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What Republicans mean when they ask Abdul El-Sayed to ‘disavow’ the Muslim Brotherhood
Is Abdul El-Sayed being asked to answer a political question—or defend his Muslim identity? The Michigan Senate race is exposing how accusations of extremism and demands to “disavow” can fuel Islamophobia and raise questions about religious bias in American politics.
What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
President Donald Trump’s unusual declaration that the US is “low-keying” its approach to Iran may signal more than a change in tone, offering a carefully ambiguous way to describe stalled negotiations, economic pressure and an increasingly uncertain war.
Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?
Cape Verde’s shock performances in its first-ever World Cup highlight how a series of dramatic draws is reshaping perceptions of success, excitement, and strategy in modern soccer.
Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?
As questions swirl around the U.S.-Iran ceasefire arrangement, experts debate whether President Trump’s much-touted “deal” is truly a deal, a framework, or merely a memorandum of understanding.
Why is Trump building a ‘cage’ on the White House lawn?
A UFC cage on the White House lawn sparks a look at the sport’s history and its place in American c
Some bars and eateries are banning 20-somethings. Can it become a widespread practice?
When Johnny B. Barounis opened The Auction House in New York’s Upper East Side in 1993, he knew he wanted to deter a certain type of customer in their early 20s — in his words, “those kids that had their flannel shirts tied around their waists, wearing their Villanova hats backwards, walking around in the street with their Amstel Light in their hand.”
A White author calculated just how much racism has benefited her. Here’s what she found
Exactly how much has racism benefited White Americans? Journalist and author Tracie McMillan did the math: The advantages she’s gotten over her life from being White, she estimates, amount to $371,934.30.