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Knowledge Is Power. But Is It Fun to Watch?

Data has driven soccer to new heights. But narrowing the margins in matches might come at the expense of their…

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Ohtani’s Contract Goes Beyond Dollars and Sense

The Los Angeles Dodgers are betting $700 million that Shohei Ohtani can deliver championships and help increase revenue. But the…

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How a North Korean Soccer Prodigy Vanished, and Re-emerged

Han Kwang-song’s recent appearances in World Cup qualifiers were his first ones overseas since 2020, when U.N. sanctions led to…

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Saving Praise Houses Before Their African Lineage Is Forgotten

The Rev. Kay Colleton will never forget the time she first laid eyes on Moving Star Hall, a tiny white…

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Heavenly and Earthly Treasures Show Africa’s Mark on the Byzantine World

The Met Museum offers a treasure chest of North Africa’s influences on the golden age of Medieval art. On the…

Business

The Inflation Rally Goes Global

A better-than-expected Consumer Price Index report triggered a big surge in stocks and bonds, as investors bet that interest rates…

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What Awaits Mike Johnson

After spending three weeks plumbing the depths of a chaotic power vacuum, House Republicans seem to have finally found their…

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There’s Still No House Speaker. What Happens Now?

The House has been without a permanent speaker since Oct. 3. Here is how a new one could be elected,…

Business

Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Growth

Oil prices climbed again on Friday as armed clashes intensify in Israel and, increasingly, beyond.

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How an Interim Speaker Patrick McHenry Could Actually Govern

In the first nearly 10 months of their majority, Republicans have nominated three different people to serve as speaker of…

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