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The Ugly Reality on the Ground in Syria
Ali Rizk
The latest episode of violence in Syria has its roots in the immediate aftermath of the fall of the Assad dynasty, according to sources on the ground who spoke to The American Conservative. Their com ...[Continue Reading]
The American Conservative
11 months ago
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The Ultimate Mac Monitor? Studio Display 2 Leaks Point to Mini-LED and Thunderbolt 5
Roland Hutchinson
Apple appears to be preparing for the release of the much-anticipated Studio Display 2, a successor to its acclaimed Studio Display. Signs such as stock shortages of the current model and regulatory ...[Continue Reading]
Geeky Gadgets
1 day ago
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Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant: January 29, 2026
Claire Comstock-Gay
Early this morning, communication planet Mercury and love planet Venus align in Aquarius, making it easier to collaborate with others in spite of your differences. While your mind might be occupied b ...[Continue Reading]
The Cut
1 day ago
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Inside the Cockpit of the Helicopter That Caused the Potomac Air Disaster
Jeff Wise
One year ago, on January 29, 2025, two Army pilots strapped into a Black Hawk helicopter for a training mission out of Fort Belvoir in eastern Virginia and, two hours later, flew it into an airliner ...[Continue Reading]
New York Magazine
1 day ago
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How Was Sociology Invented?
Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
The philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiahs latest book, Captive Gods: Religion and the Rise of Social Science, is concerned with the origins of the social sciences. His main claim is that its through reli ...[Continue Reading]
Thenation.com
1 day ago
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Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us
Bill Chappell
A year ago, President Trump issued an executive order that put U.S. universities on notice. The Jan. 29, 2025, directive targeted antisemitism on campus and launched investigations at five schools la ...[Continue Reading]
NPR
1 day ago