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Book Review: ‘Switzy,’ by Emma Cline

In an impressive change of pace, Emma Cline’s new novel gets inside the head of a stoic businessman with dementia.

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In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts

Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud…

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In Germany, Ulrich Siegmund Is Bringing the AfD to the Cusp of Power

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in…

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Elections in Germany Could Produce First Far-Right State Government Since Nazi Era: What to Know

Elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in the country’s east, could result in an outright majority for the Alternative for Germany party.

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Can a ‘Prairie Populist’ Democrat Win a Senate Seat in Trump’s Iowa?

Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.

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A Sympathetic Plaintiff and Well-Crafted Defense Dominated Clancy Trial

The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have…

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Trump’s Super PAC Will Spend $10 Million on Texas Senate Race

A financial filing announcing the TV and digital ad buy is the first general election spending by MAGA Inc. The…

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A Hard Decision for the Hard-Nosed Prosecutor in Clancy Triple-Murder Case

After a mistrial, Timothy Cruz must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy on first-degree murder charges, downgrade the charges or…

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Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones

The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap…

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U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says

The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two…

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