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How America Lost the COVID-19 War

The United States government has decided it is time to declare a formal end to the Covid-19 public health emergency. The end of the emergency is a time to reflect on what we have experienced and where we go from

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A fire-breathing dragon bursts into flames during a popular Disneyland show

No injuries were reported following the weekend blaze at Disneyland, officials said. One visitor said Mickey Mouse vanished from the stage as soon as the dragon’s head became engulfed in flames. (Image credit: Shawna Bell/AP)

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Biden team works to finalize reelection plans as polls show tepid support for a 2024 bid – CNN

Biden team works to finalize reelection plans as polls show tepid support for a 2024 bid  CNN President Biden’s re-election plans  MSNBC Huge majority of Americans oppose Biden running again, citing one ‘major’ factor: poll  Fox News If Biden runs in 2024, he’ll

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The fuzzy, neurotic, unmistakably Jewish legacy of cartoonist Ed Koren

Koren, who died this month at 87, published well over 1,000 instantly recognizable cartoons in The New Yorker magazine over a six-decade career

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U.S. presidential prospect Ron DeSantis kicks off tour in Japan

TOKYO (AFP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised Japan’s push to bolster its defenses as he kicked off an international tour in Tokyo on Monday before a possible presidential run. The Republican is widely expected to seek the presidential nomination

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PM drums up support for right-wing ‘million person’ rally, but won’t join – report

Netanyahu confidants said to be in talks with ultra-Orthodox parties to convince Haredi communities to participate in protest, says report

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Foreign minister lauds expansion of Israeli diplomatic clout into Eurasia region

In ToI interview, Eli Cohen talks up Israel’s recent diplomatic achievements, defends Azerbaijan arms sales, and says he wants another year in office despite deal with Israel Katz

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Dingell says McCarthy might not have votes to pass budget proposal – The Hill

Dingell says McCarthy might not have votes to pass budget proposal  The Hill McCarthy accuses Biden of ignoring GOP over debt ceiling negotiations as talks stall: ‘Rests upon his feet’  Fox News Is George Santos Holding His Debt Ceiling Vote for Ransom?  The

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In Succession’s Norway Episode, Lukas Matsson Plays the Roy Kids Perfectly

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Season 4, episode 5 of Succession The fifth episode of Succession’s final season isn’t necessarily the show’s most pivotal hour, but it’s easily the funniest one we’ve seen in a while. Titled “Kill List,”

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Gerri Is Using Fashion to Assert Her Power on Succession

Warning: this post contains mild spoilers for Season 4, episode 5 of Succession. On Succession, personal style has always been less a means of self-expression than it is a forceful way to display—or in some cases, cosplay—power. Though the show’s

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