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Three American Speeches at Munich, and Plenty of Confusion
As the U.S. message veered from shared heritage and values to shared interests and back again, Europeans wondered what kind of alliance they were left with.
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Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers the Cold Shoulder on Military Spending
Canada plans to unveil a new strategy that will shift its current reliance on American companies to Canadian military suppliers.
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Europe Today Looks Different From the One Trump’s Team Describes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appealed to European leaders in Munich by stressing Christian and cultural bonds that are no longer universal.
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Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.
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How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market
Tax hikes made cigarettes in Australia the most expensive in the world. They have also helped fuel a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise in bootleg tobacco.
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These Unsinkable Tubes Could Help Harvest Energy From the Ocean
Researchers developed aluminum structures that trap air bubbles, making them able to float perpetually in even the harshest environments.
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The 2026 Milan Olympics Has Its Eyes on Grana Padano
Grana Padano cheese is trying to capture some of the international spotlight on Italy, appearing on billboards and social media — and in high-protein muffins for athletes.
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Warner Bros. Is Said to Consider Reopening Talks With Paramount
Warner Bros. Discovery had agreed to sell itself to Netflix, but its contract allows it to pursue offers that may lead to a superior deal.
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Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars
Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
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In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat
Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.