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Republican Officials Fuel Vitriol Against Muslims and Islamic School in Alabama
A local campaign against the small school reflects growing Islamophobia in conservative enclaves in America and among G.O.P. officials.
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Inside the Minds of Modern Hackers: Strategies and Countermeasures
In today’s digital age, the word “hacker” often conjures up images of mysterious figures in hoodies, typing away in dark rooms. But the reality is far more nuanced. Modern hackers are a diverse group, driven by a range of motivations from financial gain to the sheer thrill of problem-solving. Understanding their mindset can help us…
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures NATO Allies and China for Warships to Guard Oil Shipments
Iran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz to America and its allies, but the president’s earlier call for more naval reinforcements has gained little traction. The U.S. energy secretary, Chris Wright, acknowledged energy prices could remain high.
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Desperation in Cuba Ignites Unusual Acts of Defiance
A protest in the city of Morón in central Cuba culminated in fiery vandalism at the local Communist Party headquarters.
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Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians
Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no talks in sight.
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Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.
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As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel’s Border City Stay Underground
The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again under fire.
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SXSW 2026: Wishful Thinking, The Saviors
Two of the more interesting synopses in this year’s SXSW Film & TV Festival program revealed themselves at the Zach Theater in Austin on back-to-back days to start the festival. While the overall profile of SXSW has dimmed a bit in the last couple years as streaming service originals have dominated too much of the…
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SXSW 2026: The Peril at Pincer Point, American Dollhouse, Anima
There’s a slogan that goes around the city that hosts the SXSW Film Festival that’s on T-shirts, posters, and bumper stickers: “Keep Austin Weird.” The three films in this dispatch are doing their part. Jake Kuhn and Noah Stratton-Twine’s “The Peril at Pincer Point” is aggressively weird, and that’s why it works. It commits to…
