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3 Americans died in Iran, but Trump was too busy gushing over the Rose Garden makeover to address it

His priorities are clear.

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‘He dropped out of college’: Charlie Kirk's banner outside US Education Dept building sparks online backlash

A large banner featuring the face of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk now hangs prominently outside the US Department of Education’s headquarters in Washington DC, triggering sharp reactions online.

The Times of India

Trump's DOE Elevates Charlie Kirk's Hero Status With Taxpayer Dollars Placing Him Alongside MLK Jr, Other US Political Figures

The Trump administration's DOE faces backlash for featuring Charlie Kirk alongside historic figures like MLK Jr in a taxpayer-funded display.

International Business Times UK

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The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin review – Simon Burke is extraordinary in this timely queer classic

Actor deploys range and comedic skill in this gripping one-man show, which caused a sensation when it premiered in 1976 – and remains relevant today

The Guardian - AU

Most People Know Their Faces, Not Their Words—10 Quotes From Presidents on U.S. Money

Monday, February 16, is Presidents’ Day. It is a day many Americans take off, and, honestly, not many of us take the time to reflect...

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The five best TV shows about the American revolution – recommended by a historian

Any discussion of films and TV series about the American revolution has to start with a caveat. There have been historical movies for as long as there have been movies, but films and TV series about the great founding event of the US have been thin on the ground, certainly…

The Conversation

Sneak peek: New Walter Isaacson book plunges into "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written"

His book unpacks the Declaration's most famous line.

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The Rule of the Shrinking Dollar in Retirement

Alas, we must all follow the rule of the shrinking dollar once we hit retirement. Here's how to hold onto your hard-earned money over many years.

Kiplinger

Our understanding of lightning has been driven by fear and shaped by curiosity

Playwright Tom Stoppard, in Rosencrantz and Guildernstern are Dead, provides one of the best definitions of science: “The scientific approach to the examination of phenomena is a defence against the pure emotion of fear.”

The Conversation

Trump administration’s anti-woke campaign targets Smithsonian museums

Exclusive: White House flags seven institutions including those for Latino, African and Asian art for review, document shows

The Guardian - US

Jim Halpert And Pam Beesly's Relationship Timeline In The Office Told In 45 Episodes

The episodes that best showcase Jim and Pam's relationship on The Office

Cinemablend

Lightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space, simulations show

A new model may have finally solved where storm clouds get their missing energy.

LiveScience

India's Modi announces credit worth $565 million to the Maldives and launches free trade talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago

The Independent UK

From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

The U.S. Postal Service is turning 250

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Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers

The U.S. Postal Service is marking its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps

The Independent UK

Michael Douglas says he will only act again ‘if something special came up’

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13 Historical Figures Who Were Secretly Total Weirdos

History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

The Conversation

Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too

Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial founding document, the Declaration of Independence. Whether Republican or Democrat or independent, some will say – with reverence – that adherence to the values expressed in the declaration is what makes them American.

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Roll Call

Nothing is certain except death and politics - Roll Call

ANALYSIS – Talking about death is hard, and talking about politics isn’t much easier. Tackling the two together can feel nearly impossible.

Reason

Should the Civilization Video Games Be Fun—or Real?

Some players like the game to mimic the real world. Others like to play as Gandhi but nuke their enemies into oblivion.

The Conversation

Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.

Digital Camera World

This compact camera shot was inspired by Orson Welles – and proves that Benjamin Franklin was wrong

Here’s why this photograph, with its sensation of psychological disconnection, works –and the compact Leica gear behind it

The Guardian - UK

Enough Is Enuf by Gabe Henry review – the battle to reform English spelling

Philadelphia’s Speling Reform Asoshiashun wasn’t the only group to demand a simpler way of putting things in print

Salon

The case for saving America's libraries

America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically

The Guardian - UK

The founding fathers baked reason, truth and free speech into the US. That’s all gone now

Donald Trump’s actions go against the Enlightenment values that gave rise to the constitution. His might-is-right politics have nothing to offer Britain

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