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Parts of the US are experiencing a record-breaking wind chill factor that is so cold it’s literally off the National Weather Service’s official charts.

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On Instagram in late January, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a series of stories calling out the prejudice inside the cringy phrase “word salad.” It’s an accusation of muddled speech that’s lobbed at people (okay, women) whose communication style differs from

The toll is likely to continue to rise as the Kremlin readies a fresh offensive in the coming weeks.

In the era of primetime coverage, the State of the Union offers a rare opportunity for a president to address — and for members to be seen by — a truly national television audience. (Image credit: Win Macnamee/AFP via Getty

Despite huge protests, Israel’s new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland’s far-right did the same when they entered office. (Image credit: Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images)

Selling Trump Isn’t What It Used to Be  The New York Times

Before a Chinese spy balloon was discovered in the United States, American officials said a rival power may have used advanced technology to surveil U.S. military sites.

Beijing’s exports of video recorders to Iran more than doubled in 2022 as protests swept the country.

Recent efforts by Beijing to mend ties with Washington were showing progress, but the balloon’s appearance over the United States illustrates lingering mistrust and growing tensions.