The New Yorker 26 Aug 2026
Mark Wunderlich Reads Spencer Reece
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The National 26 Aug 2026
How pressure and months of stalling finally brought about the SDF’s dissolution in Syria
The writing has been on the wall for Syria's armed Kurds since early 2025 as the US, once their close ally, forged ties with its rivals in the Syrian government. In March 2025, Wa…
The Atlantic 26 Aug 2026
The Last American Dreamer
No southerner, or perhaps human, has remained so universally beloved for as long as Dolly Parton. Growing up in Tennessee, I could hardly walk into a grocery store without hearing…
Le Monde 26 Aug 2026
Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80
The British actor took on numerous roles in both theater and film, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Clue.' He passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
DW 26 Aug 2026
Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?
An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the for…
Roger Ebert 26 Aug 2026
I Will Always Love You: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
A tribute to the country singer, actress, philanthropist, and American icon.
Le Monde 26 Aug 2026
Kremlin says CIA Director held talks with Russian intelligence services in Moscow
John Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounce visit. The CIA declined to comment, and the White House did not comment immediately.
Al Jazeera 26 Aug 2026
Kremlin says CIA head met Russian intelligence officials, but not Putin
CIA’s Ratcliffe has met with Russian intel officials in Moscow, but not President Putin; Kremlin calls talks ‘positive’.
The Atlantic 26 Aug 2026
The Truth About Dolly Parton’s Style
It wasn’t about showbiz. It was about sovereignty. Dolly Parton was just 5-foot-nothing tall. She needed platform heels to make her feel that she could fill a performance space. H…
Al Jazeera 26 Aug 2026
Israel-Hamas truce failure ‘point of no return,’ envoy warns
Hamas has pledged to hand over its weapons as part of the US plan for Gaza, which Israeli PM Netanyahu has rejected.
Al Jazeera 26 Aug 2026
Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military?
SDF’s dissolution is a major victory for Damascus, but unresolved questions over command and deployment remain.
The National 26 Aug 2026
Gaza ceasefire heading for 'point of no return', says Board of Peace chief envoy
The Gaza ceasefire could reach a “point of no return” if fighting resumes, the US-backed Board of Peace's High Representative for Gaza told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, a…