| The Economist Is Putting Names (and Faces) to Its Magazine
- Nameless no more, writers for The Economist are mixing it up on video from its studio in London.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:54:22 +0000
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| Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86
- A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:49:22 +0000
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| Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
- Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:45:46 +0000
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| How Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:43:27 +0000
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| Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
- On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:40:01 +0000
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| Trump’s Military Transgender Ban Is Keeping Workers on Expensive Paid Leave
- Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:23:08 +0000
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| Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
- The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:21:55 +0000
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| Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sexual Assault Allegations
- In a social media post, the representative said he was “deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” but promised to fight what he called “false allegations.”
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:11:12 +0000
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| After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
- The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:56:10 +0000
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| Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union
- Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:55:09 +0000
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| Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why
- The pontiff’s journey to the world’s poorest continent will demonstrate his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:36:46 +0000
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| Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
- A policy move by Malaysia was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:16:26 +0000
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| Can Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Be Car-Free? Mamdani Says Yes.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0000
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| Your Questions, Answered
- You asked about mail-in ballots, oil in the Middle East, manufacturing jobs and more.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:35:50 +0000
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| Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
- The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:02:28 +0000
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| U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
- Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000
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| 4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
- Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:54:04 +0000
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| To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
- Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:51 +0000
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| How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy
- As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:15 +0000
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| The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis
- Inside one of the hundreds of day care centers that have recently closed in one state, forcing parents to make difficult decisions about their careers.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:47 +0000
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