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Macron calls for unity as France prepares to host Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity in the country in his New Year’s Eve address Sunday as it prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games, after a difficult year for his government. Speaking from the gardens of the Elysee Palace,

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China tensions rising, US revives WWII-era Pacific airfield

In the middle of the Pacific ocean, an abandoned US airfield once key to dropping the nuclear bomb on Japan — and nearly lost to history amid encroaching forest — is being revived. But as the Americans hack away at

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Special counsel Jack Smith pushes back on Trump’s immunity claim – CNN

Special counsel Jack Smith pushes back on Trump’s immunity claim  CNN Trump doesn’t have immunity from Jan. 6 civil suit brought by U.S. Capitol Police officers, appeals court says  CBS News Trump’s Most Ambitious Argument in His Bid for ‘Absolute Immunity’  The New

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Israel moving thousands of troops out of Gaza, but expects “prolonged fighting” with Hamas – CBS News

Israel moving thousands of troops out of Gaza, but expects “prolonged fighting” with Hamas  CBS News Israel Plans to Withdraw Some Troops From Gaza  The New York Times Israeli military expects Hamas war to last all of 2024: reports  The Hill Israel announces

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The Little White Packet That Gives Michigan’s Players a Lift

After a dreadful 2020 season, the Wolverines were in need of a wake-up call. They got one from an unlikely source: smelling salts.

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The Sports-Betting Traders Deciding How Much You Win or Lose

On an NFL Sunday, oddsmakers juggle athletic drama on the field and the financial stakes behind it.

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Up First briefing: Life Kit has 50 ways to change your life in 2024

Whether you want to exercise more, pay off your debts or make big career moves, NPR’s Life Kit is here to support you. (Image credit: Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR )

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‘Parfums d’Orient’ Review: Nosing Through History

This wide-ranging exhibition at the Institute of the Arab World in Paris is a richly scented exploration of the creation and cultural significance of perfume in Middle Eastern societies.

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The Tax Whiz With the Strangest Hustle on Wall Street

Investing in tax deals requires smarts and lots of patience.

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