Why Spending Too Little Could Backfire on Democrats

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Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

While the United States and Iran have each signaled that they may be making progress toward a peace deal, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Thousands of crew members have been stranded in the shipping channel since the war broke out three months ago. Two seafarers who got stuc ...  Show more

Can A.I. Make People Feel Less Lonely?

For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans. Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who is using artificial intelligence to keep her independence, and to keep h ...  Show more

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