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The Strait of Hormuz is technically open. But what is now underway in the 34-kilometre chokepoint between Iran and Oman is not merely a...

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Xi Jinping Says Taiwan Reunification Is ‘Unstoppable’

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How to Create AI-Generated Stickers on WhatsApp

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US Data Center Boom Faces Bottlenecks as AI Infrastructure Outpaces Supply

The United States is experiencing an unprecedented surge in...

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America’s 250th Birthday Arrives With Record Heat, a Fragile Economy and a Nation Asking Hard Questions

The United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026 — the semiquincentennial, a milestone that...

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US Economy Added Only 57,000 Jobs in June — Less Than Half of What Was Forecast

The United States economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday — less...

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Europe is warming faster than any other continent on Earth. It also has the world's oldest population. And it...

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