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Trump’s Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Cocaine Flow to U.S., Experts Say
Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the strikes began.
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France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.
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No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes.
Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name “Georgia” has lost steam.
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Curating in the Cross Hairs: Is This the Smithsonian Chief’s Last Show?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian secretary under pressure from the White House, organized an exhibit exploring America’s founding ideals.
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“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet Step Backward
In the wake of five seasons of “For All Mankind“‘s alt-history time-jumping—currently, we’re in an alternate 2012 where we’ve colonized Mars, and a still-alive John Lennon teamed up with Jay-Z to produced “The Grey Album”—it’s easy to forget the show started as a simple 1960s period piece, with a twist: What if the Russians got…
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Home Entertainment Guide May 2026: The Bride!, Wuthering Heights, Sentimental Value, More
10 NEW TO NETFLIX “Between the Temples““Black Phone 2““The Creator““Ferrari““The Illusionist““The Iron Claw““Killer Joe““Nope““Slow West““True Romance“ 12 NEW TO BLU-RAY/DVD “Avatar: Fire and Ash“ While the “no cultural footprint” argument that arises around “Avatar” on social media is patently ludicrous, it’s undeniable that the third film in this mega-franchise didn’t make the same waves as…
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Good pots and pans don’t come cheap, so here’s how to make them last
How do I best maintain the longevity of my pots and pans? We answer this reader question.
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Fiber-Rich Dates Are the Latest ‘It Girl’ of the Snack Aisle
Grocery stores aisles are bursting with stuffed, sugared, blended, rolled and coated dates as a new wave of snack brands glorify the wrinkly fruit.
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20 Joyous Wines, All Under $20
The price of almost everything is rising, including wine. But distinctive, delicious bottles can still be found in the $15 to $20 range.
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Announces Its 2026 North America List
At a ceremony in New Orleans on Thursday, a Midwestern fine-dining standout took the top spot.