How Orban, a Wizard of Populism, Lost His Magic Touch
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fun…
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F.D.A. Pushes Drug Developers to Report Clinical Trial Results
Many unfavorable results go unreported, skewing the available data on medical treatments.
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Against The Wall Street Journal
The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.
Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that h…
Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
Effects of Iran War Emerge in Company Earnings, Starting With Goldman Sachs
It will be a tricky earnings season, as the investment banking giant became the first to show on Monday.
After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, which was posted on Truth Social and had disappeared by Monday morning, depicted the president as a divine leader healing the sic…
Investors Brace for a New Hormuz Blockade Threat
President Trump’s plan to bar ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports has put markets on edge and added to global economic uncertaint…
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sale…
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Britain Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway “open, not shut.”
For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.