Dave Eggers's latest novel explores the lifelong conflict between two characters—one devoted to artistic solitude, the other fluent in institutional prestige. Their diverging paths mirror questions…
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The 22-year-old Mexican cyclist is third overall at his Tour de France debut after recovering from a career-threatening femur break four years ago. His partnership with…
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Jordan Rothstein is building SmackTok, a social platform for sports gaming that emphasizes community and creator economics over traditional sportsbook transactionalism. His grandfather pioneered algorithmic betting…
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Trump praised the Braves' organizational management and criticized the Mets' high payroll at a Georgia event with former manager Brian Snitker, highlighting what he called a…
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Australian-American linguist Karen Stollznow applies scientific rigor to language puzzles and unfounded claims. A researcher at Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and former UC…
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Tope Folarin, novelist and executive director of the Institute for Policy Studies, writes for The Atlantic on contemporary fiction. His reviews reveal a critic attuned to…
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Research shows culture shapes cognition, from emotional preferences in music to trust in scientists. Understanding these patterns is essential for effective education, institutions, and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Lawrence T. White, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Beloit College, spent 28 years teaching cross-cultural psychology and publishing research on how culture shapes human behavior. His…
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Missy Ryan covers the Defense Department and State Department for The Atlantic. Her recent reporting examines military transparency, leadership departures, and tensions between civilian authority and…
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Military officials say Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, shows the mentality of a junior officer, focused on beard policies and fitness rather than strategic threats. The…
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