Friday, 15 May 2026

U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland

It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

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I Don’t Think You Can Even Call This Hypocrisy

The secrets of one of the architects of the religious right are being revealed. One of the secrets is that they weren’t really secrets.

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How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right

A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

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Thursday, 14 May 2026

Rich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy

In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

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An Uncertain World Awaits the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency, who orchestrated a multinational release of oil reserves, detailed the risks facing the economy now and beyond.

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Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk

After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.

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Trump Is Fighting the World’s Stupidest Culture War

“He sees fossil fuels as manly and renewables as woke.”

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Person Fatally Struck by Frontier Airlines Jet at Denver Airport Is Identified

The individual, a 41-year-old man, breached a fence at the airport on Friday minutes before being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet, officials said.

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Tuesday, 12 May 2026

American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Begin Quarantine in U.S.

Eighteen people from a cruise ship that faced a hantavirus outbreak are being monitored at medical facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.

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First-Time Home Buyers Are Staying on the Sidelines as Costs Rise

The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.

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U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland

It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States. f...