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Length of Russia-Ukraine war surpasses World War I
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Length of Russia-Ukraine war surpasses World War I

Vladimir Putin hoped the war would end in weeks. It’s now over four years old.

Why FIFA is the most powerful organization in sports
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Why FIFA is the most powerful organization in sports

FIFA runs the world's most popular sporting event. Simon Kuper explains why it remains one of the world's least accountable organizations.

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Investing in skills. Strengthening communities.

Strong communities start with opportunity. Bank of America invested nearly $40 million in workforce development programs in 2025 — helping 86,400 people connect to jobs, and 264,000 build new skills that strengthen local economies. Explore how Bank of America is building the workforce of today and tomorrow.

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What’s Good Wednesday: June 10, 2026

Brazil’s Lula expands lead after Bolsonaro corruption scandal
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Brazil’s Lula expands lead after Bolsonaro corruption scandal

The new polling released on Wednesday shows Lula widening his lead over the senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.

The battle for the Senate
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The battle for the Senate

In his latest “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the fight for Senate control is driving Democrats to make tough political tradeoffs as primary season unfolds.

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Paris and Berlin can’t agree on fighter jet plan, Venezuela’s Rodríguez meets with Turkey’s Erdoğan, Taiwan explores chip export controls to China

France and Germany have scrapped their $115.6 billion joint fighter jet project, collapsing Europe's most ambitious defense initiative after years of corporate infighting.

Iraqi Kurdish migrants’ perilous journey
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Iraqi Kurdish migrants’ perilous journey

300 Iraqi Kurds were captured by Libyan militias in the North African country last summer

​US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on October 7, 2025.
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Time for a US-Canada marriage counselor?

The US-Canada relationship has long been one of the closest partnerships in the world, but tensions have emerged since Donald Trump returned to office. The timing is far from ideal: the USMCA trade agreement is up for review in a few weeks.

Americans are losing faith in the Supreme Court
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Americans are losing faith in the Supreme Court

Public trust in the Supreme Court is falling. Emily Bazelon explains why and what it means for American democracy.