Biden Steps Back From Reelection Race After Long Service
President Biden, who faced aging and stress, announces he will not seek a second term. The piece notes his public warmth, stubborn resolve, and impact on policy, alliances, and domestic growth, praising his leadership while acknowledging his fatigue and the country’s shift. It compares him to past presidents and urges a smooth transition to a successor.
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Progressives and Republicans converge on big government policy
The column argues both parties are increasingly aligned on expanding government control of the economy and preserving transfer payment programs like Social Security and Medicare. It notes tax increases and protectionist tendencies, critiques Lina Khan’s FTC approach, and contrasts progressive governance with traditional conservatism amid Biden’s framing and Will’s libertarian echoes.
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The Worst Movies to Beat the Heat List
A reader riffs on a New York Times–described slate of mindless popcorn films, noting animated entries and outrageous titles. The piece ranges from Elvish comparisons to The Unworldly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-up Zombies, ending with a personal jab at The Thing With Two Heads and a contact line.
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Almanac Highlights For July 22 2024
Today marks day 204 of 2024 and day 33 of summer. Notable birthdays include Emma Lazarus Edward Hopper Oscar de la Renta Terence Stamp Alex Trebek George Clinton Ron Turcotte Danny Glover Albert Brooks Don Henley Willem Dafoe Rufus Wainwright Selena Gomez and Prince George of Cambridge. The Roanoke colony mystery Virginia Dare remains unsolved. Olympic champion Naim Suleymanoglu secured a third gold in 1996. Albert Brooks quote on act three. Wiley Post's 1933 solo world flight covered 15956 miles. Moon phase between July 21 full and July 27 last quarter.
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