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Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility
The Kentucky Republican has been absent from Congress for nearly two months after a health episode. He said he would continue recovering from home.

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Aug 06, 2026

Union Representing IRS Workers Sues Over Trump's Deal Granting Sweeping Tax Protections
The request was the first time that anyone had used the courts in an effort to directly kill the sweeping tax protections offered to the president and his family.

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Aug 06, 2026

Trump Administration to Deregulate Head Start, Antipoverty Program Created Under R.F.K. Jr.'s Uncle
While administration officials say the changes will save money by lifting onerous requirements, advocates fear the anti-poverty program will be gutted.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan
The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease
The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.

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Aug 06, 2026

Women's Share of Top Military Promotions Falls as Hegseth Blocks Nominees
The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.

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Aug 06, 2026

Bernie Sanders Is Not Doing the Democrats Any Favors
What exactly is the project of the insurgent left all about?

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Aug 06, 2026

Houthi Attacks on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
The Iranian-backed militia said it had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.

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Aug 06, 2026

Fled to America at 11. Stole at 18. Deported to Vietnam at 44.
The Trump administration is sending back record numbers of Vietnamese, Laotians and Hmong. Many came to the United States as young war refugees and later committed crimes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature
Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.

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Aug 06, 2026

Under Hegseth, Women's Share of Top Military Promotions Plunged This Year
The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.

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Aug 06, 2026

Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
Dr. Anthony Fauci had refused to answer questions at a hearing last week, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republicans argued he wasn't entitled to that protection because he had a presidential pardon.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen
The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.

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Aug 06, 2026

Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.

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Aug 06, 2026

A Growing Problem in Fighting Wildfires: Drones
Aircraft violating restrictions have disrupted firefighting efforts in Spokane County, Wash., this week, officials said.

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Aug 06, 2026

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Making a Very Bad Mistake
Is the Met Gala's new theme antisemitism?

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Aug 06, 2026

Insults, Expletives and Fat-Shaming: Vance Trolls Critics on the Right and Left
The vice president has dispensed with the decorum and restraint of his predecessors to directly take on opponents and journalists on social media with sometimes profane and often personal jabs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

What Is Fauci Being Accused of and Why Is He Being Held in Contempt?
The case is unique, legal scholars say, because of the tension between the Fifth Amendment and the reach of a presidential pardon. The potential consequences could be grave.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26
For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions about how people with serious illnesses should look and live.

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Aug 06, 2026

Alcohol. Manliness. Flushable Wipes. Since When Are These ‘Scams'?
Americans have been taken with scams for years. Now, the word is being used for any system that ends with somebody profiting at their expense.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

El Nino Might Mean More Storms Near California Than the Atlantic Coast
It hasn't been that long since Hurricane Hilary made a run at Southern California. Could this year see a repeat?

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Aug 06, 2026

Can Robots Save Japan's Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes, Ukraine's Pleas for Air Defenses Are Falling Flat
Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Scott Galloway: America Abandoned Its ‘Unremarkable' Young Men
And what society can do to help a struggling generation.

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Aug 06, 2026

Senate Panel Has Obtained Copy of Fauci's Government Cellphone
The development comes as a Senate committee prepares to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

A Trans Woman Pulled a Gun and Started a ‘Stand Your Ground' Debate
Gun-friendly Wyoming has a "stand your ground" statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Wars, Wildfires and Migrants Leave Europe Straining for Control
A brutal summer has exposed how much pressure European countries are under from forces largely out of their grip: war in Iran and Ukraine, record heat and more.

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Aug 06, 2026

Incident at Texas School Underscores Concerns About Police Officers on Campuses
The incident, one of thousands of times that school officers in Texas have used physical force in recent years, underscores long-held concerns about policing in schools.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

A.I. Gas Guzzlers
We look at what's powering data centers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

A New Plan for Closer U.S.-Israel Military Cooperation, and the First mRNA Flu Vaccine
Plus, what happens when you have an A.I. boss.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Ukraine Is Pleading for Air Defenses. Will the World Listen Anymore?
Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms
These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress.

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Aug 06, 2026

Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War' Against an Ascendant Left
One moderate group says the progressive wins are "deeply troubling" and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.

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Aug 06, 2026

Bros and Their Foes
Democrats and Republicans are both playing with fire.

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Aug 06, 2026

Scott Galloway on What It Takes to Raise Good Men
The author and academic attributes some of his success to a system that supported "unremarkable" young men.

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Aug 06, 2026

Does He Have the Most Stressful Job in Sports?
Brian Cashman has presided over four titles and zero losing seasons. Yankees fans want more.

