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The Golden Handshake: How Nvidia and AMD’s China Deal Fuels the Trump Trade War Debate
The Golden Handshake: How Nvidia and AMD’s China Deal Fuels the Trump Trade War Debate A controversial payoff to the Trump administration highlights the complex entanglement of national security, economic policy, and corporate interests in the global chip market. In a move that has sent ripples through the tech industry and ignited a firestorm of…
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The Scorch and the Squabble: France Divided as Summer’s Fury Intensifies
The Scorch and the Squabble: France Divided as Summer’s Fury Intensifies As record-breaking heat grips the continent, a familiar political battle brews over the very machines designed to offer respite: air conditioners. The summer sun, once a welcome harbinger of longer days and outdoor leisure, has transformed into a relentless adversary across Europe. From the…
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France Swelters as Climate Wars Ignite Over the Chill of Air Conditioning
France Swelters as Climate Wars Ignite Over the Chill of Air Conditioning As extreme heat grips the continent, a deep ideological chasm opens in France over the role of air conditioning, revealing a nation divided on how to adapt to a warming world. The mercury has climbed relentlessly across Europe this summer, turning bustling city…
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The Unsettling Echoes of America: Robert Longo’s Evolving Vision
The Unsettling Echoes of America: Robert Longo’s Evolving Vision As the artist prepares for a major international exhibition, his work grapples with a nation in flux, prompting a re-examination of what it truly means to be an “American” artist on the global stage. Robert Longo, a titan of contemporary art whose stark, monumental charcoal drawings…
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The Shifting Canvas: Navigating “Americanness” in Contemporary Art
The Shifting Canvas: Navigating “Americanness” in Contemporary Art As Robert Longo prepares for a major exhibition in Denmark, the very definition of an “American” artist is being re-examined, revealing a complex tapestry of identity, influence, and evolving national narratives. The anticipation surrounding any major exhibition by a significant artist is always palpable. For Robert Longo,…
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The Echo Chamber and the Open Road: Redefining “Very American” Art in a Globalized World
The Echo Chamber and the Open Road: Redefining “Very American” Art in a Globalized World As Robert Longo prepares for a major exhibition abroad, the question of what constitutes “American” art reverberates, revealing a landscape far more complex than its surface suggests. Robert Longo, an artist whose monumental charcoal drawings and powerful cinematic visions have…
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Echoes of the Eagle: Defining the ‘Very American’ Artist in a Shifting World
Echoes of the Eagle: Defining the ‘Very American’ Artist in a Shifting World As Robert Longo Prepares for a Danish Debut, the Question Lingers: What Does It Truly Mean to Be an American Artist Today? The year is 2025. Across the Atlantic, in the serene, almost ethereal landscape of Denmark, a significant exhibition is poised…
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Beyond the Headlines: Voices of Those Who Navigated Gender-Affirming Care and Found Their Way Back
Beyond the Headlines: Voices of Those Who Navigated Gender-Affirming Care and Found Their Way Back A firsthand account reveals the complexities and unspoken narratives surrounding detransition, challenging simplistic portrayals in the ongoing conversation about trans healthcare. The conversation around gender-affirming care in recent years has been a tumultuous one, often characterized by stark polarization and…
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Navigating the Shifting Sands: Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Perilous Edge of Free Speech
Navigating the Shifting Sands: Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Perilous Edge of Free Speech The ADL’s leader grapples with the complex nexus of online discourse, activism, and the enduring threat of Jew-hatred in a post-Oct. 7 world. The digital age, with its boundless platforms for expression, has simultaneously amplified both solidarity and sedition.…
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Echoes of Fear: Inside the CDC After the Gun Violence, a Nation’s Anguished Divide
Echoes of Fear: Inside the CDC After the Gun Violence, a Nation’s Anguished Divide Staff grappled with trauma and a chilling sense of déjà vu as a shooting at their headquarters mirrored escalating threats against health professionals nationwide. The stark white walls of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters, usually a symbol…