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President Biden and AOC.

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James Pethokoukis

A tax reckoning for the left

The Democratic tax plan doesn't bode well for progressive dreams of turning America into Scandinavia

President Biden.

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Biden at his best and worst

Why the Australia deal gets a thumbs up for boldness — and a thumbs down for sloppiness

Drone strike.

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W. James Antle III

The tragedy of drone strikes

A protestor.

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The insanity of leaving Africa unvaccinated

It's absolutely vital for rich countries to get vaccines to poorer countries, for their own self-interest if nothing else

Speed Reads

September 17, 2021

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France recalls ambassador to the U.S. 'for the first time ever'

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Pentagon admits August drone strike killed 10 Afghans: 'A tragic mistake'

September 17, 2021

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FDA panel rejects Pfizer boosters for people 16 and older

September 17, 2021

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Watch Daniel Craig's emotional farewell to Bond role

September 17, 2021

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Capitol Police chief: Law enforcement has been working 'around the clock' to ensure safe Sept. 18 rally

September 17, 2021

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Navalny allies: Apple and Google 'bent to the Kremlin's blackmail'

Politics

An elephant and a Bible.

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Does 'white evangelical' just mean 'conservative'?

Larry Elder.

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Why Democrats smell blood

Nicki Minaj and Tucker Carlson.

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W. James Antle III

The Nicki Minaj-Tucker Carlson connection

A donkey.

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A warning sign in a blowout

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Culture

The Beatles.

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Against 'Strawberry Fields Forever'

Emmy

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2021 Emmys

Could there be a shock upset at the Emmys?

Christopher Nolan.

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Tenet, round 2

LeVar Burton.

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: September 17, 2021

Cartoons

Business & Tech

American Gothic.

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Is SpaceX's Inspiration4 really an inspiration?

Carbon capture.

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Briefing

Can carbon capture technology save the planet?

Facebook

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cesspool

Facebook found 41 percent of comments on vaccine posts 'risked discouraging vaccinations'

The Sears store in Schaumberg, Illinois.

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closing time

Sears to close last store in its home state of Illinois

Most Popular

Mitch McConnell.

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W. James Antle III

The method to McConnell's debt ceiling madness

Jane Powell.

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2.rest in peace

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers star Jane Powell dies at 92

Larry Elder.

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Why Democrats smell blood

Piers Morgan

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4.he's back

Piers Morgan signs Fox deal after controversial Meghan comments

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Did Theranos Lose Afghanistan?

6.probe into the russia probe

Lawyer Michael Sussmann indicted in investigation into Russia probe origins

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How Newsom ran away with the recall

8.Changes

Boston's next elected mayor won't be Irish- or Italian-American for 1st time in 91 years

Celebrating 20 years of The Week

The Week.

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A short history of The Week

Week covers.

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20 years of history through The Week's covers

September 11.

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The past 20 years, in 20 striking photos

A computer.

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The world that Google, Facebook, and Twitter built

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Emmanuel Macron.

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heating up

France recalls ambassador to the U.S. 'for the first time ever'

Drone strike.

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W. James Antle III

The tragedy of drone strikes

An elephant and a Bible.

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Does 'white evangelical' just mean 'conservative'?

Gen. McKenzie.

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after afghanistan

Pentagon admits August drone strike killed 10 Afghans: 'A tragic mistake'