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World

World Leaders Convene as Global Tensions Reach a Tipping Point

A rare gathering of heads of state in Geneva signals mounting pressure to address a cascade of interconnected crises — from climate to conflict to economic instability.

By Sarah Chen·November 4, 2026·8 min read
Senate Passes Landmark Infrastructure Bill After Months of Deadlock
Politics

Senate Passes Landmark Infrastructure Bill After Months of Deadlock

The bipartisan measure allocates $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, and broadband expansion.

By Marcus Webb·Nov. 4, 2026
Federal Reserve Signals Pause in Rate Hikes as Inflation Cools
Business

Federal Reserve Signals Pause in Rate Hikes as Inflation Cools

Officials cite improving economic data but warn of persistent risks in global supply chains.

By Priya Nair·Nov. 4, 2026
Analysis
Analysis

The Quiet Collapse of the Post-War Order

Decades of multilateral institutions are fraying at the seams. What comes next may define the century.

James Holloway

Senior Correspondent

In Brief
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City Council Votes to Rezone Downtown Waterfront District

Developers and residents clash over the future of the city's most contested real estate.

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The Metropolitan Museum Unveils Its Most Ambitious Exhibition in a Decade

A sweeping retrospective of postwar American art opens to critical acclaim.

Tech

OpenAI Announces New Model Surpassing Human Performance on Key Benchmarks

The release reignites debate over AI safety and the pace of development.

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