Monday, 3 February 2025

Who Pays for Tariffs? Here’s What You Need to Know.

President Trump has insisted that his new tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will not increase prices for Americans. But a review of how they work suggests that is not the case.

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Thousands of U.S. Government Web Pages Have Been Taken Down Since Friday

Federal agencies moved to satisfy Trump’s orders to remove topics like diversity initiatives and “gender ideology.”

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This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?

Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his footsteps.

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Kash Patel Is a Warning Shot

Senators, take heed.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.

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Phyllis Dalton, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for Historical Epics, Dies at 99

A look back at some of her most celebrated works, including “Doctor Zhivago,” “The Princess Bride” and “Lawrence of Arabia.”

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How Quitting the Patriarchy Helped Save My Marriage

A functioning partnership requires an equitable division of the workload of maintaining a family.

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Saturday, 1 February 2025

Hamas to Free Yarden Bibas, Israeli Father Whose Family Was Taken Hostage

Hamas said it will release the hostage Yarden Bibas, 35, on Saturday. His wife and children were also taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023, but may not have survived.

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Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

America’s Northeastern coast has been overrun by crabs from Europe and Asia. Luckily, they’re delicious.

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Trump’s Deportations Only Work if Countries Agree to Take Their Citizens Back

Sending people to another country requires bilateral negotiations and diplomatic strong arming.

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DeepSeek’s Answers Include Chinese Propaganda, Researchers Say

Since the Chinese company’s chatbot surged in popularity, researchers have documented how its answers reflect China’s view of the world. Some of its responses amplify propaganda Beijing uses to discredit critics.

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Zoom’s Boom Days Are Over. What Comes Next?

Eric Yuan, who saw the firm he founded become a household name during the pandemic, is trying to change the way people use the platform. f...