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Middle East Crisis: Blinken Arrives in Mideast to Rally Support for Cease-Fire Plan
The U.S. secretary of state aims to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from widening further. Hamas is still discussing a proposal to pause fighting and release hostages, an affiliated broadcaster reported.
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Zelensky Hints at Major Shake-Up of Ukraine’s Government
The president said a “reset” was needed to revive the struggling war effort, adding that his plans were “about the direction of the country’s leadership” and not just about replacing his top general.
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King Charles Is Diagnosed With Cancer and Will Postpone Public Engagements
Buckingham Palace did not specify the type of cancer but said Britain’s monarch would postpone his public engagements during his treatment.
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Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden
Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and her family. But there were signs of hope in the ashes.
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Yandex Reaches $5 Billion Deal to Exit Russia
Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” said it reached a deal to sell off its assets in the market where it made its fortune, after the war in Ukraine upended its operations.
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30 Minutes On: “Rocky”
As perfect a film as has ever been made, the original 1976 “Rocky” has become part of the pop culture unconscious, holding its spot as tightly as “Casablanca” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s also as much of a medium-realigning work as the blockbuster that came out one year later, the first “Star Wars” (eventually subtitled “A New Hope”),…
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Abbott Elementary Is Back in Session With A Sweet, Subdued Season 3
It’s been a heck of a summer break for the faculty of “Abbott Elementary.” Originally slated to return in late 2023, ABC’s sunny, warmhearted sitcom about the hardworking teachers of a struggling Philadelphia public school suffered a months-long pushback due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. In the interim, it raked in another seven Emmy…
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The Hospitality Group Redefining Korean Restaurants in New York
Hand Hospitality has become a major player by channeling the creative energy of Seoul. But don’t expect its soft-spoken owners to crow about that.
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A Weeknight Dinner Inspired by Hainanese Chicken
How classic Hainanese chicken rice evolved but still tastes like home.
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Special Wines for Valentine’s Day
For occasions like a day that spotlights sweets, a special bottle of sweet wine might be the perfect ending.