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As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain
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As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsFarmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.​Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised. ​Read More

Trump Vows Higher Tariffs for South Korea Months After Trade Deal
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Trump Vows Higher Tariffs for South Korea Months After Trade Deal

President Trump said Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement the agreement, which calls for South Korea to invest billions in the United States.​ Read More President Trump said Seoul was not moving fast enough to implement the agreement, which calls for South Korea to invest billions in the United States. 

Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
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Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.

The Albanian avatar known as Diella, a public anticorruption crusader, has been described as the world’s first government minister created by artificial intelligence.​ Read More The Albanian avatar known as Diella, a public anticorruption crusader, has been described as the world’s first government minister created by artificial intelligence. 

Alexander Vindman, of Trump Impeachment Fame, Runs for Senate in Florida
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Alexander Vindman, of Trump Impeachment Fame, Runs for Senate in Florida

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Vindman will run for the Democratic nomination to take on Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican. The race is an uphill fight for Democrats, but Mr. Vindman could be a strong fund-raiser.​Mr. Vindman will run for the Democratic nomination to take on Senator Ashley Moody, a Republican. The race is an...

How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right
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How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right

Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they are seeking distance — at least for the moment.​ Read More Europe’s nationalist leaders once saw President Trump as an ideological ally. Now, as he threatens European sovereignty, they are seeking distance — at least for the moment. 

Transportation Safety Board Set to Declare Cause of Midair Collision
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Transportation Safety Board Set to Declare Cause of Midair Collision

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.​The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations. ​Read More

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Did Don DeLillo Invent Hockey Erotica?

Nearly half a century before “Heated Rivalry” skated its way to screens, a budding literary talent pseudonymously published some sporty smut of his own.​ Read More Nearly half a century before “Heated Rivalry” skated its way to screens, a budding literary talent pseudonymously published some sporty smut of his own. 

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‘Wonder Man’ Review: A Break From the Multiverse

In Marvel’s latest series on Disney+, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley star as struggling actors who would rather play heroes than be heroes.​ Read More In Marvel’s latest series on Disney+, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley star as struggling actors who would rather play heroes than be heroes. 

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Greenland’s Biggest Band Is Thrust Into an Uneasy Spotlight

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWith President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook.​With President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook. ​Read More