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How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban

Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.

The New York Times - 22h

Review: A woman's boxing prowess makes her a hard sell in the subtle, complex 'The Fire Inside'

Claressa Shields, whose ring talents led her to Olympic glory, had a hard time connecting with a sponsor, as this sensitive, after-the-glory movie dramatizes.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Marianne Jean-Baptiste tests our limits of empathy in 'Hard Truths'

Of all the movie protagonists you might have seen this year, none is quite like Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Pansy in Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths.”

ABC News - 1d

These two tech giants just ended a bitter court battle. Now comes the hard part.

Arm and Qualcomm aren’t done fighting yet.

MarketWatch - 22h

History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.

The New York Times - 22h

‘I worked hard for my savings’: I’m 71 and a retired teacher. I want to give my kids money — but my daughter spends lavishly and my son is wealthy.

“I have been reading about the idea of giving your children money when they need it the most, rather than waiting until you die.”

MarketWatch - 1d

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.