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Tangling with China and the costs of U S defense posture
An editorial argues the United States must weigh the fiscal costs and risks of challenging China in the South China Sea against domestic needs. It notes China’s growing economic clout, its sea claims at the Spratly Islands, and U S flights defending regional allies, cautioning on the balance of risk and reward. The piece ends by citing the First Amendment text.
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Unmanned Drones Through War and Opinion Across Eras
The text traces early drone development from a 1973 design with a lawnmower engine to 1990s armed use in conflicts. It notes Israel’s 1973 drone actions against Egypt, later rider drones for surveillance and EW, Iran’s late 1980s six‑round drone, and US Gulf War deployments. It lists countries with operational armed drones and cites 2013 polling on drone strikes, plus global opposition and invites debate.
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Not too late to get back on track
An opinion piece argues Americans undervalue trains due to car culture and past neglect of rail. It cites Amtrak underfunding connected to the Philadelphia derailment, contrasts with Europe, and urges reconsidering fossil fuel dependence and highway supremacy in favor of efficient rail like Spain’s high speed service. Tribune News
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Dad bods and shared roles reshape modern romance
The piece argues that a dad bod signals partnership over vanity and links the trend to economic strain. It discusses shifting gender roles, caregiving, and domestic tasks across generations, noting mixed reactions to the idea and citing broader cultural debates.
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