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Mark Schofield

What the Monaco Grand Prix means to Daniel Ricciardo

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F1 heads to Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix. Here is what that race means to Daniel Ricciardo

Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix Daniel Ricciardo met with the media, including SB Nation, to talk about his season so far, the upcoming race in Miami, and more. But among the topics discussed that morning was a race that means so much to Ricciardo, and the entire Formula 1 world.

The race that awaits us this week.

Following an emotional week...

Mashable

'House of the Dragon' recap: The 9 most WTF moments so far ahead of Season 2

House of the Dragon Season 2 is on the horizon, and judging by the trailer it's going to be every bit as dramatic as the first season.

But in terms of sheer WTF factor, can Season 2 really hope to top Season 1? Let's recap the most shocking moments in House of the Dragon so far, so we can establish the bench mark.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 wish list: Everything we want to see 1. Queen Aemma dying in childbirth (episode 1) ...

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Nilesh Christopher, Varsha Bansal

Indian Voters Are Being Bombarded With Millions of Deepfakes. Political Candidates Approve

India’s elections are a glimpse of the AI-driven future of democracy. Politicians are using audio and video deepfakes of themselves to reach voters—who may have no idea they’ve been talking to a clone.

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Rebekah Peppler

How to Apéro Like the French

Rebekah Peppler shines a spotlight on a beloved French tradition that you can try at home.

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Emily Anthes and Linda Qiu

Farm Animals Are Hauled All Over the Country. So Are Their Pathogens.

Tens of millions of farm animals cross state lines every year, traveling in cramped, stressful conditions that can facilitate the spread of disease.

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Nick Corasaniti

2 Liberal Groups to Spend $5 Million on State Supreme Court Races

The National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes are joining together to help their preferred candidates for 2024 as state-level party battles gain steam.

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Lynsey Chutel

South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament

With elections a week away, the political comeback of Mr. Zuma, the former president, has presented a test for the country’s fledgling democracy.

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Patrick Healy

The Dangerous Political Headwind Facing Biden

Many voters who respect the president don’t necessarily want him to return to office.

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Jeffrey Toobin

A Trump Conviction Doesn’t Hang on Michael Cohen

As provocative as the testimony has been, this case may turn on something a great deal more mundane.

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Avner Gvaryahu

Occupation Has Corrupted the Humanity of Israel’s Military

There is a disregard among Israeli soldiers for Palestinian lives, and we are seeing it in Gaza today.

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Gail Collins and Bret Stephens

We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment

Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.

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Dodai Stewart

Is Curbside Parking an Endangered Species?

City officials and others are reconsidering how New Yorkers store their cars.

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Megan Specia and Emma Bubola

Julian Assange’s Extradition Appeal Hearing: What Could Happen?

A hearing on Monday will determine whether Julian Assange has any more recourse in the British courts to appeal his extradition to the United States.

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Li Yuan

Chinese Firms Face Authoritarianism at Home and Hostility Abroad

The experience of TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, in Beijing and Washington shows how much the ground has shifted for China’s entrepreneurs.

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Vivian Wang and Siyi Zhao

In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’

A.I.-manipulated videos on Chinese sites use young, supposedly Russian women to promote China-Russia ties, stoke patriotism — and make money.

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Ana Swanson and Jack Ewing

Senate Inquiry Finds BMW Imported Cars Tied to Forced Labor in China

The report also found that Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen bought parts from a supplier the U.S. government had singled out for its practices in Xinjiang.

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Patricia Cohen and Liz Alderman

Europe Wants to Build a Stronger Defense Industry, but Can’t Decide How

Conflicting political visions, competitive jockeying and American dominance stand in the way of a more coordinated and efficient military machine.

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Emile Ducke and Evelina Riabenko

For Old Ukrainians, Russia’s Invasion Echoes World War II Trauma

The oldest Ukrainians whose towns have been bombarded and overrun by Russia’s invasion have memories of similar miseries at the hands of Nazi Germany in World War II.

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Shaila Dewan, Robert Gebeloff and Sylvia Jarrus

How Gun Violence Spread Across Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, had only about 100 homicides a year. Then came a pandemic surge. With more guns and looser laws, can the city find its way back to the old normal?

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