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Landing Friday with the subtlety of a scud missile, the new National Security Strategy of the United States of America has quite a lot to say about Europe and us Europeans. And it ain't pretty, writes ...

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Ever wondered where in Texas you could stretch your retirement dollars while still enjoying that quintessential small-town charm? Cuero might just be the answer you never knew you needed. Nestled ...

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is needed).

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How directors and writers striving for a PG-13 rating have learned to ration the use of a four-letter obscenity.

Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger doesn’t face a reelection bid in June 2026: The state’s new law, moving most races to ...

The solution is clear: We must reaffirm evidence-based immunization policies, strengthen public education about vaccine ...