Is an all-out regional war brewing in the Mideast?
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 Killing of Hamas’ top political leader in Iran risks triggering all-out regional war Associated Press · Abby Sewell Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel.  |
 103 earthquakes in one week: What’s going on in west Texas? USA TODAY · Elizabeth Weise, Ronald W. Erdrich The rash of earthquakes is not naturally occurring, as Texas, in general, is not a very seismically active part of the country.  The Simone Biles effect has undeniably transformed U.S. gymnastics Sports Illustrated · Stephanie Apstein Beyond the Olympic medal haul, the most decorated gymnast of all time has injected personality into the team and altered the face of the program.  The movement desperately trying to get people to have more babies Vox · Rachel M. Cohen It’s not only J.D. Vance fixating on childlessness: The pronatalists, explained. |
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 How restrictions on flying over Russia are making flights longer, more expensive Euronews · Rebecca Ann Hughes Russia has limited access to its airspace to just a few nations and carriers.  Paralympian Mallory Weggemann on competing in Paris as a new mom Glamour · Danielle Sinay The competitive swimmer talks about her new documentary, her IVF and postpartum journey, and becoming the first on-air disabled host for the Olympics.  Opinion: The Olympics drag scene got Christian art history right hyperallergic.com · Emma Cieslik Critics of the opening ceremony betrayed their ignorance of Christianity’s pagan roots — and the real reason behind their ire toward the show.  Adults will spend an average of $662 this year on back-to-school shopping CNET · Dashia Milden, Courtney Johnston From school uniforms to refurbished tech, here are ways to save on your school supply list.  50 Cent on conquering TV and his beef with Diddy hollywoodreporter.com · Mesfin Fekadu Plus, why he brought $3.5M to a photo shoot.  Why are there virtually zero all-inclusive hotels in the U.S.? fodors.com · Molly O’Brien It all comes down to regulation, liquor licenses, and consumer behavior. |
