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The Platner affair: ‘vibes’, sexting and a Nazi tattoo

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (257+ words) Graham Platner is a ‘cautionary tale’ for Democrats, and highlights the party’s problems with the selection of their candidates “Imagine the ecstasy Democrats felt when they first found Graham Platner,” said Carine Hajjar in The Washington Post. At last, a…...

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Trump speech sows doubt about election security

16+ hour, 30+ min ago  (292+ words) Jessica Hullinger is a writer and former deputy editor of The Week Digital. Originally from the American Midwest, she completed a degree in journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before relocating to New York City, where she pursued a career in…...

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What is Trump trying to achieve with China election claims?

19+ hour, 4+ min ago  (390+ words) Donald Trump used a prime-time address to the nation to allege Chinese interference in US elections in a move that looks to undermine voter confidence ahead of November’s midterms. “Raw intelligence obtained by the FBI in 2020, yet buried by rogue…...

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Pentagon announces testosterone screenings

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (256+ words) Rafi Schwartz has worked as a politics writer at The Week since 2022, where he covers elections, Congress and the White House. He was previously a contributing writer with Mic focusing largely on politics, a senior writer with Splinter News, a…...

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theweek.com > politics > ag-nominee-blanche-confirmation-hearing-grilled

AG nominee Blanche grilled at confirmation hearing

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (331+ words) Jessica Hullinger is a writer and former deputy editor of The Week Digital. Originally from the American Midwest, she completed a degree in journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before relocating to New York City, where she pursued a career in…...

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theweek.com > business > economy > dont-cry-because-its-over-will-the-country-miss-rachel-reeves

Don’t cry because it’s over: will the country miss Rachel Reeves?

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (271+ words) The chancellor can claim a few ‘sizeable’ achievements, but will largely be remembered for ‘breaking promises and making Brits poorer’ Just days away from her expected departure, Rachel Reeves defended her legacy to the “great and the good of the…...

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theweek.com > world-news > another-arctic-island-geopolitical-svalbard

Another Arctic island is caught in geopolitical crosshairs

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (567+ words) Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film,…...

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‘This regulatory layer cake does not work well in normal times’

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (510+ words) Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film,…...

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theweek.com > politics > can-andy-burnham-move-britain-on-from-decade-of-chaos

Can Andy Burnham move Britain on from a decade of chaos?

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (276+ words) The PM-to-be is moving ever closer to No. 10, but unknowns over policy and approach are keeping sweeping optimism in check Billed as a coronation, the change in prime minister is “unfolding more like a royal wedding”, said Zoe Williams in…...

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38 things Trump has called other world leaders

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (475+ words) The fickle American president has spent years lobbing insults and nicknames at friend and foe on the global stage alike There have been few global figures in the modern era as consequential as Donald Trump. Powerful as he may be,…...