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Summary: In this essay, Martina Moneke explores what America can learn from the decline of the Roman Republic. She examines how inequality, political factionalism, and unchecked ambition eroded civic trust and institutional stability
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Amazon.com Inc.’s cloud division has secured a $38 billion agreement with OpenAI, marking one of the largest infrastructure partnerships in the artificial intelligence industry to date. Under the seven-year deal, Amazon Web
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Tesla Inc. is grappling with a sharp downturn in its European business, posting some of its steepest sales declines of the year across key markets. The electric carmaker, led by Elon Musk,
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The United Kingdom has delivered another batch of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine, ensuring Kyiv remains equipped for long-range strikes inside Russia during the coming winter months, according to people familiar
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Canada’s ongoing clampdown on international student visas has dealt a heavy blow to applicants from India, government data shows, as what was once one of the most sought-after destinations for higher education
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