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Japanese Prime Minister Not Afraid to Take On Beijing
Buoyed by recent electoral wins, Takaichi is moving the country to a defensive posture against China.
Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.
A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to outrun a dangerous dependency, Europe faces an uphill battle.
As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks
Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls.
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Your Mind Can Make Muscles Stronger, Here’s How
With certain mental techniques before a workout, you can boost performance by up to 65 percent.

Your Mind Can Make Muscles Stronger, Here’s How
With certain mental techniques before a workout, you can boost performance by up to 65 percent.

‘Wuthering Heights’: Disgracing a Classic
At two hours long, it’s a boring, turgid watch that scoffs at tradition and feels a lot longer than it is. Emily Brontë is definitely rolling in her grave.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Tours With ‘Hamnet’
Based on a sensational novel that was also adapted into a 2025 movie, this play examines the story behind ‘Hamlet’ and Shakespeare’s forgotten only son.

John Jay: America’s Gifted Founding Father
From independence to the Constitution, Jay shaped the republic’s foundation.

Nelson Glueck: ‘A Hero of Biblical Archaeology’
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young scholar uses the Bible as his guide to become one of the 20th century’s most important archaeologists.

‘Wuthering Heights’: Disgracing a Classic
At two hours long, it’s a boring, turgid watch that scoffs at tradition and feels a lot longer than it is. Emily Brontë is definitely rolling in her grave.

‘Chicken Cobbler’ Is so Tasty, You Could Eat It for Dinner Every Night
This is pretty much a dump-and-bake recipe.
Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.
So Close You Can See Elephant Eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego’s Elephant Valley
Elephant Valley is designed to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants.
Taking the Kids: Time for Romance
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time for romantic trips.























































































































