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Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.
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European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.
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Film Independent President Josh Welsh Dies at 62
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Josh Welsh, the longtime president of Film Independent, and on behalf of all of us at RogerEbert.com we offer our deepest condolences to his wife Bonnie and his daughter Isla. He was only 62 years old when he passed away on New Year’s Eve, December 31,…
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This Tiny Fish’s Mistaken Identity Halted a Dam’s Construction
Scientists say the snail darter, whose endangered species status delayed the building of a dam in Tennessee in the 1970s, is a genetic match of a different fish.
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Americans Are Warming to a Different Kind of Japanese Whiskey
More than 130 years after its inventor tried to introduce it in the U.S., whiskey made with a mold called koji is catching on in bars and stores.
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An Easy One-Pot Method for Vegetarian Meals
This technique for cooking grains, vegetables and proteins all at once will make plant-based cooking part of your routine.
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Religious Leaders Experiment with A.I. in Sermons
Modern religious leaders are experimenting with A.I. just as earlier generations examined radio, television and the internet.
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Biden Blocks Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president said he was moving to protect national security in deciding the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year.
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How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses
The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.