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Unveiling the Universe: How Modern Astronomy is Redefining Space Exploration
When I was a kid, my fascination with space was fueled by the classic image of an astronaut bouncing across the moon, a tiny figure against a vast, unexplored backdrop. Fast forward a few decades, and modern astronomy has taken that childhood wonder and stretched it beyond the wildest imaginations. Today, the way we explore…
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Portugal Elects a President, With Leftist Beating a Surging Far Right
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide.
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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
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Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike
The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.
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Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
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Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
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War Came to Ukraine and Its Dogs Are Not the Same
Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia.
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Why the N.F.L. Booked Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show
League executives may be nervous about the Latin superstar’s outspoken stance on immigration, but their priority is attracting popular halftime performers.
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Talks on Immigration Enforcement Still Stuck as DHS Funding Deadline Nears
Democrats’ demands include that immigration officers be required to show visible identification and have judicial warrants when they enter private property to make arrests.
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At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home
A backlash to Trump administration policies has followed U.S. athletes to Italy. One skier’s comments drew a furious response from the president himself.