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Mamdani addresses America’s 250th: ‘Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) called on Americans to confront the nation’s flaws rather than ignore them on the eve of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, framing “righteous dissent” as core to the country’s founding ideals. “This will be no ordinary day of celebration,” he said. “Two hundred fifty years presents a…
Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei’s state funeral
A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, joined mourners…
The ‘Have It Both Ways’ Theory of Great Books
Many literary classics have a way of appealing to our lizard brains while questioning why we're so compelled by them.
Connecting flight? Good luck.
For passengers without connections, late arriving flights are a nuisance and inconvenience. For passengers with connections, late arriving flights may be highly disruptive. Transparency is needed.
Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files
The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined Thursday to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling a federal judge that it has already adequately complied with the law. The DOJ’s response came in the final hours of a court-ordered deadline to remove redactions in at least a dozen documents…
Christie: GOP headed for ‘monumental defeat’ in midterms
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) predicted during a podcast appearance this week that Republicans are headed for a “monumental defeat” in the upcoming midterm elections that could force a reckoning within the party. The assessment came after comedian Hasan Minhaj asked Christie if GOP voters “want the truth,” referring to the former governor’s…
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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyUkraine Is One Step Closer to Getting Gripen Fighters
In addition to existing donations of older Gripen aircraft, Saab confirmed this week that it would sell 15 cutting-edge jets to Kyiv. The post Ukraine Is One Step Closer to Getting Gripen Fighters appeared first on The National Interest.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 30
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine updated the death toll from a Russian attack on Kyiv to 30 as rescue operations continued Friday.
US Navy Now Offering Retention Bonuses to Reserve Pilots—Will They Help?
The US armed forces are fighting a losing battle against commercial airlines, which can offer far higher salaries for more stable and less dangerous work. The post US Navy Now Offering Retention Bonuses to Reserve Pilots—Will They Help? appeared first on The National Interest.
Has the US Air Force Scaled Down Its Bomber Task Force Missions This Year?
A number of factors—the Iran war, logistics problems, or even the Pentagon’s newfound hostility to NATO—could explain the shortage of BTF missions this year. The post Has the US Air Force Scaled Down Its Bomber Task Force Missions This Year? appeared first on The National Interest.
What This Fourth of July Is Really About
An unfinished ode from 1876 offers a lesson for America’s 250th.
Anthropic’s ‘Fable 5’ Platform Back Online After Export Control Cutoff
The “Fable 5” platform is back in use for a general audience; the comparable “Mythos 5” model, with fewer safeguards, is approved for use by a handful of government agencies. The post Anthropic’s ‘Fable 5’ Platform Back Online After Export Control Cutoff appeared first on The National Interest.