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Trump's Move to Demolish Greenhouse Gas Standards Is Based on a Lie -- Richard L. Revesz

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Wait, Is Trump About to Go to War With Iran? -- Fred Kaplan

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Alysa Liu Just Changed Figure Skating Forever -- Chris Schleicher

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The Weirdest Job at the Olympics Might Also Be the Best One -- Justin Peters

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The Former Prince Andrew's Epstein Files Arrest Is the Most Shocking Yet. It's Clear What's Coming. Imogen West-Knights

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What Would Happen if Dogs Competed in Every Winter Olympics Sport -- Justin Peters

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What James Van Der Beek's Family Is Doing After His Death Is Unexpected. It Really Shouldn't Be. -- Rachel Chapman

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Slate Pears Game 188: Feb. 20, 2026

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Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Senior Writer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz. -- Ray Hamel

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