| Quit Lit
- There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:08:58 +0000
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| Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
- Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:35:25 +0000
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| The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
- Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:14 +0000
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| At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
- The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:17:11 +0000
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| Matthew Rhys Is on a Tear. If Only He Knew It.
- The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:15:08 +0000
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| Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial
- The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:09 +0000
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| How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
- The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:56 +0000
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| As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
- Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0000
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| Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates
- At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0000
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| Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
- A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:01:10 +0000
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| Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?
- Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:08:46 +0000
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| Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
- Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:35:07 +0000
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| Extreme Heat Is the New Normal
- Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:35:37 +0000
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| Outdated American Policy Is Hurting the Afghan People
- A new generation of Afghans wants to move on from the animosities of the past, but Western policies make that difficult.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:20:41 +0000
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