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Aug 06, 2026

Why Are More Young Women Developing Heart Disease?
Rates are on the rise, but prevention is possible. Here's what experts recommend.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Venezuela's Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government's Shortcomings
The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability to rescue countless people trapped in rubble.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

A Trans Woman Brandished a Firearm. Gun Rights Devotion Disappeared.
Gun-friendly Wyoming has a "stand your ground" statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

In Texas' Most Eligible Senate Race, It's Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be
Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer
Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can't eliminate risk altogether.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Were You Born After 9/11? We Want to Hear From You.
We're writing about what Sept. 11 means to younger generations. Your insights can help.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 06, 2026

Paxton and Talarico Offer Diverging Paths on Affordability
The candidates are seeking to win over voters with competing proposals on tax, housing and health care that are aimed at lowering household costs.

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Aug 06, 2026

Europe's Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration
A brutal summer has exposed how much Britain, France, Spain and other European countries are under pressure from forces largely out of their control.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Senate Panel Has Obtained Copy of Fauci's Cellphone
The development comes as a Senate committee prepares to vote Thursday on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists
With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.

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Aug 05, 2026

F.D.A. Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Fauci Faces Contempt of Congress Vote on Thursday
A Senate panel scheduled a vote after Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a hearing last week. Here are the legal issues involved.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead'
Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.

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Aug 05, 2026

Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed
The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flies Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Michigan Democrats Pick El-Sayed
Also, the Senate confirms a new C.D.C. director. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller's Strange CNN Interview
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time
Representative Chuck Edwards's decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After Reports of Abuses
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.

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Aug 05, 2026

Death Renews Scrutiny of Delaney Hall. Here's What to Know.
The death of a Salvadoran immigrant at the federal detention center in Newark has raised questions about the conditions there.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

El-Sayed Got a Big Win for the Left. Can It Win Like This Nationally?
The new activist left is built on a coalition that may be too narrow to thrive in Democratic primaries in other areas, particularly the South.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Have We Turned Personality Into Diagnosis?
Why we keep searching for new ways to explain ourselves.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Cost of Trump's Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More
President Trump's goal of building a "golden fleet" of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.

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Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed's Winning New Political Uniform
Could the black T-shirt and jeans be the next big thing in Washington?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He's Right.
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Butterflies Take Flight in Face of Climate Change and Extreme Weather
In 32 of the countries included in a recent study, at least a quarter of the native butterfly species had moved to new areas.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

A Four-Ton SpaceX Rocket Stage Hit the Moon, but No One Saw It
Amateur and professional astronomers pointed their telescopes at the impact site. Most did not detect anything.

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Aug 05, 2026

Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Windy Weather Could Worsen Pacific Northwest Fires
Forecasters expect winds to pick up in eastern Washington and Oregon on Friday and Saturday, but not to be as strong as last weekend's were.

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Aug 05, 2026

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran's control over the crucial waterway.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Perez Hilton Is Hospitalized After Appearing to Harm Himself on Livestream
Law enforcement and emergency workers responded to Mr. Hilton's house after he appeared to hurt himself on a TikTok stream Tuesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Primary Win Sets Up the Left's Biggest Test of the Fall
Abdul El-Sayed's Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats' ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

ICE Threatens Sheriffs In Chicago and Minneapolis With Prosecution Over Access to Inmates
In a new tactic, federal immigration officials recently started saying they would criminally charge the elected county sheriffs in Minneapolis and Chicago.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide's Family
At the White House's request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president's chief of staff.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

It's the Summer of Soundwalking. He Is Your Sherpa.
"We may be hearing but not listening," Jacek Smolicki said, showing a reporter how sound travels through tree roots in Central Park and amplifying the scraping of aquatic snails.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

‘Ted Lasso' Draws Fans to Richmond, a Picturesque London Suburb
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation's water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

How Malta Became a Tax Haven for Crocs and Other U.S. Companies
The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

How China's A.I. Is Surging Across Africa
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China's cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Lobga Rangzen, the Tibetan Activist Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan
No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen's commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close "all access routes" to Saudi oil shipments.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke
Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two female staff members.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

The Tradwife Illusion Meets the Anti-Trump Reality
Nara Smith's illusion meets the anti-Trump reality.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

A Bucolic London Suburb Feels the ‘Ted Lasso' Effect
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

‘Ted Lasso' Draws Fans to Richmond, a Bucolic London Suburb
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.
The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they're kids.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

A Nail-Biter in Michigan
We're watching the Democratic Senate primary.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Migrant Crisis Reveals Vast Differences Between Ceuta and Its Moroccan Neighbor
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Two Cities With a Tangled History
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

A Growing Data Center Pollution Threat, and the Last of the Jan. 6 Cases
Plus, why veterinarians are learning to handle honeybees.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Aug 05, 2026

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