Andy Burnham is in some ways a throwback to U.S. Catholic politicians of past decades. He might be a signpost for the future.
Category: Politics and Government
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JD Vance, Here’s a Catholic Politician You Should Get to Know
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In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
The New York Times – On the Runway:A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
The New York Times – On the Runway:As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.
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Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Demand Tighter Controls on A.I.
The New York Times – Business:At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.
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Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says
The New York Times – Business:Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.
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Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds
The New York Times – Business:As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening.
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Bessent Takes on the Bond Vigilantes
The New York Times – Business:As a rout in the bond market deepens, the pressure grows on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to restore calm.
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
The New York Times – On the Runway:Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
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With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground
The New York Times – On the Runway:Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
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Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
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Trump’s Promise of $5,000 Dividend Checks Follows Past Cash Pledges That Never Materialized
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump is again talking up the possibility that the federal government will send Americans thousands of dollars in cash.