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What Women Saw in Graham Platner

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CNN Boss Is Feeling the Tension As Paramount Merger Looms

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In AI, Nothing Ever Happens. Wait, It’s Happening!

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Platner Is Gone — Now What? Live Updates
By Intelligencer Staff
The oyster farmer officially exited the race and candidates are now eyeing the nomination he’s leaving behind. Here’s the latest.
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early and often
Are Democrats Moving Left or Just Rejecting the Establishment?
By Ed Kilgore
The recent progressive primary surge may be fueled more by a demand for change than a shift in ideology.
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What’s Really Going on With Mitch McConnell’s Health?
By Margaret Hartmann
McConnell has been in the hospital for weeks with no explanation and few updates, sparking macabre rumors. Here’s the latest news on the senator.

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Trump Can’t Stop Hanging Ugly Gold Signs on the White House
By Margaret Hartmann
At least now he’ll stop getting lost while commuting from his bedroom to the West Wing.
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the body politic
What Women Saw in Graham Platner
By Rebecca Traister
Once again, a man fails them.
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In AI, Nothing Ever Happens. Wait, It’s Happening!
By John Herrman
What explains the increasingly volatile mood swings of America’s most important industry?
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CNN Boss Is Feeling the Tension As Paramount Merger Looms
By Tom Kludt
Mark Thompson is warning the new ownership against “messing with” the network.
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Mamdani’s New Bus Czar Is Focusing on ‘Fast’
By Christopher Bonanos
The “free” part of his campaign pledge is still a work in progress.
family business
family business
Trump Crypto Firm in Talks to Sell Payments Biz at 98 Percent Loss
By Bess Levin
The First Family of crypto is going to be fine.
foreign interests
foreign interests
Trump Acknowledges His Iran War Isn’t Really Over
By Chas Danner
The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging air strikes again, and Trump is now dismissing the cease-fire and negotiations.
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McConnell’s Wife Makes Health Mystery Even Weirder
By Margaret Hartmann
Elaine Chao tried to dispel the rumors by saying the senator’s three-week hospitalization “did not warrant” her swift return from China.
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Maine Democrats Don’t Owe Platner a Say on His Replacement
By Ed Kilgore
The discredited candidate betrayed the movement he led. He should step aside and let others revive the anti-Establishment energy of his campaign.
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The Best Player of the World Cup Just Might Be Michael Olise
By Tara Menon
The Frenchman hasn’t scored, but he has somehow outshined virtually everyone else.
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the law
A Close Read of the Reflecting Pool Prosecution
By Elie Honig
Former Olympian David Hearn allegedly ripped up some sealant in Trump’s beloved pool. Is that actually a crime?
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Jared Kushner’s Albania Albatross
By Matt Stieb
Tasked with ending wars abroad, Trump’s son-in-law accidentally ignited the “Flamingo Revolution” in the Balkans.
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under construction
Why Exactly Is the Old Pfizer Building on the Verge of Collapsing?
By Matthew Sedacca
The developers and architects involved in the office conversion are old pros at this.
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Democrats Raise ‘Corruption Concerns’ Over Deal That Benefited Lutnick’s Kids
By Bess Levin
Lawmakers say they are expanding their probe into a deal between the Commerce Department and USA Rare Earth.
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Why the Vetting of Graham Platner Failed
By Ed Kilgore
Platner was shielded by his genuine grassroots appeal, missteps by his opponents, and the understandable reticence of his alleged victims — until now.
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Why ‘Medicare for All’ Is Back on Democrats’ Agenda
By Ed Kilgore
Exploding health-care costs and a New Wave of progressive candidates are reviving calls for single-payer health care.
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The U.S. Team Crumbled Under the Weight of the Soccer World
By Will Leitch
A bruising loss to Belgium and a controversial Trump intervention threaten to overshadow the USMNT’s captivating World Cup run.
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The Effective-Altruism Comeback
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Out of the spotlight, the movement has been preparing for the soon-to-be AI rich to donate billions.
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Trump May Have Just Broken the World Cup: Live Updates
By Intelligencer Staff
His intervention and FIFA’s subsequent decision to unsuspend Folarin Balogun have made a complete mess of the tournament. Here’s the latest.
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Platner on the Ledge After Sexual-Assault Allegation
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The Maine Democrat again denies misconduct but is considering “the path forward,” which could mean withdrawal in favor of a new nominee.
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One of FIFA’s Biggest Critics Has Some Opinions on Trump’s Red Card Intervention
By Andrew Rice
“Even by the standards of FIFA,” it is an unprecedented level of foul play, says Samindra Kunti.
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Johnson Offers Trump SAVE Act Consolation Prize
By Ed Kilgore
With Congress paralyzed and the midterms approaching, Republicans want Trump to settle for a proof-of-citizenship grant program.