Naftali Bennett, an ultranationalist, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, have moved closer to forming a fragile coalition government that would oust the longtime prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Category: Current Events
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Death of QAnon Follower at Capitol Leaves a Wake of Pain
Rosanne Boyland had never voted before 2020, but she fell prey to dark conspiracy theories, family members said. She died on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and they are still not sure why.
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Naomi Osaka Fined $15,000 for Skipping News Conference
Osaka won her opening match at the French Open, but was warned that she risked escalating penalties, including default, if she failed to fulfill her media obligations.
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Bouncy Castles and Grenades: Gangs Erode Maduro’s Grip on Caracas
As Venezuela collapses, armed gangs are taking over parts of the capital, exposing President Maduro’s vulnerability even in his seat of power.
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In a World Let Loose, Video Game Makers Are ‘Doubling Down’
The companies won big when the pandemic forced people indoors. In a risky bet, they aren’t slowing down even as behaviors shift again.