Destitute and at war, Iran surrenders to a grim Persian New Year

Destitute and at war, Iran surrenders to a grim Persian New Year

TEHRANΒ β€”Β In typical times, Nowruz is a much-anticipated moment of hope across Iran. Preparations for the Persian New Year begin days in advance, with people spring-cleaning their home β€” β€œshaking the house,” as the expression goes β€” or buying new clothes and furniture. Tehran’s streets burst with shoppers perusing markets for flowers, painted eggs and confections…

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Supreme Court resembles a feuding family with arguments that go on for years

Supreme Court resembles a feuding family with arguments that go on for years

WASHINGTON Β β€”Β The Supreme Court often resembles a feuding family where the same heated arguments go on for years. The justices disagree over race, religion, abortion, guns and the environment, and more recently, presidential power and LGBTQ+ rights. And while they try to maintain a cordial working relationship, they don’t claim to be good friends. β€œWe…

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