Soccer Players Remain Silent During National Anthem at World Cup

The team’s act appeared to be a show of solidarity with protesters at home after they received criticism from their fans.

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Iran Soccer Players Remain Silent During National Anthem at World Cup

The team’s act appeared to be a show of solidarity with protesters at home after they received criticism from their fans.

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Iran team do not sing national anthem before first World Cup game

Iran’s players did not sing their national anthem before their first game of the World Cup against England on Monday, in apparent support for anti-government protesters in their homeland. Ahead of the game in Qatar, captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh said the

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