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controversy of the week - Trump in China: American 'decline' on display? He came, he saw, he left without much to show for it, said David Smith in The Guardian. Throughout last week's state visit to Beijing, President Trump slathered compliments on Xi Jinping, praising China's president-for-life as a great leader who is very tall. But Trump's flattery got him nowhe...

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Evening Review -- Could Texas go blue?

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Morning Report -- Senate GOP revolts over Trump 'slush fund'

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Evening Review -- Pentagon pulls troops from Europe

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All of RFK Jr.'s run-ins with the animal kingdom

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'Blue dot fever' is leading to canceled concerts

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Could Trump's Paxton endorsement split the Texas GOP and turn the Lone Star State blue? TODAY'S BIG QUESTION - One of the most contentious Republican feuds in modern electoral history just got a little more intense - TODAY'S BIG QUESTION

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The rise and fall of Opec -- The Explainer -- Last month, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from Opec, threatening the once-mighty oil-producing group

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The US, Raul Castro and regime change in Cuba -- The Explainer -- Charges against former president, relating to downing of two civilian planes by Cuban military in 1996, seen as aggressive escalation of tensions with Havana

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Who needs to make quarterly estimated tax payments? -- The Explainer -- If you are self-employed or receive nonwage income, you may need to pay each quarter

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Funding cuts and MAHA guidelines may make school lunches more expensive -- The Explainer -- The Trump administration urges children to eat healthy while it slashes funding for local food

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The war with Iran: stalemate, or checkmate? Donald Trump considers his next move after Iran's unsatisfactory response to ceasefire proposal

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What MAHA gets right and wrong about deprescribing SSRIs -- Talking Points -- RFK Jr. is raising the alarm about over-medicalization and antidepressants. Experts have mixed feelings about his proposal.

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Venice Biennale 2026: controversy in contemporary art -- The Week Recommends -- 'Confrontational' works drawing attention at this 'most prestigious' international exhibition

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The 9 best animated series for adults

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Hojicha: matcha's 'toasty cousin'

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Colombia is the world capital for birdwatching -- Under the radar -- The avian diversity is giving ecotourism wings

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Brain-eating amoeba found in popular recreational areas -- Under the radar -- Its range could spread because of climate change

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Scientists may have discovered the legendary fourth musketeer -- Under the Radar -- But there have been issues verifying the genetic remains

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Colbert signs off in final CBS 'Late Show' -- Speed Read -- Paul McCartney appeared as a surprise final guest

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DOJ drops tainted case against ICE protesters - The case was dropped amid apparent misconduct by prosecutors

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GOP scraps ICE bill, Iran vote amid Trump tensions -- Speed Read -- The Senate also began a weeklong break as anger grew

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UN endorses climate ruling despite US opposition -- Speed Read -- The vote also included 28 abstentions

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About Us - By - The Week Staff - Last updated - 22 May 26

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A running list of everything Trump has named or renamed after himself -- In Depth -- The Kennedy Center is the latest thing to be slapped with Trump's name -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Last updated

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'Trump serves himself' -- Today's Newspapers -- A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages -- The Week Staff -- Last updated

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Are we heading for World War Three? -- In Depth -- Russia conducts largest nuclear exercises in years, as top official warns danger of 'catastrophic' clash with Nato is 'mounting' -- The Week UK -- Last updated

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The Week Unwrapped: What's behind mass child abductions in Nigeria? -- Podcast -- Plus, could David Cameron's chief strategist be the next governor of California? And how did an analogue watch launch descend into chaos? -- The Week UK -- Published

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The week's best photos -- In Pictures -- Hot dog, dapper dog, and more -- The Week US -- Published

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