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We spent months trying to answer an enduring mystery: how did a college drop out ascend to the heights of American finance, society and politics? The answers might surprise you.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/m...
Scams, Schemes, Ruthless Cons: The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich
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December 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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From @theathletic.com: Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing with a 42-0 career record, including a recent win over Canelo Álvarez.
Pound-for-pound great Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford retires from boxing at 42-0
Crawford last fought in September where he cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats with an upset victory against Canelo Alvarez.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“I’m tired of looking for the silver lining after such tragedies.” writes Rabbi Sharon Brous. "But as a spiritual matter, I urgently need the silver lining. I need the hints of humanity that remind us that what is is not what must be."
Opinion | The Humanity Amid the Horror at Bondi Beach
We must not succumb to the darkness of hate and fear.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Snow, pine branches, and old houses are all love letters that winter writes to the city.
December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Jeff Flake, Joe Manchin and Tina Smith all decided to leave the Senate during the Trump era. On “The Interview,” the current and former lawmakers open up about why they think the Senate is broken and what it would take to fix it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/m...
December 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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An American nuclear device disappeared on one of the world’s highest mountains during a covert mission. After losing it 60 years ago, the U.S. government still refuses to acknowledge that anything ever happened.
How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas?
A plutonium-packed generator disappeared on one of the world’s highest mountains in a covert mission that the U.S. will not talk about.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Indiana player to win college football’s most prestigious award.
Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy, the first in Indiana program history
The nerdy and unflappable quarterback won a close vote in what's been a dream season for Indiana.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Thanks for the teaser, @bostonschools.boston.gov!
"Did you know Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith is the first Deaf principal of HMS? Dr. Eisan-Smith is the subject of an upcoming Boston Public Schools video that will highlight the impact she has made in her four-plus years at Horace Mann."
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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HMS is @bostonschools.boston.gov Showcase of Schools today! Our Heads of School are excited to share what makes HMS unique. From our ASL & English dual language program to our inclusive, multilingual school community, we’re proud of the space we create for Deaf & hard of hearing students to thrive.
December 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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This is Pancho. He’s mad because he asked for five more minutes and then you woke him up five minutes later. Unforgivable. 12/10 (IG: panchothediva)
December 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Not in a rush to become a better person, but simply to be my true self.
December 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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For China, President Trump’s recent moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a string of strategic gains.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM