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Trump Shrugs Off Surging Inflation, and Why a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban Is Floundering

Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!”

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As inflation outpaces workers’ wages, President Trump and his administration insist that their agenda is working.
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Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee

Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen.

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Ukraine has been sending swarms of drones to hit Russian ports, oil terminals and other facilities on the Baltic Sea — but some have veered off course en route.
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The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud

Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.”

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President Trump has repeatedly said that the United States and Iran were coming close to a deal to end the war. It is not clear that they are actually any closer at the moment.
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