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Mar 4, 2026 · Trump has called for sending American forces to Iran since 1980. He finally has, and must own the consequences.

Mar 12, 2026 · Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.

Mar 17, 2026 · Allied leaders know that any positive gesture they make will count for nothing.

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Mar 20, 2026 · A Mexican athlete said he was kidnapped and forced to compete for his life in a tournament of gangs. But was he actually playing a different game?