And this is one of the reasons why there are some people in the United States who kind of regard Putin as - as - as the savior of - of western civilization, or - or Christianity and so forth, which is obviously kind of a - a perverse view of him as well.
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CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
In a modern civilization, all three—religion, democracy and international good faith—complement and support each other.
Here’s a ranking of every 2025 schedule release video, which includes pop culture puns, tattoos and too many video game references.
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Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
This iconic sneaker receives a distinctly feminine twist through its intricate embellishments, symbolizing Jordan Brand’s 40-year journey—from its foundation in sport to its elevated place in culture.
On a sunny April day, a gathering of Furries (the friendly subculture known for dressing up as anthropomorphic animal characters) were fittingly hanging out in what was once a polar bear cage.
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David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
The moment was meant to be provocative—to leverage a bit of verbiage, once used almost exclusively by a minority community and its subcultures, for clicks and likes and 15 seconds of social-media attention.
Eagerly drinking the Kool-Aid is Simone DeWitt (Alcock), a formerly impoverished but deeply ambitious upstart from Buffalo who gets a taste of the lifestyle of the rich and famous as Michaela's uppity assistant.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Best Compact Stroller At less than 15 pounds, this small but mighty stroller is built for keeping up with a family’s busy lifestyle.
An effort to extend the life of the B61 nuclear bomb also faced significant delays and saw costs more than double – to the tune of an additional $4 billion.
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Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Seeing any woman, particularly a Black woman, establish herself as independently wealthy without the help of a spouse or parent is admirable and reflects an urge in younger generations to live a life that wasn’t as accessible to those who came before us.
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