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Bernie Sanders: Public Defenses, Progressive Wins Mark Early 2026
United States Senator Bernie Sanders has been at the forefront of national political discourse in early 2026, publicly defending an Olympic athlete against presidential criticism and celebrating a key primary victory for an endorsed progressive ally.
Salman Rushdie Returns: ‘The Eleventh Hour’ and the Enduring Power of Fiction
Salman Rushdie emerges from tragedy with ‘The Eleventh Hour,’ his first fiction since a near-fatal attack, exploring mortality, resilience, and the power of storytelling.