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Trump’s insistence on proving his toughness conflicts with America’s actual strength
The president’s threats against Iran are only the most recent example of his strategy since the 2016 campaign: He would ignore precedent and propriety as he saw fit to advance his agenda.
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Bolton says he would testify if subpoenaed by the Senate
John Bolton's attorney had said the former national security adviser would be guided by the courts on whether to testify in the impeachment proceedings. But Bolton said a judicial resolution appears unlikely before a trial, and ”if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify.”
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Vikings, pirates, knights: Inside Playmobil’s plan to reshape your workplace
It was quite a leap from selling adults childlike guilty pleasures to bringing those toys into the workplace. But Playmobil Pro isn’t alone in this niche market. In fact, thanks to its rivals at Lego, it had a model to follow. For at least two decades, Lego has been finding its way into corporate settings.
77th Golden Globe Awards
Among last night’s highlights: Michelle Williams, Patricia Arquette and Bong Joon Ho gave powerful speeches, while Brad Pitt made a slightly erroneous “Titanic” joke to Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Analysis If the first week of the year is any indication, 2020 will be tumultuous, unpredictable and enormously consequential.
The victims vanished in more than a decade of extreme violence. The new figure marks a 50 percent jump over the last official estimate.
The Israeli leader’s corruption cases were back in the spotlight just three days after the death of a top Iranian commander.
Tua Tagovailoa, projected to be one of the top picks in April’s NFL draft, says he’s leaving Alabama
The Alabama junior quarterback was considered a potential No. 1 overall pick before dislocating his hip in November.
NFL Playoffs
Analysis Can Kirk Cousins keep the momentum going? Will the Ravens have an answer for Derrick Henry? Is Aaron Rodgers feeling the pressure?
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Uber’s secret project to bolster its case against California’s gig-worker law
After California state legislators passed a new law with the intention of transforming Uber drivers and other contractors into employees, executives at the ride-hailing giant sprang into action.
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Climate change is playing havoc with Mexico’s monarch butterfly migration
More than 95 percent of the species migrates each year to the same few hillsides in Central Mexico. Changing temperatures and weather are making their journey more precarious.