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Biden's State of the Union gave Democrats hope but not much else
Talking Points The president was forceful and feisty in his address to congress — so why hasn't it moved the electoral needle?
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Biden and Bibi duel with incompatible 'red lines' over Gaza
Talking Points The White House and Prime Minister's office have set the stage for a major showdown between allied nations, even if the specifics — and their consequences — are unclear.
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As economy falters, China girds its defenses
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The Kate Middleton conspiracy theories and the royals' right to privacy
Talking Points Internet speculation 'rife' about the whereabouts of the Princess of Wales
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Can Beyoncé save country music's reputation?
Talking Points First black woman to top the Billboard country charts could finally break down the genre's racist stereotype
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Women led Iran's protests. What will new elections mean for them?
Talking Points The protests, and the backlash, loom over the polling
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Smartphones face bans in US schools
Talking Points Educators say the devices disrupt classrooms
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Menopause in the workplace: should it be treated as a disability?
Talking Points Equality watchdog sparks backlash for guidance that women suffering debilitating symptoms should be protected under Equality Act
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What Florida is — and isn't — doing to curb the biggest measles outbreak in the US
Talking Points DeSantis appointee defies expert consensus to stop the spread
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Saltburn's mansion and the TV locations 'invaded by selfie-hunters'
Talking Points Tourists flock to familiar sights from Saltburn, One Day and Emily in Paris, but locals are less than impressed
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Is Google's new AI bot 'woke'?
Talking Points Gemini produced images of female popes and Black Vikings. Now the company has stepped back.
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Pressure builds to seize Russian assets as war in Ukraine drags on
Talking Points The seizures would target Russian financial assets currently frozen by the West
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MAGA faithful draft plans for America's Christian nationalist future
Talking Points Some of Donald Trump's closest allies are laying the groundwork for a potential theocracy if he wins a second term in office.
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Smartphones and children: are we too hung up on the dangers?
Talking Points Schools told to crack down on mobile phones but more than 90% of 11-year-olds in the UK have one
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